Jul 16 Watch 6:14 Crime novelist of 'The Cartel' calls for end to war on drugs By PBS News Hour The escape of Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán felt to novelist Don Winslow like it came straight out of the pages of his new book, "The Cartel." Winslow has been writing about the drug wars for years, sharing… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 7:22 IMF chief: Europe must do much more to reduce Greek debt By PBS News Hour Even as Greece moves closer to a new European bailout deal, the International Monetary Fund has been pushing for debt relief for the struggling nation, adding tension to an already fraught situation. Gwen Ifill speaks to managing director Christine Lagarde… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 54:34 PBS NewsHour full episode July 15, 2015 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Obama defends the Iran nuclear agreement as lawmakers weigh in on the deal. Also: Reaction to the nuclear deal from Tehran, a detailed report of the dwarf planet Pluto, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on compromise,… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 3:24 Threat of tough bailout conditions spreads turmoil in Greece By PBS News Hour The austerity bill struck to earn Greece a new bailout and stay in the Eurozone was approved by that nation’s Parliament, but not without stiff opposition from members of the prime minister’s own party. Protesters condemned the austerity bill, clashing… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 7:30 Pain, stigma and little justice for victims of sexual violence in Democratic Republic of the Congo By PBS News Hour Bukavu, a city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is slowly emerging from a long, violent conflict that has spared no one. Special correspondent Jonathan Silvers reports on how health workers and local law enforcement are struggling to confront… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 5:08 In Iran, celebration and wariness about nuclear deal By PBS News Hour How are the Iranian government and that nation’s citizens reacting to the news of a nuclear agreement and the promise of sanctions relief? Jeffrey Brown talks to Thomas Erdbrink of The New York Times. Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 4:32 Obama administration promotes Iran pact, bracing for fight By PBS News Hour In the wake of the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran, President Obama used an extended session with the White House Press Corps to make his case. Meanwhile, Vice President Joe Biden went to the Capitol to begin discussing… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 4:54 News Wrap: Afghan Taliban leader endorses peace talks with Kabul By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, in a written statement posted online, the leader of the Afghan Taliban endorsed peace talks with Kabul for the first time, writing, "peaceful interactions with the enemies is not prohibited." Also, militia fighters allied with… Continue watching
Jul 15 During Ramadan, a time for charity, prayer, reflection -- and being green By Noreen Nasir, Ariel Min The month of Ramadan, which comes to a close Friday, is meant to be a time of extra charity, prayer, reflection and community. One of those communities is Green Muslims, a spiritually-inspired environmental group based in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Jul 15 Are remittances sent from the U.S. ending up in terrorist hands? By P. J. Tobia For the economies of many poor countries, remittances from the U.S. -- cash that immigrants send back home -- are a lifeline. In some countries, this money is critical to keeping the economy going. But could these money transfers be… Continue reading