Jul 27 U.S. claims rockets fired from Russia into Ukraine, releases satellite images By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The United States released satellite images Sunday that it says back up its claims that rockets have been fired from Russia into eastern Ukraine and heavy artillery for separatists has also crossed the border. Continue reading
Jul 27 Second American tests positive for Ebola in Liberia By Xander Landen A second American citizen working to treat Ebola patients in Liberia has tested positive for the deadly virus, an international aid organization reported Sunday, amid the outbreak that has ravaged West Africa since March. It was reported Saturday that a… Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch Gaza 'bombarded' as signs of cease-fire between Israel and Hamas fade By PBS News Hour International efforts to create a lasting cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appear to have broken down, with more Israeli shelling of Gaza and new Hamas rocket fire into Israel on Sunday. For more about the situation on the ground in… Continue watching
Jul 27 Shift in shipping traffic may help save world's largest animal By Victoria Pasquantonio Scientists hope to boost the population of endangered blue whales by changing shipping routes off the coast of California. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch To protect oceans, island nation of Kiribati bans commercial fishing By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jul 27 Planning to sink: What happens if Kiribati drowns? By Molly Ward In June, the tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati purchased nearly 6,000 acres of land on a Fijian island to potentially serve as refuge for citizens forced to relocate as rising sea levels make the country unlivable. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch Full episode | Saturday, July 26, 2014 By PBS News Hour On Saturday's program, the latest on the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. Later, in our signature segment, NewsHour's Jeffrey Brown sits down with iconic public radio personality Garrison Keillor. Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch NYT Jerusalem bureau chief: Israelis feel 'this is a war of no choice' By PBS News Hour Israel agreed Saturday to extend a humanitarian truce in the Gaza strip by four hours. But Hamas rejected the four-hour truce extension, and Israel's military reported three rockets fired from Gaza. How do Israelis feel about the ongoing military conflict?… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch Amid temporary cease-fire, Gaza residents survey level of destruction By PBS News Hour After weeks of war that has now reportedly claimed the lives of more than 1,000 Palestinians and at least 42 Israelis, Israel and Hamas observed a 12-hour cease-fire on Saturday. Refugees from the Israeli offensive in Gaza returned to their… Continue watching
Jul 26 Thousands stage protest in Paris, defying authorities By Xander Landen About five thousand pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, defying a French government ban against protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza. Continue reading