U.N. Security Council Unanimously Passes Anti-Terrorism Resolution
The measure targets travel of militants abroad as well as recruiting and funding for extremist groups. It was adopted at a meeting chaired by President Obama.
Middle East
U.S. Bombs Blunt Islamic State In Iraq, But Haven't Forced Retreat
After more than a month of airstrikes by the U.S., the extremist group still controls nearly a third of Iraq, including the city of Mosul. But residents there say the bombings are lifting morale.
The U.S. Bombing Campaign: Is It War Or Counterterrorism?
President Obama has been reluctant to call it a war, yet the administration and the Pentagon boast of a 40-nation coalition and warn of a military operation that could last for years.
Syrian Refugees Overwhelm World Food Program's Resources
It costs $35 million a week to feed Syrian refugees but the coffers are almost bare. Steve Inskeep talks to Muhannad Hadi of the World Food Program about the looming food shortage for Syrian refugees.
U.S. Airstrikes Also Targeted Al-Qaida Offshoot
One terrorist group targeted inside Syria was a little known al-Qaida offshoot called the Khorasan Group. It was created by al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri to take advantage of the crisis in Syria.
Al-Qaida's Khorasan Group Led By Hard-Core Fighters
The group, which was targeted by U.S. airstrikes in Syria last night, has been on the U.S. radar for a while. Intelligence officials say they have tracked its individual members for years.
Abbas Looks To Students In Palestinian Statehood Campaign
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is hoping to persuade the international community to set a deadline for Palestinian statehood.
Khorasan Group Composed Of Al-Qaida Veterans
One of the targets in overnight airstrikes in Syria was a little known al-Qaida offshoot called the Khorasan group.
ISIS Videos Employ 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' Approach
Robert Siegel talks to Peter Neumann about new ISIS production techniques and the release of their new video showing the kidnapped British journalist John Cantlie.
Thousands Of Syrian Kurds Fleeing Islamic State
Robert Siegel speaks with Carol Batchelor, Turkey Representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, about the Syrian Kurds flooding into Turkey.