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Despite outbreak, Ebola treatment and vaccine represent 'resounding scientific success'
January 16, 2020 23:30Recently, the FDA formally approved the first vaccine to prevent the Ebola virus. The advance comes at a crucial time, as Democratic Republic of Congo is suffering an outbreak that has lasted over a year and a half and sickened more than 3,000. But the death toll would be much higher without the unprecedented rate of medical progress in treatment. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports.
Kim Phuc's Brief But Spectacular take on pain and forgiveness
January 16, 2020 23:25A photograph of Phan Thi Kim Phuc as a nine-year-old girl enduring a napalm attack became a defining image of the Vietnam War. Healing has been a decades-long process. Now living in Canada, Kim Phuc shares her Brief But Spectacular take on pain and forgiveness.
News Wrap: Virginia becomes 38th state to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
January 15, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Wednesday, Virginia became the crucial 38th state to ratify the 1972 Equal Rights Amendment, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex. Three-quarters of the states now approve the amendment. Also, Russia's government abruptly resigned after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could keep him in power after his current term ends in 2024.
What Phase 1 of Trump's China trade deal includes -- and what it doesn't
January 15, 2020 23:35After two years of escalating threats and tariffs, the U.S. and China have signed a trade deal. In what is known as Phase 1 of a larger agreement, Beijing pledged to increase purchases of U.S. goods, while U.S. tariffs remain on $360 billion of Chinese imports. Nick Schifrin reports and Judy Woodruff talks to Peter Navarro, director of the White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.
How war and misinformation are complicating the DRC's Ebola battle
January 15, 2020 23:25An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has plagued Democratic Republic of Congo for nearly a year and a half, with more than 3,000 people getting sick and 2,000 dead. Major medical advances in prevention and treatment have kept the disease's toll from rising, but ongoing war -- and attacks on medical teams -- have forced the response to a standstill. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar reports.
News Wrap: European leaders pressure Iran over nuclear deal
January 14, 2020 23:55In our news wrap Tuesday, European leaders took a major step in pressuring Iran to adhere to the 2015 nuclear deal. Germany, France and the United Kingdom triggered the deal's official dispute process over Iran's decision to no longer abide by its enriched uranium limits. Also, Iran arrested an undisclosed number of suspects over the downing of a passenger jet that killed all 176 people on board.
Why it's problematic to have 2 popes weighing in on key issues for Catholic Church
January 14, 2020 23:30Rome is being roiled by a series of unusual developments in which a former pope appeared to be weighing in on a sensitive issue facing his successor, Pope Francis. The debate is over the law of clerical celibacy, which divides many Catholics. But now, the retired pope, Benedict, is distancing himself from the controversy. Father Thomas Reese of Religion News Service joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
Water-stressed cities in India turn to innovation for a safe, stable supply
January 14, 2020 23:25Half the population of India lives in areas where water resources are highly stressed. In the coastal city of Chennai, rapid economic development and a population boom have jeopardized supplies of freshwater, prompting officials to rely on desalination of the ocean. But some local residents have found a simpler and more reliable source. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
Iranians take to the streets to protest government after it admits downing plane
January 13, 2020 23:55After the U.S. killed an elite Iranian general, the regime in Tehran hoped to unify its people, many of whom had been protesting against Iran's government for months. But then Iran's military accidentally shot down a passenger aircraft and denied it for three days, driving civilian dissenters into uproar against the Islamic Republic instead. Nick Schifrin reports and joins Judy Woodruff.
News Wrap: Erupting volcano in the Philippines forces residents from their homes
January 13, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Monday, a volcano in the Philippines is erupting, forcing thousands of people from their homes. The Taal volcano is spewing lava about 40 miles south of Manila, the capital. Also, China is condemning Taiwanese separatists after pro-independence President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide reelection Saturday. Beijing's top diplomat said the group will "leave a stink for 10,000 years."
How a 'progressive' new arrangement for the British royal family could work
January 13, 2020 23:25The British monarchy is in the midst of one of its most tumultuous times in recent history. Queen Elizabeth announced Monday that she would be open to a new arrangement that would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to pursue a life outside their royal obligations. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to Robert Lacey, a royal historian, about whether the family can successfully reinvent itself.
Nigeria hits polio milestone as the world eyes eradication
January 12, 2020 22:29Nigeria once had the most cases of wild polio in Africa, but it has now been three years since the disease was last detected. And as health workers there continue looking for children who have not received polio vaccinations, the WHO may soon certify the country free of the crippling virus. Special correspondent Benedict Moran and video journalist Jorgen Samso report with U.N. Foundation support.
Are U.S. military leaders prepared to withdraw from Iraq?
January 11, 2020 22:10Iraq's government is demanding that U.S. troops leave the country in the wake of last week's drone strike that killed an Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander. But on Friday, as violent protests continued in Iraq, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would not withdraw. The Washington Post's Baghdad Bureau Chief Louisa Loveluck joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.
