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World Jun 14
Trump’s halt of ‘war games’ could weaken defenses in KoreaWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's decision to suspend major U.S. military exercises in South Korea could weaken allied defenses, depending on the length and scope of the hiatus. But the potential for diplomatic damage seems even greater.
World Jun 08
U.S. says it will intensify counter-IS fight in AfghanistanThe Afghan government's unilateral halt to attacks on the Taliban is giving U.S. counterterrorism forces a chance to intensify combat operations against Islamic State-affiliated extremists in eastern Afghanistan.
Nation Apr 16
White House says Russia sanctions still under considerationThe White House scrambled Monday to walk back U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's weekend announcement that new economic sanctions against Russia are imminent, but stressed the penalties are still being considered.
World Apr 14
‘Mission Accomplished’ in Syria, Trump declares on TwitterPresident Donald Trump's choice of words recalled a similar claim associated with President George W. Bush following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
World Apr 13
WATCH: President Donald Trump announces airstrikes on Syria in response to suspected chemical weapons attackPresident Trump says a "combined operation" with France and the United Kingdom is underway.
World Apr 13
Trump still mulling Syria strike; Russia assails gas photosRussia and Britain exchanged sharp accusations Friday over the suspected poison gas attack in Syria, and the U.S. Navy was moving an additional Tomahawk missile-armed ship within striking range.
Politics Apr 13
Trump consults with allies as he weighs Syria decisionDefense Secretary Jim Mattis warned that such an attack could spin out of control, suggesting caution in advance of a decision on how to respond to an attack against civilians last weekend that U.S. officials are increasingly certain involved the…
Politics Apr 12
Trump: Attack on Syria could be ‘very soon or not so soon at all!’On Twitter, the president argued he had never signaled the timing of retaliation for a suspected chemical weapons attack that he had suggested was imminent a day earlier.
Politics Mar 11
U.S. officials say no added conditions for North Korea talksTrump administration officials said Sunday there will be no more conditions imposed on North Korea before a first-ever meeting of the two nation's leaders.
Politics Feb 07
U.S. intensifies focus on Taliban, shifts air power to AfghanistanAir Force Maj. Gen. James Hecker told reporters at the Pentagon today that the U.S. Central Command officially designated Afghanistan as its "main effort," now that the campaign against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria is winding down…
