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…
October 31, 2014
Army Chief Takes Power in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's army chief has taken power in the country following the resignation of longtime President Blaise Compaore. General Honore Traore told reporters Friday in Ouagadougou that he was taking on "the responsibilities as head of state."…
October 30, 2014
‘Alarming Gaps’ Remain in Fighting Ebola
The international community must do more to fill "alarming gaps" in the fight against the Ebola epidemic, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said to an audience in Brussels as she headed home from a visit to the three hardest-hit…
October 28, 2014
Sierra Leone angry at Australia visa ban
Sierra Leone has condemned Australia's decision to suspend entry visas for people from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa as "counterproductive" and "discriminatory". The move has also been criticised by Amnesty International. And UN Secretary…
October 28, 2014
Sierra Leone angry at Australia visa ban
Sierra Leone has condemned Australia's decision to suspend entry visas for people from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa as "counterproductive" and "discriminatory". The move has also been criticised by Amnesty International. And UN Secretary…