Sep 05 Watch Obama: U.S. skeptical of Ukraine cease-fire, forms coalition against the Islamic State By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 05 Your cheat sheet to the Scotland independence vote By Sarah McHaney On September 18, Scotland's citizens will go to the polls to answer a really big question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" This question, of course, raises lots of other questions about what a yes vote might mean for the… Continue reading
Sep 05 Obama touts NATO unity on Ukraine cease-fire, Islamic State response By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama said Friday he is encouraged that NATO members universally acknowledge the "significant threat" the Islamic State poses, and that they have to take action. Continue reading
Sep 05 Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels sign cease-fire deal By News Desk Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists have signed a cease-fire deal aimed at ending five months of fighting. It was set to begin at 11 a.m. EDT Friday. Continue reading
Sep 05 Third U.S. doctor with Ebola lands in Nebraska By News Desk A third American doctor diagnosed with the Ebola virus, Rick Sacra, arrived in Omaha, Nebraska for treatment Friday. Continue reading
Sep 05 NATO approves new force aimed at deterring Russia By John-Thor Dahlburg and Julie Pace, Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales — Seeking to counter Russian aggression, NATO leaders approved plans Friday to dispatch several thousand troops in Eastern Europe that could quickly mobilize if an alliance country in the region comes under attack. Continue reading
Sep 05 Miscommunication blamed for deadly U.S. mistake in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press Avoidable miscommunication between U.S. air and ground forces led to a "friendly fire" incident in Afghanistan that killed five U.S. soldiers and one Afghan in June, according to a military investigation report. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch News Wrap: NATO leaders meet in Europe amid talk of possible Ukraine cease-fire By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 04 How is the Islamic State funded? By Larisa Epatko In response to our coverage of the Islamic State militant group, several viewers have asked how the group is funded. Turns out, it gets millions from oil and ransoms. Continue reading
Sep 04 Al-Qaida to begin jihadist operations in India By Andrew Troast Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri released a video Thursday, proclaiming the establishment of a new branch of the terrorist organization in India. Continue reading