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US unveils international force to defend Red Sea. Here’s what we know.
Several nations have announced their contributions to Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational security initiative in the Middle East.
Right up to Armistice Day, US clout in WWI kept increasing
On the final morning of World War I, U.S. Gen. John J. Pershing was not eager to stop fighting. After all, if one nation had momentum after the first global war’s four years of unprecedented slaughter, it was the United States.
US to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack
The United States announced Wednesday it will impose new sanctions on Russia for illegally using a chemical weapon in an attempt to kill a former spy and his daughter in Britain earlier this year.
Naked British Army captain destroys toilet in harrowing bathroom escape
He unleashed hell on the porcelain-filled confines, ripping the toilet and steel handrails from their foundation on his way to freedom.
By Jon Simkins
Watchdog reports on alleged Syria chemical attack behind airstrikes
The global chemical weapons watchdog said Friday in an interim report that “various chlorinated organic chemicals” were found at the site in Syria where a chemical attack is suspected of being carried out in April.
Why did the US declare independence from Britain?
Here's what the Declaration of Independence says.
By Ken Chamberlain
Pompeo dives into NATO diplomacy as allies confront Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rebuked Russia on Friday for what he called aggression beyond its borders, and vowed to restore relevance to a badly demoralized State Department in his new role as the top American diplomat.
Pentagon: Sarin likely at Syria sites, but questions remain
The Pentagon said Thursday a “preponderance of the evidence” indicates there were chemical weapons, including “elements” of sarin nerve gas, at the three Syrian sites bombed by the U.S. and its allies last week. Any definitive conclusion probably will remain an open question for some time.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press