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U.S. begins vetting Syrian rebels for military training: Pentagon
The U.S. military has begun vetting a group of Syrian rebels eligible for training and assistance in the fight…
Sir John Sawers, Ex-MI6 Chief, Warns Of Russia ‘Danger’
Russia has become a danger to Britain and the country must be prepared to take steps to defend itself and its…
U.S., Cuba say Progress made in Talks; No Date for Diplomatic Ties
Cuba and the United States held a second round of talks on Friday toward normalizing ties, and both sides said they…
U.S. Economy slowed in Fourth Quarter, but Growth Outlook Still Favorable
U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than initially thought in the fourth quarter amid a moderate increase in…
Russian Opposition Leader Nemtsov shot Dead in Moscow
Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's…
German Parliament approves Greek Bailout Extension
Germany's parliament approved an extension of Greece's bailout on Friday after Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble,…
Deaths shake Ukraine Truce; Poroshenko Wary of Russian Threat
Ukraine on Friday reported the first deaths in three days in east Ukraine and President Petro Poroshenko said…
Islamic State under Pressure as Kurds seize Syrian Town
Kurdish forces dealt a blow to Islamic State by capturing an important town on Friday in the latest stage of a…
Marijuana legalized in Washington D.C., but Congress isn’t Happy
Marijuana is now effectively legal in the nation’s capital even though Congress tried to stop it. District of…
Sanofi wins Approval for New Insulin Drug
Sanofi SA said late Wednesday it got a green light from U.S. regulators to sell its new insulin product Toujeo, a…