Jul 24 Obama returns to Kenya, reunites with father's family By Julie Pace, Associated Press Fulfilling the hopes of millions of Kenyans, Barack Obama returned to his father's homeland Friday for the first time as U.S. president, a long sought visit by a country that considers him a local son. Continue reading
Jul 24 Obama voices support for gay rights as Africa trip nears By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Ignoring calls from some African leaders to leave some of his opinions at home, President Barack Obama spoke favorably of gay rights as he prepared to visit Kenya and Ethiopia. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 5:02 Facing fire from lawmakers, Kerry warns against rejecting Iran deal By PBS News Hour There were testy exchanges and blunt talk in a Senate hearing on the Iran nuclear agreement. Republicans criticized the deal, and suggested that even if it passes Congress, it could be rolled back by the next administration. Secretary of State… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: Turkish soldier killed by Islamic State fire By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Islamic State militants fired across the border from Syria into Turkey, killing one soldier and wounding two others. That comes days after a suicide attack killed 32 in a southeastern Turkish town. Also, prosecutors announced… Continue watching
Jul 23 Turkey allows U.S. to use key base to launch airstrikes against Islamic State By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Turkey has agreed to let the U.S. military use a key air base near the border with Syria to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State, senior Obama administration officials said Thursday, giving a boost to the U.S.-led coalition amid a… Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. outsources its migrant problem … to Mexico By P. J. Tobia Since last summer the number of Central American migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has decreased. By a lot. So, problem solved? Not so fast. Continue reading
Jul 23 Kerry pushes back against critics of Iran deal By Deb Riechmann, David Espo, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A trio of Obama administration officials will stand stalwart behind the Iranian nuclear deal despite deep concern on Capitol Hill that Iran will try to evade nuclear inspectors and use billions from sanctions relief to further destabilize the… Continue reading
Jul 23 Photos: Pumping iron and making art while stuck in the world's largest refugee camp By Larisa Epatko Dadaab in Kenya is the world’s largest refugee camp. With more than 350,000 people -- the population of New Orleans proper -- it’s more like a little city. Continue reading
Jul 22 Watch 7:12 Nazi hunter targets 90-year-old former labor camp guard in Denmark By PBS News Hour A leading Nazi hunter has urged authorities in Denmark to investigate 90-year-old Helmuth Rasboel, who was a guard at a forced labor camp where hundreds of Jews were murdered during World War II. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant talks with the… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch 9:11 Why some Americans are volunteering to fight the Islamic State By Marcia Biggs The State Department estimates that more than 150 Americans, including some U.S. military veterans, have packed their bags and flown to Iraq and Syria to volunteer with forces fighting against the Islamic State militant group. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports… Continue watching