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How the US positioned its warships to trick Russia ahead of Syrian strikes
Russian defense systems didn't see that coming.
By Victoria Leoni
Latest "Syrian strikes" stories
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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.
Western airstrikes unlikely to impact Assad’s war machine
The Western airstrikes targeting suspected Syrian chemical weapons facilities might have rained down punishment from the sky, but they will not fundamentally degrade a war machine whose main bases, weaponry and personnel remain in place.
In run-up to missile strike, an orderly, chaotic White House
For the second time in his presidency, President Donald Trump stared, horrified at pictures of children killed in a chemical attack in Syria.
By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press