No Changes to SDF Vetting Process after Syrian Guard Shot US Marine
A team tasked with investigating the Feb. 17 shooting was unable to determine whether the incident was an insider attack.
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UN Report: Up to 30,000 Islamic State Members in Iraq, Syria
The Islamic State extremist group has up to 30,000 members roughly equally distributed between Syria and Iraq.
Investigation into Shooting of Marine in Syria Inconclusive, Officials Say
A Marine who killed the Syrian shooter has received a commendation, according to U.S. Central Command.
Russia Confirms It Sent Syrian Refugee Proposal to US
Moscow is willing to work with Washington in de-mining the war-torn country and helping refugees return to their homes.
Coalition General: Civilian Casualties Likely in Next ISIS Battle in Syria
The final battle to clear Islamic State fighters east of the Euphrates River Valley in Syria will be a hard fight
No Military Cooperation with Russia in Syria for Now: Mattis
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said there would be no cooperation with the Russian military in Syria -- at least for now.
Israel Shoots Down Syrian Jet; Syrian Forces Reach Golan
The Israeli military said it monitored the Syrian Sukhoi fighter jet and shot it down with a pair of Patriot missiles.
Israel Evacuates White Helmets in Face of Syrian Advance
The White Helmets were evacuated to Jordan for resettlement in Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Syria: Rebels Give Up Positions Near Golan Heights
Syrian rebels laid down their weapons and started evacuating their positions near the Golan Heights on Friday.
US Stance on Russia in Syria Remains Unchanged, General Says
The head of U.S. Central Command had few kind words Thursday for Russian forces operating in Syria.
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