Jun 23 Over the phone, Obama urges Putin to stop backing separatists By Associated Press Obama and Putin spoke by telephone on Monday morning. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Obama urged Putin to use his personal influence with those separatists to promote peace and stability in Ukraine. He says a diplomatic solution is still… Continue reading
Jun 23 World Cup 2014: What are U.S.'s chances after Portugal tie? By Larisa Epatko After the U.S. soccer team’s unexpected win against Ghana -- the team that had eliminated the United States in past World Cups -- fans bedecked in red, white and blue chanted, “We want Portugal! We want Portugal!” But what are… Continue reading
Jun 23 Sentencing of Al-Jazeera journalists in Egypt 'chilling,' Kerry says By Associated Press BAGHDAD — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that the sentencing of three Al-Jazeera journalists in Cairo to 7-to 10-year prison terms is chilling. He says he is voicing his concern to Egypt’s foreign minister. Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch 25:37 Sunday, June 22, 2014 By PBS News Hour On tonight’s program, Islamic extremists capture new towns in Iraq, as President Obama talks about what America can and cannot do in the region. Later, small businesses struggling to get bank loans are turning to alternative sources of credit. And,… Continue watching
Jun 22 Watch Putin expresses support for cease-fire in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Russian president Vladimir Putin expressed his support in Moscow today for a cease-fire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine. Alison Stewart speaks with Andrew Roth, reporting for the New York Times from Donetsk, about the ongoing situation… Continue watching
Jun 22 Growing insurgency in Iraq poses destabilization threat By Associated Press Al-Qaida-inspired militants who have violently seized territory in Iraq could grow in power and destabilize other countries in the region, President Barack Obama said. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 25:29 Saturday, June 21, 2014 By PBS News Hour On Saturday’s program, Islamic extremists capture an Iraqi town on the border with Syria. Later, should desperately ill patients be allowed to take medications not approved by the FDA? And, learn about the viola that could fetch more than $45… Continue watching
Jun 21 Pro-Russian separatists launch attack in Ukraine amid ceasefire By Kayla Ruble Less than one day after a temporary cease-fire was put into place to put a stop to all military action in Ukraine, pro-Russian forces attacked army posts in the country near the border with Russia. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch Militants gain ground in Iraq near Syrian border By PBS News Hour Sunni extremists continue to gain ground in Iraq and now militants led by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have captured the town of al Qaim on the border with Syria. Alison Stewart speaks with Gideon Rose… Continue watching
Jun 21 As alliances blur in Mideast, US and Iran are potential partners By Associated Press For years, Iran has been an archenemy of the United States. Now, with alliances blurred in the Mideast, the two countries are talking about how to stop an offensive in Iraq by al-Qaida-inspired insurgents. Continue reading