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Dallas Hospital Had the Ebola Screening Machine That the Military Is Using in Africa
The Dallas hospital had an Ebola screening machine but could not use it for screening Ebola. By Patrick Tucker.
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The Campaign Against ISIS Finally Has a Name
The operation to 'degrade and destroy' the Islamic State shall be known as ‘Inherent Resolve.’ By Adam Chandler
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Where ISIS Is Taking a Big Hit
Coalition airstrikes aren't stopping ISIS from taking territory in Iraq and Syria, but they have cut affected the amount of black market oil money the group is pulling in. By Steve LeVine
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Why Nigeria Is Able To Beat Ebola, But Not Boko Haram
Faced with these two enormous crises, how has Nigeria handled one so well and the other so poorly? By Matt Schiavenza
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China’s Dangerous Game
Does China’s aggression reflect a government growing in power—or one facing a crisis of legitimacy? By Howard W. French
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How Countries Use War Games To Prevent Future Catastrophes
Since 9/11, many nations have taken it upon themselves to try out extreme scenarios to determine if their emergency teams are up to the task. By Kabir Chibber
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Promises of Syrian Rebel Train-and-Equip Program Meet the Battlefield’s Realities
It will take months, if not years, to train and equip Syrian rebels. But on the battlefield, the clock is ticking. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
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The Four Things the US Military Brings to the Fight Against Ebola
Containing the virus' spread will come down to logistics and leadership, the types of skills where the U.S. military excels. By Janine Davidson
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Despite Ceasefire, the War in Ukraine Hasn't Ended Yet
Nearly one-tenth of all reported deaths in the crisis have happened since Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop fighting. By Adam Chandler
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The CDC Is Relying on People To Tell the Truth About Contact with Ebola
The CDC’s proposed thermal screenings provide a fictional sense of security, according to both border protection officials and health experts. By Patrick Tucker
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Inside the Mini-Hospitals the Air Force Is Using To Fight Ebola in Africa
The 25-bed Expeditionary Medical Support System—or EMEDS—hospital dispatched to Liberia last month will be used to care for health care personnel in Liberia. By Bob Brewin
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Where Is Kim Jong Un?
A guide to what we know—and don't know—about the North Korean leader's disappearance. By Adam Cathcart
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The Military Is Spending $750 Million To Fight Ebola In Africa
The American mission in Liberia will take 4,000 troops, cost $750 million, and could last more than a year. By Russell Berman
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Five Reasons To Pay Attention to Boko Haram’s Latest Video
While the public has largely forgotten about the extremist group Boko Haram, a new video suggests their campaign of terror and violence across Nigeria is far from finished. By Jacob Zenn and Allen Grane
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Air Strikes Haven't Stopped ISIS From Moving On a Key Syrian City
The efficacy of the US-led airstrikes is under scrutiny as Islamic State fighters raise their flag over parts of the northern Syrian town of Kobani. By Adam Chandler
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