Nov 17 'I'm a foreign correspondent ... but I'm also Filipino' Manila-based freelance journalist Barnaby Lo has been covering some of the most devastated areas of his country ever since Typhoon Haiyan raked across the Philippines on Nov. 8. EmbedVideo(8019); He spoke to NewsHour Weekend via Skype on Sunday… Continue reading
Nov 17 FROM THE WIRE Plane crash reported in Russia A Boeing 737 flight originating in Moscow has crashed while landing in the city of Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. According to a spokeswoman for the Emergencies Ministry, at least… Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch Controversial case opens up discussion of abortion in Chile On Saturday, we report from Santiago. Chile has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world, but the recent rape and impregnation of an 11-year-old girl has ignited a national debate on this previously taboo topic. Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch Chinese reforms come in response to public discontent, economic necessity Chinese reforms come in response to public discontent, economic necessity… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch China plans to ease one-child policy, end forced labor camps China's ruling Communist Party announced reforms to two unpopular policies. More couples in China will now be able to have two children, instead of one, provided that at least one parent was an only child. The government also announced it… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch News Wrap: Japan reduces goal for fighting climate change In our news wrap Friday, Japan's ruling Cabinet voted to reduce their climate change goals in the wake of the Fukushima disaster as the nation won't be able to rely on nuclear power to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Also, armed… Continue watching
Nov 15 #TyphoonHaiyan MT @afpfr: A typhoon victim keeps her husband alive by manualy pumping air into his lungs pic.twitter.com/JfctvBqW2g #Haiyan— Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 15, 2013… Continue reading
Nov 15 China's president creates security council, similar to U.S. model Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley/Department of Defense Chinese President Xi Jinping will establish a new national security commission to help advise him on both foreign and domestic issues, Xinhua News reported. Continue reading
Nov 15 Toronto mayor's powers partially stripped away by city council Photo by Flickr user West Annex News The Toronto City Council voted 39-3 on Friday to limit Mayor Rob Ford's powers, including his ability to appoint and dismiss his senior staff members.The city council does not have… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch As negotiators ready for Iran talks, Obama asks Congress not to step up pressure As negotiators ready for Iran talks, Obama asks Congress not to step up pressure… Continue watching