Dec 06 Gwen's Take: Meeting Nelson Mandela By Gwen Ifill Nelson Mandela, seen here in 1990 embracing a young girl from Soweto, inspired South Africans and the world with his message of peace. He was also a shrewd politician who knew how to fight the necessary battles. Photo by Alexander… Continue reading
Dec 05 Watch Obama: Mandela's legacy of South African renewal is an example to the world Obama: Mandela's legacy of South African renewal is an example to the world… Continue watching
Dec 05 Remembering the regal and gracious Nelson Mandela By Charlayne Hunter-Gault Longtime PBS NewsHour correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault reflects on the first time she interviewed Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95. In this 1990 file photo, Hunter-Gault is seen with Mandela shortly after he was released from… Continue reading
Dec 05 Activist and peacemaker Nelson Mandela dead at 95 By Larisa Epatko Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa credited with ending apartheid there, died Thursday at his home in South Africa. He was 95 years old. Continue reading
Dec 05 UN authorizes French and African troops to protect civilians and restore security in CAR French President Francois Hollande announced "immediate" military action in the Central African Republic, AFP reports, as part of a speedy reaction to the U.N Security Council decision Thursday to authorize French and African troops to use force to protect… Continue reading
Dec 05 Afghans still worried about insecurity, though they see some improvement By News Desk Afghan children attend school at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan on Dec. 1. A new survey shows that Afghans feel their country is improving in part from strides in education. Photo by Noorullah… Continue reading
Dec 05 Malnutrition, infection rife in Central African Republic as violence escalates By Larisa Epatko An escalation of violence in the Central African Republic is causing thousands to flee their homes into the wilderness, posing a humanitarian challenge in a country that has suffered from destabilization for years. Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch Lack of security adds to Central African Republic crisis Twelve more civilians were killed in Central African Republic, a nation that fell into chaos last spring. The United Nations will soon vote on sending forces into the country, where 600 French soldiers have already been dispatched. Alex Thomson of… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions White House urges skeptical lawmakers to avoid new Iran sanctions… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch News Wrap: Biden visits China amid tension over air defense zone News Wrap: Biden visits China amid tension over air defense zone… Continue watching