U.S. President Barack Obama addresses a news conference at the Group of 20 (G-20) leaders summit in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, Turkey, Nov. 16, 2015.
VOA: Obama: No US Ground Troops to Fight Islamic State
ANTALYA, TURKEY — President Barack Obama said it would be a mistake to deploy ground forces to defeat Islamic State militants, resisting calls at home and abroad for a more forceful U.S. strategy in the wake of Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.
Capping the two-day G-20 summit in this Mediterranean resort, the U.S. leader held a news conference at which he called the Islamic State terrorist group "the face of evil" and promised intensified efforts but not a new strategy.
MIDDLE EAST
Syrians in Raqqa fear new warplanes in crowded skies.
Raqqa activists reveal details of French airstrikes on Syria.
US conducts first strikes on ISIS oil trucks.
Iraq: Yazidi mass grave discovered in Sinjar.
Coalition-backed Yemeni forces launch Taiz offensive.
Tensions in Iran after nuclear deal grow in hostility.
Israeli forces kill Palestinians at Qalandiya camp.
Israel angered by 'appalling' Swedish comments after Paris attacks.
ASIA
Sent back from Europe, some Afghans prepare to try again.
Myanmar military launches fresh attacks against ethnic rebels.
Asia-Pacific leaders gather in Philippines under security shadow.
APEC summit tests security in volatile Philippines.
Breakaway Taliban faction says deputy leader wounded but alive.
As Obama visits, Philippine court delays ruling on military deal.
Japan's economy falls back into recession again. Japan relapses into recession in July-September, a blow to 'Abenomics'.
Japan fuel reprocessing plant delayed again, until 2018.
World leaders laud Myanmar election as Suu Kyi secures majority.
Wanted opposition leader delays return to Cambodia.
UN's Ban Ki-moon to visit North Korea, report says.
AFRICA
German diplomat takes over as U.N. envoy to Libya on Tuesday.
U.N. plans to move troops to Central African Republic from Ivory Coast.
Egypt kills 24 militants in central Sinai, security sources say.
Bodies of 15 migrants found in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
Somali refugees killed as forces clash in Mogadishu.
Mali army says arrests Islamist militant figure.
Deadly violence rocks Burundi's capital.
Boko Haram attacks persist, but Nigerian officials say group is losing ground.
Islamic State tightens grip in central Libya with executions: U.N..
Kerry in Tunisia to help bolster fledgling democracy.
Paris attacks: Kenya and Uganda step up security.
EUROPE
Swedish police: Attack threat against government, Parliament.
Seven UK terror plots 'stopped' in last year: Cameron.
Vowing to destroy terrorism, France seeks global coalition against Islamic State.
Abdelhamid Abaaoud named as alleged mastermind of Paris terror attacks.
Britain hires spies, France seeks tougher EU border security after attacks.
Putin says Russia’s relations with Western partners now less strained than year ago.
Russia agrees to restructure Ukraine's debt — Putin.
Germany launches campaign to discourage Afghan refugees from heading to Europe.
Ukraine votes in second round of local elections.
Poroshenko condemns rise in separatist attacks in east. Ukraine president condemns escalation as soldier killed.
AMERICAS
US Republicans call for tough response to terrorism.
Obama defends ISIS strategy, rejects blocking Muslim refugees.
Obama calls idea of religious preference for refugees 'shameful'.
Obama still plans to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees despite Paris terrorist attacks. Paris attacks: US states halt taking Syrian refugees.
Anxiety grows over Islamic State militant recruits in U.S..
Canada provinces balk at Trudeau's Syrian refugee goal.
Canada sticking to plan to withdraw jets from ISIS mission: PM.
Paraguay: 3 leaders of guerrilla splinter group killed.
Colombia's leftist ELN rebels free two soldier hostages.
Colombia's Farc urges prisoners' release on health grounds.
Presidential hopefuls clash in Argentina debate.
Nicaragua turns back Cuban migrants to Costa Rica. Cuban migrant wave prompts Nicaraguan military to seal border.
Baltimore sees 300 homicides in one year for first time since 1999.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
More than 10,000 on French list of potential terror suspects.
CIA director anticipates more ISIS attacks 'in the pipeline'.
ISIS video threatens attack on Washington, warns countries taking part in Syria airstrikes.
UAE takes 5 Yemeni prisoners freed by U.S. from Guantanamo.
Afghan official: Drone strike kills 12 Taliban in southeast.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
G-20 subsidizing fossil fuels by $452 billion, research shows.
OPEC export price falls below $40 for first time since 2009.
Marriott to buy Starwood to create world's biggest hotel chain.
Oil's Paris response is telling.
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