Sep 05 Obama touts NATO unity on Ukraine cease-fire, Islamic State response By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama said Friday he is encouraged that NATO members universally acknowledge the "significant threat" the Islamic State poses, and that they have to take action. Continue reading
Sep 05 GOP not taking any chances in Kansas Senate race By Domenico Montanaro, Terence Burlij, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: National Republicans sending Roberts some help McDonnell found guilty on corruption charges Kerry, Hagel talk strategy with NATO allies The ‘Bill factor’ in the midterms Roberts getting reinforcements: National Republicans are reportedly sending in… Continue reading
Sep 05 NATO approves new force aimed at deterring Russia By John-Thor Dahlburg and Julie Pace, Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales — Seeking to counter Russian aggression, NATO leaders approved plans Friday to dispatch several thousand troops in Eastern Europe that could quickly mobilize if an alliance country in the region comes under attack. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch News Wrap: NATO leaders meet in Europe amid talk of possible Ukraine cease-fire By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 04 Obama, Cameron: We will ‘not be cowed’ by Islamic State militants By Julie Pace, Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales — NATO leaders grappled Thursday with whether the alliance has a role in containing a mounting militant threat in the Middle East, as heads of state converged in Wales for a high-stakes summit also focused on the crisis… Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch NATO prepares to beef-up commitment to Ukraine, within limits By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Obama condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine By PBS News Hour On a trip to Estonia, President Obama placed blame on Russian separatists for destabilizing eastern Ukraine. He also pledged support for the U.S.’ NATO allies. Meanwhile, reports surfaced of a potential cease-fire agreement in Ukraine. Margaret Warner reports. Continue watching
Sep 03 Obama: Russia threatens peace in Europe By Julie Pace, Associated Press Obama, who faces criticism in the U.S. for being too cautious in confronting Russian President Putin, sharply condemned Moscow's provocations. He declared in blunt terms that Russian forces that have moved into Ukraine in recent weeks are not on a… Continue reading
Sep 02 NATO to bolster security against Russian aggression By Julie Pace, Associated Press Confronted by a Kremlin-backed military offensive in Ukraine, President Barack Obama and Western allies will approve plans this week to position at least 4,000 troops and military equipment in Eastern Europe, bolstering NATO's security commitments to nervous member states near… Continue reading
Aug 29 NATO: very much alive at 65 By Michael D. Mosettig When the leaders of the North Atlantic alliance wrapped up their Chicago summit two years ago and started preparing for their 65th anniversary meeting in 2014, they could have asked John Travolta to provide the soundtrack, "Stayin' Alive."… Continue reading