Feb 11 Watch Obama administration faces conundrum in weighing drone attack against U.S. terror suspect By PBS News Hour The Obama administration confirmed that it is considering targeting a U.S. citizen in Pakistan, believed to be involved in plotting terrorist attacks against Americans, with a drone strike. Mark Mazzetti of The New York Times joins Judy Woodruff to offer… Continue watching
Feb 11 White House criticizes India’s solar industry regulations amid WTO dispute By Andy Swab The Obama administration criticized India’s solar energy policies Tuesday for discriminating against U.S. exporters and creating challenges for investing in India’s solar infrastructure. The announcement came after Michael Froman, the U.S. trade representative, filed a complaint with… Continue reading
Feb 11 Obama cites ‘frustration’ with Syrian peace talks, vows action against violators of Iran sanctions By Julie Pace, Associated Press .embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; padding-top: 30px; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } President Barack Obama weighed into… Continue reading
Feb 11 Obama makes grand welcome to Hollande as the leaders seek to revamp relationship By Julie Pace, Associated Press Overshadowed by the intrigue of a European love triangle and a glamorous White House gala, Tuesday's policy talks between President Barack Obama and French President Francois Hollande will showcase a revamped relationship that is now a cornerstone of diplomatic efforts… Continue reading
Feb 11 Frontline looks at rebel fight against jihadists in Syria By Larisa Epatko Syrian rebels engulfed in a three-year-old civil war against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime found themselves facing a new foe this winter: jihadists looking to turn the Middle Eastern country into a strict Islamic state. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch What will it take for U.S. and Russia to have a productive partnership? By PBS News Hour While Olympic competition on the slopes of Sochi has been sportsmanlike, the geopolitical competition between Russia and the U.S. over the past few decades has been frequently contentious. Margaret Warner interviews Angela Stent, the author of “The Limits of Partnership:… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch Economic sanctions have tangible consequences for average Iranians By PBS News Hour Economic sanctions have been instrumental in getting Iran to the table for negotiations on its nuclear program. NewsHour Weekend correspondent William Brangham takes a closer look how sanctions have affected daily life in Iran, from air quality to health care… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch Homs evacuations continue amid delicate ceasefire By PBS News Hour Aid officials rushed to evacuate more citizens as a humanitarian ceasefire in the blockaded Syrian city of Homs was extended three more days. Judy Woodruff talks to Patrick McDonnell, reporting from Damascus for the Los Angeles Times, about violence against… Continue watching
Feb 10 Watch News Wrap: Accidental car bomb explosion kills insurgents in Iraq By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, a car bomb killed a group of 21 insurgents-in-training in Iraq when the explosive was accidentally detonated in an orchard; police arrested an additional two dozen suspects. Also, the Thames River burst its banks 20… Continue watching
Feb 10 Ukrainian protests alive with the sound of music By Justin Scuiletti Some activists in Kiev, Ukraine decided to air their protests toward the government Monday through the power of piano, played for police and demonstrators atop an anti-government barricade. Continue reading