Dec 14 In collapse of US-Russian military ties, some experts see nuclear risk By Robert Burns, Associated Press The collapse of U.S. military relations with Russia could prove to be one of the most consequential aspects of President Barack Obama's national security legacy. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 4:20 Relentless bombing kills dozens in Aleppo; residents are starved for aid By PBS News Hour In rebel-held Aleppo, the violent fight against the Islamic State is escalating, with 50 people killed and another 150 injured on Tuesday. Though Secretary of State John Kerry has been pushing for a cease-fire in the city, administration officials suspect… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch News Wrap: On transition team, Trump replaces Christie with Pence By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, president-elect Donald Trump announced that Mike Pence would be the new chair of his transition team, replacing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Also, anti-Trump protests continued across the country. In Portland, Oregon, thousands of demonstrators… Continue watching
Nov 11 Will Trump try to renegotiate the Iran deal? By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Donald Trump isn't going to rip up the Iran nuclear deal on day one as president, but his vows to renegotiate the terms and increase enforcement could imperil an agreement that has put off the threat of Tehran developing atomic… Continue reading
Nov 11 John Kerry lands in Antarctica, highest U.S. official to visit By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry didn't comment on President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Friday while visiting Antarctica, but did say that citizens who care about limiting emissions might have to march in the streets to push for more… Continue reading
Oct 16 U.S., UK say support is weak for military action against Syria By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The United States and Britain on Sunday acknowledged the Western world's weak support for any military action against Syria's government. Continue reading
Oct 16 U.S., others hope for Yemen cease-fire in next days By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The United States and Britain are expressing hope that a cease-fire can be reached in Yemen in the coming days. Continue reading
Oct 15 Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases By Bradley Klapper and Ignatius Ssuuna, Associated Press Nearly 200 nations have reached a deal to limit the use of greenhouse gases far more powerful than carbon dioxide. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 6:17 News Wrap: U.S. blames Russia for DNC, election hacking By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the U.S. formally accused the Russian government of hacking Democratic political websites and state voting systems in an effort to interfere with elections. Also, Russia moved to keep its troops in Syria. Lawmakers in Moscow… Continue watching
Oct 07 Russia and Syria should face war crimes investigation, Kerry says By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press He says Russia and Syria owe the world "more than an explanation" about why they keep hitting hospitals and women and children. Continue reading