Sep 16 US to add military assets in Syria under cease-fire deal By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. military will have to shift surveillance aircraft from other regions and increase the number of intelligence analysts to coordinate attacks with Russia under the Syria cease-fire deal. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 2:16 News Wrap: UN criticizes humanitarian aid delays to Syria By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the U.N. blamed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for delays in getting humanitarian aid into his country despite the cease-fire. The U.N. wants to deliver convoys into Aleppo, but says Syria is not providing permits. Also,… Continue watching
Sep 15 U.S. plans to shift military assets to Syria in Russia deal By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The U.S. military will have to shift surveillance aircraft from other regions and increase the number of intelligence analysts to coordinate attacks with Russia under the Syria cease-fire deal. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 3:44 News Wrap: U.S. and Israel agree to record aid deal By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. signed an aid agreement with Israel that’s worth $38 billion over 10 years. The ceremony took place at the State Department, where National Security Advisor Susan Rice remarked that it serves as a… Continue watching
Sep 14 Obama administration sets goal to take in 110,000 refugees next year By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The United States will strive to take in 110,000 refugees from around the world in the coming year, the White House said Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: Skies over Aleppo fall silent amid cease-fire By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the cease-fire in Syria seemed to be holding. The war torn city of Aleppo was markedly quiet, and some ventured outdoors. Also, Russian-backed rebels in Eastern Ukraine announced a unilateral cease-fire. The change came as… Continue watching
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