MOSCOW (AP) — A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia would consider sending troops to fight in Syria if Damascus were to ask for it.
Russia on Thursday urged the United States and its allies to engage the Syrian government as a "partner" in the fight against the Islamic State group amid concerns over an ongoing Russian military buildup there.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders hope House passage of bills targeting Planned Parenthood and curbing some abortion procedures will mollify fractious conservatives demanding a face-off with President Barack Obama that could trigger a federal shutdown.
