Trump, Putin Plan Saturday Phone Call, Officials Say | Talks will mark first direct contact since inauguration
Rebels Back Trump’s Talk of Syria ‘Safe Zones’
Rebels Back Trump’s Talk of Syria ‘Safe Zones’ | Russia warns Trump move would exacerbate the situation
Gabbard’s Syria Visit Riles Congressional Hawks
Gabbard’s Syria Visit Riles Congressional Hawks | Reps in both parties lash Gabbard’s calls for peace
Iraq Considers Retaliatory Ban on US Visitors
Iraq Considers Retaliatory Ban on US Visitors | Anger over Trump’s order fuels calls for retaliation
Syrian Islamist Rebels Announce New Alliance Against al-Qaeda
Syrian Islamist Rebels Announce New Alliance Against al-Qaeda | Ahrar al-Sham says Nusra Front’s rejection of talks a ‘declaration of war’
Poland, Lithuania Both Rule Out Hosting CIA Black Sites
Poland, Lithuania Both Rule Out Hosting CIA Black Sites | Poland: No room for discussion on new sites
Pentagon: Mattis Remains Opposed to Torture
Pentagon: Mattis Remains Opposed to Torture | Defense Secretary committed to Geneva Conventions
Philippines DM: US Military Deal Still Intact
Philippines DM: US Military Deal Still Intact | Despite tensions with Duterte, US to continue upgrades
Pentagon’s Options for ISIS War to Center on Escalation
Pentagon’s Options for ISIS War to Center on Escalation | Options involve sending more US troops, weapons to Syria
Trump to Impose Syria Refugee Ban, Block Visitors From Seven Countries
Trump to Impose Syria Refugee Ban, Block Visitors From Seven Countries | Refugee group already informed about plans to cap admissions