Tag: Syria

"To put it bluntly, we've already got the authority we need to impose sanctions against the Assad regime if we believe that will advance our interests in that part of the world," Josh Earnest said. (AP Photo)

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White House: We’ll decide when to sanction Syria, not Congress

Susan Crabtree · September 23, 2016 6:41 pm

Gas, Gas

Geoffrey Norman · September 23, 2016 4:03 pm

"Russia and the regime must do their part, or this will have no chance," John Kerry said. (AP Photo)

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US ready to ‘turn away’ from Syria peace process

Pete Kasperowicz · September 23, 2016 1:13 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry, left, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands after their meeting to discuss the crisis in Syria. (Kevin Lamarque/Pool Photo via AP, File)

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Text of Syria cease-fire deal

Associated Press · September 22, 2016 7:08 pm

Top general says US won’t share intel with Russians

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Top general says US won’t share intel with Russians

Jamie McIntyre · September 22, 2016 3:05 pm

Syrian President Bashar Assad said U.S. airstrikes on Syrian troops in the country's east were "definitely intentional." (Syrian Presidency via AP)

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Bashar Assad blames US for Syria truce collapse

Associated Press · September 22, 2016 12:19 pm

Biden remarked that he didn't agree with Obama laying down the red-line gauntlet with Syrian leader Bashar Assad. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Biden on Obama’s handling of Syria: ‘I’m not a big fan of red lines’

Susan Crabtree · September 22, 2016 2:06 am

"We know the Russian plane was there, and we know it was an airstrike," the official said. (U.S. Navy via AP)

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Russian Su-24 attack plane was flying over Syrian convoy when it was bombed, Pentagon source says

Jamie McIntyre · September 21, 2016 5:20 pm

If the state's plan is not approved by Sept. 30 and Texas opts out, their partnership would end on Jan. 31. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Texas threatens to withdraw from federal refugee program

Kelly Cohen · September 21, 2016 5:08 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry called on all nations to stop flying aircraft in Syria to allow humanitarian aid reach people in need. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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Kerry warns Russia, Syria: ‘Ground all aircraft’

Pete Kasperowicz · September 21, 2016 3:12 pm

Gen. Joseph Dunford said the military is still "the most capable, professional military force in the world" despite recent conversations about readiness and maintenance that have taken a hit under tight budgets and high operational tempo. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Dunford: Readiness concerns doesn’t mean military is ‘broke’

Jacqueline Klimas · September 21, 2016 2:15 pm

"We are really happy with our relationship with the press," Mook said on the show. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Clinton campaign manager ‘really happy’ with relationship with media

Mariana Barillas · September 21, 2016 1:51 pm