Aleppo Struck as Cease-fire Efforts Fail
In Aleppo a maternity hospital in a government area was hit by rocket fire amid 12 days of fighting that killed about 280 civilians. Rebel shelling and government bombardment intensified as Staffan de Mistura pressed Moscow and Geneva talks to restore a cessation of hostilities.
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Carter decries Russian nuclear saber rattling in Europe
In Stuttgart Ash Carter blasted Moscow for aggression, warning Russia is going backward in time with warlike actions that require a NATO eastern flank buildup. He cited Ukraine and Crimea, saying Russia threatens Baltic states and NATO norms while the U.S. plans to add a third Army combat brigade in Europe as part of a 3.4 billion deterrence push. NATO states may rotate up to 4,000 troops in the Baltics and possibly Poland.
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U S Navy SEAL death marks deepening Iraq role
The Tuesday combat death of a U S Navy SEAL advising Kurdish forces highlights a widening American role in Iraq against Islamic State. The Pentagon plans to place more U S troops closer to front lines as Iraqi forces gain momentum, despite White House denials of boots on the ground.
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