Obama Scraps ‘Global War on Terror’ for ‘Overseas Contingency Operation’
Obama Scraps ‘Global War on Terror’ for ‘Overseas Contingency Operation’ The Obama administration has ordered an end to use of the phrase “Global War on Terror,” a label adopted by the Bush...
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Obama in political box over closing Guantanamo WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama finds himself in a political box – at home and abroad – on closing the Guantanamo Bay prison, and will be trying...
View ArticleSuicide bomber kills 48 outside Iraqi military base
Suicide bomber kills 48 outside Iraqi military base BAGHDAD (AP) — Twin suicide bombings killed 48 people on Sunday, including dozens from a government-backed, anti-al-Qaeda militia who were lined up...
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Mattis: Withdrawal plan gives enemy hope, sends wrong message to allies
Mattis: Withdrawal plan gives enemy hope, sends wrong message to allies WASHINGTON — Taxpayers and troops will receive something of a peace dividend under White House plans to withdraw troops from...
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Purported IS video shows Jordan pilot burned to death
Purported IS video shows Jordan pilot burned to death AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — A video released online Tuesday purportedly showed a Jordanian pilot captured by the Islamic State extremist group in Syria...
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Obama extends US military mission in Afghanistan into 2017
Obama extends US military mission in Afghanistan into 2017 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday abandoned his pledge to end America’s longest war, announcing plans to keep at least...
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