Yielding to U.S. pressure, Mexico clamps down on migrants
January 11, 2020 22:08Thousands of migrants from around the world, many seeking asylum, have been trying to reach the U.S. by flying to South America and taking the long trek north. But after pressure from President Trump, Mexican authorities are stopping many migrants from passing through their country, stranding them in the city of Tapachula. Special correspondent Nadja Drost and videographer Bruno Federico report.
News Wrap: Standoff over Senate impeachment trial to end next week
January 10, 2020 23:55In our news wrap Friday, the impasse over a Senate impeachment trial of President Trump is ending. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll move next week to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Also, the final U.S. jobs report of 2019 shows hiring was a little slower in December. The Labor Department announced the economy added a net of 145,000 jobs -- a bit below projections.
Will fallout from Soleimani killing drive U.S. troops from Iraq?
January 10, 2020 23:50The fallout from the Trump administration's killing of Qasem Soleimani continues to unfold -- and it could affect the presence of U.S. forces in Iraq. On Friday, Sec. of State Mike Pompeo rejected Iraqi calls for the U.S. to plan troop withdrawal. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmit, who served in the George W. Bush administration, and York University's Thabit Abdullah join Nick Schifrin to discuss.
This dissident leaked explosive documents depicting China's brutal treatment of Uighurs
January 10, 2020 23:45The U.S. says more than a million Uighur Muslims are in detention or camps in China's vast northwest Xinjiang province. The Chinese government counters that it is focused on the "re-education" of extremists. But in her first television interview, a Uighur dissident describes this Chinese repression as a repeat of the Holocaust. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant sits down with Asiye Abdulahat.
How France is leveraging a lottery to finance historic preservation
January 10, 2020 23:25From the Eiffel Tower to the Palace of Versailles, France is famous for iconic monuments and other structures. But the country also faces a large and growing challenge with protecting and preserving its lesser-known historic sites, many of which have suffered decades or even centuries of neglect. Jeffrey Brown reports from France on an experiment in raising new funds to support the cause.
U.S., other governments say it's likely Iran shot down Ukrainian passenger jet
January 09, 2020 23:55According to the U.S. government, evidence is mounting that an Iranian missile was responsible for the crash of a passenger plane near Tehran Wednesday. Iran denies the charge, but the U.S. says radar, satellite and photos indicate it is "highly likely" -- raising the question of why civilian aircraft were flying amid a conflict. Nick Schifrin reports and joins Judy Woodruff and Miles O'Brien.
Can Congress limit Trump's ability to authorize military action on Iran?
January 09, 2020 23:50As tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, both the House and the Senate are pursuing measures to restrict President Trump's war powers -- but there are differing opinions about what they should entail. How has presidential authority been leveraged and limited in past U.S. military engagements? Lisa Desjardins joins Judy Woodruff to discuss that topic as well as the latest on impeachment.
News Wrap: UK's House of Commons approves Jan. 31 for Brexit
January 09, 2020 23:45In our news wrap Thursday, Britain's House of Commons gave final approval to the country's leaving the European Union on January 31st. The bill will become law once the House of Lords gives its pro forma consent. Also, officials responding to fires in southeastern Australia have ordered more evacuations before a new round of high winds and extreme heat. Friday temperatures could top 110 degrees.
In Taiwan, presidential election brings long-simmering tensions with China to the surface
January 09, 2020 23:40For decades, Taiwan's political status has been a contentious issue between the U.S. and China. The U.S. considers it a real democracy, while mainland China sees a rogue province that should be under Communist control. Taiwanese voters will elect their next president Saturday, in a decision with major implications for Taiwan and U.S.-China relations. Special correspondent Divya Gopalan reports.
After missile strikes on Iraqi bases, U.S. and Iran both appear to de-escalate
January 08, 2020 23:55President Trump says Iran is "standing down" after firing missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops -- but causing no casualties. But Iran says its goal is to see U.S. forces leave the Middle East. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Karim Sadjadpour joins Nick Schifrin, Yamiche Alcindor and Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest developments.
U.S. should 'drive a wedge' between Iranian regime and its people, says Rep. Gallagher
January 08, 2020 23:50For a congressional Republican's perspective on the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, we turn to Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisc., a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former Marine who deployed twice to Iraq as a commander of intelligence teams. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he supported the decision to kill Gen. Qassem Soleimani and what he expects next from Iran.
Rep. Crow: Congressional questions about Soleimani strike 'have not been answered'
January 08, 2020 23:45For a congressional Democrat's take on the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, we turn to Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a member of the House Armed Services Committee. Crow is a lawyer and former Army Ranger who deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan during his military career. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he is not satisfied with the Trump administration's handling of the Soleimani strike.
