Syria

U.S. plans to shift military assets to Syria in Russia deal

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The U.S. military will have to shift surveillance aircraft from other regions and increase the number of intelligence analysts to coordinate attacks with Russia under the Syria cease-fire deal.

News Wrap: U.S. and Israel agree to record aid deal

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Wednesday, the U.S. signed an aid agreement with Israel that’s worth $38 billion over 10 years. The ceremony took place at the State Department, where National Security Advisor Susan Rice remarked that it serves as a…

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Obama administration sets goal to take in 110,000 refugees next year

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

The United States will strive to take in 110,000 refugees from around the world in the coming year, the White House said Wednesday.

News Wrap: Skies over Aleppo fall silent amid cease-fire

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Tuesday, the cease-fire in Syria seemed to be holding. The war torn city of Aleppo was markedly quiet, and some ventured outdoors. Also, Russian-backed rebels in Eastern Ukraine announced a unilateral cease-fire. The change came as…

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A look at some of the details of the confidential Syria cease-fire deal

By Bradley Klapper, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The new Syria cease-fire is rich in detail on the mechanics of ending violence in Aleppo. Officials familiar with the document outline a highly technical series of requirements for both Syrian President Bashar Assad's government and opposition forces.

News Wrap: As cease-fire starts, Assad insists he means to retain control

By PBS News Hour

In our news wrap Monday, a cease-fire in Syria, negotiated by the United States and Russia, took effect at sunset, despite government attacks in Aleppo. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad appeared in a recaptured Damascus suburb to say that he means…

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U.S. and Russia agree to plan aimed at ending Syria's war, says Kerry

By Associated Press

The United States and Russia announced early Saturday a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide cease-fire starting early next week, followed by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting the Islamic State and al-Qaida.

Gary Johnson takes heat for 'What is Aleppo?' blunder

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

If it was greater attention Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson wanted, he got it — but probably not the kind he wanted.

Ash Carter accuses Russia of sowing global instability

By Robert Burns, Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter questioned whether Moscow genuinely wants a viable cease-fire in Syria.

Amid struggle for Syria deal, Obama and Putin to meet Monday

By Kathleen Hennessey and Josh Lederman, Associated Press

The United States is skeptical an agreement with Russia to decease violence in Syria can work but will keep pursuing it nonetheless, President Barack Obama said Sunday.