5 things to know about the expected US strikes in Syria
The United States has vowed to respond to the Syrian government’s alleged use of chemical weapons against the rebel-held town of Douma
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Russia appears to be readying for a naval battle with the US near Syria — but it could be a bluff
Russia’s navy appears to have responded to President Donald Trump’s warning that US missiles are headed to Syria after he claimed that
Direct clash between US, Russia in Syria unlikely: analysts
With Donald Trump weighing strikes on Syria but Moscow warning of “grave repercussions” to any military action, an escalation seems increasingly likely
‘No one wants war, but…’ Gorbachev hits out at Trump & Putin over ‘lack of diplomatic skills’
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has urged Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to stage direct negotiations, warning that an incidental clash between
What could the US target in Syria and how is Russia likely to react?
After the 2017 Khan Sheikhoun attack, Donald Trump ordered a strike on the airfield that launched the Syrian jets involved. The 59
In general, Trump’s getting awful advice from the foreign-policy swamp | Mulshine
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Mattis: US Not Ruling Out Action Against Syria
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the United States is not ruling out military action against Syria after President Donald Trump tweeted
Trump Aide: Nothing Is Off The Table After Syria Attack
No response to the suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria is off the table, according to President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser.
US Makes Contingency Plans in Case Iran Nuclear Talks Fail
The United States has had constructive talks about the Iran nuclear deal with Britain, France and Germany but is making contingency plans should they
Why does Saudi Arabia want to spend billions to enrich its own uranium?
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reaffirmed the kingdom’s desire to keep up with Iran’s nuclear program, casting doubt on
Middle East military heavyweights Israel, Iran on collision course over Syria
Iran and Israel are on a collision course over Tehran’s expanding footprint in Syria, raising the odds of a direct clash between
Turkey’s Erdogan Says He’s Ready to Risk Confrontation With US
A defiant Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Friday that he’s prepared to risk confrontation with the United States over Turkey’s military