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Obama Ramps Up Special Forces Mission In Syria Against ISIS

The new deployment increases U.S. forces in Syria six-fold to about 300.
By Roberta Rampton, Reuters

Inside The Siberian Cafe Dedicated To Vladimir Putin

Portraits of Putin line the walls, and pictures of Western leaders are plastered all over the bathroom.
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Russian Jets Make Aggressive Maneuver Near U.S. Ship

The incident came as NATO plans to build up its presence in eastern Europe in an attempt to counter an increasingly aggressive Russia.
By Phil Stewart, Reuters

In 'Sign Of Hope,' Bombed Brussels Airport To Reopen Sunday

The aim is to return to full capacity by the summer, the airport operator said.
By Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters

In A Flashback To Cold War Days, U.S. Ratchets Up The Pressure On Russia

The proposal comes amid mounting tensions between Russia and the West.
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Putin Ally Says NATO Focus On Russia Made Brussels Attacks Possible

The Russian official accused the alliance chief of allowing terrorists to strike "right under his nose."
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The U.S. Had A Cyberattack Planned If Iran Nuclear Dispute Led To Conflict

By David E. Sanger and Mark Mazzetti, The New York Times

NATO Launches Mission In The Aegean Sea To End Smuggling Of Migrants, Refugees

"It is important that we now act quickly."
By Reuters

The Alliance of Choice or Necessity

After five decades of its existence and as an alliance that consists of 28 independent countries -- including three permanent UN Security Council members -- the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is one of the largest and the strongest collective defense alliance of its kind.
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Putin Lists U.S. As One Of The Threats To Russia's National Security

The new security document says Russia has taken on a greater role solving global conflicts, sparking a reaction by the West.
By Reuters