Jul 03 China Ministry posted bootleg 'Liar's Poker' By Erika Kinetz, Raphael Satter, Associated Press SHANGHAI — A complete bootlegged copy of Michael Lewis' bestselling book about Wall Street, "Liar's Poker," was hosted on the official website of the Chinese Commerce Ministry, the agency responsible for intellectual property protection in China, The Associated Press has… Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch News Wrap: Finance minister warns Greeks against austerity vote By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, as Greek pensioners lined up at banks to receive limited funds, Greece’s finance minister used the cash crunch as an example of why citizens should vote against austerity in an upcoming referendum vote. Also, Boko… Continue watching
Jul 02 Iran takes hard line on inspections, sanctions at nuke talks By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press VIENNA — Iran took a hard line Thursday on two of the biggest demands of world powers in a final nuclear accord, rejecting any extraordinary inspection rules and threatening to ramp up enrichment of bomb-making material if the United States… Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 54:33 PBS NewsHour full episode July 1, 2015 By PBS News Hour Wednesday on the NewsHour, Islamic State militants launched a coordinated attack on checkpoints in Egypt. Also: Greece heads towards a referendum, HHS Secretary Burwell on the future of health care, a look back at a historic term for the Supreme… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 4:12 Greece's Tsipras urges defiance after creditors reject late offer By PBS News Hour The scene in Greece has become one of desperation and chaos after the country defaulted on its bailout debt, and European creditors rebuffed a late request by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens on how… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 4:05 Islamic State militants launch coordinated assault on Egyptian forces By PBS News Hour Islamic State militants and Egyptian troops clashed for hours in the Northern Sinai Peninsula. The lengthy battle began after the militants launched a massive, coordinated assault. Judy Woodruff learns more from Yara Bayoumy of Reuters. Continue watching
Jul 01 U.S., Cuba agree to open embassies in each other's capitals By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The United States and Cuba have agreed to open embassies in each other's capitals, the biggest tangible step in the countries' historic bid to restore ties after more than a half-century of hostilities. Continue reading
Jul 01 Obama visit to father's birthplace is all about the business By Larisa Epatko Although much attention will be given to President Barack Obama's familial connection to Kenya, the president's fourth trip to Africa is actually geared toward something else. Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 54:27 PBS NewsHour full episode June 30, 2015 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, President Obama proposes new overtime expansion rules to boost millions of paychecks. Also: Greece defaults on its debt, an extended deadline for a nuclear deal with Iran, why Angola is the deadliest place for children, new… Continue watching
Jun 30 Watch 7:53 In Angola, corruption has deadly consequences for children By PBS News Hour Angola is a country of extreme wealth, thanks to oil and diamonds. Yet, it has the highest child-mortality rate in the world. Rampant corruption accounts for a large part of this contradiction. Nicholas Kristof, an op-ed columnist for The New… Continue watching