Obama’s Tan Suit Causes “Buzz”
President Obama's tan summer suit is generating plenty of chatter on the Internet.
Much ado has been made about the President's suit selection Thursday during his presser on the conflict in Iraq and Syria...
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President Says Airstrikes Are Pushing Back Militants In Iraq
President Obama claims U.S. airstrikes are pushing back Islamic militant forces in Iraq. In a White House news conference, the President again pushed Iraq's new leadership to create a more "unified and inclusive" government...
Hagel Predicts New Offensive By ISIS
August 21, 2014 Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says U.S. airstrikes have helped Iraqi and Kurdish forces regain their footing in Iraq, but he expects Islamic State militants will regroup and stage a new offensive...
Homeland Security Seeks More Security At Some Foreign Airports
July 2, 2014 Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is ordering increased security measures at some overseas airports offering direct flights to the United States...
Obama Opens UN Talks With Diplomatic Opportunities
President Barack Obama opens meetings at the United Nations with diplomatic opportunities on three vexing issues: Iran's disputed nuclear program, Syria's chemical weapons use, and elusive peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Jordan: Syria Refugee Influx Surges Nearly Tenfold
A Jordanian official says the number of Syrian refugees crossing into the kingdom has jumped nearly tenfold last week to an average of 900 people per day, its highest level in months.
Putin Pleads for Caution on Syria, Calls US Military Interventions ‘Alarming’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. military intervention in other countries' internal conflicts has become alarming commonplace and he's calling for caution in dealing with Syria.
President Obama Asks Congress to Postpone Syria Vote [VIDEO]
President Obama again made his case for action against Syria in a speech from the East Room of the White House on Tuesday night while asking the House and Senate to put off a vote a vote on military action.
McCain: Russian Proposal Needs Time To ‘Play Out’
Sen. John McCain says the United States has no choice but to allow time for a new diplomatic offensive on Syria to "play out," even though he's skeptical that the plan is genuine.
Syria Positive About Giving Up Chemical Weapons, But Offers No Specifics
Syria says it welcomes Russia's appeal for Syria to place its chemical arsenals under international control, and then destroy them, in order to avert a U.S. military strike.
