Obama to address airstrikes against Islamic State: White House official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will make a statement on Tuesday following airstrikes for the first time against the militant group in Syria, according to the White House. Obama will speak at 10 a.m. EDT (1400 GMT) before departing the White House for New York City to attend the U.N. climate meeting, the White House said in an emailed statement. A White House official, speaking on background, said Obama will address the latest strategy to counter Islamic State in Syria. The U.S. ... Read More http://ift.tt/1uV3AeF