Obama administration officials say Russian airstrikes against what they call "indiscriminate" targets in Syria have not prompted a broad re-evaluation of U.S. strategy inside the war-torn country. VOA White House correspondent Aru Pande takes a look at U.S. options in Syria, in light of Russia's recent military intervention.
President Barack Obama says the fight against the Islamic State group is not an easy one and “will take time.” He urged world leaders to do more to address the root causes of extremism during a Tuesday summit on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. VOA's Aru Pande reports.
President gives progress report at UN, underscoring that the fight will be neither easy nor short, and will require even better ideas
During one-on-one meeting on sidelines of UN General Assembly, leaders disagree about role of Syrian President Assad, but agree to stay out of each other's way militarily
US President Barack Obama says the world has much more work to do when it comes to eradicating extreme poverty around the world
Pope Francis appeals to US to take urgent action to help slow pace of climate change, as Obama agrees peoples of the world have 'sacred obligation to protect our planet'
Analyst says US has questions about Chinese long-term intentions, nature of Xi’s government, potential for challenges to world order
Two leaders' common interests include combating social and economic inequality, addressing climate change
Obama administration announced goal of reducing carbon emissions by 26-28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025; China has committed to carbon emissions peaking by 2030
It will be King Salman's first visit to US since ascending throne in January, following death of King Abdullah
This will be King Salman's first visit to the United States since ascending the throne in January
Hurricane Katrina was costliest natural disaster in nation’s history, taking more than 1,800 lives and causing $135 billion in damage
US leader keeps his focus on fight against climate change, an issue he has long called greatest threat to national security
Rejection of deal leaves war as sole option for any US administration dedicated to keeping nuclear weapons out of Iran's hands, president says
President says accord builds on US tradition of 'strong, principled diplomacy' with adversaries
Ban Ki-moon hails US president's 'visionary and bold' leadership in advancing plan to slash carbon pollution produced by American power plants
President tells 500 young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa visiting Washington that their continent is 'on the move'
'No challenge poses a greater threat to our future than climate change,' the president said during remarks at the White House, Monday
In his farewell speech capping a historic trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, President Obama hailed Africa's extraordinary progress, while noting that such progress can only be sustained through continued development and democracy for all. VOA White House correspondent Aru Pande has more from African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
After delivering remarks, Obama is now on his way back to Washington after making first visit by a US president to African Union's headquarters in Ethiopia
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