Conflict
The World
September 02, 2014
A video has been released purportedly showing the beheading of US journalist, Steven Sotloff, at the hands of militants from the terrorist organization that refers to itself as the Islamic State. Janine di Giovanni, Middle East editor at Newsweek, a friend and colleague of Sotloff's, remembers him from better times.
Global Politics
UN Envoy to Syria Brahimi Expresses Doubts About New Post
The World
September 03, 2012
Lakhdar Brahimi, the new UN envoy to Syria, tells the BBC that the task ahead of him is "nearly impossible," and that "there is everything to be scared of."
Arts, Culture & Media
Iraq — 10 Years Later: 'I Watched Iraq Fall'
The World
March 19, 2013
Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of the ground invasion of Iraq. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with award-winning correspondent Janine di Giovanni, who recalls both the invasion and the fall of Baghdad, and reflects on Iraq today.
Conflict
This could be the end of reporting from Syria
The World
August 27, 2014
With the death of James Foley and the continued captivity of Steven Sotloff, even seasoned war correspondents think that groups like ISIS may have made Syria too dangerous for foreign correspondents to cover the civil war there.
Conflict
A friend remembers American journalist Steven Sotloff
The World
September 02, 2014
A video has been released purportedly showing the beheading of US journalist, Steven Sotloff, at the hands of militants from the terrorist organization that refers to itself as the Islamic State. Janine di Giovanni, Middle East editor at Newsweek, a friend and colleague of Sotloff's, remembers him from better times.
Conflict
Can the US 'destroy' ISIS without American ground troops?
The World
September 11, 2014
President Obama has committed the US to war with the Islamist militants of ISIS, but he has also limited his military options. Newsweek's Middle East editor thinks the effort might be too little, too late.