Oct 30 British resident Shaker Aamer released from Guantanamo prison By News Desk Shaker Aamer, the last British resident in the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, was released to the UK on Friday after being detained for 13 years. Continue reading
Oct 30 World news quiz: An earthquake and a twist on tourism By Larisa Epatko A massive earthquake sent aftershocks across three countries, and China ended one of its longstanding rules. Meanwhile, some tourists are choosing odd locations for their next trip. How much do you know about the week’s international news? Find out in… Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 4:36 Deadly tide of migrant trafficking crashes on Greek shores By PBS News Hour A boat carrying an estimated 300 people capsized while crossing from Turkey to the Greek island of Lesbos -- just one of a series of deadly accidents involving traffickers’ boats on Wednesday. More than 240 passengers were saved, but the… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 4:11 Under new policy, will Chinese families choose a second child? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 2:01 Facing a demographic crisis, China modifies its one-child policy By PBS News Hour China’s Communist Party changed its longstanding one-child policy to allow couples to have two children. While the original policy was introduced in 1979 to curb a surging population, the country now faces a labor shortage and the needs of its… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 5:54 News Wrap: House Speaker Paul Ryan takes the gavel By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, newly elected House Speaker Paul Ryan called for healing and greater transparency, as the outgoing speaker, John Boehner, made a teary goodbye. Also, U.S. and Chinese naval commanders met over video conference to discuss tensions… Continue watching
Oct 29 Watch 54:22 PBS NewsHour full episode October 29, 2015 By PBS News Hour Thursday on the NewsHour, China changes their three decade-old policy limiting families to one child. Also: Fact-checking GOP debate talking points, migrants struggle to cope with a boat tragedy off Greece, answering FAQs about Obamacare enrollment, why some want to… Continue watching
Oct 29 The inside story of predator drones By P. J. Tobia The predator drone, with it’s distinctive oblong head and inverted V-shaped tail, has in some ways become the mascot for the U.S. global war on terror. But that wasn't always the case. P.J. Tobia dives into the history and controversy… Continue reading
Oct 29 Here's why China is changing its one-child policy By Larisa Epatko China is ending its one-child policy, saying all couples can have two children, in light of a shrinking workforce and concerns over who will care for its aging population. Continue reading
Oct 28 Watch 5:16 Traffickers' trade turns to refugee tragedy off Greece By PBS News Hour Continue watching