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Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1
Middle East

Syria: US troops open fire on locals in northeast, killing 1

DAMASCUS (AP) — A Syrian was killed and another was wounded in a rare clash Wednesday between American troops and…
US to seek more help from NATO to counter Islamic State
Middle East

US to seek more help from NATO to counter Islamic State

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he is looking to NATO allies for more help…
US will grant vital Iran sanctions waiver: Iraq officials
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US will grant vital Iran sanctions waiver: Iraq officials

BAGHDAD (AP) — The United States has signaled to Iraq its willingness to extend sanctions waivers enabling the country to…
US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official
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US, Afghan forces come under ‘direct fire’ in eastern Afghanistan: US official

US and Afghan troops came under “direct fire” in eastern Afghanistan late Saturday, a US military official said, in an…
Not a break, but fissures in US-Iraqi military alliance
Middle East

Not a break, but fissures in US-Iraqi military alliance

BAGHDAD (AP) — A new watchtower rose over an American military base in northern Iraq, and cranes lifted hefty slabs…
Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan
Middle East

Top commander sees increased Iran threat in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — There has been an increase in Iranian activity in Afghanistan that poses a risk to American…
Afghans will need billions more in aid, as US looks to leave
Middle East

Afghans will need billions more in aid, as US looks to leave

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan will need vast amounts of foreign funding to keep its government afloat through 2024, a…
U.S. ponders cutting military forces in Africa; allies worry
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U.S. ponders cutting military forces in Africa; allies worry

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As extremist violence grows across Africa, the United States is considering reducing its military presence on…
IS tries to stage comeback amid rising US-Iran tensions
Middle East

IS tries to stage comeback amid rising US-Iran tensions

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group’s self-styled “caliphate” across parts of Iraq and Syria seemed largely defeated last year,…
US committed to Syria fight; Missions up against IS: General
Middle East

US committed to Syria fight; Missions up against IS: General

GREEN VILLAGE MILITARY OUTPOST (AP) — US troops at military outposts ín eastern Syria asked variations of the same question…
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