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US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program: sources
Middle East
December 31, 2015
US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program: sources
US President Barack Obama's administration is preparing new sanctions on international companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile program, sources…
US leads 28 air strikes against Islamic State: statement
Middle East
December 30, 2015
US leads 28 air strikes against Islamic State: statement
The United States and its allies staged 28 air strikes on Tuesday against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the…
Strike that killed Syrian rebel chief complicates peace talks push: US
Middle East
December 29, 2015
Strike that killed Syrian rebel chief complicates peace talks push: US
Russian air strikes like the one that killed a top Syrian rebel leader last week send the wrong message to…
Obama says six US troops killed in Afghanistan attack were ‘outstanding’
World
December 26, 2015
Obama says six US troops killed in Afghanistan attack were ‘outstanding’
President Barack Obama called the six US troops killed in Afghanistan on Monday "outstanding" and "brave" as he thanked American…
China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday
World
December 25, 2015
China’s controversial new anti-terror law to pass on Sunday
China is set to pass its controversial new anti-terrorism law on Sunday, the largely rubber-stamp parliament said on Friday, despite…
Coalition planes pound ISIS in Iraq’s Ramadi to aid attack: TV
Middle East
December 25, 2015
Coalition planes pound ISIS in Iraq’s Ramadi to aid attack: TV
Coalition air forces pounded positions held by Islamic State in Ramadi on Thursday, Iraqi military statements said, in support of…
China carries out war games in South China Sea this week
World
December 18, 2015
China carries out war games in South China Sea this week
China's military carried out war games in the disputed South China Sea this week, with warships, submarines and fighter jets…
US Defense Secretary makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
World
December 18, 2015
US Defense Secretary makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Afghanistan on Friday for meetings with US troops and military commanders and Afghan…
US, Cuba to resume scheduled commercial airline service: State Dept
World
December 17, 2015
US, Cuba to resume scheduled commercial airline service: State Dept
The United States and Cuba have agreed to restore scheduled commercial airline service between the two countries, the US State…