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In this April 19, 2018, file photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Russian soldiers and Syrian government forces oversee the evacuation of rebel fighters from the Army of Islam and their families from the town of Dumayr, northeast of Damascus, Syria. (SANA via AP, File)

Syria civil war nears Israel border, brings possible Iran military presence

By Seth J. Frantzman

A view of the Market Square and the Presidential palace, in Helsinki, Finland, Thursday, June 28, 2018. Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a summit in Helsinki on July 16, the Kremlin and the White House announced Thursday. (Onni Ojala/Lehtikuva via AP)

Finnish neutrality key to Helsinki hosting US-Russia summit

By JARI TANNER - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump talk as they arrive for the family photo session during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Danang, Vietnam, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. President Trump stood before a summit of Asian leaders keen on regional trade pacts and delivered a roaring "America first" message Friday, denouncing China for unfair trade practices just a day after he had heaped praise on President Xi Jinping in Beijing. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)

Donald Trump ‘looking forward’ to Putin summit in Finland

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

US Deputy Secretary of Defence Robert Work, attends a media conference with chief of staff of the Finnish Ministry of Defence Jussi Niinisto, in Helsinki, Finland, Friday Oct. 7, 2016. Finland and the United States have signed a bilateral defense cooperation pact pledging closer military collaboration at the time when the Nordic country is increasingly concerned over Russia's activities in the Baltic Sea region. (Jussi Nukari / Lehtikuva via AP) FINLAND OUT - NO SALES

Finland, US to deepen military ties through pact

By JARI TANNER - Associated Press

Refugees arrive in Tornio, northwestern Finland. Finland, on the northeastern frontier of the EU, in this Thursday, Sept. 18, 2015, file photo. (Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva via AP)

Finland suddenly a top choice for Iraqi asylum-seekers

By Matti Huuhtanen - Associated Press

Russia is building up its submarine forces in Asia, and Moscow's military forces are seeking increased influence in the Arctic region, Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, Adm. Samuel Locklear testified to the House Armed Services Committee. (Associated Press)

Finland fires on suspected Russian submarine in waters off Helsinki

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Louisville Slugger maker announces deal to sell iconic brand

By Bruce Schreiner - Associated Press