Iran's Foreign Minister: U.S. 'Not Serious' About Defeating Islamic State
In an interview with NPR, Mohammad Javad Zarif says the U.S. has been hesitant and contradictory in its approach to defeating the Islamist insurgency.
National Security
Keeping Watch On America's Vertical Borders
Tens of thousands of private planes fly through U.S. airspace daily. Federal agents at a Southern California air base monitor those flights, looking for drugs or terrorists. Sometimes, they find them.
House Passes Bill That Authorizes Arming Syrian Rebels
Even though it was backed by both party leaders, the vote split politicians within their own ranks. The final tally on the narrow military measure was 273 to 156.
After A Long Wait, Syrian Rebels Hope The Weapons Will Now Flow
The "moderate" opposition has been losing ground on the battlefield and pleading for weapons from the U.S. for the past couple of years. They are hoping that their fortunes have finally changed.
House Poised To Vote On Arming, Training Syrian Rebels
The expected vote on whether to authorize the Obama administration's plan to arm and train moderate fighters comes as the president meets with military officials at U.S. Central Command.
Rep. Gowdy To Lead New Benghazi Committee In First Public Hearing
House lawmakers will give the Sept. 11 attacks in Libya two years ago a fresh look. Wednesday's hearing will be the first public one since Gowdy, R-S.C., became head of a special Benghazi committee.
Suicide Bombing In Kabul Kills 3 NATO Troops
The Taliban is claiming credit for the attack on a military convoy traveling near the U.S. Embassy that also wounded nearly 20 people, including more than a dozen civilians.
U.S. Begins Airstrikes In Support Of Iraqi Ground Forces
The air attacks on Islamic State forces were requested by Iraqi security forces engaged in combat south of Baghdad.
Dempsey Says If Needed He Would Recommend Ground Forces In Iraq
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told a Senate panel he supports the president's plan to combat Islamic State militants but that if it proved necessary, he would recommend U.S. ground forces.
Leaders Meet In Paris To Forge Fight Against Islamic State Militants
Representatives from more than 20 countries have gathered in the French capital to form a coalition to defeat the insurgency.