Apr 14 UN council rejects Russia resolution on Syria By Associated Press The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says President Donald Trump told her if the Syrian regime uses poisonous gas again, "the United States is locked and loaded" to strike again. Continue reading
Apr 14 ‘Mission Accomplished’ in Syria, Trump declares on Twitter By Robert Burns, Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump's choice of words recalled a similar claim associated with President George W. Bush following the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Continue reading
Apr 14 Syrians gather in capital in defiance after airstrikes By Bassem Mroue, Bassam Hatoum, Albert Aji, Associated Press Immediately after the attack, hundreds of residents gathered in Damascus' landmark Omayyad square, celebrating what they said was the army's success in shooting down or derailing some of the missiles. Continue reading
Apr 13 Defense Secretary Mattis says strikes against Syria are a ‘one-time shot’ By Associated Press Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says he is "absolutely confident" that Syrian President Bashar Assad is behind the alleged chemical attack on his people that the U.S. and allies retaliated against Friday night. Continue reading
Apr 13 Blasts from airstrikes turn Damascus sky orange By Associated Press While the effectiveness of the strike is still being analyzed, "initial indications are that the precision of the Storm Shadow weapons and meticulous target planning have resulted in a successful attack," the ministry said in a statement. Continue reading
Apr 13 French President Macron says ‘red line has been crossed’ in Syria By Associated Press Macron says there is "no doubt" that the Syrian government is responsible. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: President Donald Trump announces airstrikes on Syria in response to suspected chemical weapons attack By Robert Burns, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Trump says a "combined operation" with France and the United Kingdom is underway. Continue reading
Apr 13 Trump still mulling Syria strike; Russia assails gas photos By Robert Burns, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Russia 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. Continue reading
Apr 13 Russia says suspected chemical attack in Syria was staged by UK By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press A day before a team from the international chemical weapons watchdog was to arrive in Douma, Syria, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesman said that images of victims of the purported attack were fakes staged with "Britain's direct involvement."… Continue reading
Apr 13 What happens to the American families of Islamic State fighters? By Larisa Epatko Sam El Hassani, an American woman from Indiana, said her husband tricked her into going to Turkey on a vacation in 2015 and ended up joining the Islamic State group. What happens to them now?… Continue reading