The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights had reported clashes between rebels and government troops, potentially jeopardizing a year-end peace deal.
Another 15 convicted terrorists were sentenced to varying terms of imprisonment with hard labor.
OPEC and non-OPEC nations alike have vocally committed to the cartel's agreement to cut production, effectively gouging the price of oil, but that doesn't mean some members aren't likely to cheat.
The prime minister was forced to change his prediction after a slowed battle to reclaim the city of Mosul.
Russia's Foreign Ministry took umbrage with the latest National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Obama.
Nearly a third of U.S. citizens are likely to travel this holiday season, but the State Department is warning some places could pose a significant safety risk.
"Religious freedom is a daily, stark choice between life and death."
A leaked Department of Defense memo reportedly shows President-elect Donald Trump's biggest security concerns, and Russia isn't one of them.
Three militants suspected of carrying out a suicide bombing on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve in Indonesia were killed by police.
"It is unfortunately clear that many of the world's leaders are developing a form of paranoia about legitimate journalism."
The Turkish president also said the bombing resembled last week’s attack outside a soccer stadium in Istanbul that killed 44 people and injured more than 150.
The arrest of the teenagers came at a time when the risk of such attacks remains high in Europe, with several countries stepping up their security.
Brent crude surpassed $56 and continued to climb after Russia and Kazakhstan joined OPEC's production cut.
This is the first time the U.S. has filed a lawsuit to recover antiquities believed to be held by the militant Islamic State group.
It took a failed evacuation for the White House to strengthen its response to the destruction of Aleppo.
Washington is a vocal supporter of the Syrian opposition's cause, but a reluctant sponsor.
The militant group had a “robust and reliable” supply of raw materials from Turkey, according to a report by an arms monitoring group.
The terror group recently found scores of weapons at an abandoned Russian military base in Syria.
Nearly 34,000 people are forced from their homes every day because of conflict or persecution.
The term "gaslighting" is typically used in discussions about abusive relationships.
The force fighting ISIS in Mosul includes about 54,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces, 40,000 Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, 14,000 members of paramilitary units and roughly 500 U.S. service members.
The National Security Entry-Exit Registration System was introduced following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon.