Jun 27 8 things you didn’t know about Franz Ferdinand By Talia Mindich Who was the man whose death would trigger one of the most brutal wars in modern history?… Continue reading
Jun 27 PHOTO: Ramadan begins around the world By Justin Scuiletti Muslims in Maguidanao, Philippines prayed outside a mosque Friday, marking the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Continue reading
Jun 27 Former Vatican ambassador defrocked for sex abuse By Nora Daly The Vatican announced Friday that former Archbishop Josef Wesolowski has been dismissed from the clerical state after being found guilty of sexual abuse by a church tribunal. Wesolowski, a former apostolic nuncio, or papal diplomat, to the Dominican Republic, is… Continue reading
Jun 27 After Bergdahl’s release, what about other U.S. citizens held overseas? By Larisa Epatko When Alisa Weinstein and her family heard about the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who had been held by Taliban militants in Pakistan for five years, like many others they were relieved and thrilled for his family. Continue reading
Jun 27 ‘The shots heard round the world’ 100 years ago By Michael D. Mosettig The shots hurriedly fired at point-blank range from the steps of a delicatessen in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, found their royal targets, mortally wounding the heir to the throne of the Habsburg Empire and his wife. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch Team USA achieves its first goal: Advancing to the knockout round By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch Vibrant Cambodian lake may face less-fishy future By PBS News Hour Tonle Sap Lake is one of the most productive freshwater ecosystems in the world. But overfishing, climate change and plans to build a hydropower dams could threaten the animals that make their home in the body of water known as… Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch Assaults on Iraqi oil fields sow worry over global gas prices By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 26 Watch News Wrap: As Ukraine cease-fire draws to a close, Kerry urges peace efforts by Russia By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 26 FIFA bans Luis Suarez for biting incident, Uruguay strikes back By Sarah Corapi Luis Suarez, star striker for Uruguay, has been banned from all football activity for the next four months due to the fact that he bit an opponent. Continue reading