Jan 01 Watch 6:14 In Soweto Gold beer, a taste of economic freedom By PBS News Hour Soweto, an enduring symbol of apartheid discrimination and impoverishment, is now home to the first microbrewery built in a black township. Special correspondent Martin Seemungal offers a look at South Africa's rising black middle class and what it means for… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch What 2014 global conflicts and challenges will carry over into the new year? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch How three 'ordinary journalists' were caught between Egypt and Qatar By PBS News Hour After a year in jail, three Al Jazeera journalists accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood could be released after Egypt’s highest court accepted requests for an appeal and granted all three a retrial. Hari Sreenivasan talks to Borzou Daragahi of… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 2:03 Will a retrial in Egypt free three jailed journalists? By PBS News Hour Three Al Jazeera journalists jailed for more than a year have been granted a retrial by Egypt’s top appeals court, acknowledging flaws in the initial trial. The news is the first sign of hope for the prisoners and their families,… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: Kim Jong-un discusses talks with South Korea, first victim of AirAsia crash identified By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 01 Top Egypt court orders retrial of Al Jazeera journalists By Ruth Tam After appealing the charge of spreading false news and conspiring with Egypt's banned Muslim Brotherhood, three Al-Jazeera journalists who have been jailed for more than a year are getting a retrial. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch 5:26 Dozens of detainees released in 2014, but goal of closing Guantanamo still far off By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: Search for AirAsia victims hindered by weather By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the first two bodies recovered from the crash of AirAsia flight 8501 landed in Surabaya, Indonesia, but efforts to continue searching for more victims were delayed by strong winds and heavy rains. Also, in Afghanistan,… Continue watching
Dec 31 35 killed, 42 injured in Shanghai stampede at New Year's event By Joshua Barajas At least 35 people were killed and another 42 injured during a New Year's celebration in Shanghai, local media reported. Continue reading
Dec 31 What's it take to build a business in China? By Larisa Epatko China's new tech-driven economy has opened opportunities for entrepreneurs. But they still face some hurdles when starting a business. Continue reading