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US Will Conduct Air Strikes In Syria As Part Of Broader Coalition To 'Dismantle' ISIS

President Obama announced his strategy to destroy ISIS: airstrikes, an international coalition, but no US combat boots on the ground.

President Obama ISIS Speech: Washington Reacts On Twitter

There was bi-partisan support for confronting ISIS, but lawmakers had strong words for President Obama's foreign policy strategy.

President Obama ISIS Speech Full Text

In his prime-time address, President Obama maps out plans to wipe out Islamic State through "relentless effort."

Obama Speech On ISIS: Excerpt Released Previewing US Airstrikes In Syria

An excerpt of Wednesday evening's speech about ISIS shows President Obama will call for U.S. airstrikes in Syria.

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NATO's New Missions Won't Solve Ukraine And Iraq Crises

"In some ways, we are solving a non-existent problem because we can't solve the existing ones," a Western defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said as the 28-nation summit ended on Friday.

Plane With US Personnel Onboard Forced To Land In Iran En Route From Afghanistan To Dubai

The flight from Afghanistan to Dubai, carrying U.S. military personnel, landed in Iran after officials there questioned its flight plan.

Obama Says US Ready To Pass More Sanctions On Russia's Energy and Defense Sectors For Involvement In Ukraine

Obama also said in a speech in Wales on Friday that NATO would implement a readiness action plan to monitor the situation in Ukraine.

US Airstrike Kills Al-Shabab Leader Ahmed Abdi Godane

The U.S. has killed the mastermind behind the most prominent Islamist terror group in Somalia.

US Says Al-Qaeda's South Asia Wing Not A Threat, India Announces High Alert After New Video

The organization has said it will now take its jihad to India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and other regions where Muslims are oppressed.

Russian Twitter Account Trolls NATO Summit

A Twitter account belonging to the Russian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has trolled the NATO summit with a sarcastic tweet.

NATO Leaders Come Together in Cardiff, Wales.

Obama Wants More NATO Defense Spending To Deal With Ukraine And ISIS, But Reality Says Otherwise

The president has asked allies to increase military spending to 2 percent of GDP, but that's not a realistic target in today's economy.

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

NATO Chief, At Summit, Says Russia Attacking Ukraine

Rasmussen's comments stepped up Western rhetoric against Moscow and set the tone for the two-day meeting.

Al-Qaeda Announces Creation Of South Asia Wing To Counter Rise Of ISIS

Since the rise of Islamic State, and the emergence of Islamist groups in Africa and elsewhere, al-Qaeda's clout among jihadists has been waning.

Sotloff Beheading Prompts Congressional Bill On Striking ISIS In Syria

After Steve Sotloff was beheaded by ISIS militants on Tuesday, Congress appears to be warming to U.S. military action in Syria.

Calais, French Town On The English Channel, Threatens To Block Port Due To UK Immigration Policy

The northern French port town has seen a flood of immigrants fleeing war and famine, and trying to get to the UK.

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Steven Joel Sotloff Beheaded By ISIS: Reports

American journalist Steven Joel Sotloff has been beheaded by ISIS, according to a nearly three-minute video that shows his death.

NATO Calls For Response Force Along Eastern Borders Of Member States Ahead Of Summit

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen says a build up of forces in Eastern Europe is necessary to guard against Russian aggression.

Pakistan Protests: Pressure Mounts On PM Nawaz Sharif To Quit As Protests Continue

Pakistan has been gripped by unrest for more than two weeks, with protest leaders saying they will not back down unless the Prime Minister resigns.

Taliban Attack On Afghan Intelligence Agency Headquarters leaves Six Dead

The attack took place in Jalalabad, which is located near the border with Pakistan,is one of the country’s most troubled regions.

The Other Islamist Insurgency: Taliban Launch New Offensive In Afghanistan As US Troops Prepare To Leave

While ISIS takes the spotlight, the Taliban has launched a campaign in Afghanistan to retake the land it lost to Western troops - and Obama may be forced to respond.

Ukraine Will Seek NATO Membership, Says Prime Minister Yatsenyuk

The move is sure to rile up Russia, which is under increasing international pressure to end its direct support of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

US Is Forming An International Coalition To Fight ISIS, Reminiscent Of Bush’s Global War On Terror

U.S. officials said they are close to forming an international coalition to fight ISIS, reminiscent of the beginnings of the war on terror.

The U-2 And Global Hawk, The US Spy Planes That Will Help Hunt ISIS in Syria

Two aircraft types - a Cold War veteran and a drone - have been charged with hunting down ISIS in Syria after President Obama authorized surveillance flights.