PBS NewsHour

October 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

October 13, 2019 - PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode

It's all in the name for North Macedonia's NATO, EU bids

8m 36s

For years, the nation known until recently as the Republic of Macedonia has worked to gain NATO and European Union membership, with efforts blocked by Greece because of a dispute over its name. But in February, the country adopted a new name, North Macedonia, and is hopeful the name change will open the door for membership. Special correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.

Previews + Extras

  • Trump's reversal in Syria causes 'cracks' in GOP support: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trump's reversal in Syria causes 'cracks' in GOP support

    S2019 E318 - 3m 55s

    President Trump saw cracks in support among congressional Republicans last week, following his decision to pull back troops in northern Syria and amid allegations he withheld military aid to Ukraine for political gains. The busy week in politics comes as Democrats prepare for the latest presidential debate set for Tuesday in Ohio. Jeff Greenfield joins Megan Thompson for some analysis.

  • Turkish offensive on Kurds brings 'chaos' in northern Syria: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Turkish offensive on Kurds brings 'chaos' in northern Syria

    S2019 E318 - 4m 41s

    President Trump on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of nearly all 1,000 U.S. troops from northern Syria as Turkey continued a military offensive against Syrian Kurds that has left the region in chaos. For more on the escalating military offensive in Syria, Sarah El Deeb, a reporter for the Associated Press, joins Megan Thompson from Beirut.

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