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As ISIS collapses, targeted killings by US Intelligence keep al Qaeda on the run

January 15, 2017

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Renewed intelligence efforts and targeted killings by the US Intelligence community continue to take down high level leadership in al Qaeda and affiliated

Oil power play: As US and Saudi interests wane, Iran steps up its game

January 6, 2017

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While international oil leviathan ExxonMobil is pulling out of half of its exploration blocks in the Kurdish region, Iran is pushing for

GOP’s ethical dilemma raises questions

January 5, 2017

AMERICAS·Headlines·LAW & INSTITUTIONS·News·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.

The 115th Congress got off to a rocky start in its first days as Republican Members of Congress backed away from a

Lima Charlie Sports: #2Marines welcome a new Marine

January 4, 2017

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#2Marines is back, plus 1! This week Mario and James welcome partner in crime USMC veteran Stephanie Kline to the show. Tune in!

Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman

January 3, 2017

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Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar

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ISIS attacks on Christian targets mark holidays in 2016

December 30, 2016

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Terror attacks in Berlin, Cairo and Jordan against Christian targets during the holidays mark ongoing extremist surge to push radical Islamic message

Lima Charlie Sports #2Marines podcast, Episode 02 is live

December 29, 2016

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#2Marines is back! This week Mario and James talk about James’ trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, their NFL & college

Lima Charlie News launches new sports podcast, #2Marines

December 23, 2016

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U.S. Marine Corps veterans Mario Figueroa and James Cordea star in a new podcast about two Marines talking sports. New York, NY—

Dept of Ed Report Highlights Abusive Schools

December 21, 2016

AMERICAS·Headlines·News·VETERANS

New report from the U.S. Department of Education highlights abusive schools that target veterans for recruitment, often for worthless degrees. WASHINGTON—A new

ISIS takes back Palmyra, may have scored Russian missile system

December 16, 2016

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ISIS may have obtained a high altitude Russian surface-to-air missile system after recapturing the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria. Palmyra, Syria – ISIS

Donald Trump and Jerusalem – What will become of Israel’s Holy City?

December 12, 2016

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The world’s Holy City of Jerusalem, sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians, is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as their capital.

The Devil in Mosul – ISIS Battle Devastates People of Iraq

December 6, 2016

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Lima Charlie News reports on how the battle against ISIS has affected soldier and civilian alike, creating trying times for the people

Iran’s Gunrunners: New Report Establishes Credible Link to Iranian Arms Trafficking

November 30, 2016

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Lima Charlie News Exclusive: Just released report by Conflict Armament Research shows link between Iran and the trafficking of thousands of weapons

A Trump Campaign Faces Reality – Post Election Breakdown

November 18, 2016

AMERICAS·Headlines·News·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C.·WORLD NEWS

As President-Elect Trump prepares for the White House, questions arise about campaign promises, presidential realities, and transition team appointments, against the backdrop of