Apr 08 China and U.S. agree to more military cooperation, disagree on East Asia By Ellen Rolfes After a diplomatic and historic meeting between defense ministers of the world's two largest economies and two largest militaries, Chinese and American military leaders still are divided on key issues facing East Asia; including territorial disputes between Beijing and its… Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch IMF Head Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 27 Congress approves $1 billion Ukraine aid, sanctions against Russia By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Update 12:39 p.m. EDT WASHINGTON — Congress is speaking with one voice against Russia's annexation of Crimea, passing legislation in the House and Senate giving help to Ukraine and imposing sanctions against Russia. The Senate approved the legislation by voice… Continue reading
Mar 10 U.S. intelligence officials to monitor federal employees with security clearances By Stephen Braun, Associated Press WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence officials are planning a sweeping system of electronic monitoring that would tap into government, financial and other databases to scan the behavior of many of the 5 million federal employees with secret clearances, current and former… Continue reading
Mar 06 NATO air strike kills five Afghan soldiers By Sam Lane A NATO-led air strike in eastern Afghanistan killed five soldiers Thursday, Reuters has reported. "This attack, NATO has admitted to me they did it mistakenly," Afghan President Hamid Karzai said, according to the Associated Press. "We will investigate… Continue reading
Mar 06 Senate to vote on military sexual assault bill By Richard Lardner, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Legislation to curb sexual assaults in the military by stripping senior commanders of their authority to prosecute rapes and other serious offenses is headed for a highly anticipated vote in the Senate. The bill, which is expected to… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch Urging change of course by Russia, U.S. ‘prepared to facilitate’ talks with Ukraine By PBS News Hour Russia has effectively taken control of the Crimean region in Ukraine, despite efforts by the international community to isolate Russia with condemnation and economic penalties if it doesn’t back down. Judy Woodruff talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Obama: ‘Russia is on the wrong side of history’ in Ukraine dispute By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 Disagreement over Ukraine echoes Cold War for U.S. and Russia By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Much as when superpower tensions ruled world affairs, missile defense systems and troop levels in Europe have again become urgent questions in Washington and beyond, a renewed reality that may force President Barack Obama's administration to give up its intended… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch Has the moment passed for the West to sway Ukraine with sanctions? By PBS News Hour Continue watching