2014-11-18 French Citizen Is Likely Among Militants in Beheading Video
A French official says there is a strong likelihood that a French citizen was among the Islamic militants who executed…
2014-11-17 Iraq, Syria Face Aid Shortages
The United Nations says Iraq and Syria need more aid to deal with the huge humanitarian crisis in the area.…
2014-11-16 Afghan Opium Production Jumps
The United Nations says Afghanistan produced a record amount of opium this year. The announcement has raised questions about the…
2014-11-15 Obama Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi
President Barack Obama met Friday with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar, also known as Burma. After the meeting, the…
2014-11-14 Obama Sees ‘New Day’ for Myanmar, But Supports Reforms
President Barack Obama says he is sure of a “new day” in Myanmar. But he says there is work yet…
2014-11-13 US, China to Cut Gases Linked to Climate Change
The leaders of the United States and China say they have reached an agreement to reduce pollution linked to climate…
2014-11-12 US and Chinese Presidents Hold Private Talks During APEC Meeting
U.S. President Barack Obama says he wants to take the U.S. relationship with China “to a new level.” Mr. Obama…
2014-11-11 Obama Says United States “Committed” to Asia
President Barack Obama has told business leaders that the United States is “committed” to Asia. The president spoke at the…
2014-11-11 Obama Promises to Cooperate with New Senate
President Barack Obama spoke about the election results at a news conference Wednesday. He said he is looking for broad…
2014-11-08 President Obama Prepares for Trip to Asia, Australia
President Barack Obama is making preparations for a week-long trip to Asia and Australia. The president arrives in Beijing on…
2014-11-06 Republican Party Wins Control of US Senate, Strengthens Hold on House
The Republican Party has won control of the United States Senate and strengthened its majority in the House of Representatives.…
2014-11-05 U.S. Election Attention Centers on Senate Race
In the United States, citizens have voted to decide who will control Congress during President Barack Obama’s last two years…
2014-11-04 Candidates Make Appeals One Day Before Midterm Election
Across the United States, candidates are making final appeals for support in midterm elections Tuesday. The elections will decide which…
2014-11-03 US Voters to Elect New Congress
Americans are preparing to vote in midterm elections Tuesday. Voters will fill all 435 voting seats in the United States…
2014-11-01 Iraqi Kurdish Fighters Enter Kobani
Syrian activists say the first group of Iraqi Kurdish fighters has arrived in the Syrian town of Kobani. They are…