Matthew Dalton

Allies Set Sights on Raqqa in Battle Against Islamic State
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 06:54
The U.S. and its allies are preparing to launch the invasion of Islamic State’s Raqqa stronghold before the recapture of Mosul in Iraq is complete, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Tuesday, signaling new urgency to prevent militants from regrouping in Syria.
France to Sell Two Mistral Warships to Egypt
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 06:05
Egypt will buy two warships that France originally built for Russia but refused to deliver because of Moscow’s role in the conflict in Ukraine, French President François Hollande said on Wednesday.
Egypt in Talks to Buy Mistral Warships From France
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:35
Egypt is negotiating to buy a pair of warships that France originally built for Russia but refused to deliver because of Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine, French officials said Wednesday.