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US Troops On The Ground In Syria: Republican Presidential Candidates React To Obama Announcement

Responses included skepticism about the Obama administration's announcement.

With Anti-ISIS US Troops In Syria, What Is The Strategy To Win Back Raqqa From The Islamic State?

This is, essentially, a strategy to dislodge ISIS from its Syrian headquarters. "To really make this successful, you need to have a strong degree of coordination of air and ground forces," a top analyst said.

Russia Forces US Military Intelligence Refocus With Actions In Syria And Ukraine, US Official Says

Russia isn't the "partner we thought we had,” the head of United States' command in Europe said Friday.

Will Denmark Give Edward Snowden Asylum? Politicians Call For Vote In Parliament

A number of Danish politicians are pushing to offer asylum to the former U.S. intelligence worker.

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Russian Forces Strike Syria's Southern Rebels In Preparation For Pro-Regime Ground Offensive

For the first time, Russian warplanes hit the rebel-controlled southern Syrian province of Daraa.

State Department: Evidence Shows Russia Hit Hospital In Syria With Airstrike

The U.S. has evidence that leads it to believe Russia hit a hospital in Syria with an airstrike, a State Department spokesman said.

Oil Prices Won't Likely Top $60 A Barrel In 2016 As Supply Glut Widens: WSJ Poll

A Wall Street Journal survey of 13 global investment banks found oil prices will struggle to breach $60 a barrel in 2016 amid a growing supply glut and tepid demand.

European Union Calls For Edward Snowden Criminal Charges To Be Dropped: Will Whistleblower Find Asylum in Europe?

The European Parliament has called for the protection of whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Wins Sakharov Human Rights Prize

The winner of this year's Sakharov prize is serving a 10-year prison sentence over his writings, which criticized Saudi Arabian religious authorities.

Poland Military Security Breach? 10,000 Russian Phone Calls To Soldiers, Officers Prompt Polish Investigation

The polish military has launched an investigation after 10,000 of its military personnel received calls from a mysterious Russian number.

Will China Pay For Flight MH370 Search? Funding To Find Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane Is Running Out

Funds for the search effort to locate missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could dry up by March, prompting calls for China to contribute financially.

North Korea Sent Over 50,000 People Into ‘Forced Labor’ Abroad, Earned Over $1.2B: UN

The nation is said to earn between $1.2 billion and $2.3 billion annually through this system, according to a U.N. report.

Ahead Of Vienna Talks On Syrian Political Transition, Kerry Says 'We Have To End The War'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke in Washington ahead of a trip to Vienna to hold talks with Mideast and Russian officials on ending the war in Syria.

Blatter Confesses To FIFA World Cup Corruption? Russia Chosen As 2018 Host Before Official Vote, Former Soccer President Claims

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter revealed more corruption at the football association over the selection process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Ukraine Military Update: Soldiers Eat Rotten Food, Forced To Buy Equipment As Poor Conditions Still Visible On The Front Lines

Ukrainian officials have increased the capacity of the country's military since the start of the conflict 18 months ago, but some basic resources are still lacking.

'Walking Dead' Torrent Downloads Lead Halloween Piracy Surge Along With 'The Shining' And 'Poltergeist'

Pirates are stealing classic and modern horror films and TV shows like "The Walking Dead," "Insidious," "Poltergeist" and "The Shining."

Ukraine Conflict Update: Donetsk Separatists Announce Weapons Pullback

After 18 months of conflict, separatists announced the beginning of mortar withdrawal as a two-month truce hangs in the balance.

Russian President Putin To Meet With Former Soviet Countries To Combat Islamic State Group Fighters

An estimated 1,700 Russian-born fighters have joined ISIS or other rebel groups in the region since the Syrian war began.

ISIS Threat To Central Asia Has Increased, Russia's Intelligence Chief Warns: Report

Russia, which began airstrikes in Syria on Sept. 30, maintains that it has been targeting only ISIS militants.

Pentagon: The Balance Of Forces Is In Assad's Favor

Now that Russia and Iran have stepped up their offensives, Assad has the upper hand in Syria, Gen. Joe Dunford said Tuesday.

Russian Soldier Killed In Syria? Government Claims Death Was Suicide

The parents of a 19-year-old Russian soldier were told his death in Syria was a suicide due to an argument with his girlfriend, but they don't believe it.

Russia Running Out Of Money? Finance Minister Says Reserve Fund Could Be Drained In 2016

Comments from Russia's Finance Minister over the country's Reserve Fund have raised further concerns about the real state of the country's economy.

U.S. troops handover to the Iraqi military during a ceremony in Iraq

Iraq War Update: US Military Considering Ground Combat Options Against Islamic State

Any move to put combat troops back on the ground in Iraq would be a significant departure for Obama.

Amid ISIS Fears, Russia Detains 150 Migrants Over Potential Ties To Islamic Militants

At a moment of heightened terrorism fears, Russia has detained 150 migrant workers accused of ties to militant groups.

Doctors Without Borders Hospital In Yemen Struck By Saudi-Led Airstrike Campaign: Injuries And Damage Reported

The strike, which comes weeks after another Doctors Without Borders hospital was targeted by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, caused extensive damage and several injuries.

Amid Efforts To Fight Crime, Nigeria Drones May Be Deployed In Lagos

Nigeria, which uses drones to combat oil theft, may deploy them as a crime-fighting tool in Lagos, said a local government official.

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