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December 20th, 2018 - 08:58 GMT

America Gives Green Light to Possible $3.5B Patriot Missile Sale to Turkey

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that the US State Department had given the green light to a possible $3.5 billion sale of a Patriot missile system aimed at improving Turkey’s air and missile capabilities.

Any enduring NATO military presence in Afghanistan is tied directly to the $4.1 billion and our ability to oversee it and account for it, a senior NATO diplomat told the Times.

October 29th, 2013 - 05:55 GMT

NATO grapples with billions of dollars it will leave behind in Afghanistan

Syrian street during one of many power outages caused by war torn infrastructure failures. [washingtonpost]

October 16th, 2013 - 04:46 GMT

What's in store for Syria?

World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim has warned that the US was headed toward peril as politicians failed again to resolve a standoff over the budget and debt ceiling.

October 13th, 2013 - 09:40 GMT

'Global growth subdued' and 'US headed towards to danger', says IMF, World Bank

U.S. House Majority Whip Rep. Kevin McCarthy walks to the House Chamber for a vote October 3, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Democrats and the Republicans have come together to extend a measure granting visas to Iraqi interpreters. (Image credit: AFP)

October 4th, 2013 - 10:34 GMT

Iraqi interpreters bridge the U.S. Congressional divide

Iranian newspapers with pictures depicting Iranian and US leaders. Iranians hope international sanctions that have suffocated the economy could be lifted if relations improve between Tehran and Washington. (Image credit: AFP)

October 4th, 2013 - 07:19 GMT

U.S. to "vigorously pursue sanctions" against Iran

The Syrian crisis had roiled the markets, with Dubai witnessing a decline of 7.9 per cent this month until yesterday’s surge

September 11th, 2013 - 08:50 GMT

Dubai stocks surge most in the world due to waning Syria tensions

A defector from the Syrian government claims he has evidence that Assad's government was directly responsible for the chemical attacks in Aleppo last March.

September 10th, 2013 - 07:01 GMT

Syrian defector says he has evidence showing Assad carried out chemical attacks

These are the videos the White House is using to persuade Congress to vote Yes on a military strike against Syria. Here, Syrians stand in a makeshift hospital caring for those affected by an alleged chemical weapons attack in Damascus on August 21. (AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 05:21 GMT

White House uses videos to persuade Congress on a strike against Syria

China urges US to take more caution before action. [AFP]

September 9th, 2013 - 07:33 GMT

China cautions US to seek UN approval before taking action on Syria

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September 8th, 2013 - 09:47 GMT

Can opportunists thrive on oil price madness?

Madonna makes another bold statement.

September 8th, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Madonna drama: 'Material Girl' posts political statement on Syria

Head of the Free Syrian Army, Salim Idriss. (AFP/File)

September 7th, 2013 - 09:36 GMT

US Congress likely to vote against Syria strike - FSA Chief