Sep 01 Watch 5:26 The timing and strategy behind Pope Francis' abortion forgiveness By PBS News Hour Pope Francis announced that Catholic priests will be given discretion to forgive women who have had abortions across the coming year. Judy Woodruff discusses the change in rhetoric with Elizabeth Dias of TIME. Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 8:50 How young Tunisians went from Arab Spring to Islamic State By PBS News Hour In the wake of the Arab Spring, Tunisians hoped that jobs and prosperity would follow the rise of democracy in their country. But persistent unemployment and poverty have disenchanted many young people, sending waves of former protesters to fight for… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 6:56 Lagging behind Russia, White House calls for more Arctic icebreakers By PBS News Hour The White House called for faster construction of massive ocean icebreakers in a bid to catch up to Russia's Arctic fleet. That comes during President Obama's visit to Alaska, where he is appealing for action on global warming, while also… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch 5:47 Supporting deal, Sen. Casey says Iran is far too close to a nuclear weapon right now By PBS News Hour President Obama is now just one vote away from being able to veto legislation blocking approval of the Iranian nuclear deal. Two Senate Democrats, Chris Coons of Delaware and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, announced their support today. Sen. Bob Casey… Continue watching
Sep 01 Icelanders pledge to open their homes to Syrian refugees By Michelle Harven More than 12,000 Icelanders are offering to help Syrian refugees after the government said it would only take in 50. Continue reading
Sep 01 When refugees scatter, here's how family members can find each other By Larisa Epatko While working on a documentary, two brothers in Copenhagen met a teenage Afghan refugee. They soon learned there wasn't a digital database to help him find his family and that they should try to create one. Continue reading
Aug 31 Watch 5:45 News Wrap: Austria holds up roadways, trains to target migrant traffickers By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, after 71 people were found in a truck last week, Austria held up traffic and trains on its border with Hungary, saying it was targeting traffickers. Meanwhile, EU countries traded criticism for the mass migration… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 5:44 How China and Russia are mining major U.S. data hacks By PBS News Hour Intelligence services in Russia and China are cross-referencing hacked U.S. databases to reveal the identities of U.S. intelligence workers, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times. Jeffrey Brown learns more from reporter Brian Bennett. Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch Nuclear deal will dangerously empower Iran in the long term, says former U.S. arms control official By PBS News Hour Former U.S. arms control official Stephen Rademaker says the Iran nuclear agreement is a Faustian bargain that will end up empowering rather than weakening Iran in the end. He joins Gwen Ifill to discuss his objections and how he would… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 5:27 Lebanese say #YouStink to government's garbage crisis and corruption By PBS News Hour In Lebanon, citizens are angry that their government cannot provide them with even the most basic services. After years of water shortages and rolling blackouts, its halting of garbage collection was the tipping point, provoking protests that transcend religious differences. Continue watching