Syria
U.S. Mulls Entering Syria with Direct Military Action
July 18 by Mike O'BrienThe Obama administration is currently deciding whether to use military power in Syria, a Senate panel was told on Thursday. Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, (pictured) who as chairman of the Joint Chief...
John McCain in Surprise Visit to Meet Syrian Rebels
May 28 by Mike O'BrienSen. John McCain slipped into Syria on Monday in a surprise trip to meet the leaders of rebel forces. The Arizona Republican, a leading advocate of arming the Syrian opposition, did not comment on...
In Brief: Pressure on Obama; Contractor Success; New TBI Push
May 13 by Mike O'BrienPRESIDENT OBAMA will come under increasing pressure this week from international allies and Congress to intervene in the Syrian civil war. On Thursday he will meet with the Turkish prime minister,...
In Brief: USAF’s Big New Contract; Suicide Shocker; Rethink on Syria
May 03 by Mike O'BrienTHE AIR Force has awarded a contract to Flight Safety Services Corporation on May 1, taking a major step forward in achieving its top acquisition priority - delivering a new aerial refueling capabil...
U.N. Calls on Syria to Allow Chemical Weapons Probe
April 29 by Mike O'BrienSecretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon is calling on Syria to allow a team of experts into the country "without delay and without any conditions" to investigate allegations of chemical...
In Brief: U.N. Peacekeepers Held; Hornet Jet Deal and a Navy First
March 07 by Mike O'BrienAbout 20 United Nations peacekeepers have been detained on the Golan Heights by approximately 30 armed fighters thought to be Syrian rebels, the UN announced on Wednesday afternoon. The peacekeepe...
U.S. Pledges More Aid to Rebel Forces in Syria
February 28 by Mike O'BrienThe U.S. is to supply Syrian rebel fighters with food and medical supplies, Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Thursday. Supplies will be dispatched through the rebels’ military head...