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Iran fires at US drone: the top 3 pressing questions
Iranian military forces fired at a US Predator drone for the first time ever earlier this month, the Pentagon acknowledged this week. It’s a revelation that has raised a host of questions for the US military. Here are the top three.
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Why no safe zone in Syria, yet? 5 complications
The flood of Syrian refugees entering Turkey – as many as 5,000 a day for the last 10 days – has ratcheted up the pressure for a safe zone’s creation. But a safe zone is complicated and carries many risks.
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Terrorism & Security
US officials: Israeli military exercise was preparation for attack on Iran's nuke plantThe exercise involved more than 100 jet fighters, helicopters, and air-refueling tankers, according to a new report.
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How Iran would retaliate if it comes to war
Military analysts say the Islamic Republic would strike back in unconventional ways – targeting American interests in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Talks to keep U.S. troops in Iraq provoke ire
Proposal to extend America's military role years into the future meets lawmaker resistance, from Washington to Baghdad.
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At Kuwait meeting, U.S. hope for regional aid to Iraq
The summit of Arab neighbors Tuesday is the third attempt to gain more support for Iraq's reconstruction from Sunni states. Baghdad's crackdown on Shiite militias may help.
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Should the world talk to Hamas?
A consensus to isolate the group is fraying due to the lack of political results.
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Renewed impetus to sanction Iran
Security Council members, plus Germany, agree Tuesday on the outline of a third UN resolution.
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