US President Barack Obama delivers a statement at the White House in Washington on the air strikes in Syria, prior to departing for the United Nations in New York. Reuters
'Peace' President? How Obama Came To Bomb Seven Countries In Six Years -- The Independent
US has engaged in conflict in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Libya and now Syria
Barack Obama, the man many hoped would be the 'peace President' when he entered office, has bombed seven countries during his six years in office.
The President oversaw the first US air strikes launched in Syria this week, in a huge escalation of America’s military campaign against Isis (also known as Islamic State).
Mr Obama was elected partly of his opposition to the Iraq war and was even awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
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Update #1: O, bomber! Obama bombs 7th country in 6 years -- RT
Update #2: Syria Becomes the 7th Predominantly Muslim Country Bombed by 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate -- The Intercept
My Comment: He still has two more years left in his Presidency .... but considering how dangerous the world has become, it would not surprise me if this number climbs.
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