Mar 04 Watch News Wrap: Netanyahu says sanctions on Iran should be increased By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. and the world to not allow Iran to proceed with any part of its nuclear program in remarks during a visit to Washington. Also, the court martial… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Putin insists Russia will reserve the right to use force in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Speaking out for the first time since effectively taking over Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that region is gradually stabilizing, but he reserved the right to use force to protect ethnic Russians there. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry… Continue watching
Mar 04 Syria speeds up chemical weapon removal to meet June deadline By News Desk The Syrian government is recovering from delays in reliquishing its chemical weapons and can still meet the deadline for their entire removal, an official said on Tuesday. Sigrid Kaag, who heads the joint Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical… Continue reading
Mar 04 Putin defends right to use force in Ukraine, says military action would be 'last resort' By Justin Scuiletti Continue reading
Mar 04 Protests continue in Venezuela By News Desk #Venezuela An opposition activist hurls a molotov cocktail at national guard troops during a protest by @Leo_Ramirez_ pic.twitter.com/jKhlddN08h — AFP Photo (@AFPphoto) March 4, 2014… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch Debating how the U.S. should respond to Moscow's military moves in Crimea By PBS News Hour How damaging is Russia’s recent activity in Crimea to Russia’s long-term relationship with the West? Is the current tension adding momentum toward “a new Cold War divide?" Gwen Ifill gets two views from Stephen Cohen of New York University and… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Urging change of course by Russia, U.S. 'prepared to facilitate' talks with Ukraine By PBS News Hour Russia has effectively taken control of the Crimean region in Ukraine, despite efforts by the international community to isolate Russia with condemnation and economic penalties if it doesn’t back down. Judy Woodruff talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Obama: 'Russia is on the wrong side of history' in Ukraine dispute By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch News Wrap: EPA offers new rules on cutting sulfur levels in gasoline By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 Two Egyptian police officers sentenced for 2010 death of activist By Sarah Sheffer Two Egyptian police officers were sentenced Monday to 10 years in jail for the 2010 torture and manslaughter of a 28-year old activist that helped spark the country's version of the Arab Spring. Continue reading