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
Mar 03 Standoff between Russian and Ukraine troops spark traded accusations, threats By Justin Scuiletti, Joshua Barajas The military standoff between Russia and Ukraine continued to raise tensions Monday in the peninsula of Crimea. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch Obama: "The facts on the ground in Crimea are deeply troubling" By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 U.S. cancels presidential delegation to the Paralympic Games in Russia By Associated Press White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says President Barack Obama still supports the U.S. athletes participating and wishes them success. Continue reading
Mar 03 Disagreement over Ukraine echoes Cold War for U.S. and Russia By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Much as when superpower tensions ruled world affairs, missile defense systems and troop levels in Europe have again become urgent questions in Washington and beyond, a renewed reality that may force President Barack Obama's administration to give up its intended… Continue reading
Mar 03 Obama to meet Netanyahu to appeal for Mideast peace talks By Julie Pace, Associated Press Seeking to keep a pair of delicate diplomatic efforts afloat, President Barack Obama will personally appeal for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to move forward on peace talks with the Palestinians, while also trying to manage Israel's deep suspicion of… Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch Ukrainians brace for conflict as prospect of war looms By PBS News Hour Tension continued to build in Ukraine on Sunday as the government prepared for the possibility of war, putting the country’s military on high alert. In the eastern region of Crimea, Russian forces surrounded Ukrainian military buildings and engaged in a… Continue watching