Special to WorldTribune.com Germany is set to contribute air, naval and military personnel assets to the fight against Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) after its cabinet approved an assistance package on Dec. 1. The package, which goes to Germany’s parliament for final approval, includes Tornado reconnaissance jets, a naval frigate and up to […]
Special to WorldTribune.com LONDON — NATO has determined that a Western-backed military coalition could take years to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. Officials said the United States and its allies concluded that the war against ISIL would require a sustained military and counter-insurgency campaign. They said the Western alliance must also work with […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Relations between the United States and the European Union have been strained over the Al Qaida war in Syria. Diplomats said the EU has been concerned over U.S. policy concerning the Sunni revolt in Syria. The diplomats said the administration of President Barack Obama was tolerating the flow of fighters […]