"The U.S. faces a daunting situation in Syria even as it sits on the verge of a military victory over the Islamic State, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., warned Tuesday." Source: John McCain issues warning …
Kurdish forces abandon long-held lands to Iraqi army and Shia fighters
"Kurdish forces have abandoned lands they had controlled since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, allowing Iraqi troops to move into disputed areas that had been central to hopes for an independent …
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Cuba is ‘responsible’ for sonic attacks on embassy staff, Trump says
"President Donald Trump said Monday that he holds the Cuban government accountable for sonic attacks on American personnel at the embassy in Havana." Source: Cuba is 'responsible' for sonic attacks on …
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Supreme Court agrees to hear government’s email dispute with Microsoft
"The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take on a major dispute over the government’s authority to force American technology companies to hand over emails and other digital information sought in criminal …
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Turkish spies reportedly betraying defectors in German immigration offices
"Officials working in Germany's immigration authorities pass on information about Turkish asylum seekers to the Ankara government, according to press reports. Turkish spies may have infiltrated German …
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Trump Admin. Makes Gains on ISIS, but Lack of Syria Policy Raises Concern
"The Trump administration’s efforts to recapture the ISIS-held Syrian city of Raqqa, the group’s de-facto capital, are making enough headway that the operation could wrap up as soon as this month, …
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Iranian-linked bomb kills American soldier in Iraq
"A lethal bomb generally associated with Iran and its proxies has reemerged in Iraq after a six year hiatus, killing an American soldier. The Washington Post first reported that an explosively formed …
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Israeli warplanes strike Syrian anti-aircraft battery after coming under ′fire′
" According to Israel's military, it struck the Syrian anti-aircraft battery after an Israeli aircraft was targeted over Lebanon. Israel has carried out dozens of attacks on suspected arms shipments …
Iraqi Forces Sweep Into Kirkuk, Checking Kurdish Independence Drive
"After weeks of threats and posturing, the Iraqi government carried out a military assault on Monday to curb the independence drive by the nation’s Kurdish minority, wresting oil fields and a …
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Pentagon says Iraqi train-and-equip mission could end if attacks on Kurds continue
"The U.S. may consider halting its massive train-and-equip program for Iraqi forces if the Iraqi military continues its offensive against Iraqi Kurds in northern Iraq, a defense official said …