U.S. delegation arrives in Syrian capital for first meetings since Assad's fall
Senior U.S. officials arrived in Damascus on Friday for the first diplomatic mission to the Syrian capital since the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad this month.
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The number of US troops in Syria has doubled, Pentagon discloses
In a surprise announcement, the Defense Department disclosed Thursday that U.S. officials have doubled the number of American troops in Syria to support the fight ISIS, an increase that predates the f... -
Biden to visit Pope Francis at Vatican in final international trip of his presidency
President Joe Biden will travel to Italy next month to meet with Pope Francis and top Italian officials for what is expected to be the final international trip of his presidency.
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Fact check: Where Trump's picks for EPA, Interior and Energy stand on climate change
President-elect Donald Trump announced his nominations to lead key offices tasked with delivering his campaign promise of cutting fossil fuel regulations and increasing oil and natural gas production ... -
Immigration agency deports highest numbers since 2014, aided by more flights
Increased deportation flights, including on weekends, and streamlined travel procedures for people sent to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador fueled the increase, ICE said.