By RFI France launched its first air strikes against the Islamic State organisation (IS) on Monday night from its Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. The carrier was deployed in the eastern Mediterranean in the wake of the 13 November terrorist attacks in Paris. The strikes targeted IS positions in the Iraqi cities of Ramadi and Mosul, followed […]readmore
LOS ANGELES—New cars increasingly use connected technology, and incremental improvements in automotive electronics are making cars safer and smarter. Some new models are flashy and others are fuel efficient, and embedded technology is at the heart of all of them. The new Ford Escape has a radar-enabled adaptive cruise control to avoid collisions, with sensors […]readmore
Megan Duzor The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is defending its ability to screen refugee applicants following the deadly attacks in Paris, and officials there say that state governors who want to refuse Syrian refugees on security grounds have unfounded fears. The department’s Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters on a conference call Monday that […]readmore
Aru Pande Last updated on: November 24, 2015 2:23 AM WHITE HOUSE—The U.S. and French leaders vowed new cooperation to defeat Islamic State militants in the wake of the deadly jihadist attacks on Paris.»We must do even more together,» President Barack Obama told French President Francois Hollande after the two leaders met Tuesday at the […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 24, 2015 1:34 PM President Barack Obama said the downing of a Russian fighter jet along the Syrian-Turkish border Tuesday is evidence of an «ongoing problem» with Russia’s military operations in Syria, and that Turkey had a «right to defend its territory and its airspace.» Speaking during a joint […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo, along with First Gentleman Andy Moffit, will host a Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Rhode Island State House. The event is open to all Rhode Islanders and their families and will feature performances from the Governor’s Own 88th Army […]readmore
BRUSSELS—Suspected Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam evaded a massive manhunt Sunday night involving raids in Brussels and its suburbs, but security forces Monday were also focusing on towns in eastern Belgium, suggesting police fear Europe’s most wanted man might be trying to flee to neighboring Germany. On the third day of an unprecedented lockdown of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee announced on Monday that Drew Allsopp has joined the Office of the Lieutenant Governor as Director of Policy. Drew brings a wealth of policy experience, having served most recently at the Rhode Island Department of Education as Charter School Coordinator. From 2009 through 2013, Drew was Director […]readmore
VOA News Last updated on: November 23, 2015 French President Francois Hollande will meet Tuesday with U.S. President Barack Obama as part of a multi-nation tour seeking to spur action against Islamic State militants and push for a political settlement to Syria’s civil war. The White House said the two leaders will discuss «further cooperation» […]readmore
Pamela Dockins Last updated on: November 23, 2015 1 ABU-DHABI, UAE—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday there is a united front against the Islamic State (IS) group and that he is absolutely convinced the militants will be defeated.“I have no doubt whatsoever that with the help of all the nations that are united […]readmore