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GOP hopefuls debate China, Ukraine, troops at US southern border

Several candidates at the first Republican debate held Wednesday advocated sending more active-duty troops to work along the U.S. border with Mexico.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command

Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.

By Bryant Harris

3 months ago

UN investigators check weapons seized by Navy warship

On Thursday U.N. inspectors boarded the American guided-missile destroyer, to examine the more than 2,500 guns the crew seized in late August and determine if suspicions are true that the weapons originated in Iran.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Last man standing: With Haley’s departure, will Mattis stick around?

Haley's departure means Mattis is just one of a few original national security Trump picks left in the White House.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

Chemical weapons team kept from alleged attack site in Syria

Independent investigators were prevented by Syrian and Russian authorities Monday from reaching the scene of an alleged chemical attack near the Syrian capital, an official said, days after the U.S., France and Britain bombarded sites they said were linked to Syria’s chemical weapons program.

5 years ago

Analysis: Trump finds leaving Syria tougher than he thought

In heated exchanges with his national security team in recent weeks, President Donald Trump repeatedly made clear he saw little incentive for the United States to be involved in Syria’s intractable civil war.

5 years ago