GOP’s double rejection: Obama heads to Havana, Pope calls Trump’s wall un-Christian
The actions of Obama and Pope Francis are a resounding rejection of foreign and domestic policy agendas being put forward by Republican leaders.
Kenyans and Ethiopians welcome Obama with open arms
Obama's Kenyan paternal family background made his presence in the country as much a homecoming as a state visit.
Congress members call on Obama to rescind Venezuela sanctions
Sixteen Democratic members have called on Obama to withdraw sanctions on seven Venezuelan government officials.
Okinawa mayor appeals to Americans to help stop military base
The mayor of Nago City, Okinawa, wants Americans to help him stop construction of a U.S. military base in his small city. He traveled to the U.S. last week to make his case.
Obama, Francis find common ground on income inequality
The two discussed the plight of the poor as well as regions of conflict and the elusive nature of peace around the world.
Obama-Castro handshake has meaning
Attending a memorial for former South African President Nelson Mandela, President Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro. The encounter was surely revealing about the past, and maybe about the future.
So far, Obama resists pressure to attack Syria
The fact that the president is exercising caution at this point is, for many, a positive change from the Bush-Cheney approach.
Extremism, regional politics play growing role in Syria war
The war in Syria has taken a turn for the worse with two recent developments: Turkey's military involvement, and the growing role of extremist groups.
Hemispheric leaders divided on drug policy, Cuba
President Obama attended the sixth Summit of the Americas over the weekend in Cartagena, Colombia, where he and regional leaders wrestled over a range of politically sensitive issues.
U.S. and Korea implement free trade agreement
A long-awaited and controversial trade pact between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea came into effect on March 15.
