Syrian Jihadists Seize Aleppo Air Base, Loot Missiles | Second air defense base seized this month
On Syria, Both VP Candidates Agree on Aiding Rebels, No Direct Intervention
In the Vice Presidential Debates on Thursday, both candidates agreed on the fundamentals of policy towards the civil conflict in Syria, even as both struggled to differentiate themselves for voters. Both candidates agreed that the US should be aiding, directly and...
At Least 25 Killed in Pakistan Bombings
At Least 25 Killed in Pakistan Bombings | Attacks hit Orakzai, Balochistan
In VP Debate, Candidates Agree on Afghan Withdrawal, Neither Admit War’s Failure
In the Vice Presidential debates on Thursday, both candidates agreed on a 2014 timeline to withdraw from Afghanistan, although they argued over details and Congressman Paul Ryan hinted at keeping US troops there for longer. "We agree with the administration on their...
Syrian Rebels Aim to Hold Key Supply Route into Lebanon
Syrian Rebels Aim to Hold Key Supply Route into Lebanon | Clashes reported along border as Assad forces move against rebels
Ryan Accuses Biden of Cuts to Defense, That He Voted For
In the Vice Presidential debates on Thursday, GOP candidate Paul Ryan accused the Obama administration of supporting deep cuts to defense budgets, a fiction that is embarrassing for a congressman who in fact voted for the cuts he criticizes the administration for...
Candidates Squabble, But Fail to Differentiate Iran Policy
Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan squabbled over Iran policy in the vice presidential debates on Thursday, but Ryan failed to articulate a policy different from the Obama administration's approach. Desperate to differentiate him and his running mate,...
Jordan: US Troops Helping Prepare for Syrian Attack
Jordan: US Troops Helping Prepare for Syrian Attack | Forces fortify border, prepare for chemical weapons attacks
Syrian Islamists Form Umbrella Group for Rebel Fight
Syrian Islamists Form Umbrella Group for Rebel Fight | Announce ‘Front to Liberate Syria’
Inspector General: Contractor’s Fraud Puts Troops at Risk From IEDs
Inspector General: Contractor’s Fraud Puts Troops at Risk From IEDs | Afghan contractor left anti-IED grates uninstalled