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Ex-Syrian official claims Austin Tice was killed in 2013
The U.S. government is investigating the claim that the Marine veteran was executed.
By Todd South
Turkey warns Kurdish leaders on vote as parliament convenes
The Turkish parliament convened Saturday for an extraordinary session to renew a mandate to allow the military to intervene in Iraq and Syria, as officials continued to press Iraqi Kurdish leaders to call off an upcoming independence referendum.
US pressures Iraqi Kurds to abandon vote on independence
The United States ramped up pressure Wednesday on Iraq’s Kurds to abandon a planned referendum on independence, threatening to withdraw international support for negotiations with Baghdad if the vote isn’t scrapped.
US-backed Kurdish fighters claim 80 percent of Raqqa has been liberated
U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters known as the People’s Protection Unit or YPG, claim to have liberated nearly 80 percent of Raqqa, the de-facto capital of ISIS, according to a video press release by the militant group.
By Shawn Snow
Navy issues new sleep and watch schedule rules for the surface fleet
The plan for new sleep guidelines was included in an array of other reforms announced by Naval Surface Force commander Vice Adm. Thomas Rowden.
Turkish state media boasts about new missile, ability to shoot down US aircraft
Turkey’s state run news agency Anadolu on Wednesday published an infographic showcasing the capabilities of the country’s new Russian-acquired S-400 missile defense system — and its ability to shoot down U.S. aircraft.
By Shawn Snow
New Navy command will oversee Japan-based ships’ training and certification
The top Navy officer announces the new oversight after two fatal at-sea collisions this summer and mounting questions about the readiness of 7th fleet ships and crews.
McCain: 20 sailors reprimanded in wake of 7th Fleet at-sea incidents
Lawmakers grilled Navy leaders during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday on Navy readiness issues.
From the Pacific to Europe: Where the next fight may happen
China has conducted patrols near the Senkaku islands, claimed by Japan.
By Jeff Schogol