December 20, 2015 US working closely with Kurds to save Kobani, report says U.S. and Kurdish commanders are collaborating closely to ensure that the Syrian border town of Kobani does not fall to Islamic State militants, a reversal of earlier stated policy, according to a published report.
December 20, 2015 Militant pleads not guilty in Benghazi attacks A Libyan militant on Monday pleaded not guilty to charges arising from the 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.
December 20, 2015 State Department warns US businesses in North Africa of ISIS retaliation The State Department is warning American businesses operating in North Africa of an increased risk of retaliation by militants over the U.S. military campaign against the Islamic State.
December 20, 2015 US stands firm on Iran deadline U.S. officials said they weren’t seeking to extend nuclear negotiations with Iran beyond a Nov. 24 deadline, as Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday.
December 20, 2015 Fox News Poll: Voters say Obama waited too long to act against ISIS, approve of airstrikes By a 57-34 percent margin, voters say Obama “waited too long” to take action against ISIS.
December 20, 2015 Obama acknowledges setbacks in ISIS fight President Obama acknowledged setbacks Tuesday in the war against the Islamic State, to the backdrop of fierce fighting for control of a Syrian border town and fresh concerns over Turkey’s cooperation.
December 20, 2015 Turkish official denies report of deal with US to use bases for ISIS strikes A Turkish official has denied reports of an agreement with the United States and Arab allies on using an air base in southern Turkey for operations against the Islamic State group.
December 20, 2015 Top US Gen. Dempsey: ISIS had 'straight shot' to Baghdad airport The United States’ top military leader said Sunday that Islamic State militants recently came within 15 miles of the Baghdad airport after overrunning Iraqi forces, adding to concerns about whether U.S. air strikes alone can stop the jihadist army’s foray in into Iraq.
December 20, 2015 Obama: US will keep making progress against ISIS President Barack Obama told top military commanders Wednesday that he's confident the U.S. will keep making progress in its fight against the Islamic State group, as the reality set in of a protracted military engagement with limited prospects for success.
December 20, 2015 US prods Turkey over inaction against ISIS A Pentagon official signaled Wednesday that the U.S. is pressing the Turkish government to intervene in support of Kurdish forces desperately battling to keep the Syrian border town of Kobani from falling into Islamic State hands.
