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NATO seeks troops to deter Russia on eastern flank
Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016
NATO will press allies on Wednesday to contribute to its biggest military build-up on Russia's borders since the Cold War as the alliance prepares for a protracted quarrel with Moscow.
Iran Launches War Drills Amid Accusations U.S. Breaking Nuke Deal
Posted on Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Iran on Monday launched a series of war drills that included the use of American-made planes amid accusations by top officials that the United States is violating last summer’s comprehensive nuclear agreement, according to regional experts and Persian-language…
CIA Prepping for Possible Cyber Strike Against Russia
Posted on Monday, October 17, 2016
The Obama administration is contemplating an unprecedented cyber covert action against Russia in retaliation for alleged Russian interference in the American presidential election, U.S. intelligence officials told NBC News.
Iran deploys warships off Yemen after US, Houthis trade fire
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016
Iran deployed two warships off Yemen threatening to further escalate tensions after the U.S. fired Tomahawk cruise missiles destroying three coastal radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.
Obama, aides expected to weigh Syria military options on Friday
Posted on Friday, October 14, 2016
U.S. President Barack Obama and his top foreign policy advisers are expected to meet on Friday to consider their military and other options in Syria as Syrian and Russian aircraft continue to pummel Aleppo and other targets, U.S.…
Russia to build permanent naval base in Syria
Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2016
A supply base for the Russian navy at Tartus, Syria, will be expanded to a permanent naval base, Russian Defense Minister Nikolai Pankov said Monday.
U.S. Navy ship targeted in failed missile attack from Yemen: U.S.
Posted on Monday, October 10, 2016
A U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer was targeted on Sunday in a failed missile attack from territory in Yemen controlled by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, a U.S. military spokesman told Reuters, saying neither of the two missiles hit the…
Obama hails final approval of Paris climate deal
Posted on Thursday, October 6, 2016
President Obama took a victory lap on his climate change agenda Wednesday, hailing the formal approval of the U.N.-sponsored Paris climate agreement aimed at reducing carbon emissions worldwide.