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
Feb 18 Kerry promises security assistance to Tunisia to fight nation's terrorists By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry promised American assistance Tuesday to Tunisia in aid of the North African nation's battle against terrorists. Continue reading
Feb 18 For NAFTA, half a happy birthday By Michael D. Mosettig Last fall, while teaching at Hong Kong Baptist University, I had a small encounter that spoke to a larger story of changes brewing in global economics and politics. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch Can the U.S. compel global collaboration on climate change? By PBS News Hour The global approach to addressing climate change has shifted from putting the onus on wealthy countries, to recognizing that big, fast-growing developing countries must also play a big part in reducing emissions. Judy Woodruff talks to Andrew Steer of the… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch Secretary of State Kerry urges developing nations to face climate change perils By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch News Wrap: UN says Kim Jong Un could face charges for 'crimes against humanity' By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 17 Co-pilot hijacks Ethiopian Airlines flight, diverts course to Geneva By Zachary Treu An Ethiopian Airlines jet en route to Rome from Addis Ababa landed safely in Geneva, Switzerland, early Monday morning after a hijacking attempt by the plane’s co-pilot. Continue reading
Feb 17 Here's why Venezuela just expelled three American diplomats By Rachel Wellford Venezuela has seen an outbreak of violence after demonstrators protested against the current socialist leadership. Here's a timeline of the situation this past week. Continue reading