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US, allies short on options as Russia flexes muscles in Syria

Across the Middle East, America's traditional allies are watching with disbelief as Russia and Iran mount a show of force in Syria, and they are wondering how it will end. The US-led coalition, created to combat the jihadi thr

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Obama vows to 'stand by' Gulf allies amid Iran concerns

President Barack Obama vowed on Thursday to back Gulf allies against any ‘external attack,’ seeking to reassure them of Washington's iron-clad commitment to their security amid Arab anxiety over US-led efforts to reach a nuclear

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‘Key allies ready to join US action in Iraq’

US President Barack Obama said key Nato allies stood ready to join in military action to defeat Islamic State militants in Iraq as he vowed to 'take out' the leaders of a movement he said was a major threat to the West. Ob

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US seeks coalition against Islamic State

The US is intensifying its push to build an international campaign against Islamic State jihadist fighters in Iraq and Syria, including recruiting partners for potential joint military action, Obama administration officials said.

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Mideast allies see willful neglect by Obama

President Barack Obama's diplomatic overtures to old foe Iran and his last-minute refusal to attack Syria have officials in Israel, the Gulf countries and Turkey wondering if Washington is deliberately neglecting them to avoid being dragged

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Gold climbs to 3-1/2 month high on Syria tensions

Gold prices rallied to 3-1/2 month highs above $1,430 an ounce on Wednesday as rising tensions over Syria sparked safe-haven demand and a scramble among investors to reduce their bets on falling prices. The precious metal reached

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West warned Egypt's Sisi to the end

Western allies warned Egypt's military leaders right up to the last minute against using force to crush protest sit-ins by supporters of the ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi, arguing they could ill afford the political and economic da

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Allies offer Libyan rebels cash lifeline

Cash-strapped Libyan rebels won a financial lifeline potentially worth billions of dollars from the United States and other allies on Thursday, as forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi pounded rebel towns in the west. US Secretary of State Hilla

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Libya campaign on until Gaddafi goes say Allies

Leaders of Britain, France and the United States vowed on Friday to keep up their military campaign in Libya until Muammar Gaddafi leaves power In a strongly worded, jointly written article published in newspapers on both sides of the Atla

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