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03/29/2024 08:17:16 am

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Syrian rebels

U.S. and Turkey to Jointly Train Rebel Forces

Turkey and the United States have agreed on Monday to arm and train moderate Syrian rebels but fell short in naming the enemy the fighters will be pitted against - Islamic State extremists or Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces.

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul

Former McCain Aide Slams Rand Paul For Daesh Photo Remarks, Labels Him Conspiracy Fetishist

An ex-aide to Sen. John McCain (R-Az.) lashed out at Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for insinuating the former had consorted with Islamic State militants, also known as Daesh, and called him a conspiracy theorist who does not stand a chance of winning in the 2016 presidential elections.

ISIS Militants

Obama’s Syrian Rebel Training Program Against ISIL Met With Skepticism

President Barack Obama plans to deepen U.S. involvement in dealing with the ISIL threat by providing arms and training to moderate Syrian rebels in the Middle East, officials said on Wednesday. The proposal however, raises questions on how it can be effectively implemented without backfiring on Washington.

Carney, McCain Trade Blows On Obama’s ISIL Speech On CNN

Former press secretary Jay Carney's debut Wednesday night as CNN's newest political commentator became a hot topic when he traded words with Sen. John McCain over President Barack Obama's primetime speech on the Islamic State (ISIL).

Under Fire

Obama's Train and Equip Plan for Syrian Rebels Could Take Center Stage in Live Address

United States President Barack Obama will push for additional funding from Congress, to support his plan of training and arming rebel groups in Syria and extending air strikes into Syria.

In fight against terrorists.

Republicans Blast Obama For Weak Approach To Iraq-Syria Conflict

Republicans criticized U.S. President Barrack Obama on Sunday faces in maintaining a cautious approach against rebel groups in Iraq and Syria and for not being able to pose leadership in the fight against terrorism.

Golan Heights

Rebel Factions In Syria Seize Border Crossing With Israel

Rebel factions in Syria, including Islamist and al Qaeda affiliates seized the only border crossing between Israel and Syria in Golan Heights, reports said. Experts believe that this development signifies a new dynamic in the regional conflict.

Foley

Was James Foley Killed A Year Ago?

In the aftermath of the execution of James Foley at the hands of the Islamic State, also called ISIS, comes the claim that the American journalist was killed a year ago.

Syrian rebels

Mortar Attack Kills 21 in Syria

A large electoral tent in southern Syria used for campaigning for long-term President Bashar al-Assad was struck with a mortar shell Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding many more.

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