U.S. Kills Islamic State Operative in Rare Raid in Syria

The Pentagon provided few details about the operation. But counterterrorism raids — as opposed to airstrikes — typically involve helicopter-borne commandos.

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Pakistan Is in Trump’s Good Graces, but for How Long?

President Trump hosted the South Asian nation’s army chief and seeks deals on critical minerals and crypto. But Pakistan is also tightening its military partnership with China.

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ISIS Militant Sentenced to Life for Role in Burning Pilot Alive in Syria

Osama Krayem, a Swedish citizen, was found guilty in Stockholm of a war crime. He had already been convicted of terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels.

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Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo

The attack raised questions about diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in the Central African country.

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U.S. Conducts Rare Raid in Syria, Killing a Senior Islamic State Leader

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos.

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As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?

President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials laid out expectations from the new government in Damascus.

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Teenager Is Charged With Aiding Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

The youth, a Syrian who lives in Germany, was accused of helping to interpret bomb-building instructions and of translating an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State for the main suspect.

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Syria Church Bombing Kills at Least 20 in Damascus

The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long pitted by sectarian divides.

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They Went to Syria to Fight With Rebels. Now Some Are Joining the New Army.

Thousands of foreign fighters fought alongside the Syrian rebel groups that toppled the Assad dictatorship. Many plan to stay, despite the qualms of the United States and some Syrians.

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Syrians Rejoice at Being Exempted From Trump Travel Ban

Damascus residents hope the decision is another sign that the world is normalizing relations with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

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