Obama To Seek More Aid For Moderate Rebels In Syria -- CNN
(CNN) -- The Obama administration will seek $500 million from Congress to help "train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the moderate Syrian armed opposition," funding that, if approved, would deepen U.S. involvement in that country's civil war.
National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden announced on Thursday that the administration would seek the money that she said would build on "longstanding efforts" by the United States "to empower the moderate Syrian opposition."
"These funds would help defend the Syrian people, stabilize areas under opposition control, facilitate the provision of essential services, counter terrorist threats, and promote conditions for a negotiated settlement," she said.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iraqi PM Nouri al-Maliki blames US in crisis.
As clashes rage in Iraq, Maliki seeks to shore up fractured base.
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Militants take Iraqi gas field town, president calls parliament session.
Maliki confirms Syrian planes have bombed Isis positions in Iraq. Iraqi PM welcomes Syria air strike on border crossing.
Iraqi cleric pushes for emergency government.
World powers plan strategy to rescue Iran nuclear deal.
Palestinians warn Israel that crackdown on Hamas may backfire.
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UN calls for Syrian parties to cease military action in Golan.
Al-Qaeda fighters attack Yemen airport. Islamists attack Yemeni airport as bomber hits Army base.
Turkey pushes to end long conflict with Kurds.
ASIA
India's new government accused of interfering with judicial independence.
US top Asia diplomat accuses China of dangerous actions amid sea conflict.
North Waziristan fighting triggers humanitarian crisis.
Pakistan's military moves against strategic northwest town.
Seoul: North Korea fires 3 short-range projectiles.
Flight MH370 investigators consider oxygen starvation as cause of disappearance. New missing Malaysian plane MH370 search area announced.
China sentences 9 more in restive Xinjiang.
Thai junta sets up panels to crack down on critical news reports.
North Korea puts on a mass display as it calls for 'final victory' against U.S. 'imperialists' and holds huge rally to mark Korean War anniversary.
AFRICA
African leaders' summit urges action on rising militant threat.
Cameroon army says kills at least 10 suspected Boko Haram militants.
Libya vote count under way.
African Union says progressing to military force by end-2015.
Al-Shabab gunmen attack hotel in Somalia.
New Malawi President sacks Army chiefs.
Kenya police arrest regional governor after coastal attacks.
Libyan human rights activist Salwa Bughaighis killed.
Meriam Ibrahim freed again after rearrest at Sudan airport.
Man gets 6 years in Egyptian prison for linking Christian Facebook post.
EUROPE
Ukrainian rebels agree to more peace talks.
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Russia pressures Moldova and Ukraine ahead of signing of E.U. Association Agreement.
Ukrainian city stays quiet amid war.
Britain won’t intervene this time in Iraq, senior official says.
74% of Germans oppose permanent NATO bases in Poland and Baltics.
Romania: Basescu's brother's arrest prompts resign call.
AMERICAS
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US Supreme Court bans warrant-less cell phone searches, updates privacy laws.
Massachusetts to raise minimum wage to highest of any U.S. state.
UN: Coca area down in Peru and Bolivia, stable in Colombia.
Venezuelan opposition figure Mardo charged.
World Cup: How to skip work to watch U.S. vs. Germany. German press predicts Germany win, makes fun of U.S. obesity and debt.
Mexico detects first case of mosquito-borne virus.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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U.S. State Dept. bolsters social media efforts against ISIS, Al-Qaida, others.
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Jordan clears Abu Qatada of terrorism charge.
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Google begins editing European search results.
U.S. Supreme Court pulls the plug on Aereo's streaming TV service.
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