Iran’s foreign minister says the U.S. has been hesitant and contradictory in its approach to combating extremist groups in Iraq and Syria.
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33 People, Mostly Women, Gunned Down In Baghdad
Iraqi police say 33 people, including 20 or more women, were gunned down in apartment buildings in eastern Baghdad.
ISIS Declares Caliphate As Iraq Fights To Retake Tikrit
Extremist Sunni group ISIS has announced a plan to rule the territory it has carved out of Iraq and Syria in recent months, in a declaration that touches on public services, salaries, and compensation for damages from the violence.
ISIS Rebels Drive Closer To Baghdad; U.S. Considers Options
The U.S. is sending up to 275 military personnel to bolster its embassy in the capital; President Obama is also reportedly weighing air strikes.
Senators Cross Aisle To Call For New Sanctions On Iran
A bipartisan measure defying President Obama would impose new sanctions on Iran if it breaks an interim deal to curb its nuclear program.
What You Should Know About The Iran Nuclear Deal
Just before the sun rose on Geneva on Sunday, international negotiators emerged to announce Iran and world powers had reached a deal to curb Iran’s nuclear program for six months while the two sides work out a permanent, more sweeping solution.
Assad Regime Hails Chemical Weapons Deal As ‘Victory’ For Syria
One day after the United States and Russia announced a deal to rid Syria of its chemical weapons, the first official reaction has emerged from the Syrian regime, which calls it a “victory.” Syria’s rebels are criticizing the plan, saying it doesn’t punish President Bashar Assad.
Hagel’s Hearing: 7 Things We Learned
Defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee made clear that the former Republican senator has said things that don’t sit well with current Republican senators. And for all that we learned, the hearing ended with one lingering question.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Media Circus: Tone Trumps Content In Final Debate
The final presidential debate left many viewers scratching their heads. It’s not that the candidates invoked unimportant issues. It’s not that the two held so elevated a conversation mere mortals could not understand. It’s that they were debating almost entirely in tone rather than content.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us