U.S. launches 1st airstrikes against militants in Syria

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

SURUC, Turkey -- The United States and partner nations launched their first airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria, as fighting raged Monday between the extremist group and Kurdish forces near the border with Turkey, triggering a surge of tens of thousands of refugees.

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