Feb 19 Tongue tied in Afghanistan By P. J. Tobia These Afghans helped the US war effort. Now they've been left behind, in the Taliban's cross-hairs. Continue reading
Feb 19 VIDEO: Members of Pussy Riot attacked by Russian militia By Justin Scuiletti Video by the Associated Press In a video posted by the Associated Press, members of the punk group Pussy Riot were attacked by Cossack militia after attempting a performance under a Sochi Olympics sign. Within moments of… Continue reading
Feb 19 UPDATE: Ukraine's government and opposition call for truce By Justin Scuiletti Updated 06:08 p.m. EST | Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders called for a truce Wednesday after the two sides met following a deadly clash that left dozens dead in the capital of Kiev. A statement posted on… Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch Can garment factories pay a living wage and still compete in the global economy? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch South Korean skater Yuna Kim hopes to land a second Olympic gold medal By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 8:15 News Wrap: Kiev breaks into violent, fiery battle after weeks of protest standoff By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, more than a dozen people were killed in Ukraine’s capital city Kiev, as thousands of police attacked thousands of anti-government protesters, who have been demanding closer ties with the West. Meanwhile, in Iraq, a string… Continue watching
Feb 18 UPDATE: 18 reported dead in Kiev protests By Justin Scuiletti At least nine people have reportedly died in clashes between policemen and anti-government protesters in Ukraine Tuesday. The Associated Press reports that fire has engulfed the protest camp in the center of the country's capital, Kiev, as police advance on… Continue reading
Feb 18 Drug smugglers have a new cargo: cheap prescription meds from Mexico By Lorne Matalon, Fronteras In borderland Texas, a widespread lack of health insurance is linked to poverty and high rates of diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure. Cheaper prescription drugs to treat these conditions are available across the border in Mexico. Continue reading
Feb 18 UK continues to issue 'whole-life' prison sentences, despite human rights concerns By Bridget Bowman The British Court of Appeal ruled that judges should continue issuing “whole-life” prison sentences. The ruling overturns a European court decision that said such terms violate a prisoner’s human rights. Continue reading