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Documents reveal new details of Austin Tice’s capture and detention
The family of Marine veteran Austin Tice was allowed to view declassified intelligence about his detention in Syria.
By Todd South
Here’s what the CENTCOM commander says about the possibility of Syria, Afghanistan withdrawals
Withdrawing from Syria will “ultimately be a political decision,” while Afghanistan drawdown timeline depends on how Taliban act in coming months.
By Kyle Rempfer
U.S. Forces-Afghanistan conducts airstrikes against Taliban attacking ANDSF checkpoint, first since Eid ceasefire
Violence continues in Afghanistan as US Forces-Afghanistan hit Taliban attacking Afghan troops.
USAF B-1B Lancers practiced anti-ship missile strikes in Black Sea
The B-1s trained on using the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile during their flight to Eastern Europe late last week.
Russian aircraft deploy to Libya to back private military contractors, AFRICOM says
At least 14 Russian aircraft were deployed.
By Diana Stancy
The only person convicted in Sept. 11 attacks now says he renounces terrorism, Osama bin Laden
The only man ever convicted in a U.S. court for a role in the Sept. 11 attacks now says he is renouncing terrorism, al-Qaida and the Islamic State.
Tensions with Iran and its proxies led to accelerated transfer of bases housing coalition troops to Iraqi forces
"This base transfer occurred amid force protection concerns sparked by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and its proxy militias, which CJTF-OIR said led to an acceleration of the long-term transfer plan."
By Shawn Snow
Afghanistan drawdown proceeds even as tenuous Taliban peace deal continues to crack
Reuters reported the Taliban launched 4,500 attacks in the 45 days since signing the agreement —a nearly 70 percent increase in attacks between March 1 and April 15.
By Shawn Snow
ISIS extremists step up attacks as Iraq, Syria grapple with virus
The renewed mayhem is a sign that the militant group is taking advantage of governments absorbed in tackling the coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing slide into economic chaos.
Watchdog group says US not releasing data on Taliban attacks
The decision not to release the data comes as the Trump administration is eager for the U.S.-Taliban agreement to be seen as successful so that President Donald Trump can meet his commitments on pulling troops out of Afghanistan.
Pandemic prevention isn’t the only reason 82nd paratroopers are still in the Mideast
"We are monitoring — almost daily, actually — to determine exactly when to bring them home," said the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
By Kyle Rempfer