November 20, 2014
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Test Over UN Vote
North Korea is threatening to conduct a fresh nuclear test in response to a U.N. committee's condemnation of Pyongyang's alleged human rights abuses. In a statement Thursday, the North's foreign ministry said Pyongyang will be "unable to refrain any…
November 20, 2014
Ferry Operator Gets 10 Years in Jail
A South Korean court has given a ten-year jail sentence to the head of the company that operated the ferry that capsized in April, killing over 300 people. Chonghaejin Marine CEO Kim Han-sik was found guilty Thursday of negligence for allowing the…
November 19, 2014
Obama to Unveil Immigration Reform on Thursday
The White House has confirmed reports that U.S. President Barack Obama will announce details about an executive action on immigration reform on Thursday. The White House blog said Wednesday that President Obama will address the nation late Thursday…
November 19, 2014
Four Sentenced to Death in Pakistan
A Pakistani court sentenced four men to death Wednesday for the murder of a female relative in what the murderers considered an "honor killing." The crime was well-documented: The victim, Farzana Iqbal, was beaten to death outside a courthouse where…
November 15, 2014
Obama Puts G-20 Focus on Russia
Russia is turning out to be a major focus for U.S. President Barack Obama in Brisbane where he is attending the G-20 summit. The U.S. leader is consulting with his European counterparts on the sidelines about a response to Moscow's reported…
November 14, 2014
US-led Airstrikes Pummel IS Targets Near Kobani
Large plumes of smoke rose in the air in the border region around Kobani on Thursday as a U.S.-led coalition launched more airstrikes against Islamic State targets. Loud explosions were heard on the Turkish border with Syria as clouds of smoke…
November 14, 2014
Obama Calls on Russia to Respect Ukraine Cease-fire
President Barack Obama has called on Russia to honor a September cease-fire between Kyiv and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said President Obama delivered the message to Russian…
November 11, 2014
Ferry captain sentenced to 36 years in jail
The captain of the South Korean ferry which sank in April has been found guilty of gross negligence and sentenced to 36 years in prison. The Sewol ferry was carrying 476 people when it went down. More than 300 died, most of them school students. Lee…
November 10, 2014
Despite Tensions, China Gives Obama Warm Welcome
President Barack Obama has a received a warm welcome in China, despite tensions on issues like trade, human rights, and China’s territorial claims in the East and South China Seas. Relations between the two countries have been strained, in large…
November 7, 2014
Obama, Republicans Seek Common Ground
Citing the need to get work done in Washington, U.S. President Barack Obama sat down with Republican congressional leaders after their party’s sweep of midterm elections earlier this week. Going into Friday’s lunch at the executive mansion, the…