Kerry Cites Progress in Syria

Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S.-led coalition will be doing more in the coming weeks to degrade the Islamic State’s ability to produce and sell oil and gas, which helps fund the terrorist group's military operations. He commented at a Washington forum on Thursday ahead of a three-nation tour that includes talks in Vienna on Syria’s political future. “The rise of Daesh is directly attributable to the policies and actions of the Assad regime,” said Kerry, referring to the...

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