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US reasonably certain British IS leader Jihadi John killed in Syria
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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