US Declines to Send a Delegation to Syria Peace Talks | US ambassador will attend Astana talks, however
Iraq Expects Tougher Fight as West Mosul Battle Looms
Iraq Expects Tougher Fight as West Mosul Battle Looms | ISIS defenses heavily focused on city’s west side
US Spies Using Intercepted Communications to Seek Links Between Russia, Trump Allies
US Spies Using Intercepted Communications to Seek Links Between Russia, Trump Allies | FBI-led investigation still seeking Russia ties
Trump Inauguration Address Centers on Fighting Islamic Terror
Trump Inauguration Address Centers on Fighting Islamic Terror | Vows to unite the civilized world to eradicate ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
Denmark to Send Special Forces to Syria
Denmark to Send Special Forces to Syria
| Parliament approves deployment of up to 60 ground troops
ISIS Shifts Focus to Syria as They Lose Ground in Iraq
ISIS Shifts Focus to Syria as They Lose Ground in Iraq | Deir Ezzor offensive seen as effort to shore up control in Syria’s east
CIA Is Directorless as Senators Block Pompeo Vote
CIA Is Directorless as Senators Block Pompeo Vote | Senate Dems argue Pompeo confirmation ‘rushed’
Russia, Syria Sign Deal to Expand Tartus Naval Base
Russia, Syria Sign Deal to Expand Tartus Naval Base | Agreement sets stage for major modernization project
Pentagon: Over 100 al-Qaeda Killed in Airstrike in North Syria
Pentagon: Over 100 al-Qaeda Killed in Airstrike in North Syria | Attack targeted ‘training camp’ in Idlib Province
Syrian Rebels Enter Peace Talks Deeply Divided
Syrian Rebels Enter Peace Talks Deeply Divided
| Turkey-backed rebels dominate delegation attending talks