U.S. launches military strikes on Syria

President Trump unleashed airstrikes on Syria on Thursday to punish its strongman, Bashar Assad, after a chemical attack this week that killed dozens of civilians, including children.The barrage amounted to the most significant military operation ordered by Trump, a newcomer to governing who had warned, before taking office, against escalating America’s involvement in the Middle East.“Tonight, I ordered a targeted military strike on the airfield in Syria from where the chemical attac