Nations agree on new Syria talks, but say little about Assad
Goal of new diplomatic process between Assad government, opposition groups would be reaching nationwide cease-fire, political transition
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What's next for U.S. troops in Syria?
With about 50 U.S. special operations troops headed to Syria, Pentagon official won't rule out the possibility that more could follow
Assad's forces allegedly bomb market amid peace talks
As nations direct U.N. to begin new diplomatic process with Syria's government, dictator's troops reportedly kill dozens of civilians
United States sending special forces to Syria
A few dozen troops will be on the ground, but the U.S. does not consider this a combat deployment
Rapper turned ISIS fighter killed by U.S. airstrike in Syria
Onetime rapper Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, publicly threatened Obama and German citizens, U.S. official says
At heart of Syria talks, what to do about Assad
Senior diplomats from almost 20 other countries began negotiations Thursday aimed at ending Syria's nearly five-year civil war
Syria peace talks to test bitter foes' resolve
As Kerry arrives to try and plot "a course out of hell," it's unclear whether key players in talks can even engage in civil dialogue
U.S. launches new chapter in fight against ISIS
Ahead of Syrian peace talks, Defense Secretary tells Congress there is a new sense of urgency about defeating ISIS in Iraq and Syria
Kerry: Solving Syria like charting "a course out of hell"
Secretary of State Kerry offers a dire assessment of the four-year civil war before leaving for talks with Iran, Russia, and other Mideast players
Iran will attend international talks on Syria
U.S. says it is ready to engage its long-time foe, as they are one of Syrian President Assad's most important allies
U.S. invites Iran to international talks on Syria's future
Invitation marks shift in U.S. strategy as they seek end to four-plus years of violence; Iran has yet to reply
Ash Carter: Fight against ISIS is intensifying
The defense secretary tells Congress "we won't hold back" from supporting the fight against ISIS, in the air or on the ground
Russian confirms death of 1st troop inside Syria
Ministry of Defense says young "contractor" serving at airbase took his own life, but family doesn't believe the account
ISIS combines executions with destruction of ancient treasures
3 captives reportedly tied to Roman-era columns in Palmyra before militants levelled the structures with explosives
Saudi prince held in massive drug bust in Lebanon
Beirut airport authorities seize two tons of amphetamine before they were loaded onto private plane
Fleeing teachers latest blow to Syrian refugee kids
As thousands more people pour into packed camps in Iraq, many teachers with the money to escape are heading for Europe
Assad allegedly open to elections, but only if he wins
Russia, the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing new ideas for a political transition in Syria to end the nearly five-year war
U.S., Russia discuss organizing Syria political process
Two nations remain deeply divided on future of Bashar Assad; Russian foreign minister says Moscow ready to support Free Syrian Army in fight against ISIS
Kerry and Russian counterpart huddling on Syria
It is unclear there will be any breakthroughs regarding the civil war there
Assad shows up to thank Putin for the save
In 1st known departure from country since war began in 2011, Syrian dictator lauds Putin for help fighting "terrorists," and shows who is really now in control
U.S. to Iraq: If Russia helps you fight ISIS, we can't
With Putin now driving the war for Assad in Syria, Joint Chiefs chairman makes it clear to Iraqis the same won't happen next door
U.S., Russia sign memorandum of understanding on Syria
Terms attempting to avoid conflict in Syrian airspace comes days after closest approach between Russian and American aircraft
Gen. Dunford flies to Iraq, says Russian strikes not needed
After airport mix-up, U.S. chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff pays a visit to get his eyes "on the ground" as Iraqi forces claim symbolic victory over ISIS
U.S. confirms another key "Khorasan" leader killed
Coalition airstrike hit Sanafi al-Nasr, a top-ranking al Qaeda jihadist who American officials link to alleged sub-group plotting against U.S.
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On the Greek island of Lesbos, where most asylum seekers first set foot in Europe, 60 Minutes met two women who have taken it upon themselves to help
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