What are nerve agents and why are they so deadly?
The world banned chemical warfare nearly a century ago, but nerve agents like the one used on a British citizen show the horror has not disappeared. Learn more about these colorless liquids and gases that can cause a victim to suffer a painful death.
U.S., Kazakhstan join forces to strengthen border security
A U.S. program bolsters border security in Kazakhstan, creating safe transportation and trade routes for goods entering and exiting the country.
U.S. hits goal of welcoming 10,000 Syrian war refugees
The U.S. has welcomed 10,000 Syrian refugees one month ahead of its goal. Obama calls for admitting 100,000 refugees from around the world in the next year.
U.S. and India stand ready to aid and defend
India and the U.S. participated in the joint training exercise Yudh Abhyas in India. Learn how the countries are securing the Indo-Pacific region.
China’s economic blitzkrieg
The Chinese Communist Party is leveraging its economic power to exert influence around the globe and to try to make the world safe for dictatorship.
In photos: The chemical attack in Syria
Images from Syria's chemical attack on its own people on April 4 continue to shock the world.
Maduro suppresses Venezuela’s military with Cuba’s help
The former Maduro regime has used Fidel Castro's playbook and Cuban advisers to suppress opposition in Venezuela's armed forces, a new report says.
U.S. supports Indo-Pacific partners in COVID-19 fight
The United States is working with India and Bangladesh to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and fight the new coronavirus.
Life on the International Space Station
Research at the International Space Station could get humans to Mars. See what it's like for astronauts from around the world who work there.