Pho: Vietnam’s culinary passport
Is it possible for pho – Vietnam’s national pride – to win over the Islamic world?
Obama seeks war authorization from Congress to fight Islamic State
According to the text, Obama also wants to repeal the 2002 measure that authorized the Iraq war. But his proposal leaves in place a 2001 authorization, passed shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, for a campaign against al Qaeda and its affiliates.
New Charlie Hebdo flies off shelves as Qaeda claims attack
The satirical magazine once again featured the Prophet Mohammed on its cover -- but with a tear in his eye, holding a "Je Suis Charlie" sign under the headline "All is forgiven".
Kerry in Iraq backs government, to build support against Islamic State
Kerry said he was impressed by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's plans to rebuild the Iraqi military and push broad political reforms.