In New Advance, Syrian Islamist Rebels Capture Key Army Bases In Idlib Province, Open Road To Damascus
Islamist factions in Syria have captured key army bases, giving them access to a road that leads directly to the capital.
Inside The Video Battle For Followers Between ISIS And Al-Qaeda
The world’s most-feared terrorist organizations aren't fighting just the West: They're competing with each other.
London Airspace Closed Due To Power Outage, Flights Diverted From Heathrow [UPDATES]
It's not immediately clear what caused the outage or how many flights were affected.
The US Dream Of A Unified Iraq Is Still A Dream, Despite Cooperation To Fight ISIS Insurgency
The fight against the Islamic State group has pushed fractious Iraqis together, but national unity is just a shaky façade.
Iraq's Western Sunni Tribes Are Organizing Into Militias To Fight ISIS
Sunni tribesmen in Iraq are fighting their fellow Sunnis in the Islamic State group. They are a key element in defending Baghdad.
Six Months After The Fall Of Mosul, ISIS Is Stalled, Unable To Seize Baghdad
Six months after taking Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, the Islamic State group appears stymied in efforts to also take Baghdad.
With Covert Actions, US Is Trying To Save Syrian Rebels In North From 'Collapse'
The U.S. is making a new effort, some of it secret, to save Syrian rebels.
ISIS Militants Target High-Speed Internet Cafes In Raqqa Stronghold
The Islamic State group is going after Internet users in its stronghold of Raqqa, Syria.
Number Of ISIS Recruits In Indonesia More Than Tripled In Recent Months
The world's largest Muslim nation may lack the resources to adequately monitor the terrorist group's growing efforts there.
Israeli Airstrikes In Syria Show Israel Worries About Hezbollah, Not The Islamic State Group
The U.S. is trying to build a coalition to fight the Islamic State, but its closest ally in the Middle East has more pressing concerns.
Iran's Internet Repression Draws Yet Another Division Between Hardliners And Rouhani Supporters As Arrests Increase
Hardliners in Iran are forging a new campaign to keep tabs on cyberactivists in the country.
Lack Of UN Funding For Food Puts 1.7 Million Syrian Refugees At Risk As Winter Approaches
The U.N. is running out of money to get food for Syrian refugees. Member nations aren't paying, and winter is approaching.
Iranian Airstrikes In Iraq Suggest Warming Relations With US, Maybe Even Coordination
If Iranian airstrikes really took place in Iraq, experts say the U.S. likely knew about them and let them happen.
Baghdad, Iraqi Kurdistan Finalize Oil Export Deal, Abadi Paves Way For Inclusive Government
Pressure from Turkey and the threat of the Islamic State group helped bring the two parties together.
Iraqi Military Uncovers 50,000 Fake Soldiers On Payroll; Abadi Vows To Fight Corruption
Iraq found 50,000 fake names on it's military payroll, revealing a massive number of people cheating the system.
Qatar Judge Clears American Couple On Charges Of Starving Their Child To Death, But They Still Can't Go Home
An American couple in Qatar has been cleared of charges of killing their daughter, but can't leave the country.
President Abbas Renews Effort To Push For Palestinian Statehood At UN
The Palestinian Authority president says the U.S. is blocking Palestinian statehood.
Coalition And Assad Planes Target ISIS Strongholds In Wave Of Attacks
Within the past week, dozens of ISIS fighters have been killed in a wave of airstrikes.
Libya Rank On Global Terrorism Index Increases Amid Escalating Violence In Benghazi, Tripoli
The chaotic North African country moved up nine places in a recently published global terrorism index, to 15 out of 162 countries.
Qatar and US Partner To Train Moderate Syrian Rebels At Covert Base In Gulf
Qatar reportedly has been training Syrian rebels at a covert base for nearly a year, with some assistance from the U.S.
ISIS Kidnaps More Than 70 Family Members Of Iraqi Defense Minister
ISIS has started using a new tactic in Iraq. And it's doing so on a big scale.
Hagel's Departure Leaves Syrian Moderate Opposition With Uncertain Future
Chuck Hagel's resignation leaves the Syrian moderate opposition with few supporters in the Obama administration.
Kurdish Oil: Genel Energy Says It Found Two Gas Reservoirs That Will Bring Loads Of Cash To Northern Iraq
According to the head of one of the largest energy companies in northern Iraq, 2014 is a turning point for Kurdish oil and gas.
Flooding In Morocco Kills More Than 30 People
Flash flooding in Morocco killed more than 30 people Monday.
Turkey's President Erdoğan Says Women's Position In Society Is For Motherhood
Turkey's President Erdoğan said Monday that feminists do not understand the concept of motherhood.
Longtime Fear Of Iranian Clandestine Nuclear Program Could Lead To Extension In Talks
The Iranian nuclear talks are set to end Monday, but fear of a clandestine nuclear program could lead to an extension.
US Strategy To Arm Syrian Moderate Opposition Has Failed, Experts Say
The U.S. has so far failed to topple President Bashar Assad and is now considering a new strategy in Syria.
Baghdad Sends $500 Million To Kurdish Officials To Ease Oil Tensions
Baghdad and Kurdish officials in Iraqi Kurdistan have begun to ease tensions over oil exports.
Syrian Rebels Gain Ground In Dara'a Where Regime Forces Are Weak
Syrian rebels have gained ground in Dara'a as the regime scrambles to deploy troops to keep the city from falling.
US Stops Flow Of Weapons To Moderate Syrian Rebels, Considers Vetting New Groups In South
The U.S. stopped supplying weapons to moderate Syrian rebels after an al Qaeda affiliate crushed the group in Idlib.
