February 16, 2015
US Celebrates Presidents’ Day Holiday
Today Monday is Presidents' Day in the U.S. Millions of workers and school children are getting a day off for the annual holiday. Many patriotic and historical groups use the day for staging celebrations and reenactments of historical events. It…
February 11, 2015
Obama Seeks Authorization From Congress to Fight IS
President Barack Obama sent Congress a request Wednesday for authorization to use military force in the campaign against the Islamic State group, urging lawmakers to "show the world we are united in our resolve to counter the threat." In a letter to…
February 10, 2015
Ukraine Rebels Attack Local Military HQ
Rocket strikes in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk on Tuesday hit the headquarters of the military's operation against Russia-backed separatists and residential areas ahead of a key summit aimed at ending the conflict. President Petro…
February 10, 2015
Niger to send troops to Nigeria
Niger's parliament has voted to send troops to Nigeria to join the fight against militant Islamist group Boko Haram. The vote took place after Boko Haram attacked a prison and detonated a car bomb on Monday in the town of Diffa, near Niger's border…
February 5, 2015
Leaders in new diplomatic push for peace in Ukraine
Diplomatic efforts are under way to end renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine. French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have arrived in the capital Kiev to present a new peace initiative. US Secretary of State John Kerry,…
February 3, 2015
IS Video Purports to Show Jordanian Pilot’s Killing
New photos surfaced on social media on Tuesday that appear to show captured Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh being burned to death in a cage. In the gruesome photos, circulated by supporters of the Islamic State militant group and which have not…
February 3, 2015
Chadian Troops Enter Nigeria to Battle Boko Haram
Hundreds of Chadian ground troops entered northeastern Nigeria Tuesday as part of a growing regional offensive against Boko Haram insurgents. Witnesses said Chadian soldiers and vehicles crossed a bridge from Cameroon into the Nigerian town of…
February 1, 2015
Nigerian Military Repels Boko Haram’s Attack
Nigeria's military said its forces have repelled a second attempt in a week by Boko Haram fighters Sunday to take over the key northeastern city of Maiduguri. Military officials said the attack, which started about 3 a.m. (0200) GMT, on Maiduguri…
January 27, 2015
Snow shuts down New York and Boston
New York City, Boston and other areas in the north-eastern US have shut down, with forecasters warning residents to expect "crippling" amounts of snow. Winter Storm Juno was expected to dump up to 60cm (24in) of snow near New York City, and in…
January 22, 2015
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah dies
Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died in hospital, state TV says. The announcement, made early on Friday, said his brother, Salman, had become king. Before the announcement, Saudi television cut to Koranic verses, which often signifies the…