In TV address Sunday, president said Islamic State 'does not speak for Islam' and noted 'millions of patriotic Muslim Americans who reject their hateful ideology'
The UN warns that failure to improve water resource management jeopardizes progress on poverty reduction and achievement of sustainable development goals
In Paris, president showed optimism that world leaders would reach climate agreement; in Washington, House voted to block mandatory cuts in emissions
A week after Turkey shot down Russian fighter jet, US president calls for de-escalation of tensions between two countries and a unified front on Syrian conflict
US president urges world leaders to 'rise to this moment,' telling them their progress at UN summit in Paris will be measured by averted suffering, preserved planet
Convinced America's leadership is helping drive progress on curbing climate change, Obama ‘optimistic about what we can achieve’ at summit in French capital
President says US counterterrorism, military, intelligence and law enforcement officials are continually monitoring threats at home and abroad
American leader looks to increase ongoing efforts to destroy terror group; French president calls for 'implacable joint response' with US
With a handshake over 'extraordinary' bond between two countries, leaders seek to dispel discord most visibly seen during US-led negotiations on nuclear deal earlier this year
Tribal Nations Conference brings together leaders of 566 tribes, US government officials to discuss ways to remove barriers to youth success
Two leaders are scheduled to meet in DC on November 9, with talks likely focusing on Iran nuclear deal, as well as fight against Islamic State militant group and regional security
In their second Oval Office meeting in as many years, President Barack Obama and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif vowed to deepen counterterrorism and economic cooperation, while also calling on the Afghan Taliban to enter into direct talks with the Kabul government. VOA correspondent Aru Pande reports.
President unveils plans to improve doctor training, ease access to drug treatment as part of effort to help communities
Some analysts have dubbed visit a courtesy call that Pakistani PM is making at invitation of US president
White House shows scores of new commitments as global leaders prepare to forge agreement in Paris
Citing 'fragile' security situation, President Obama announces 9,800 US troops will stay through most of 2016, and 5,500 will remain after he leaves office in 2017
Acknowledging what he called a “fragile” security situation in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced that the United States would slow the pace of its withdrawal from the war-torn country. VOA's Aru Pande reports.
Citing 'fragile' security situation, president announces 9,800 US troops will stay through most of 2016, and 5,500 will remain after he leaves office in 2017
Critics once again question whether president has been slow to act on Syrian conflict, thus creating opening for powers like Russia
The Islamic State. Ebola. And now Putin in Syria. As Russia’s air campaign in the war-torn country dominates headlines, critics of the administration are once again questioning whether U.S. President Barack Obama has been slow to act on the Syrian conflict. VOA correspondent Aru Pande takes a look at what drives the president’s response to a crisis.
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