US Expulsions Cost Russia’s San Francisco Consulate Their Chef | Consulate General criticizes ‘unfriendly acts’ by Obama Administration
Clashes, Airstrikes Test Syria’s Ceasefire
Clashes, Airstrikes Test Syria’s Ceasefire | 15 killed in artillery fire against rebel-held suburb of Damascus
Iraqi Forces Face Heavy Resistance as They Try to Push into Southern Mosul
Iraqi Forces Face Heavy Resistance as They Try to Push into Southern Mosul | Slow going in fighting over mud-covered streets
State Dept. Rebukes British PM Over Criticism of Kerry’s Israel Speech
State Dept. Rebukes British PM Over Criticism of Kerry’s Israel Speech | Notes Britain voted for anti-settlement resolution last week
Russia Seeks UN Security Council Endorsement of Syria Ceasefire
Russia Seeks UN Security Council Endorsement of Syria Ceasefire | Resolution also calls for quick aid delivery, UN support for peace talks
Putin Won’t Expel US Diplomats, Invites Them to a Big Party Instead
Putin Won’t Expel US Diplomats, Invites Them to a Big Party Instead | Says Russia won’t ‘descend to the level’ of Obama
Heavy Fighting as Iraq Tries to Resume Advance in Mosul
Heavy Fighting as Iraq Tries to Resume Advance in Mosul | Special Forces claim to have advanced front lines, not clear how far
As Syrian Ceasefire Starts, Kurds Find Themselves Excluded
As Syrian Ceasefire Starts, Kurds Find Themselves Excluded | Rebels confirm Kurdish factions won’t be invited to peace talks either
Syrian FM: ‘Real Chance’ for Peace Settlement at Upcoming Talks
Syrian FM: ‘Real Chance’ for Peace Settlement at Upcoming Talks | ‘Everything is open for discussion’ at upcoming Kazakhstan talks
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Prove Russia Hacking Claims
Obama Under Growing Pressure to Prove Russia Hacking Claims | Latest report reiterates allegations, doesn’t provide evidence