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US reasonably certain British IS leader Jihadi John killed in Syria
Middle East
November 13, 2015
US reasonably certain British IS leader Jihadi John killed in Syria
The U.S. military said on Friday it was "reasonably certain" a drone strike had killed Jihadi John, Islamic State's "lead…
US agencies say not invited to join Egypt probe into Russian plane crash
Egypt
November 13, 2015
US agencies say not invited to join Egypt probe into Russian plane crash
Neither the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) nor the FBI have been invited to join the Egyptian-led investigation into…
US targets ‘Jihadi John’ in Syria air strike
Middle East
November 13, 2015
US targets ‘Jihadi John’ in Syria air strike
The United States on Thursday carried out an air strike in Syria targeting the Islamic State militant known as "Jihadi…
Gulf states, BRICs should do more for Syrian refugees: US
Middle East
November 7, 2015
Gulf states, BRICs should do more for Syrian refugees: US
Wealthy Gulf Arab states such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar as well as the so-called BRICs emerging market nations should…
US, UK say bomb may have downed Russian jet in Egypt
Egypt
November 5, 2015
US, UK say bomb may have downed Russian jet in Egypt
The United States and Britain said a bomb may have brought down a Russian airliner which crashed in Egypt, as…
US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks
Middle East
October 31, 2015
US to send special forces to Syria, truce sought after peace talks
The United States disclosed plans on Friday to station its first ground troops in Syria for the war against Islamic…
Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army
Middle East
October 24, 2015
Russia says wants Syria elections, ready to help Free Syrian Army
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday the Kremlin wanted Syria to prepare for parliamentary and presidential elections and…
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
Middle East
October 24, 2015
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he expects new talks on Syria to begin as soon as…
US commando killed in raid to free IS hostages in Iraq
Middle East
October 23, 2015
US commando killed in raid to free IS hostages in Iraq
One member of a US special operations force was killed during an overnight mission to rescue hostages held by the…