Nov 16 Kerry arrives in Paris to show U.S. support for France after attacks By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Paris to show American solidarity with France after last week's deadly terror attacks. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 5:34 At G-20 meeting, an ambitious timeline for political transition in Syria By PBS News Hour Leaders from the U.S., Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are meeting in Vienna this weekend to discuss ways to end the war in Syria and a post-war transitional government. Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times joins Hari… Continue watching
Nov 14 Beneath pall of Paris attacks, Syria talks get underway in Vienna By Matthew Lee, George Jahn, Associated Press Syria as a breeding ground for terrorism moved Saturday to the foreground of a meeting of foreign ministers on the war in that country, with participants linking the shooting and bombing attacks in Paris to Mideast turmoil and the opportunities… Continue reading
Nov 12 Kerry: Islamic State militants ‘embodiment of evil in our time’ By Larisa Epatko Secretary of State John Kerry described on Thursday the United States' gradual effort to build coalitions and transition out Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Kerry said Assad’s intractable civil war gave rise to the Islamic State group, which he called the… Continue reading
Nov 01 In Central Asia, Kerry talks to autocratic cast of nations By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with some of the world's most repressive governments Sunday, hoping to deepen America's economic and security ties in Central Asia despite the often poor respect for human rights across the strategic region. Continue reading
Oct 31 U.S. troops in Syria will only fight Islamic State, Kerry says By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says American special operations troops being sent to Syria will only fight Islamic State militants and won't become involved in the long-running civil war. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 7:52 Will U.S. military and diplomatic efforts help resolve the Syrian war? By PBS News Hour How significant is the Obama administration decision to send special forces into Syria to help combat the Islamic State? And how does the move impact diplomatic efforts to end the war? Judy Woodruff gets reaction from Joshua Landis of the… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 5:33 U.S. steps up military involvement against IS in Syria as Kerry meets for diplomatic talks By PBS News Hour The White House confirmed that U.S. commandos are going into Northern Syria as part of a coalition aimed at dismantling the Islamic State, marking a shift from President Obama's previous stance against committing ground troops. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John… Continue watching
Oct 30 Watch 54:22 PBS NewsHour full episode October 30, 2015 By PBS News Hour Friday on the NewsHour, the White House confirms they are sending a small number of troops into Northern Syria to help dismantle the Islamic State. Also: Candidates vie for union support despite waning influence, Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss… Continue watching
Oct 24 Kerry: Jordan and Israel in agreement on path to stem Holy Site violence By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Saturday that Israel and Jordan have agreed on steps aimed at reducing tensions at a holy site in Jerusalem that have fanned Israeli-Palestinian violence. Continue reading