Iran has over 1,000 troops in Iraq, less than 2,000 in Syria
Washington believes there are fewer than 2,000 Iranian troops in Syria helping the forces of President Bashar…
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US expects Iran to be invited to Syria talks
The United States expects Iran to be invited to join multi-lateral talks on Syria to be held in Vienna this week,…
Some U.S. bond funds bet on high-yield survivors of oil carnage
High-yield energy bonds are on track for their worst year since the global financial crisis yet some funds are…
Syria must ‘eradicate terror’ for political deal
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad said Sunday his country must "eradicate terrorism" to find a political solution…
US Judge dismisses Wikimedia lawsuit over NSA surveillance
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Wikimedia and other groups challenging one of the US National Security…
France to present UN resolution banning use of Syrian barrel bombs
France will present a draft UN Security Council resolution in the next few days seeking to ban the use of barrel…
Nasdaq 100 index may see record with Apple earnings due Tuesday
The Nasdaq 100 index, dominated by U.S. technology stocks, may set a record high next week, helped by good earnings…
Kerry sees new Syria talks next week, does not rule out Iran role
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday he expects new talks on Syria to begin as soon as next week, and…
State Department says US not surprised by Assad’s Moscow visit
The United States took note of a meeting on Wednesday between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian…
Russia, United States sign ‘memorandum’ on air safety over Syria
The United States and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes measures so their pilots…
