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Ukrainian President Thanks Congress For Supporting Freedom
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko addressed a joint meeting of Congress Thursday, thanking lawmakers for their support of Kiev in its fight against Russian-backed separatists.
Senate Approves Measure To Arm And Train Syrian Rebels
The Senate joined the House on Thursday in rare bipartisanship by approving a measure to train and equip members of the Syrian opposition.
Dempsey Says If Needed He Would Recommend Ground Forces In Iraq
Dempsey and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined the White House plan to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State.
Leaders Meet In Paris To Forge Fight Against Islamic State Militants
World leaders and diplomats from more than 20 countries have gathered in Paris to discuss strategies for defeating the Islamic State insurgency.
Opinion Pages Offer Support On Plan To Combat Islamic State
President Obama’s prime-time speech prompted generally cautious support from the editorial pages of major newspapers across the country this morning.
Putin: Russia To Upgrade Nuclear Forces In Response To West
Russia has begun development of new nuclear weapons.
High U.S. Support For Airstrikes, Low Numbers For Obama, Poll Says
U.S. public support for airstrikes in Iraq and Syria has spiked as President Obama prepares to meet with leaders in Congress.
Obama To Speak Wednesday On U.S. Strategy Against Islamic State
Citing a broad threat posed by the Islamic State, President Obama said Sunday that he’ll deliver a national address Wednesday to discuss the U.S. approach to fighting the group that has beheaded two American journalists this summer.
Obama Will Put Off Executive Actions On Immigration
Responding to fellow Democrats’ concerns in a tight election season, President Obama will delay acting on his own on immigration issues until after November’s midterm vote, the White House says.