New Defense Secretary Mattis Calls NATO Chief to Vow ‘Commitment’ | Says NATO the ‘most successful alliance’
China Warns US They’ll Protect Claims in South China Sea
China Warns US They’ll Protect Claims in South China Sea | Cautions Trump against action that would threaten stability
Israel Approves Massive Settlement Expansion in West Bank
Israel Approves Massive Settlement Expansion in West Bank | Settlers complain move is insufficient
Report: Trump to Ban Citizens of Seven Countries Visiting US
Report: Trump to Ban Citizens of Seven Countries Visiting US | Ban to include Syrians, Iraqis, and Iranians
Turkey’s Syria Invasion Killed Hundreds of Civilians
Turkey’s Syria Invasion Killed Hundreds of Civilians | At least 2,500 civilians wounded since August invasion
German, Belgian Troops Arrive in Lithuania for NATO Deployment
German, Belgian Troops Arrive in Lithuania for NATO Deployment | Troops are first of about 1,200 that will be sent
Heavy Fighting Erupts Among Syrian Rebels, as Jihadists Attack Moderates
Heavy Fighting Erupts Among Syrian Rebels, as Jihadists Attack Moderates | Nusra Front launches surprise attack, accusing FSA of ‘conspiracies’
Russia, Turkey, and Iran Make Deal to Back Syria Ceasefire
Russia, Turkey, and Iran Make Deal to Back Syria Ceasefire | Nations will coordinate to monitor reported violations
White House Vows to Keep China From Claiming Chinese-Built Islands
White House Vows to Keep China From Claiming Chinese-Built Islands | US will ‘defend international territory’ from China
Trump Budget Chief Faces Opposition From GOP Hawks
Trump Budget Chief Faces Opposition From GOP Hawks | Rep. Mulvaney is a longtime critic of military spending hikes