News Wrap: Puerto Rico lacks power, running water after strong earthquake
January 08, 2020 23:40In our news wrap Wednesday, half a million Puerto Ricans are without power and more than 250,000 have no running water a day after Tuesday's earthquake -- the strongest the island has felt since 1918. Fearful of aftershocks, some residents slept outside. Also, the standoff between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell over a Senate impeachment trial continues.
Ukrainian airlines to stop flying to Iran after plane crash near Tehran kills 176
January 08, 2020 23:37A Ukrainian International Airlines passenger plane went down outside the Iranian capital of Tehran early Wednesday morning, killing all 176 people aboard. Iranian authorities offered conflicting explanations for the crash but rejected the idea that a missile had caused it. Ukrainian airline officials said the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, built in 2016, was in good working condition. John Yang reports.
Australia's catastrophic and relentless battle with bushfires
January 08, 2020 23:35The devastation from wildfires in Australia is on a scale that is difficult to comprehend. More than 20 million acres have burned, destroying 2,000 homes and killing potentially hundreds of millions of animals, as well as 27 people. Although the entire country has suffered from the fires, New South Wales is currently one of hardest-hit areas. Kylie Morris of Independent Television News reports.
How Australia is fighting fires while also mounting recovery effort
January 08, 2020 23:32As devastating bushfires continue to burn across Australia, how is the country's government responding? William Brangham speaks with David Littleproud, Australia's minister for natural disaster and emergency management, about fighting fires while also embarking upon a recovery effort, whether the country has enough personnel and equipment and how it's preparing for hotter, longer fire seasons.
What we know about Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq
January 08, 2020 03:04Early Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched 15 ballistic missiles at air bases in Iraq that house American troops -- a remarkable act that came directly from the Islamic Republic rather than its network of proxies. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff and gets analysis from Mara Karlin of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Hudson Institute's Michael Doran.
Iran says it has launched ballistic missiles at American air bases in Iraq
January 07, 2020 23:55After trading threats with the U.S., Iran said Tuesday night it launched ballistic missiles on Iraqi facilities housing U.S. troops in retaliation for the American killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani. The attacks come after President Trump and top U.S. officials defended the Soleimani strike, which has been blamed for pushing the U.S. and Iran closer to war. Judy Woodruff and Nick Schifrin report.
News Wrap: Putin travels to Syria to meet with Assad, military officials
January 07, 2020 23:50In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Syria to meet with its president, Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus. Syrian state media released images of the two leaders, who also met with military commanders. Also, the Justice Department called for Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser under President Trump, to serve up to six months in prison for lying to the FBI.
In Venezuela, dueling parliaments cast political crisis into further chaos
January 07, 2020 23:35Venezuela's political turmoil deepened Tuesday as supporters of President Nicolas Maduro tried to open a new session in the National Assembly without opposition members or their leader, Juan Guaido. Guaido managed to force his way into the parliament, but the confusion left Venezuelans unsure of which contingent is running their government. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports.
Foreign policy experts weigh in on Trump's Iran strategy
January 07, 2020 23:30The U.S. killing of one of Iran's top military leaders has prompted questions about whether the Trump administration has an effective strategy for Iran, Iraq and the larger Middle East. As Iran announces it has fired missiles at Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops, Nick Schifrin talks to Mara Karlin of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and the Hudson Institute's Michael Doran.
This wilderness survival program offers a chance to live as the cavemen did
January 07, 2020 23:20For those tired of the stresses and excesses of contemporary civilization, a survival expert in the Italian Alps offers a training program in living as the Neanderthals did. Participants endure a rough existence in the wilderness, learning to kill prey for food and build their own shelter. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant left his own modern-day comforts to experience life as a caveman.
Iranians unite to mourn military icon Qassem Soleimani
January 06, 2020 23:55Hundreds of thousands of Iranians took to the streets Monday to mourn Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. airstrike Friday. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, led funeral prayers and wept over Soleimani's body. But the fallout is more than emotional; as Iran and President Trump trade threats, the U.S. military is bracing for potential retaliation. Nick Schifrin reports.
Ambassador: Iran vows revenge, but has nothing against Americans
January 06, 2020 23:50The Friday killing of Iran's best-known military commander in a U.S. airstrike prompted an outpouring of grief in Tehran -- along with vows of vengeance. In the aftermath of Qassem Soleimani's death, the country's leaders and President Trump exchanged threats about what might come next. To share Iran's perspective, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi joins Judy Woodruff.
News Wrap: Pelosi to introduce war powers resolution on Iran
January 06, 2020 23:45In our news wrap Monday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will vote this week on a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for any further U.S. military action on Iran. It's likely to pass the House but not the Senate. Also, the U.S. has sent an unspecified number of additional troops to Kenya after al-Shabab fighters killed a U.S. soldier and two American civilians Sunday.
