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IS taunts Obama as observers deem anti-terror policy muddling

​The Islamic State (IS) taunted U.S. President Barack Obama in an audio recording allegedly released by the terrorists, just as the U.S. ramps up efforts to destroy the militant group.

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Ukraine gets 46 million USD military aid but no lethal weaponry from U.S.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko secured 46 million dollars military aid from the United States on Thursday, but his demand for lethal weaponry was turned down by U.S. President Barack Obama.

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U.S. Congress speeds through Obama's plan to arm Syrian rebels

The U.S. Senate on Thursday quickly approved President Barack Obama's plan to train and arm Syrian rebels in an effort to fight the Islamic State (IS) militant group, a day after the House of Representatives adopted the measure.

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U.S. House okay's Obama's plan to train, equip Syrian rebels

​The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved President Barack Obama's plan to train and equip Syrian rebels as part of efforts to fight the Islamic State militant group.

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Ebola epidemic "spiraling out of control": Obama

Ebola epidemic "spiraling out of control": Obama

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Obama talks tough on IS terrorists, but skepticism remains

​U.S. President Barack Obama came out strong against Islamic State (IS) terrorists on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen whether his plans will lead to the defeat of the radicals.

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U.S. marks 13th anniversary of Sept.11 attacks

​Americans, led by President Barack Obama, on Thursday commemorated 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks by observing moments of silence for thousands of innocent people killed that day at the World Trade Center of New York City, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.

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Obama, Saudi king discuss Islamic State threat

​U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday called Saudi King Abdullah about his plan to fight the Islamic militants, just a few hours before he addresses the American public and the world on the Islamic State threat.

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Obama's baffling foreign policy under scrutiny as Islamic militants advance in Mideast

​U.S. President Barack Obama has baffled observers for appearing to sit on his hands in the face of major foreign policy crises in the Middle East and elsewhere.

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Obama says he has authority to take action against IS

​U.S. President Barack Obama told top lawmakers Tuesday that he has the authority he needs to take action against Islamic State (IS) militants.

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Obama pledges to UN additional assistance to fight Ebola

U.S. President Barack Obama pledged to provide the United Nations with additional aid to contain the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the White House said in a statement Monday.

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Obama to detail plans for fighting Islamic State on Wednesday

​U.S. President Barack Obama said he will make a speech on Wednesday to outline his plans for fighting the Islamic State militant group that does not involve a major ground offensive.

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U.S. may intensify air raids in Iraq, unlikely to send combat troops

​U.S. President Barack Obama announced this week extra military personnel would be sent to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities after Islamic State terrorists overran vast areas in north Iraq. The move is unlikely a pre-curser to resending massive combat troops, but air raids may be intensified.

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U.S. should reaffirm commitment to China amid disputes, noises

​Top U.S. presidential aide Susan Rice is to visit China next week to patch up recent rifts and put bilateral ties back on a right track.

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Obama authorizes 350 additional military personnel to Iraq

U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday authorized sending some 350 additional military personnel to Iraq, hours after the Islamic State militant group released a video showing the beheading of a second American journalist.

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Obama lacks military strategy as IS kills 160 Syrian soldiers

Islamic State (IS) militants killed more than 160 Syrian soldiers in Syria, according to online video footage published on Thursday, while U.S. President Barack Obama said his country has not developed a strategy in combating the Islamic group.

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Lithuanian president to discuss security issues with Obama in Tallinn

​Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite has planned to discuss additional security measures for the Baltic region at the upcoming meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama next week in Tallinn, local media on Thursday.