Nov 20 Council on Foreign Relations Backgrounder: What Is Hamas? By News Desk Photo of Hamas flag by Ilia Yefimovich/Getty Images. By Jonathan Masters, online editor/writer for the Council on Foreign Relations What Is Hamas? Hamas is the largest and most influential Palestinian militant movement that, along with the… Continue reading
Nov 20 UK Recognizes Syrian Opposition, Will the U.S. Follow? By Larisa Epatko British Foreign Secretary William Hague became the latest foreign leader to stand behind the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition when he recognized its legitimacy on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 20 Clinton Heading to Middle East as Attacks Intensify President Obama and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton arrive Monday in Myanmar. Clinton is cutting short her visit to Asia. Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images. President Obama's whirlwind trip to Asia has been overshadowed by events in the… Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch Hillary Clinton Arrives in Mideast Intent on Brokering End to Escalated Violence Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Jerusalem to reaffirm U.S. support for Israel and to press for immediate cease-fire. Independent Television News' John Ray and John Irvine report from Gaza and southern Israel on more airstrikes and rocket fire… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch With President Obama's Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy With President Obama's Visit, Myanmar Looks Towards Greater Democracy… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch For Syrians Enduring the Harsh Conditions of War, Turkey Acts as Lifeline For Syrian Rebellion Enduring Harsh Conditions, Turkey Acts as Lifeline… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch Egypt Hopes to Help Broker Cease-fire, If Not Peace Between Israel and Hamas Egypt Hopes to Help Broker Cease-Fire, If Not Peace Between Israel and Hamas… Continue watching
Nov 19 In Gaza and Israel, Life Under Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks Israeli civilians run for cover during a rocket attack launched from Gaza on Nov. 17 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images. "The worst part is that we can't protect our children. We are helpless. We… Continue reading
Nov 19 Syria's Opposition Takes Shape By Larisa Epatko Fractious elements of Syria's opposition came together at a meeting in Doha, Qatar, in mid-November, while fighters continued to clash with Syrian government forces. View a slideshow of both developments. Continue reading
Nov 19 Voices From Superstorm Sandy A resident walks the debris filled beaches of Staten Island/ NewsHour photo by Brian Dentz NEW YORK -- Life on the shore is precarious for New Yorkers in the seaside neighborhoods of Breezy Point, Staten Island and Coney Island. Continue reading