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US role in Syria brings push for Congress vote on new war powers

In the fight against the Islamic State group, members of Congress…

France to deploy largest warship in mission against IS

France is sending its largest warship to join operations against…

US special forces reportedly in covert combat for months against ISIS

U.S. special operations forces reportedly have carried out several…

New U.S. Combat Mission in Iraq Is Not New

When Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Tuesday that the…

Kerry in Vienna for Syria talks including Iran, Saudis

Syria berated Saudi Arabia Thursday in bitter comments foreshadowing…

US, Russia edge close to military collaboration in Syria and Iraq

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Washington and Moscow appear close to agreeing to their armed…

Ashton Carter: U.S. to Begin ‘Direct Action on the Ground’ in Iraq, Syria

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Tuesday that the U.S. will…

Blair acknowledges ISIS stemmed from Iraq invasion, refuses to apologize for toppling Saddam

The former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has acknowledged…

Russia overrides Middle East cyber waves

The distance as the crow flies between Russia’s Syrian air…

US-led invasion of Iraq played role in rise of ISIS, ex-British leader Tony Blair says

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said the U.S.-led…

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman arrives in Iraq for update on fight against ISIS

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IRBIL, Iraq –  The top U.S. military officer landed in Iraq…

Goal of Getting US Troops out of 2 Wars Eludes Obama

When President Barack Obama leaves office in 15 months, he'll…