US F-16s arrive in Turkey to fight ISIS

US F-16s arrive in Turkey to fight ISIS

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Six U.S. F-16 fighter jets arrived at an air base in southern Turkey on Sunday to join the U.S.-led coalition fight against Islamic State militants, the U.S. military said.

The U.S. European Command said in a statement that the U.S. air force deployed a "small detachment" of six F-16 jets, support equipment and about 300 personnel at Incirlik Air Base. The detachment is part of the 31st Fighter Wing based at Aviano Air Base, in Italy, it said.

Trial wraps up for Washington Post reporter detained in Iran
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Trial wraps up for Washington Post reporter detained in Iran

Associated Press

Written by Nasser Karimi

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The final hearing for a Washington Post reporter detained in Iran more than a year ago and charged with espionage ended on Monday, with a verdict expected in the coming days in a trial that has been condemned by the newspaper and press freedom groups.

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