IRAQ

In the coming months, the number of U.S. troops alone in Iraq will grow to over 3,000.

The Afghan war is in its final weeks -- at least for America and its allies, who are packing up and leaving.

U.S. Congress has reached the deadline to pass a funding bill. Here's what to watch as the government once again faces a potential shutdown.

Many of those arrested are believed to have links to ISIS and were planning to carry out attacks in the country, Saudi officials said.

A Canadian official asked the public to remain vigilant following calls for lone-wolf attacks inside the country.

The EU would like Turkey’s aid in identifying foreign fighters and in warning about any risks to aviation security, one source says.

The Islamist radicals, who pledge loyalty to ISIS, have reportedly recruited women suicide bombers.

The Bahrain base is expected to cost almost $23 million, as it marks a significant expansion of the U.K.'s naval presence in the Middle East.

The outgoing defense secretary, on an unannounced visit to Kabul, expressed support for the country's fight against the Taliban.

An ISIS commander called on militant Sunni supporters to retaliate for the detention of his wife and child.

Militants clashed with regime forces, hoping to solidify their stronghold in the province and win civilian support.

On Friday, defense secretary nominee Ashton Carter said he would give the president his "most candid strategic advice."

Amnesty International has warned of "catastrophic consequences" for nearly 4 million Syrian refugees if the world fails to act.

Lebanese officials claimed that al-Baghdadi's daughter and ex-wife were among those detained near a Syrian border crossing.

Two of the men were arrested Thursday morning while five others have been detained since earlier this week.

The first declaration under Australia's new anti-terror laws seeks to deter its citizens from participating in the Syrian conflict.

The senator reminds Obama that the Constitution grants Congress the sole power to declare war.

Ancient houses of worship in Iraq are being transformed by ISIS into detention centers. They are now at risk of permanent destruction.

As Congress ponders its 2015 defense budget, one thing is certain: the embattled A-10 fighter jet that is currently bombing ISIS will be spared.

But can a trip of just three days actually reverse a conflict of more than three centuries?

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