November 2014
Expansion of Ferguson Protests to Dozens of Cities in the U.S.
Protests erupted in multiple U.S. cities following the acquittal of a police officer involved in the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Demonstrators blocked major…
Ferguson Erupts in Protests and Clashes Following Court Ruling
The Missouri court jury decided not to indict the police officer who shot Michael Brown, leading to protests and clashes in Ferguson. Barack Obama and…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Resigns
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is resigning amid criticisms of the Pentagon's performance in Afghanistan and against ISIS. His resignation follows discussions with President…
Obama's Immigration Reforms Eliminate the Risk of Deporting Millions
President Obama has announced immigration reforms allowing nearly five million undocumented immigrants to apply for work permits and remain in the U.S., facing criticism from…
USA: Responsibility for Reaching a Comprehensive Nuclear Agreement with Iran Lies with Iran
The U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor stated that while reaching a nuclear agreement with Iran by December 3 is challenging, it remains possible. The responsibility…
Kerry After the Murder of American Hostage by ISIS: We Will Not Be Intimidated
John Kerry condemned the murder of American hostage Abdul Rahman Kassig by ISIS, asserting that the U.S. will not be intimidated by such violence. This…
White House Confirms American Aid Worker Killed by ISIS
The White House confirmed the beheading of American aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig by ISIS, which was documented in a video released by the group. This…
Bono Escapes Death
Bono narrowly escaped a serious aviation incident while flying from Dublin to Berlin when a door detached from the aircraft. Despite the scare, all passengers…
USA: We Have Crossed the Moral Line on Torture in Some Cases and Accept Responsibility
The U.S. government admitted to the UN that it has crossed moral lines regarding torture since 9/11, acknowledging past abuses while emphasizing a commitment to…