Dec 12 Watch Defying International Warnings, North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket North Korea successfully fired a long-range rocket despite warnings from the international community. While the launch enhances the credentials of young leader Kim Jong Un, it is likely to bring fresh sanctions and further complicate relations with neighbors and the… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch U.S., International Governments Formally Recognize Syrian Rebel Coalition The U.S. and more than 100 other countries formally recognized a new coalition of Syrian rebel groups known as the Syrian National Council. Meanwhile, rebels launched more attacks around the capital city Damascus and elsewhere. Gwen Ifill reports. Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch British Bank HSBC Makes $2 Billion Settlement on Money Laundering Charges British Bank HSBC Makes $2 Billion Settlement on Money Laundering Charges… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch Egyptian Military Calls for Dialogue Between Polarized Groups for Reconciliation Egyptian Military Calls for Dialogue Between Polarized Groups for Reconciliation… Continue watching
Dec 11 Battling Barriers and Shouting Demands in Egypt By Larisa Epatko Thousands of pro- and anti-government demonstrators again took to the streets Tuesday in Cairo, Egypt, ahead of a constitutional referendum this weekend. Continue reading
Dec 11 Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei on New Chinese Leadership and Censorship EmbedVideo(5186, 482, 304); Chinese artist Ai Weiwei spoke from his home in Beijing about his travel ban, China's leadership changes and censorship and social media. Ai Weiwei, arguably one of the most well-known artists and dissidents in the world,… Continue reading
Dec 11 From Eden to the End of the World, One Man’s Seven-Year Journey EmbedVideo(5184, 482, 304); Here is a preview to NewsHour's Wednesday night broadcast. For Paul Salopek's answers to viewers' questions, check out this video. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent Paul Salopek is about to set off on one of… Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch Jodie Wu of Global Cycle Solutions Jodie Wu of Global Cycle Solutions describes her group's work. Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch Art, China and Censorship According to Ai Weiwei Ai Weiwei, arguably one of the most well known artists and dissidents in the world… Continue watching
Dec 11 Paul Salopek Answers Viewer Questions About His Trip Around the World EmbedVideo(5185, 482, 304); Paul Salopek answers viewers' questions about his upcoming trip. To watch Hari Sreenivasan's full interview with Salopek, check out this video. Paul Salopek has spent much of his life eschewing convention. The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning… Continue reading