The announcement came as Russian and Turkish forces began their first joint patrol along the Syrian border.
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Trump Wades Into U.K. Election, and Farage Might Benefit
He heaped praise on Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a London radio show, but his biggest gift might have been to Nigel Farage, whose party is casting for ways to influence the Dec. 12 vote.
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
Once the comings and goings are done, the number of U.S. forces in Syria is expected to reach about 900 — close to the 1,000 troops on the ground when President Trump ordered the withdrawal.
Detentions of Child Migrants at the U.S. Border Has Surged to Record Levels
Detentions have surged as the Trump administration’s aggressive policy toward migrants has collided with an exodus of children fleeing Central America.
Harry Dunn’s Parents Say They Will Sue Trump Administration
The parents of a teenager killed in a motorcycle crash in Britain are also taking legal action against the American woman thought to be driving the car that struck him.
How the Trump Cabinet’s Bible Teacher Became a Shadow Diplomat
Ralph Drollinger is on a mission to extend the influence he has in Washington around the world. Is he representing Jesus, the administration — or himself?
As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil
Trump’s decision to pull troops from Syria upended a 5-year alliance and threw the plans against al-Baghdadi into disarray.
Pentagon Can’t Confirm al-Baghdadi ‘Whimpering’
Some White House officials echoed Pentagon assertions that President Trump may have spoken with commanders or Delta Force team members for a description of the ISIS leader’s last moments.
Syria Peace Talks to Open After a Long, Strange Month
A United States pullout, a Turkish invasion and a newly strengthened Syrian leader have reshaped the board for negotiations in Geneva.
Watching the Raid Was Like a Movie, the President Said. Except There Was No Live Audio.
Surveillance video provided a dramatic portrait of action outside the al-Baghdadi compound, but could not show what happened in an underground tunnel where the ISIS leader died. For that, Mr. Trump would have to hear from Delta Force, or their commanders.