Mar 05 American anchor quits Russian-funded TV network over Putin coverage By Justin Scuiletti [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55izx6rbCqg] Liz Wahl, an anchor and correspondent for the Russian government-funded television network, RT -- formerly known as "Russia Today" -- announced her resignation during a live broadcast Wednesday. Wahl, who works for RT's Washington bureau, said she could not… Continue reading
Mar 05 Pope Francis finds rock star treatment 'offensive' By Anya van Wagtendonk For Catholics, Wednesday marks the start of Lent: a time of reflection, atonement, and heightened humility. This year, the festival will overlap with the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ election – and the Catholic leader is unhappy with the… Continue reading
Mar 05 U.S. 'not at all concerned' by Japan's nuclear stockpiles By Jaywon Choe The United States says it has no reason to be concerned by Japan’s stockpile of weapons-grade plutonium, even as China voices strong objections to the nuclear reserve. Responding to questions from reporters, Joseph Macmanus, the U.S. ambassador to the United… Continue reading
Mar 05 Everest climbers must pick up their trash By Colleen Shalby If you’re planning a trek up Mount Everest anytime in the future, be prepared to get you hands dirty. A new Nepali law -- which goes into effect in April -- will require all mountain climbers to bring back nearly… Continue reading
Mar 05 Analysts: Russia unlikely to pull back in Crimea By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Russia is unlikely to pull back its military forces in Ukraine's Crimean peninsula, analysts and former Obama administration officials say, forcing the United States and Europe into a more limited strategy of trying to prevent President Vladimir Putin… Continue reading
Mar 05 Watch News Wrap: Diplomats make little headway on Ukraine outcome in Paris meeting By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Russian and European counterparts to discuss peace in Ukraine. Meanwhile, pro-Russian activists re-claimed a government building in Eastern Ukraine and a UN special envoy abandoned his mission in… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Reviewing U.S. options for responding to Russia's intervention in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner offers background on possible diplomatic steps for the U.S. on the Crimea crisis, then Judy Woodruff talks to John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago and Amy Knight, author of "How the Cold War Began,"… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch News Wrap: Netanyahu says sanctions on Iran should be increased By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. and the world to not allow Iran to proceed with any part of its nuclear program in remarks during a visit to Washington. Also, the court martial… Continue watching
Mar 04 Watch Putin insists Russia will reserve the right to use force in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Speaking out for the first time since effectively taking over Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that region is gradually stabilizing, but he reserved the right to use force to protect ethnic Russians there. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry… Continue watching
Mar 04 Syria speeds up chemical weapon removal to meet June deadline By News Desk The Syrian government is recovering from delays in reliquishing its chemical weapons and can still meet the deadline for their entire removal, an official said on Tuesday. Sigrid Kaag, who heads the joint Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical… Continue reading