How has Russia’s stepped-up role in Syria changed the politics of the country’s civil war and the regime? Washington acknowledges Russia’s bombing campaign at the request of Damascus, but still does not accept it. Is this because Washington does not practice diplomacy anymore?

CrossTalking with James Jatras, Sukant Chandan, and Mary Dejevsky.

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The US is prepared to use “direct action on the ground” against Islamic State targets, Defense Secretary Ash Carter told lawmakers. He also promised ramped-up airstrikes and support for Iraqi forces besieging Ramadi.

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The UN has finally come out with a verdict on meat, with a report indicating that processed meat like sausages, bacon and ham can cause cancer, with red meat also under suspicion.

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On this episode of “Watching the Hawks” Tyrel Ventura, Tabetha Wallace, & Sean Stone discuss how the ACLU is now demanding that the Obama administration hand over information about its secret drone strike policy in light of the Intercept’s groundbreaking report. How hover-boards actually work in 2015 on the “Back to the Future” day. Jesselyn Radack joins the show to talk everything to do with whistleblowers in the US today.

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The Syrian conflict has changed dramatically with Russia entering, but where is it going? Is the world order itself changing? Will Assad stay in power? What is ISIS going to do under a continuous rain of missiles? Tim Kirby and Robert Bridge will pick apart all of these topics on this battle in the War of Words.

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The Obama administration is set to overhaul the Defense Department's $500 million program to train and equip Syrian rebels, according to Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. The US president is expected to speak on the matter later on Friday.

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An expanding strategy and upping the ante – Russia is increasing its campaign against terrorist groups in Syria, while protecting the legitimate government in Damascus. Official Washington continues to struggle to find a response, other than expressing its fury. Being angry at Russia is not a foreign policy.

CrossTalking with Ray McGovern, Daniel Lazare, and Michael O'Hanlon.

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Europe must treat Russia with more decency, improve the relationship, and not let EU policies be dictated by Washington, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said in a surprise speech in Germany.

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Dozens, mostly women and children, were killed in the bombing at a wedding party in Yemen by an alleged Saudi Arabia airstrike. Riyadh, who has air supremacy in the area, denied responsibility.

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The bombing of a wedding party in Yemen by an apparent Saudi Arabia airstrike has killed 135 people. The Saudi-led coalition, which has air supremacy in the area, denied responsibility for the tragedy.

Catherine Shakdam, Beirut Center for Middle East Studies, joins RT

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