U.S.-Led Air Strikes Intensify As Syria Conflict Destabilizes Turkey
American-led forces have sharply intensified air strikes in the past two days against Islamic State fighters…
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Japanese Stocks, U.S. Bond Yields Fall On Growth Concerns
Japanese stocks skidded to two-month lows on Tuesday as heightened concerns about the health of the world economy…
Shadowy Al Qaeda Cell, Hit By U.S. In Syria, Seen As ‘Imminent’ Threat
While the world has focused on a U.S.-led air assault on Islamic State strongholds in Syria, American officials…
Egypt’s Sisi Backs Global Campaign against Islamic State Extremists
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi pledged his support for the U.S. war against Islamic State militants, but…
U.S., Arab Partners Launch First Strikes On IS In Syria
The United States and several Gulf Arab allies launched air and missile strikes on Islamic State strongholds in…
Fitch Affirms Triple-A Rating for U.S.
Fitch Ratings Inc. affirmed its Triple-A rating for the U.S., citing the nation's "unparalleled financing…
French Jets Strike In Iraq, Expanding U.S.-Led Campaign Against Islamic State
French jets struck a suspected Islamic State target in Iraq for the first time on Friday, expanding a U.S.-led…
U.S. Scouts For Sunni Allies On The Ground In Iraq
Unwilling to send U.S. troops back to Iraq, Washington is trying to persuade armed Sunni factions and tribal…
U.S. Confirms Death Of Al Shabaab Leader Godane In Somalia Strike
The Pentagon confirmed on Friday that Ahmed Abdi Godane, a leader of the al Shabaab Islamist group, was killed in a…
U.S. National Security Council Aware Of Reports That Second American Killed In Syria
The U.S. National Security Council on Wednesday said it was aware of media reports that a second American…