Feb 10 Parents of American woman held by IS notified of her death By Deb Riechmann and Julie Pace, Associated Press Kayla Jean Mueller, a 26-year-old American woman held by Islamic State militants, has been confirmed dead, her parents and the Obama administration said Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 09 U.S. names German global terrorist for helping Islamic State By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. has designated a German citizen as a global terrorist for fighting for the Islamic State. Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch 4:58 The war on ISIS: How effective can Jordan be in its vow to 'wipe out' terror group? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 11:39 Shields and Brooks on the politics of vaccination, using religion to justify evil acts By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 06 Watch 4:07 No proof yet of Islamic State claims about female hostage's death By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 06 Islamic State claims American hostage was killed by a Jordanian airstrike By Ruth Tam A statement purportedly from the Islamic State group claims an American hostage was killed in an airstrike Friday on the outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Raqqa, the militant group’s main stronghold. The statement identified the hostage as 26-year-old… Continue reading
Feb 06 U.S. must resist urge to 'overreach' in global crises, Obama says By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the U.S. must resist the urge to "overreach" when it comes to involvement in global crises. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 4:13 News Wrap: Greek government vows not to drop anti-austerity stance By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 8:00 What does Jordan's anger mean for fight against Islamic State? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 04 Watch 3:42 Jordan's King Abdullah calls for 'relentless' war against Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching