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U.S. Kills Russians in Syria Strikes, Reports Say
Russian names are appearing among the scores of pro-Syrian government fighters believed dead in clashes with U.S.-led forces.
Russia, Syria Condemn U.S. Attack on Pro-Assad Fighters
"The actions of the U.S. coalition do not comply with legal norms. Beyond all doubt, it is an unprecedented act of aggression," one Russian senator said.
There Was No Evidence Assad Used Poison Gas: Opinion
Then why did Trump launch a missile strike against the Shayrat airbase in Syria?
Should We Worry About China's Polar Ambitions?
China has more icebreakers under construction than the U.S.
Turkey Claims Kurds Use Chlorine Gas in Syria Attack
An account affiliated with Turkey's so-called Operation Olive Branch claimed Kurdish fighters attacked the Free Syrian Army with chlorine gas.
U.S. Troops Won't Leave Syrian City in Turkish Warpath
As a Turkey-backed offensive neared Manbij, Syria, the head of U.S. Central Command said withdrawal was "not something we are looking into."
Lavrov's Lies Stand in the Way of Peace in Ukraine
Russia is reinforcing its forces in Crimea by dispatching more S-400 surface to air missiles there.
Syria Wins Airport From Rebels as Turkey Targets Kurds
After ISIS was mostly defeated in the east, the Syrian military set its sights on rebel-held Idlib, while Turkey targeted U.S.-backed Kurds in Afrin, Aleppo.
Will U.S. Take Side in War Between Two Allies in Syria?
Turkey and Syrian rebels have launched a joint operation against Syrian Kurdish forces, putting the U.S. and Russia in a difficult position.
If Assad Retakes Syria, China May Be the Biggest Winner
China's long-term global economic and security goals fit in line with a victory for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Rex Tillerson: U.S. Military to Stay in Syria
The secretary of state said U.S. troops will prevent a resurgent ISIS and curb Iranian influence, but Washington's own ally may be its biggest threat.
With Trump and Putin Distracted, Xi Moves In On Ukraine
Ukraine's future is no longer a binary struggle between a pro-Western and a pro-Russian future. Now, China's in the mix.
China Turns Up the Heat on Taiwan With New Air Routes
Chinese Army aircraft may approach Taiwan under the guise of commercial airliners.
Turkish Foreign Minister: How to Bring Peace to Syria
The US must not allow itself to be blackmailed by a Kurdish terrorist outfit.
Russia Defends Syria Bases From Mystery Drone Attack
Russia used electronic and conventional warfare to take down a baker's dozen drones.
Poroshenko Is Targeting Anti-corruption Campaigners
Ukraine's security service has brought criminal charges against leading reform groups.
Nine Ways Ukraine Can Haul Itself Out of the Mire
Corruption, corruption, corruption. Starting with the judiciary.
Xi's Arming China to Impose Its Influence on the World
Three important things to know about China's burgeoning military policy.
Is Trump Prepared to Lose $1 Trillion to Tackle China?
Does Trump have the necessary perseverance and thoroughness to challenge Xi?
Israel and Syria, Still at War, Both Pray for Rain
Syria and Israel technically remain at war after years of animosity between the neighboring states, which both claim the Golan Heights.
The Forgotten Proxy War Putin Is Fighting Against Us
U.S. military forces in Europe are busily repainting their desert tan equipment in forest green.
Russian Military Celebrates Syria 'Victory' Over West
"On seeing our Western coalition partners in the air, we always tailed them, as pilots say, which means a victory in real combat," a top Russian general said.
U.S. Won't Stop ISIS Fighters Fleeing To Safety
The coalition said it will remain committed to fighting ISIS in Syria but will not target the militants in areas held by the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia Says U.S. Training ISIS to Return Under New Name
The chief of the Russian military's general staff said the U.S. was using its southern Syria base in Al-Tanf as a training ground for militants.
Russia is Overtaking the U.S. as Middle Eastern Force
President Donald Trump's foreign policy is creating a path for other countries to exert control over the Middle East, according to analysts.
Syria Rebels Attack Assad Victory Party, But Win Little
The deadly shelling was a reminder that the city once called "hell" by the U.N. chief was still threatened by violence a year later.
As Trump Is Distracted, China Is Moving In On Ukraine
China may ultimately prefer Ukraine to be in Russia's orbit rather than the West's.
A Year After Aleppo, Russia Wants U.S. out of Syria
One year after a vicious battle turned the tides of war for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he and his Russian ally want the U.S. gone.
Pentagon and Russia Clash Over Trump's ISIS Comments
Moscow said if U.S. top brass were not deceiving Trump about success in Syria, they should end their operation in the country. But is the Kremlin doing the same thing?