Apr 17 Obama, Italian PM Renzi to meet at White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to meet with President Barack Obama. Obama is hosting Renzi at the White House on Friday to compare notes on a range of issues, including Ukraine, Libya and Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 6:41 News Wrap: Kerry briefs Congress on nuclear deal framework to stave off Iran bill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 06 Ash Carter says U.S. is opening new phase of Asia pivot By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Obama administration is opening a new phase of its strategic "rebalance" toward Asia and the Pacific by investing in high-end weapons such as a new long-range stealth bomber, refreshing its defense alliance with Japan and expanding trade partnerships, Defense… Continue reading
Mar 11 U.S. to send unarmed drones, but no lethal aid, to Ukraine By Nedra Pickler, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it is sending small unarmed drones, armored Humvees and other assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Lethal weapons were not included, to the dismay of some U.S. lawmakers. Continue reading
Mar 05 Republicans and Democrats push Obama to provide lethal aid to Ukraine By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner and a group of top Democrats and Republicans stepped up the pressure on President Barack Obama to provide lethal, defensive weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. and Britain consider new sanctions against Russia By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The U.S. and Britain on Saturday discussed new sanctions against Russia as Ukraine's week-old cease-fire unravels, though it was unclear if the allies were on the same page about increasing pressure on an economy that means far more to Europe. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:33 Ukraine loses key town to separatists despite cease-fire By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 4:10 What the defeat at Debaltseve means for Ukraine By PBS News Hour The loss of the key hub town Debaltseve to Russian-backed separatists is a significant strategic and morale setback for Ukraine. Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner joins Gwen Ifill to discuss potential response to the latest military action. Continue watching
Feb 17 Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine despite truce By Larisa Epatko A ceasefire imposed Saturday night on Ukrainian and Russian-backed separatists was largely holding Tuesday, except in the strategic railway town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 6:04 News Wrap: Danish police arrest two for aiding gunman By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, authorities in Copenhagen arrested two men they believe helped the shooter who carried out the worst terror attack in Denmark in decades. Also, fighting broke out between Ukrainian troops and Russian-back separatists a day after… Continue watching