The United States is considering a stepped-up military presence in Africa to pursue ISIS jihadists looking for new havens after the fall of their "caliphate," American officials say.
Irma was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane early Monday and forecasters expect it would become a tropical storm later in the morning, but warnings of hazardous storm surges persisted in several areas even after the worst of Irma's ferocity had passed.
In Georgia, some undocumented students are turning to civil rights-era leaders to fight for education rights. They say restrictions they face now still smack of Jim Crow. Not everyone agrees.
Hundreds of firefighters from all over the country battled the Rock Mountain Fire in northern Georgia this autumn. And southern hospitality helped them win the battle against the blaze: a local Conservative Jewish camp opened its doors to these crews.
Many Americans are nervous about the incoming Trump administration banning Muslims from entering the US. That includes some Christians in the state of Georgia who've been helping Muslim refugees resettle in the US.
Given how the issue of institutional racism — from law enforcement to the Oscars to medical care — has moved to the center of public discussion, some are asking how might events have played out differently if the occupiers of Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon had been black instead of white?
The fighting between Russian and Georgian forces is the first big military operation on foreign soil for Russian forces since the fall of the Soviet Union, and The World's Katy Clark reports on Russia's military might.
Georgia is accusing Russia of attacks in cyberspace as well, as several Georgian government websites went down over the weekend, but Russia denies any responsibility, and says that, in fact, it's the Georgians who are attacking Russians online.
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Matthew Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, about U.S. concerns for Georgia in its conflict with Russia. Bryza arrived in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, today.
President Bush says he's deeply concerned about Russian military actions in Georgia, but critics say the United States has so far failed to back up its words with action.
EU countries have agreed in principle to send peacekeepers to the Georgian breakaway province of South Ossetia, but former Soviet bloc countries in the EU want to see a stronger condemnation of Russia, as The World's Gerry Hadden has more.
John McCain says "we are all Georgians now,� and the fighting between Russia and Georgia harkens back to McCain's proposal to create a "league of democracies." But as The World's Matthew Bell reports, it's not clear what he means by that.
NATO allies were united today in their condemnation of Russia's military actions in Georgia. But as The World's Gerry Hadden tells us, divisions within NATO may prevent the alliance from following its words with any concrete action.
Lisa Mullins speaks with Monica Toft, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, about the way U.S. missile defense plans are straining Washington's relationship with Russia.
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard delivered humanitarian aid to Georgia today. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the commander of the naval group Commodore John Moore, and the captain of the Coast Guard cutter, the Dallas.
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The state of Russia's military
PRI's The World
August 11, 2008
The fighting between Russian and Georgian forces is the first big military operation on foreign soil for Russian forces since the fall of the Soviet Union, and The World's Katy Clark reports on Russia's military might.
Environment
Georgia hacking
PRI's The World
August 11, 2008
Georgia is accusing Russia of attacks in cyberspace as well, as several Georgian government websites went down over the weekend, but Russia denies any responsibility, and says that, in fact, it's the Georgians who are attacking Russians online.
Global Politics
State department comments on Georgia
PRI's The World
August 12, 2008
Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Matthew Bryza, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, about U.S. concerns for Georgia in its conflict with Russia. Bryza arrived in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, today.
Global Politics
U.S. support for Georgia
PRI's The World
August 12, 2008
President Bush says he's deeply concerned about Russian military actions in Georgia, but critics say the United States has so far failed to back up its words with action.
Global Politics
Europe's position on Russia and Georgia
PRI's The World
August 12, 2008
The World's Gerry Hadden reports on Europe's stance on Russia's actions in the republic of Georgia.
Global Politics
European divisions on Russia and Georgia
PRI's The World
August 13, 2008
EU countries have agreed in principle to send peacekeepers to the Georgian breakaway province of South Ossetia, but former Soviet bloc countries in the EU want to see a stronger condemnation of Russia, as The World's Gerry Hadden has more.
Global Politics
McCain's ''League of Democracies''
PRI's The World
August 15, 2008
John McCain says "we are all Georgians now,� and the fighting between Russia and Georgia harkens back to McCain's proposal to create a "league of democracies." But as The World's Matthew Bell reports, it's not clear what he means by that.
Global Politics
NATO's Russia problem
PRI's The World
August 19, 2008
NATO allies were united today in their condemnation of Russia's military actions in Georgia. But as The World's Gerry Hadden tells us, divisions within NATO may prevent the alliance from following its words with any concrete action.
Global Politics
U.S. Russian relations strained
PRI's The World
August 20, 2008
Lisa Mullins speaks with Monica Toft, associate professor of public policy at Harvard University, about the way U.S. missile defense plans are straining Washington's relationship with Russia.
Conflict & Justice
U.S. Navy and Coast Guard in Georgia
PRI's The World
August 27, 2008
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard delivered humanitarian aid to Georgia today. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with the commander of the naval group Commodore John Moore, and the captain of the Coast Guard cutter, the Dallas.