The move came after Russia’s parliament granted President Vladimir Putin authorization to use military force in the multi-layered conflict and capped a speedy effort by Russia in recent weeks to bolster the government of Bashar al-Assad.
For the first time, coalition officials publicly confirmed that they are actively involved in boosting Afghan troops in Kunduz, a city seized by the Taliban a few days ago.
Republicans said they want to get someone with more swagger into the party’s leadership ranks.
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“I do not deny that the meeting took place, but I have no other comments to add,” a Vatican spokesman said.
COLUMN | A proposed temporary funding measure would last only until December, meaning staffers and citizens can look forward to more uncertainty later this year.
An accusation of bias from the senator prompted one of the think tank’s longtime economists to step down.
James R. Clapper Jr. tells a Senate panel why punishing foreign governments wouldn’t be wise.
There continues to be a high amount of uncertainty in the forecast, but Hurricane Joaquin could track toward the East Coast this weekend.
Two managers were coerced into accepting job transfers against their will so that senior executives could then step into the vacant positions themselves, according to a report.
The execution of Kelly Gissendaner was denied several hours by a series of unsuccessful appeals.
The rise in marijuana use and prescription drugs are among the causes, according to the report.
About 90 U.S. colleges and universities require freshmen to pay for housing and meal plans that sometimes cost more than tuition.
A former Senate curator said items like water glasses from major events should be saved as historical artifacts.
How to prevent bill shock from a new feature from Apple.
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