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U.S. moves toward providing direct aid to Syrian rebels

The Obama administration is moving toward a major policy shift on Syria that could provide rebels there with equipment such as body armor and armored vehicles, and possibly military training, and could send humanitarian assistance directly to Syria’s opposition political … Continue reading

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Congress Cuts $200 Million in Aid to the Palestinian Authority

Congress cut $200 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority in retaliation for requesting statehood in the United Nations over the objections of the United States. This will be a serious blow to the Obama administration’s standing with the Palestinian leader. … Continue reading

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