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Syrian Government Claims Minimal Damage from Tripartite Attack

CAIRO — The Syrian government condemned the targeted overnight airstrikes by the United States, France and Britain. Arab governments which oppose President Bashar al Assad, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates...

Putin calls for UN Security Council Meeting

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned U.S. coalition airstrikes in Syria as a violation of international law. In a statement posted to the Kremlin website, Putin called the coalition airstrikes an "act of...

US, Britain and France Launch Barrage Against Syrian Chemical Weapons Facilities

PENTAGON — Western warplanes and naval vessels fired a barrage of missiles at three Syrian chemical weapons sites, the opening salvo in what could be a sustained campaign against the government of...

Trump: US, Allies Launch Strike Against Syria’s Chemical Weapons

President Trump announced Friday night “a combined operation” by the U.S., France and Britain against the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, aimed at ending his government’s use of chemical weapons. As...

WHO: Breastfeeding should be standard care for all babies

GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) says breastfeeding all babies for the first two years would save the lives of more than 820,000 children under the age of five every...

Trump: ‘No final decision’ made on striking Syria

WHITE HOUSE — Amid a Russian warning that a military conflict could erupt with the United States over Syria, President Donald Trump convened his National Security Council to discuss the American...

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