Nov 25 Experts Sound Off on U.S. Role, Expectations for Copenhagen By Talea Miller President Obama announced Wednesday he will make an appearance Dec. 9 at the Copenhagen climate summit on on his way to pick up the Nobel Peace Prize. The NewsHour spoke with a panel of experts about expectations for the summit. Continue reading
Nov 24 Afghan Strategy Decision Expected ‘Within Days’ By Larisa Epatko A White House spokesman said Tuesday that President Barack Obama plans to reveal his decision on whether to send more U.S. troops to Afghanistan "within days" after holding a late-evening meeting with his top foreign policy and military advisers. Continue reading
Nov 23 Honduran Elections Come at Critical Point in Political Standoff By News Desk Presidential elections this Sunday give Hondurans a chance to vote on their next leader, but may do little to clear up the political crisis that has gripped the small Central American country for five months. Continue reading
Nov 20 Low-Profile Figures Picked to Lead EU By Larisa Epatko After weeks of internal negotiations, the European Union selected two "low-key consensus builders," as they have since been described, over big-name picks to lead the newly organized body. Continue reading
Nov 19 Obama Asia Trip Yields Mixed Results By Larisa Epatko President Obama wrapped up a 10-day tour of Asia on Thursday, producing little by way of short-term gains, but establishing relationships with Asian leaders for dealings down the road, observers say. Continue reading
Nov 18 Afghan Dilemma Recalls Vietnam Lessons By Dan Sagalyn As the Obama administration grapples with the question of whether to send more troops to Afghanistan, a number of historians have spoken about the similarities between the wars in Vietnam and Afghanistan. Continue reading
Nov 18 Holder: ‘I’m Not Scared’ of What 9/11 Suspect Might Say By Larisa Epatko At a Wednesday appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to try alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a civilian court in New York City. Continue reading
Nov 16 Trip to Set Tone for U.S.-China Relations, Analyst Says By Larisa Epatko President Barack Obama met with Chinese President Hu Jintao Monday during his four-nation Asia tour. Continue reading
Nov 16 Obama Touts Internet Freedoms at Forum in China By Larisa Epatko President Obama, speaking Monday at a town hall-style forum with Chinese university students in Shanghai, made a pitch for greater access to the Internet and social-networking sites, calling such freedom a source of strength. Continue reading
Nov 13 Mideast Political Uncertainty Stymies Peace Process By Robert Zeliger Barack Obama's first call made as president to a foreign leader went to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. He told the beleaguered leader that he was firmly committed to working for Middle East peace, and that he saw Abbas as his… Continue reading