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Armed Forces December 20, 2015

Syrian gov鈥檛 demands US seek permission for airstrikes, as flare-ups rise across Mideast

Syria's government on Monday demanded the Obama administration seek permission before launching any airstrikes on its territory against Islamic State targets, while the State Department indicated it had no intention of seeking "the approval of the Syrian regime."

Pentagon December 20, 2015

What would trigger US strike in Syria? Mixed messages from DOD

U.S. military officials gave varying 鈥� and at times confusing -- explanations Monday for what, if anything, would trigger U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, after the Joint Chiefs chairman dialed back earlier comments that suggested support for such a strike.

Pentagon December 20, 2015

Joint Chiefs chairman says ISIS not a direct threat to US, won't recommend Syria strikes yet

Despite threats to the contrary, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff insisted the Islamic State terror group is a regional threat and said he would not recommend U.S. airstrikes in Syria until he determines that they have become a direct threat to the U.S.

Pentagon December 20, 2015

Pentagon set to test new hypersonic missile

The Pentagon will conduct a crucial flight test of a new ultra-high speed missile this week that is a key part of the strategic weapons program of preparing arms that can attack any point on earth in 30 minutes.

Threats December 20, 2015

China calls US accusations over flight intercept 'groundless'

China's Defense Ministry has denied U.S. accusations that a Chinese fighter jet conducted a "dangerous intercept" of a U.S. Navy surveillance aircraft.聽

Threats December 20, 2015

Military brass, ex-officials pressure White House to expand ISIS fight to Syria

Top U.S. military brass and former administration officials are publicly pressuring the White House to consider taking the fight against the Islamic State into Syria, warning that the terror organization poses an unprecedented threat to the United States.

Pentagon December 20, 2015

Administration condemns Russian move into Ukraine

The Obama administration on Friday condemned the movement of a Russian convoy into eastern Ukraine, calling it a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and demanding that it be withdrawn.

Republicans December 20, 2015

Inhofe: ISIS wants to attack 鈥榤ajor US city鈥�

Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Inhofe warned that the Islamic State is looking to attack a 鈥渕ajor U.S. city,鈥� as he urged President Obama to adopt a more aggressive policy.

Threats December 20, 2015

James Foley case lays bare debate over paying ransom

The beheading of freelance journalist James Foley has forced a new debate between the longtime U.S. and British refusal to negotiate with terrorists, and Europe and the Persian Gulf's increasing willingness to pay ransoms in a desperate attempt to free citizens. The dilemma: How to save the lives of captives without financing terror groups and encouraging more kidnappings.

Armed Forces December 20, 2015

US military ramps up airstrikes in Iraq, weighs additional troops after execution video

U.S. fighter jets and drones stepped up attacks on Islamic State targets in Iraq and the Obama administration was weighing sending more boots on the ground -- even as the group released a graphic video showing the beheading of American journalist James Foley.

Assassinations - Murders December 20, 2015

US intel confirms journalist execution video 'authentic,' Obama vows 'relentless' fight against ISIS

President Obama, reacting to the brutal execution of an American journalist by Islamic State terrorists, said Wednesday that the militant organization has "no place in the 21st century," as U.S. intelligence analysts confirmed the authenticity of a video showing the journalist's beheading.