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Russia’s Lavrov warns US over Syria in heated start to talks

Russia’s Lavrov warns US over Syria in heated start to talks

  Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov began a meeting with his US counterpart Rex Tillerson in Moscow with a warning — do not strike the… Read More ›

In first, US says Russia was complicit in Syria chemical attack

In first, US says Russia was complicit in Syria chemical attack

McCain accuses Moscow of cooperating with Damascus on assault that killed over 80 people, including many children   WASHINGTON — A senior US official said… Read More ›

Chicago, IL – Officer On Leave After Dragging United Airlines Passenger Off Plane

Chicago, IL – Officer On Leave After Dragging United Airlines Passenger Off Plane

  Chicago, IL – An aviation security officer who dragged a passenger off of an overbooked United Airlines flight to make room for employees has… Read More ›

After Syria strike, populist supporters abandon Trump at home and abroad

After Syria strike, populist supporters abandon Trump at home and abroad

  Washington – While much of the world is applauding President Donald Trump’s decision to strike a Syrian airbase in retaliation for a chemical weapons… Read More ›

The world’s watchdog is back in town

The world’s watchdog is back in town

Analysis: Through the US strike in Syria, Trump conveys a message to both Assad and Putin—as well as to Iran, China and North Korea—that, unlike… Read More ›

Berlin – Russian Naval Activity In Europe Exceeds Cold War Levels: U.S. Admiral

Berlin – Russian Naval Activity In Europe Exceeds Cold War Levels: U.S. Admiral

  Berlin – Recent Russian naval activity in Europe exceeds levels seen during the Cold War, a top U.S. and NATO military officer said, voicing… Read More ›

The Trump administration appears torn over whether to support removing Syria’s Assad from power

The Trump administration appears torn over whether to support removing Syria’s Assad from power

  As a candidate for president, Donald Trump toned down President Barack Obama’s call for Bashar al-Assad to step down, saying the Syrian president was fighting… Read More ›

Free world is also to blame for mass murder in Syria

Free world is also to blame for mass murder in Syria

Op-ed: For decades, the international community—including Western states—has been showing forgiveness towards unenlightened states. For decades, human rights groups have been ignoring major human rights… Read More ›

After US strike, Assad allies vow to keep battling ‘terrorism’ in Syria

After US strike, Assad allies vow to keep battling ‘terrorism’ in Syria

Russian, Iranian military chiefs join in condemning Washington’s ‘aggression’ in retaliation for alleged regime chemical weapons attack   BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Russian and Iranian… Read More ›

Tokyo – Japan Praises Trump’s Security Commitment After Call On Syria, North Korea

Tokyo – Japan Praises Trump’s Security Commitment After Call On Syria, North Korea

  Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday praised the “strong commitment” of President Donald Trump to global and allied security after his… Read More ›

Opinion: Were Trump’s missile strikes illegal?

Opinion: Were Trump’s missile strikes illegal?

  In the next few days, President Trump’s order to send 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles to attack Syria’s Shayrat airfield will be both praised and… Read More ›

For Trump, an overnight evolution on Syria

For Trump, an overnight evolution on Syria

Analysis: US president has long argued against deeper American involvement in the civil war; then, with Thursday strike, appears to change tack   PAALM BEACH,… Read More ›

US launches more than 50 cruise missiles at Assad regime airfields over Syrian chemical attack

US launches more than 50 cruise missiles at Assad regime airfields over Syrian chemical attack

  The United States launched a salvo of 59 cruise missiles on Shayrat airfield and nearby military infrastructure controlled by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in… Read More ›

Trump: Assad regime ‘crossed many lines’ with chemical attack

Trump: Assad regime ‘crossed many lines’ with chemical attack

US president calls Syria incident ‘an affront to humanity’; UN envoy says US may be ‘compelled to take our own action’   US President Donald… Read More ›

Washington – Golfing With Trump? Better Leave Your Ego At The Clubhouse

Washington – Golfing With Trump? Better Leave Your Ego At The Clubhouse

  Washington – Leave your ego in the clubhouse if you ever get the chance to golf with President Donald Trump. He may well throw… Read More ›

Opinion: Trump and Xi Jinping have a surprising amount in common

Opinion: Trump and Xi Jinping have a surprising amount in common

It is tempting to think of Trump and Xi as opposites — in tweets, trade and otherwise — but whatever divides these two men, what… Read More ›

On the Ground in Mosul: The Face of a New Iraqi Military, Forged in War

On the Ground in Mosul: The Face of a New Iraqi Military, Forged in War

In the battle for Mosul, the Iraqi Army has deployed a variety of its best units, including the 9th Armored Division, the black-clad Special Operations… Read More ›

Trump blames chemical attack in Syria on the Obama administration’s ‘weakness and irresolution’

Trump blames chemical attack in Syria on the Obama administration’s ‘weakness and irresolution’

  President Donald Trump released a statement Tuesday blaming a chemical attack in Syria on the Obama administration’s policies. Dozens of people were reportedly killed… Read More ›

Trump prepares for critical week of diplomacy

Trump prepares for critical week of diplomacy

  Washington – President Donald Trump faces his most critical week of statesmanship so far — and it will reflect sharp changes of direction he… Read More ›

Russia says subway hit by suicide bomber from ‘central Asian’ country

Russia says subway hit by suicide bomber from ‘central Asian’ country

Suspect seen on CCTV with Muslim skullcap said to turn self in, professing innocence; Putin visits scene of attack   SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia — Russian… Read More ›