Canada Extends Deadline To Accept Syrian Refugees
The pledge to bring in 25,000 refugees by year's end was a campaign promise by Canada's new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, helping sweep him to power.
Middle East
In The West Bank, A Synagogue Comes Down
In a case that lasted years, Israel's highest court ordered removal of a synagogue built on Palestinian land. But the case was complicated by the government's $1.3 million payout to Jewish settlers.
Obama, Hollande Vow To Expand Attacks Against ISIS
French President Francois Hollande met with President Obama at the White House Tuesday to discuss the fight against ISIS in the wake of the Paris attacks.
ISIS Is Trying To Create A Doomsday Bomb, But Is The Key Ingredient A Myth?
New York Times reporter C.J. Chivers discusses efforts by ISIS to weaponize a mysterious substance known as red mercury. "It's never been seen," he says. "It essentially is an urban legend."
Turkey Claims It Shot Down A Russian Fighter Plane
Turkey says it shot down a Russian fighter plane which had violated its airspace. Russia says one of its planes was shot down over Syria by groundfire, and that it did not violate Turkish airspace.
Why Would Turkey Shoot Down A Russian Plane?
Both countries oppose the Islamic State. But they have different goals in Syria and have been eyeing each other warily since Russia's military intervened recently.
Obama To Host French President At The White House
The meeting with Francois Hollande is described as a show of solidarity in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks, and a chance to forge closer cooperation in the fight against ISIS.
British Prime Minister Urges Parliament To Approve Airstrikes In Syria
British Prime Minister David Cameron is making a second attempt to persuade parliament to allow the Royal Air Force to take part in attacks on ISIS in Syria.
Mali Attack Highlights Underlying Connections Between Terror Groups In Africa
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to retired Gen. Carter Ham, former head of U.S. Africa Command, about U.S. military efforts to counter jihadist groups in Africa.
String Of Recent Attacks Signals Growing Capacity Of ISIS
ISIS has set an unprecedented tempo of terrorist attacks. It began in October when it downed a Russian airliner near Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, moved to Lebanon and now Paris all in less than a month. Counterterrorism officials say it is wrong to look at these events individually. They say this is a "campaign of terror," and it suggests some level of coordination from ISIS's leadership as well as the growing capacity of the organization.