Politics Aug 15 AP fact check: Donald Trump on U.S. intervention in the Middle East Donald Trump painted the Middle East as an oasis of stability before Hillary Clinton's tenure as secretary of state, arguing that she and President Barack Obama "launched" the Islamic State group onto the world. In trying to outline how he…
World Aug 12 U.S. drone strike killed Islamic State leader in Afghanistan A top Islamic State group leader in Afghanistan was killed in a U.S. drone strike last month, the Pentagon confirmed Friday.
World Aug 02 Obama: Libya airstrikes critical to U.S. security WASHINGTON — U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic State group in Libya continued for a second day Tuesday, as President Barack Obama called the new bombing campaign critical to protecting U.S. national security interests.
Nation Jul 20 Defense, foreign ministers to plan next steps against Islamic State Defense and foreign ministers from more than 30 nations are gathering in Washington to plan the next steps in the fight against the Islamic State.
World Jul 12 Pentagon chief seeks better use of U.S. forces in Afghanistan BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Tuesday that the decision to give U.S. commanders more authority to work with Afghan troops and strike the Taliban will maximize the use and effectiveness of American forces in…
World Jul 11 U.S. sending 560 more troops to Iraq as Mosul push intensifies BAGHDAD — The United States will send 560 more troops to Iraq to transform a freshly retaken air base into a staging hub for the long-awaited battle to recapture Mosul from Islamic State militants, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Monday.
Nation Jun 30 Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military The Pentagon is poised to announce new rules allowing transgender individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military, amid concerns from senior military leaders who believe the department is moving too fast and has yet to resolve many details.
Nation Jun 21 Both men and women fail new Marine Corps fitness standards In the last five months, 6 out of 7 female recruits — and 40 out of about 1,500 male recruits — failed to pass the new regimen of pull-ups, ammunition-can lifts, a 3-mile run and combat maneuvers required to move…
World Jun 10 White House expands airstrikes in Afghanistan The decision comes as the Afghans struggle with a resurgent Taliban, particularly in the south. But the move is politically sensitive because President Barack Obama had made clear his commitment to get U.S. forces out of Afghanistan.
World Jun 01 U.S. confirms drone strike against Somali militant commander WASHINGTON — A U.S. drone strike on Friday targeted a senior military commander of al-Shabab in Somalia, the Pentagon said Wednesday, adding that they can't confirm yet if he was killed.