Sep 13 A look at some of the details of the confidential Syria cease-fire deal By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The new Syria cease-fire is rich in detail on the mechanics of ending violence in Aleppo. Officials familiar with the document outline a highly technical series of requirements for both Syrian President Bashar Assad's government and opposition forces. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 4:14 News Wrap: As cease-fire starts, Assad insists he means to retain control By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, a cease-fire in Syria, negotiated by the United States and Russia, took effect at sunset, despite government attacks in Aleppo. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared in a recaptured Damascus suburb to say that he means… Continue watching
Sep 09 U.S. and Russia agree to plan aimed at ending Syria’s war, says Kerry By Associated Press The United States and Russia announced early Saturday a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide cease-fire starting early next week, followed by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting the Islamic State and al-Qaida. Continue reading
Sep 08 Gary Johnson takes heat for ‘What is Aleppo?’ blunder By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press If it was greater attention Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson wanted, he got it — but probably not the kind he wanted. Continue reading
Sep 07 Ash Carter accuses Russia of sowing global instability By Robert Burns, Associated Press U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter questioned whether Moscow genuinely wants a viable cease-fire in Syria. Continue reading
Sep 04 Amid struggle for Syria deal, Obama and Putin to meet Monday By Kathleen Hennessey and Josh Lederman, Associated Press The United States is skeptical an agreement with Russia to decease violence in Syria can work but will keep pursuing it nonetheless, President Barack Obama said Sunday. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 8:21 Turkey moves tanks into Syria in fight against ISIS By PBS News Hour Turkey deployed tanks inside Syria on Saturday to target positions held by Islamic State militants. The new operation marks an attempt to secure Turkey's border and push back against Kurdish militias. Turkey's deputy prime minister, Numan Kurtulmus, joins Hari Sreenivasan. Continue watching
Sep 03 In new operation, Turkish tanks enter northern Syria By Michael D. Regan Turkish tanks entered northern Syria on Saturday for the second time in 10 days. Continue reading
Aug 30 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 6:02 Mass graves of ISIS victims discovered across Iraq and Syria By PBS News Hour Documenting atrocities committed by the Islamic State can seem impossible. A new report from the Associated Press, however, catalogs 72 mass graves around Syria and Iraq -- including one site that held 1,700 bodies. Gwen Ifill speaks with the AP's… Continue watching