What killing of top Iranian general means for nuclear deal and the U.S. in Middle East
January 06, 2020 23:40For two views on the latest developments in Iran and Iraq, Nick Schifrin speaks with Narges Bajoghli of the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, author of "Iran Reframed: Anxieties of Power in the Islamic Republic," and U.S. diplomat Ryan Crocker, who served as ambassador to Iraq, Syria, Kuwait and Lebanon and is now diplomat in residence at Princeton University.
Venezuela's political crisis escalates as Maduro tries to wrest parliament from Guaido
January 06, 2020 23:20Sunday saw new chaos in Venezuela's enduring political and economic disaster. Juan Guaido, leader of parliament and the opposition to President Nicolas Maduro, was physically barred from the National Assembly. Maduro supporters then claimed they'd replaced him as the speaker. But Guaido later rallied enough members of parliament to secure reelection. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports.
Anger in Beirut as Hezbollah supporters mourn Soleimani
January 05, 2020 23:04Members of Hezbollah and their supporters gathered on Sunday in Beirut, Lebanon, to mourn the death of Iran's top military leader, General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by a U.S. military airstrike on Friday in Iraq. NewsHour Weekend Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on how Iran's most powerful proxy group is responding to the loss of their revered hero.
Anger in Beirut as Hezbollah supporters mourn Suleimani
January 05, 2020 23:04Members of Hezbollah and their supporters gathered on Sunday in Beirut, Lebanon, to mourn the death of Iran's top military leader, General Qassem Suleimani, who was killed by a U.S. military airstrike on Friday in Iraq. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on how Iran's most powerful proxy group is responding to the loss of their revered hero.
U.S.-Iran tensions: a diplomatic quagmire for the Middle East
January 04, 2020 22:13Iran is vowing revenge after U.S. airstrikes on Friday killed the country's military leader Qassem Suleimani. Thousands of American troops are heading to the Middle East as tensions with Tehran escalate. Douglas Ollivant, former Director for Iraq at the National Security Council under the Bush and Obama administrations, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the diplomatic fallout.
Who was Qassam Soleimani, and what does his death mean for Iran -- and the U.S.?
January 03, 2020 23:55Qassam Soleimani was the Middle East's most recognized military commander, strategist and operational chief of Iran's militant proxies and a symbol of its regional ambitions. He was killed in a targeted U.S. drone attack Friday at Baghdad's international airport. Nick Schifrin reports and joins special correspondent Jane Ferguson and Judy Woodruff to discuss his death and the regional response.
Who was Qassem Soleimani, and what does his death mean for Iran -- and the U.S.?
January 03, 2020 23:55Qassem Soleimani was the Middle East's most recognized military commander, strategist and operational chief of Iran's militant proxies and a symbol of its regional ambitions. He was killed in a targeted U.S. drone attack Friday at Baghdad's international airport. Nick Schifrin reports and joins special correspondent Jane Ferguson and Judy Woodruff to discuss his death and the regional response.
Kaine says Trump's Iran policy hurts U.S. allies, pushes enemies closer together
January 03, 2020 23:50An elite Iranian general is dead, and the United States and Iran appear even closer to conflict. In Washington, members of Congress had mixed reactions to the killing of Qassem Soleimani. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he believes President Trump should have consulted Congress before the strike.
Risch says Soleimani was 'ratcheting up' attacks on the U.S.
January 03, 2020 23:45When the U.S. military killed an elite Iranian general in Iraq on Friday, Washington called it self-defense, while Tehran called it a crime -- and vowed vengeance. Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the evidence that Qassem Soleimani presented an imminent threat to American lives and why his assassination "had to be done."
Why the U.S. military targeted Qassam Soleimani -- and how Iran might react
January 03, 2020 23:40How is Iran likely to react to the American military strike that killed top general Qassem Soleimani -- and how well prepared is the U.S. to withstand that response? Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and retired Adm. Michael Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, join Nick Schifrin to discuss Soleimani's role and how Iran will adapt without him.
News Wrap: McConnell, Schumer remain divided over impeachment trial
January 03, 2020 23:35In our news wrap Friday, the Senate returned from break still divided on procedures for an impeachment trial of President Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again refused to commit to calling additional witnesses, while Minority Leader Chuck Schumer insisted top White House aides should testify. Also, the confrontation with Iran sent U.S. oil prices surging 3 percent as stocks sank.
Deadly wildfires rage across Australia, with forecasts of worse to come
January 02, 2020 23:55Vast swaths of Australia are still burning, with thousands of people under evacuation orders -- and forecasts of worse to come. A record summer fire season has charred 12 million acres, destroyed 1,400 homes and killed 17 people. The states of New South Wales and Victoria are hardest hit, but fires are also burning across the rest of the country. Dan Rivers of Independent Television News reports.