Jan 13 U.S. turns to U.N. to screen refugees from Central America By Josh Lederman and Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is planning to expand a program to let would-be migrants from Central America apply for refugee status before they attempt to come to the U.S., Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 3:18 North Korea’s claim of H-bomb spurs wave of condemnation, skepticism By PBS News Hour North Korea declared on state television that it had made its first test of a hydrogen bomb. The announcement was condemned around the world, including by China, an ally of the North. Meanwhile, the U.S. and South Korea expressed skepticism… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 7:03 What signal is Iran sending with recent missile tests? By PBS News Hour The landmark Iran nuclear accord is soon due to be implemented fully, but renewed tensions between that country and the U.S. could affect the deal. The U.N. has said that recent ballistic missile tests violate prohibitions, prompting possible sanctions by… Continue watching
Dec 18 UN Security Council adopts resolution laying out an end to Syrian war By Corinne Segal The five veto powers of the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution Friday that lays out a plan to bring peace to Syria. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 3:29 World powers seek unity government in Libya to deter Islamic State By PBS News Hour Governments from Europe, Africa and the Middle East are calling for all sides in Libya's four-year civil war to agree to a ceasefire. Delegations from 17 countries discussed a UN plan to create a national unity government within 40 days. Continue watching
Dec 12 Report: More than 800 Afghan civilians killed or wounded during Taliban siege By Michael D. Regan At least 289 people were killed and 559 injured as the Taliban attacked the city in northern Afghanistan during a two-week period, according to a United Nations report. Many were killed by small arms fire and explosives and during a… Continue reading
Dec 04 Watch 9:20 Ambassador Power: More progress needs to be made in uniting anti-ISIS coalition By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Dec 04 U.S. gives $24 million in refugee aid as winter approaches By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press ATHENS, Greece — The United States is giving $24 million in new money to help refugees as the European winter approaches. Continue reading
Nov 30 Ikea’s refugee shelters feature door locks and solar panels By Corinne Segal The Ikea Foundation has designed an alternative to the canvas tent as a shelter for refugees. This one's got locked doors and electricity. Continue reading
Nov 29 What to expect from the COP21 climate talks in Paris By Andrew Mach Even as world leaders descend upon the city in hopes of reaching an agreement to halt climate change, the main variable setting apart the 2015 Paris Climate Conference are the realities of global security. Continue reading