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U.S. plans to test THAAD missile defenses as North Korea tensions mount

Posted on Saturday, July 8, 2017

The United States plans to carry out a new test of its THAAD missile defense system against an intermediate-range ballistic missile in the coming days, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday, as tensions with North Korea climb.

Russia nixes U.S.-drafted U.N. resolution against North Korea

Posted on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Russia on Thursday blocked a U.N. Security Council Resolution drafted by the U.S. that called for “significant measures” in response to North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS in Syria

Posted on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Russia’s air force has struck positions held by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Syria from more than 600 miles away using its most modern cruise missile technology.

North Korea test-fires intermediate range ballistic missile ahead of G20 summit

Posted on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

North Korea test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Tuesday, South Korean and U.S. officials said, days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss steps to rein in Pyongyang's weapons programs.

White House issues preemptive warning to Syria on chemical attack

Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2017

The Trump administration issued a rare, preemptive warning to the Syrian regime against launching any chemical weapons attacks, warning Damascus will “pay a heavy price” if it refuses to heed Washington’s red line.

U.S.-backed Syrian groups take Raqqa district from Islamic State

Posted on Monday, June 26, 2017

A U.S.-backed Syrian coalition of Kurdish and Arab groups advanced against Islamic State in the jihadists' Syrian capital of Raqqa on Sunday, taking the al-Qadisia district, they said.

North Korea tests rocket engine, possibly for ICBM: U.S. officials

Posted on Friday, June 23, 2017

North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that the United States believes could be part of its program to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.

U.S. warplanes shoot down Iranian-built drone in second strike against Syrian regime aircraft

Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2017

For the second time this week, American warplanes downed an armed Syrian aircraft — this time an Iranian-built drone — threatening U.S.-backed forces battling the Islamic State terror group in the war-ravaged country.

Russia cuts communications with U.S. in Syria, threatens to target coalition jets

Posted on Monday, June 19, 2017

Russia has shut down a vital communication line with its U.S. counterparts in Syria, threatening to target any aircraft operating above Russian and Syrian regime-controlled territory in the country.

U.S. warplane shoots down Syrian jet

Posted on Monday, June 19, 2017

The convoluted war zone in Syria grew more complicated Sunday with the downing of a government warplane by an American jet defending U.S.-backed coalition forces battling the Islamic State and, for the first time, direct action against the…

Islamic State Calls for Ramadan Attacks in U.S. and Europe

Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2017

The Islamic State group is calling on supporters to carry out attacks in the United States and Europe during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan that began two weeks ago.

Russia says tells U.S. not to strike Syrian pro-government forces again

Posted on Sunday, June 11, 2017

Russia said on Saturday it had told the United States it was unacceptable for Washington to strike pro-government forces in Syria after the U.S. military carried out an air strike on pro-Assad militia last month.

British snap election backfires on Theresa May as Conservative seats in Parliament slip away

Posted on Friday, June 9, 2017

In what would be a shocking repudiation of Prime Minister Theresa May, British exit polls Thursday suggested the ruling Conservatives were on course to lose their majority in Parliament in an election Mrs. May called to cement her…

U.S.-backed forces seize Raqqa ruins; U.N. sees ‘dire’ situation

Posted on Thursday, June 8, 2017

U.S.-backed Syrian forces aiming to oust Islamic State from its Syrian stronghold Raqqa captured a ruined fortress on the edge of the city on Wednesday and a U.S. coalition official said the attack was set to accelerate.

U.S.-backed Syrian forces begin final battle with Islamic State to liberate Raqqa

Posted on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

U.S.-backed Syrian forces launched the long-awaited assault on the Islamic State’s self-styled capital of Raqqa on Tuesday, marking what the Pentagon says will be the beginning of the end of the terrorist group’s hopes for a caliphate in…

Trump: I Was Elected to Represent the Citizens of Pittsburgh, Not Paris

Posted on Friday, June 2, 2017

President Trump said he was elected to represent the citizens of "Pittsburgh, not Paris," during remarks Thursday explaining his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.

N. Korea Fires 9th Missile Provoking U.S. to Ready 3 Aircraft Carriers

Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The communist regime of North Korea has test-fired its 9th missile this year. In response, in a dramatic show of force, the U.S. now has three aircraft carriers in the region.

Report: Iran builds new underground ballistic missile factory

Posted on Friday, May 26, 2017

Iran has built a third underground ballistic missile production factory and will keep developing its missile program, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Thursday, in a development likely to fuel tension with Arab neighbors and Washington.

NATO chief says allies to join anti-IS coalition

Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2017

NATO’s chief has affirmed that the alliance will join the international coalition fighting the Islamic State group but will not wage war against the extremists, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet allied leaders.

Manchester Arena attack: Children among 22 killed at Ariana Grande concert by suicide bomb explosion

Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2017

A suicide bomber has killed 22 people - including children - in an explosion that tore through fans leaving an Ariana Grande pop concert in Manchester.

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