Jul 29 Watch 2:44 NATO steps up Ukraine mission in response to Russia By PBS News Hour There's been a spike this year in Russian air incursions near NATO countries, including the U.S. NATO countries have stepped up military exercises in Ukraine and across the Baltic states in response to Russia's actions. Gwen Ifill reports. Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 4:37 Why is word of Mullah Omar's death coming out now? By PBS News Hour The Taliban's supreme leader Mullah Mohammad Omar was confirmed dead by a spokesman for Afghanistan's intelligence agency, which claims that he died two years ago at a hospital in Pakistan. Although Omar has not been seen publicly since 2001, the… Continue watching
Jul 29 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Turkey strikes new round of Kurdish targets By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Turkish jets launched new airstrikes on Kurdish rebel targets in Northern Iraq overnight. Turkey's prime minister warned that it won't end attacks until rebel fighters withdraw. Also, Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pa., was indicted on federal… Continue watching
Jul 29 The worst humanitarian crisis since World War II By P. J. Tobia The Syrian refugee crisis is the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II. And we think people should know more about it. Continue reading
Jul 29 Who is Mullah Omar and is he dead? By Larisa Epatko Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar, who has been in hiding since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, is reportedly dead. Is it for real this time?… Continue reading
Jul 29 In Morocco, Muslims and Jews study side-by-side but for how long? By Madeline Gressel, Zoe Lake, Siyi Chen, Kelsey Doyle and Khadija Boukharfane For many people, Judaism in the Middle East conjures images of discord. But the Islamic nation of Morocco is an exception -- it’s a place where Jews are embraced. So why are they leaving?… Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 6:11 How slavery and murder goes unpunished on the high seas By PBS News Hour The global economy and our daily lives have become increasingly dependent on shipping, as millions of ships carry roughly 90 percent of the world's goods. But we know little of the crime and lawlessness that takes place at sea. Ian… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 11:09 Why hosting the Olympics may not be a golden opportunity By PBS News Hour Yesterday, the city of Boston withdrew its bid to host the 2024 Olympic games, renewing debate on whether the costly feat of hosting the games is worth it. Judy Woodruff speaks with Olympic campaign strategist George Hirthler and Andrew Zimbalist… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 4:06 Is there a connection between Pollard release timing and Iran deal? By PBS News Hour Lawyers for convicted spy Jonathan Pollard announced today that he would be granted parole after nearly 30 years. Pollard, a former Naval intelligence analyst, was convicted of selling classified information to Israel. Judy Woodruff discusses the case with Devlin Barrett… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch 7:54 News Wrap: Turkey strikes Kurdish rebels after soldier death as NATO meets on Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching