Obama, Putin clash over differences on Syria's future
While Obama urges a political transition to replace the Syrian president, Putin warns it would be a mistake to abandon the current goverment
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U.S. gives up effort to train Syrian opposition forces
The $500-million program had once been a linchpin of the strategy to defeat ISIS but has proved a fiasco
Would Bill Clinton get a West Wing office?
Hillary Clinton talked about her husband's role in a potential administration, Syria and abortion in a recent interview
Putin: "We can no longer tolerate the current state of affairs in the world"
At U.N., Russian president takes a defiant tone ahead of a planned meeting with President Obama
Obama refutes Putin ahead of meeting in U.N. speech
The president condemned Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and warned Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine and Syria ahead of a meeting later Monday
Obama and Putin to hold tense meeting over Syria crisis
Russia's recent military buildup in western Syria blindsided U.S. officials, who fear more bloodshed
Israel strikes Syrian army posts in Golan Heights
While admitting recent rocket fire from Syria was errant, Israel says it hold Syrian military accountable for any aggression
Obama addresses UN summit as Syria war draws spotlight
The worsening situation in the Middle East threatens to overshadow global development and everything else at U.N. summit
France launches first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
President Hollande's office says "Our nation will strike each time our national security is at stake"; France has already hit ISIS in Iraq
Iraq announces ISIS deal with Russia, Syria and Iran
Iraq has long had close ties with neighboring Iran in fighting the advance of ISIS; deal announced as Russia ramps up presence in Syria
Coalition-backed Syria commander gave equipment to al Qaeda affiliate
Central Command says U.S.-trained Syrian rebel leader "apparently" gave trucks and ammunition to Nusra Front, the al Qaeda affiliate in Syria
U.N.-backed truce deal reached for key Syrian front lines
Deal expected to end months of fighting, besieging of civilians but isn't without controversy
Amid crisis, refugees face numerous health risks
Trauma injuries, disease-causing pathogens and mental strain pose risks to millions of refugees, experts warn
Vladimir Putin addresses Russia's intentions in Syria
In an interview for the season premiere of "60 Minutes," Russian president tells Charlie Rose what his country plans in Syria
European diplomats mull new strategy to end Syria fighting
Officials warn with new urgency that refugee crisis engulfing continent has no hope of ending without political solution in Syria
Suicide bomber kills dozens at Yemen mosque
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly blast targeting Shiites during prayers for Eid al-Adha holiday
Syria war prompts withdrawal from "doomsday" vault
As war closed in researchers working on better crops for dry dirt sought safety for their seeds, now they need them back
U.S.-trained Syria rebels lose officer, investigate al Qaeda claims
American effort to put allies on the ground inside Syria dealt another apparent blow, and al Qaeda claims they were gifted U.S. weapons from them
David Petraeus apologizes to Congress, advises on ISIS strategy
Former CIA Director ret. Gen. David Petraeus testified before Congress on Middle East policy
U.N. ambassador on growing Russian involvement in Syria
As Russia continues military buildup in Syria, Samantha Power acknowledges Washington and Moscow have a "very complex relationship"
Hillary Clinton still wouldn't give up on training Syrian rebels
The former secretary of state talked with CBS News' John Dickerson about Syria, and argued in "Hard Choices" that the U.S. should train the moderate fighters challenging the Assad regime
Russia ramps up military buildup in Syria
Moscow appears to be preparing to go after the forces opposing Assad in an effort to prolong his regime
Syrian refugee, 16, dies after eating poisonous mushroom
Teen dies of liver failure after eating deadly mushroom that resembles edible fungi in his homeland, German hospital says
Hillary Clinton: U.S. should take 65,000 Syrian refugees
Democratic presidential candidate appeared on "Face the Nation" Sunday to talk about why the U.S. isn't doing enough in the migrant crisis
U.S., Russia to work together for "deconfliction" in Syria
Defense chief Ash Carter kicks off high-level dialog with Bashar Assad's allies as Obama admin shifts policy on deteriorating war
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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