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US lawmakers support Syria airstrikes _ mostly

Congressional leaders are supporting President Donald Trump's decision to launch airstrikes against Syrian President Bashar Assad in retaliation for an apparent chemical attack against civilians — although there are some reservations. House Speaker Paul Ryan is praising Trump's...

Russian official likens Trump to Hitler

A highly placed Russian politician is likening President Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler after the launch of airstrikes against Syria, and says he regards the action as a move against Russia. Alexander Sherin, deputy head of the State Duma's defense committee, says Trump "can be called...

UK claims 'successful attack' on Syrian facility

The British defense ministry says "initial indications" show that the airstrikes against Syria produced a "successful attack" on a Syrian military facility. The U.K., U.S. and France launched the attacks near Damascus early Saturday. The U.K. ministry says in a statement that while the...