Tag: Syria

The study is a blow to those who argue for arming moderate Syrian rebels. (AP photo/Jake Simkin, file)

Study: 60 percent of Syrian rebels are Islamist extremists

Curt Mills · December 20, 2015 5:32 pm

"Our differences are very deep on this issue," Bernie Sanders said of Hillary Clinton's views on taking out Assad in Syria without first creating coalitions. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Sanders: Clinton too quick to jump to regime change

Ariel Cohen · December 20, 2015 3:02 am

"You cannot bring peace to Syria and you cannot bring an end to the civil war unless the government is considered legitimate by a majority of Syrians," said President Obama. (AP Photo)

Obama: ‘I was right’ on Syria

Nicole Duran · December 18, 2015 7:54 pm

"Russians don't dictate how we do business, that's just not going to happen," said Col. Steve Warren. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

National Security

Military says Russian air defense not stopping U.S. mission in Syria

Jacqueline Klimas · December 18, 2015 4:31 pm

"A presidentâs word is a big thing, and when the president says things, thatâs a big deal," Chuck Hagel said. (AP Photo/Mark Wilson, Pool)

National Security

Hagel: White House tried to ‘destroy’ me

Jacqueline Klimas · December 18, 2015 3:26 pm

Go South, Young Russian

Marian Leighton · December 18, 2015 5:30 am

Kerry: Assad Stays

Lee Smith · December 17, 2015 8:13 pm

Moore said Trump's proposal to bar Muslims from entering the U.S. was fueled by "desperation and insanity." (Courtesy of Michael Moore Facebook)

Michael Moore stands in front of Trump Tower with provocative sign

Gabby Morrongiello · December 17, 2015 7:16 pm

State Dept.: Christians in Syria ‘feel safer’

Sarah Bedford · December 17, 2015 5:52 pm

A Washington Post editorial on Thursday accused the leading Republican presidential candidates, along with their supporters, of engaging in "bigotry" and "hatred" against Muslims and immigrants. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Washington Post: ‘Bigotry, hatred’ are ‘new normal’ for GOP

Eddie Scarry · December 17, 2015 2:47 pm

On Tuesday, Secretary of State John Kerry said that the U.S. and its partners "are not seeking so-called regime change as it is known in Syria." (Mandel Ngan/Pool Photo via AP)

White House: Kerry’s comments don’t signal Syria shift

Pete Kasperowicz · December 16, 2015 9:41 pm

While Russia's intervention has renewed prospects for the regime of Bashar al-Assad and strengthened Moscow's hand in any political settlement, it has also shifted the European landscape. (AP Photo)

How Putin’s deft moves in Syria impact Europe

Laurie Ann Mylroie · December 16, 2015 5:03 am