Feb 19 World news quiz: Missiles, war games and a Mexico trip By Larisa Epatko Missiles and war games once again made the news, and a high-profile figure visited Mexico this week. Take our 5-minute quiz about these international events and more. Continue reading
Feb 19 U.S. warplanes strike ISIS training camp in Libya By Robert Burns, Associated Press WASHINGTON — American warplanes struck multiple targets in Libya overnight, hitting an Islamic State training camp and a senior extremist leader, U.S. defense officials said Friday. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch News Wrap: Pentagon asks Russia to avoid bombing near U.S. forces in Syria By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the Pentagon has given the Russian military broad areas of Northern Syria to avoid in its bombing campaign, in order to steer clear of U.S. special forces. Also, Turkey blamed Kurdish militants at home and… Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 7:00 What does Obama's historic visit mean for Cuba and the U.S.? By PBS News Hour President Obama will be the first sitting U.S. president to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge, according to a Twitter announcement Thursday. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner reports on the latest in a series of moves to normalize relations with… Continue watching
Feb 18 A new Iran deal? Syria truce may demand one By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The pursuit of peace in Syria may require the United States and Iran to break new ground in their increasingly comfortable diplomatic relationship. Continue reading
Feb 18 Obama signs new sanctions against North Korea for nuclear program By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Barack Obama has signed legislation imposing new sanctions against North Korea for refusing to stop its nuclear weapons program. Continue reading
Feb 18 Pope says Trump is 'not Christian' for wanting to build a wall on U.S.-Mexico border By Nicole Winfield and Julie Pace, Associated Press Asked about Donald Trump's views on immigration, Pope Francis says anyone who wants to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border isn't Christian. Continue reading
Feb 18 Obama to raise human rights during historic trip to Cuba By Josh Lederman and Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Thursday he'll raise human rights issues and other U.S. concerns with Cuban President Raul Castro during a history-making visit to the communist island nation. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Deadly car bomb rocks Ankara By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, a car bomb killed at least 28 people and wounded 61, hitting a number of military buses in Turkey's capital of Ankara. Also, convoys carrying humanitarian aid made their way to besieged parts of Syria,… Continue watching