Jul 12 Milan Kundera, renowned Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris at 94 By Elaine Ganley, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press The renowned author died Tuesday afternoon, his long-standing publishing house Gallimard said in a one-sentence statement on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 11 Japan's top court says government restrictions on transgender employee's use of restrooms illegal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press It comes at a time of increased awareness and support for same-sex marriages and other sexual equality. But opposition to equal rights remains strong within the governing Liberal Democratic Party, known for its conservative values. Continue reading
Jul 11 EU faces cliffhanger vote on major bill protecting nature and fighting climate change By Raf Cassert, Associated Press Protesters and legislators are converging on the European Union parliament as the bloc prepares a cliffhanger vote on protecting its threatened nature and shielding it from disruptive environmental change. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 2:30 Historic storm brings catastrophic flooding to Vermont with more rain expected this week By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart In New England, a storm for the ages has ravaged Vermont. There've been no reported deaths or injuries, but parts of the state capital are under water and property damage could reach the tens of millions of dollars. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jul 11 The UK government faces-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Illegal Migration Bill, once passed, would require officials to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel to Britain in small boats. Continue reading
Jul 11 Watch 8:16 Jane Ferguson details career reporting in war zones in memoir 'No Ordinary Assignment' By Amna Nawaz, Teresa Cebrian Aranda You often see our Jane Ferguson in war zones around the world for the NewsHour. But she's taken some time between assignments to pen a memoir, "No Ordinary Assignment," and she recently came into the studio to sit down with… Continue watching
Jul 11 WATCH: State Department holds briefing after U.S. sanctions the head of Serbian intelligence for alleged corruption By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Treasury Department says Aleksander Vulin is accused of involvement in illegal arms shipments, drug trafficking and misuse of public office. Continue reading
Jul 11 UN ends aid to northwest Syria from Turkey after Security Council fails to renew approval By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Russia vetoed a compromise resolution that would have extended the operation through the Bab al-Hawa crossing for nine months, and which was supported by 13 of the 15 council members. Continue reading
Jul 11 Israelis block highways, airport in protest at government's plan to overhaul the judiciary By Julia Frankel, Associated Press The demonstrations on Tuesday came hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's parliamentary coalition gave an initial approval to a bill to limit the Supreme Court's oversight powers. Continue reading
Jul 11 Read an excerpt from 'No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir' by Jane Ferguson By Jane Ferguson Special correspondent Jane Ferguson has reported from all over the globe, from combat zones in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Yemen to the aftermath of the recent earthquakes in Turkey. Tuesday on the PBS NewsHour, Ferguson sits down… Continue reading