On foreign affairs, Trump's role unclear and Tillerson's influence curbed
President’s role in Marine deployment to Syria is vague while Rex Tillerson’s State Department is being shut out of key meetings
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Purported U.S. strike kills civilians near ISIS HQ
Activist groups say aircraft hit villagers, including kids, near front line where U.S.-backed rebels squeezing ISIS into Raqqa
U.S. Marines deployed into Syria with artillery guns, official says
The deployment is part of the ongoing preparation for the fight to oust ISIS from Raqqa, a senior U.S. official said
New cooperation with Russia in anti-ISIS fight looks unlikely
President Trump had said he wanted to work closer with Moscow to defeat the terror group, but insiders say such a plan is far-fetched
After Oscar win, White Helmets are still saving lives in Syria
The White Helmets did what they always do on Monday -- racing to the aftermath of a deadly airstrike to pull civilians and bodies from the rubble
Syrian army says it's retaken control of historic town of Palmyra from ISIS
Syrian forces reportedly entered the town Thursday, supported by Russian air power
U.N. probe says Syria, Russia deliberately "obliterated" civilian areas
Day after Russia and China blocked Security Council resolution against Syria for chemical weapons, new report "shows depravity of the Assad regime"
U.S. airstrikes kill senior al Qaeda operative
Abu al-Khayr al-Masri is a son-in-law of Osama bin Laden, and he was implicated in the 1998 bombings of two American embassies in Africa
Al Qaeda deputy killed in CIA airstrike in Syria
CBS News confirms a U.S. strike in Syria killed the terror group's deputy, once a close associate of Osama bin Laden
Airstrikes pound northwest Syria as Geneva talks continue
The airstrikes killed at least 11 people, opposition activists said, in the latest spasm of violence to mar U.N.-brokered talks
Why "The White Helmets" won't be at the Oscars
U.S. immigration authorities wouldn't grant entry to Syrians behind documentary on volunteer rescuers, but likely unrelated to travel ban
Syrian intel official killed in deadly attack
Senior security official who heads branch of Syria's feared Military Intelligence services among dozens killed by suicide bombers
U.S. forces preparing Syrians to take Raqqa from ISIS
CBS News got a look inside an American special operations base in Syria which serves as a hub for the campaign
Syria peace talks off to a rocky start in Geneva
Representatives from the government and the opposition made little progress during the first full day of talks, known as Geneva IV
Forced out of town, ISIS retaliates with suicide attack on residents
Day after being forced out of al-Bab in northern Syria, terror group lashes out with pick-up truck loaded with explosives
U.S.-backed troops move into ISIS' last Iraq bastion
Under cover of vital U.S. and allied airstrikes, forces now hold Mosul airport and are fast approaching expected toughest fight yet
U.S. forces ready arsenal as push to take back Mosul continues
CBS News' David Martin reports from Iraq, where Iraqis are expecting the taking of West Mosul to be a tough fight
What to expect as Syria peace talks resume
As Assad gov't meets opposition leaders under U.N. auspices for 1st time in years, there are fears it could only make matters worse
More U.S. troops may be sent into Syria to fight ISIS
U.S. commander suggests he may not be willing to wait for regional forces alone to oust militants from their self-declared capital
European far-right leader says Assad the "solution" for Syria
Dictator at center of 6-year war accused of killing thousands of his own people, but Marine Le Pen suggests he's only viable option for peace
Canada opens its hearts to Syrian refugees
As the Trump administration writes new rules to block U.S. entry to refugees, Canadians continue to welcome tens of thousands fleeing the war-torn country
New video shows ISIS' destruction of ancient city
Moscow says drone video shows terror group's ongoing assault on Palmyra, as Syrian troops purported close in again
Assad would "welcome" U.S. troops to Syria, on his terms
Syrian dictator says if Trump admin. shows "clear" stance, respects Syria's "sovereignty and unity," welcome to fight ISIS
Int'l students, grads grappling with travel ban face uncertain future
“What if when I leave the U.S. the ban is reinstated?” said Jude Roufael, 22, who is from Syria
Al Qaeda operatives killed by U.S. airstrikes in Syria, Pentagon says
A strike on Feb. 4 killed Abu Hani al-Masri, who allegedly oversaw the creation and operation of al Qaeda training camps in Afghanistan in the 1980s and 1990s
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