U.S. special ops chief confirms CIA ending support for Syrian rebels

U.S. special ops chief confirms CIA ending support for Syrian rebels

July 22, 2017 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
It was a "tough, tough decision" but "absolutely not a sop to the Russians," Tony Thomas said at a forum in Aspen, Colorado.
Egyptian security forces kill 30 suspected militants in Sinai raids

Egyptian security forces kill 30 suspected militants in Sinai raids

July 22, 2017 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Egypt faces an Islamist insurgency led by the Islamic State group in the Sinai Peninsula, where hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed since 2013.
Six killed in bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years

Six killed in bloodiest spate of Israeli-Palestinian violence for years

July 22, 2017 - 10:30 AMT  06:30 GMT
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas ordered the suspension of all official contact with Israel until it removed the metal detectors.
Sessions reportedly discussed Trump campaign with Russia envoy

Sessions reportedly discussed Trump campaign with Russia envoy

July 22, 2017 - 10:29 AMT  06:29 GMT
"I never had meetings with Russian operatives or Russian intermediaries about the Trump campaign," Sessions said earlier.
Iran decides against upsetting nuke deal with six world powers

Iran decides against upsetting nuke deal with six world powers

July 22, 2017 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
Iranian President said new U.S. economic sanctions imposed against Iran contravened the nuclear accord reached with world powers in 2015.
Pentagon chief thinks Islamic State chief Baghdadi is alive

Pentagon chief thinks Islamic State chief Baghdadi is alive

July 22, 2017 - 10:16 AMT  06:16 GMT
"I think Baghdadi's alive... and I'll believe otherwise when we know we've killed him," Mattis told Pentagon reporters.
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