Nov 17 Here's why the Islamic State group has so many names By Colleen Shalby There are several iterations of the Islamic State group name -- IS, ISIS, ISIL and “Daesh,” the term French President François Hollande used when referring to the group’s recent havoc on Paris. Continue reading
Nov 17 President Obama tries to build momentum for climate change deal By Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press With a high-stakes deadline two weeks away, President Barack Obama hopes to build momentum on Wednesday for a broad and potentially legacy-burnishing global climate change agreement. Continue reading
Nov 17 In signal to China, Obama will give two ships to Philippine Navy By Josh Lederman, Kathleen Hennessey, Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — With a towering warship behind him, President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that the U.S. will hand over two ships to the Philippine Navy to boost its maritime security capabilities, in a bid to show the U.S. and… Continue reading
Nov 17 Cease-fire in Syria potentially weeks away, John Kerry says By Matthew Lee, Associated Press PARIS — A cease-fire between Syria's government and opposition could be just weeks away from reality, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday as he visited Paris to show solidarity with France after last week's attacks. Continue reading
Nov 17 Russia says bomb downed passenger plane in Egypt By News Desk Russia’s security service said Tuesday for the first time that last month’s crash of a passenger airliner in Egypt was caused by a homemade explosive device. Continue reading
Nov 16 Watch How should the West battle the Islamic State's shifting strategy? By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 8:31 EU, U.S. face vulnerabilities after Islamic State attacks in Paris By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch Mourning attacks in Paris, France grapples with stepped-up security By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 1:31 In a time of darkness, world stands with the City of Light By PBS News Hour Over the past few days, both impromptu and organized memorials have popped up across the globe to the victims of the Paris attacks and the people of France. Hari Sreenivasan offers a look. Continue watching
Nov 16 Watch 4:24 Police search for Paris suspect in Brussels neighborhood with extremist ties By PBS News Hour Continue watching