Sep 23 U.S., Arab allies hit Islamic State strongholds in Syria, Iraq By Julie Pace, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon said Monday night that the U.S. military and its allies have launched airstrikes in Syria to combat Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch How Nigeria has succeeded in containing Ebola By PBS News Hour The Ebola virus has so far killed more than 2,800 people in West Africa, with the majority of deaths in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. But nearby Nigeria has been able to spread its message about the disease -- what… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Will Afghanistan’s power-sharing deal last? By PBS News Hour After more than a year, two rounds of voting and a bitterly contested audit of votes, Ashraf Ghani has been named president-elect, while his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, has agreed to share power, presumably in a newly created executive CEO position. Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Syrian opposition leader: We are not joining the coalition against Islamic State, the coalition is joining us By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Islamic State fighting near Syria-Turkey border sparks panicked exodus By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch What’s the financial case for divesting from fossil fuels? By PBS News Hour So far, $50 billion has been pledged in divestment from fossil fuels over the next five years. Gwen Ifill sits down with Jenna Nicholas of Divest-Invest Philanthropy, who advised the participating foundations, to discuss the financial and social ramifications of… Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Protesters converge on Wall Street to call attention to climate change By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch News Wrap: U.S. won’t ease Iran nuclear restrictions for Islamic State help By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch Syrian opposition chief: U.S. assistance will be directed against Assad By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 22 New ‘Open Mosque’ in Cape Town welcomes openly gay Muslims By Ayan Sheikh A new “gay-friendly” mosque in Cape Town, South Africa, opened its doors on Friday despite receiving death threats and criticism from the local Muslim community. Continue reading