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US warns Russia against striking non-ISIS groups in Syria

US warns Russia against striking non-ISIS groups in Syria

Sep 30, – Kerry told the United Nations Security Council that the U.S. would not object to Russians hitting Islamic State or al-Qaida targets but airstrikes just to strengthen the hand of Syrian President Bashar Assad would be worrisome. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the Russian airstrikes in Syria appear to have targeted […]

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President Obama authorized military aid to Syrian rebels

President Obama authorized military aid to Syrian rebels

June 14, AP – President Barack Obama has authorised sending US weapons to Syrian rebels for the first time, a US official said after the White House said it has proof the Syrian govt had used chemical weapons against opposition forces fighting to overthrow President Bashar Al Assad. The US decision came as Assad’s surging […]

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President Obama tries to swat down 2 controversies

President Obama tries to swat down 2 controversies

May 14, AP – Republicans ramped up criticism following recent disclosures that talking points on the attack in Benghazi, Libya produced by the intelligence community were later watered down to delete references to the suspected involvement Islamic militants. President Barack Obama tried Monday to swat down a pair of brewing controversies that have put the […]

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President Obama vows to close military prison at Guantanamo Bay

President Obama vows to close military prison at Guantanamo Bay

In a White House news conference on Tuesday, Obama said he would try to persuade Congress to end restrictions that have prevented him from closing the prison camp. He told reporters the US must re-evaluate how it handles terrorist suspects. US President Barack Obama has said he plans to renew efforts to close the military […]

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