Nov 19 How does the refugee vetting process work? By Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press Lawmakers and more than half of U.S. governors, mostly Republicans, have raised questions about the vetting process for Syrian refugees being brought to the United States. Some said they were worried that Islamic extremists may try to take advantage of… Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 7:54 Terror attacks bring greater urgency to finding migrant crisis solutions By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch Paris terror and the migrant crisis tear at Europe's open borders By PBS News Hour How to deal with hundreds of thousands of migrants, many fleeing from Syria? It's a question that was already tearing at the fabric of Europe before the attacks in Paris, with different countries taking very different stances. But after Friday… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 4:53 News Wrap: White House warns of veto on House refugee bill By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, President Obama would veto a forthcoming House Republican bill to increase screening for refugees from Syria and Iraq, according to the White House. Also, Chinese President Xi Jinping reassured world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic… Continue watching
Nov 17 Watch 11:27 With Islamic State as a common enemy, can Russia and the West cooperate on Syria? By PBS News Hour Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to cooperate with the French military, as both countries bombed targets in Syria. What are the prospects of Russia cooperating to help end the Syrian civil war? Gwen Ifill gets reactions from former… Continue watching
Nov 17 Your guide to every candidate's strategy on Islamic State and refugees By Lisa Desjardins, Kamaria Roberts The Paris attacks have generated a range of responses from the men and women who hope to be the next commander in chief of the United States. Here is NewsHour’s look at the candidates’ takes and their possible presidential approaches. Continue reading
Nov 17 Mother of slain journalist wants U.S. to review hostage policy By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press The mother of American journalist James Foley, who was publicly beheaded in August 2014 by the Islamic State, says her family felt abandoned by the American government. She wants to see a review of the U.S. hostage policy. Continue reading
Nov 17 Republicans in Congress press Obama administration over plan for Syrian refugees By Michael Biesecker, Associated Press House Republicans pressed Attorney General Loretta Lynch on Tuesday over the Obama administration's plan to allow thousands more Syrian war refugees into the country following last week's attacks in Paris. Continue reading
Nov 17 Cease-fire in Syria potentially weeks away, John Kerry says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press PARIS — A cease-fire between Syria's government and opposition could be just weeks away from reality, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday as he visited Paris to show solidarity with France after last week's attacks. Continue reading