Russia says alleged chemical attack in Syria staged by UK The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday accused Britain of staging a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma last weekend, a bold charge that comes amid Moscow's stern warnings to the West against striking Syria.April 13, 2018
Chemical weapons watchdog backs British findings on nerve agent attack The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons also noted the poison used against the Skripals "was of high purity." The U.K. has concluded a state actor -- namely, Russia -- carried it out.April 12, 2018
How should the U.S. be involved in Syria? President Trump this week threatened to send missiles into Syria. But how should the U.S. be involved in Syria?April 12, 2018
Trump threatens Syria strike, suggests Russia shares blame The White House sharply rejected any suggestion that Trump's own words about pulling U.S. troops out of Syria had opened the door for the attack, which killed more than 40 people, including children.April 9, 2018
Trump to discuss fatal Syria attack with military leadership President Trump on Sunday condemned a "mindless CHEMICAL attack" in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an "animal" and said there would be a "big price to pay" for resorting to outlawed weapons of mass destruction.April 9, 2018
America Abroad: 'Syria and Fragile States' Public radio's "1A" host Joshua Johnson moderates a town hall that takes a broader look at US involvement in places like Syria and other fragile states.April 9, 2018
Trump calls out 'Animal Assad' for attack, criticizes Putin Although the U.S. government was still working to verify the claim by Syrian opposition activists and rescuers that poison gas was used, Trump declared that there would be a "big price to pay" for the use of the outlawed weapons of mass destruction.April 8, 2018
Syrian rescuers, medics say gas attack near capital kills 40 The alleged attack in the town of Douma occurred late Saturday amid a resumed offensive by Syrian government forces after the collapse of a truce with the Army of Islam rebel group.April 8, 2018
9 killed, scores wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza protest A well-known Palestinian journalist was among the dead, and hundreds of others suffered other injuries, including tear gas inhalation, the officials said.April 7, 2018
Lt. Col. Patricia Baker shares the highs and lows of career in the Guard In the 15 years since the U.S. invaded Iraq, members of the Minnesota National Guard have deployed on combat and humanitarian missions around the world. This year, about 1,000 Guard members will deploy overseas, in units that range in size from three to four members to hundreds of troops at a time.April 7, 2018
'America First' foreign policy: Then and now The long history of debate over America's role in the world, and whether to be interventionist or isolationist. President Trump's "America First" nationalistic approach has been seen before.April 5, 2018