Jan 27 What if China, Syria, North Korea, Iran and Egypt had to give a State of the Union? By Larisa Epatko The U.S Constitution requires the president to "give to Congress information of the State of the Union." But what would such a speech look like in nations where there is no such requirement, if the government was in disarray, or… Continue reading
Jan 27 Natural gas pipeline bursts in Canada, leaving thousands without heat By News Desk A natural gas pipeline explosion in Manitoba, Canada around midnight CST Saturday has left nearly 4,000 without heat in Canada and shortages in the United States as temperatures continue to drop below freezing. Continue reading
Jan 27 In Philippines, workers toil among hazards in compressor mining By Richard C. Paddock SANTA MILAGROSA, Philippines -- Brian Mullaton is 13 years old and makes his living by diving into deep, muddy holes. Continue reading
Jan 27 One Filipino town's risky search for gold By Larry C. Price In the Philippines, people desperate to make a living dive into muddy waters in makeshift mines in search of gold. Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch Opposition leaders rebuff Ukraine president's olive branch By PBS News Hour Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych offered Friday to name a top opposition leader to the prime minister post, but growing unrest and a potential for increased violence continues in the former Soviet state. What does the opposition ultimately want?… Continue watching
Jan 26 What we're watching Sunday By Kayla Ruble Important stories of the day from stalled talks in Syria to a new interview with Edward Snowden and election disruptions in Thailand. Continue reading
Jan 25 Watch Viewers respond to our report on the Indian space program By PBS News Hour Viewers respond to our January 18, 2104 report on the Indian space program. Continue watching
Jan 25 Watch How have economic sanctions impacted daily life in Iran? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 25 Ukrainian president offers up PM post to opposition leader By Kayla Ruble As protests in the Ukraine intensify, the country's president offered to name opposition leader, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, to the prime minister position. Continue reading