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Hidden chemical weapons sites emerge in Syria amid fragile security transition

Over a decade after Syria agreed to dismantle its arsenal, international inspectors have uncovered scores of previously hidden chemical weapons materials.

2 weeks ago

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to conduct a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2017.

Iran launches missile attacks on US base in Qatar

Qatar said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported.

By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press

12 months ago

Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013

The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.

12 months ago

Islamic State leader for Iraq and Syria killed, Iraq says

Al-Rifai was killed in an operation by members of the Iraqi national intelligence service and U.S.-led coalition forces, Iraqi officials said.

15 months ago

US troops doubled in Syria before Assad’s overthrow, Pentagon says

The surge of 1,100 troops to the country has been going on for months without being disclosed publicly.

By Noah Robertson

18 months ago

US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan

U.S. officials are also continuing their search for Austin Tice, an American journalist and Marine Corps vet who disappeared 12 years ago near Damascus.

18 months ago