USA
Islamic State's ‘Beatles’ could finally face justice for alleged role in beheading Americans
Following a phone call with Attorney General William Barr, the parents of Americans killed by the Islamic State (IS) are hopeful two IS detainees will face justice.
Elizabeth Hagedorn | Islamic State | Aug 10, 2020
Palestinians protest terrorism on Feb. 13, 2015. The poster shows a picture of US aid worker Kayla Mueller, who was murdered while being held hostage by the Islamic State. Photo by ABBAS MOMANI/AFP via Getty Images.
Trump Pentagon nominee questioned about firm's link to killing of Saudi journalist
The Senate Armed Services Committee is holding up the nomination of Louis Bremer over questions whether his firm trained those implicated in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
Jared Szuba | Defense/Security cooperation | Aug 9, 2020
US military delivers humanitarian aid to Lebanon in wake of Beirut explosion
The US military is sending three aircraft loads of food, water and medical supplies to Beirut.
Jared Szuba | Beirut explosion | Aug 6, 2020
Pentagon contradicts Trump’s claim on Beirut ‘attack’
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper contradicted Donald Trump's suggestion that the explosion in Beirut was an "attack," saying instead that it was likely caused by an accident.
Jared Szuba | Trump | Aug 5, 2020
Intel: US says there’s no ‘winning side’ in Libya
The US is amplifying calls to restore oil sharing in Libya in hopes of stabilizing the conflict and likely reducing Hifter's dependence on Russia
Al-Monitor Staff | Libya conflict | Aug 5, 2020
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