Egypt's Sisi Extends Reach Of Military Courts Reminiscent Of Mubarak Era
Egypt's President el-Sisi passed a law that extends the prosecutorial reach of the military, à la ousted leader Hosni Mubarak.
Iran Nuclear Talks: How Turkey Is Quietly Influencing Both Sides
Turkey has no seat at the table in the nuclear talks between P5+1 and Iran, but Turkey has quietly been very involved with both sides.
Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan Reach Agreement On Contentious Oil Deal, Exports Still In Kurdish Control
Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan reached a deal Thursday to ease tensions over oil exports through Turkey.
US Gen. Dempsey Says Coalition Needs Ground Troops To Take Back Mosul From ISIS
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is open to deploying a small American contingent to take back Mosul from ISIS.
Syrian Opposition Divided On UN Ceasefire Proposal, Raises Questions About Finding Assad Alternative
The Syrian opposition cannot come together on a proposal from the United Nations envoy to "freeze" the war in some areas.
UN Security Council Urges Lebanon Politicians To Pick New President After 5 Month Delay
The Security Council has asked Lebanon to move forward with picking a new president.
Israel Will Not Cooperate With UN Gaza Investigation, Calls It 'Kangaroo Court'
The Israeli government said the results of the U.N. investigation into the Gaza war are "pre-determined."
Oil Exports: Kurdish Officials Hope To Cut More Ties With Baghdad To Boost Oil Profits, Save Economy
The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced new legislation that would make it easier for the region to export oil and boost profits.
ACLU Sues US Army For Refusing To Allow A Sikh Student From Enlisting Until He Shaves His Beard, Removes Turban
The ACLU filed a lawsuit Monday against the U.S. Army for forcing Sikh student to shave his beard and remove his turban before enlisting.
Punishing Syrian Criminals Against Humanity: 15 Regime Leaders That Could Be Indicted
Testimonies and data from human rights organizations point to many leaders likely to be indicted for atrocities, IBTimes has learned.
Iranian-Backed Shiite Militias In Iraq Just Beat ISIS In Key Battle --And That's Threatening US Leverage In Nuclear Talks
Iran is doing America a favor by helping fight ISIS in Iraq. That's creating a diplomatic problem for the U.S.
ISIS Establishes Stronghold In Derna, Libya
Violence is escalating in the eastern Libyan town of Derna, where Sunni fighters have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
After Two Decades Of Protests, Saudi Arabian Women Still Cannot Drive
The first protest by women in Saudi Arabia demanding the right to drive was 24 years ago. Nothing has changed.
International Search For Islamic State Fighters And Financiers Expands In Germany
The hunt for Islamic State fighters, supporters and financiers expands In Germany.
Khorasan Group Disappears From US Political Rhetoric, Raising Questions About Its Existence
In September the U.S. launched attacks on Khorasan terror group leaders in Syria. After that, the group vanished from U.S. statements.
How The U.S. Midterms Could Affect The Future Of Iran Nuclear Talks
The international community is uncertain whether there will be an Iranian nuclear deal.
ISIS Executions: 1,000 Iraqi Civilians Killed In ISIS-Controlled Towns Since June, Hundreds More Found In Mass Graves
An IBTimes tally found that the Islamic State group is far deadlier than the Taliban.
Nigerian Suicide Bomber Kills 20 People In Attack At Shiite Religious Ceremony In Boko Haram Stronghold
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shiite religious ceremony in Nigeria Monday. 20 people were killed in the attack.
Burkina Faso President Ousted, Raising Possibility Of A 'West African Spring'
Burkina Faso's opposition is calling its uprising the "Black Spring," raising questions about possible upheaval in the rest of West Africa.
Houthi Rebels In Sanaa Give Yemen's President 10 Days To Form New Government
The rebels said Friday that the president has 10 days to form a new government.
IAEA Director General Says Iran Nuclear Investigation Stalled By Lack Of Funds, Resources
Beset by lack of funding, the International Atomic Energy Agency may not be up to the task of monitoring the Iranian nuclear program.
Burkina Faso Army Says President Blaise Compaore Ousted From Power
After days of intense clashes, the Burkina Faso army says President Blaise Compaoré has been forced to step down.
Iran Nuclear Program: IAEA Investigation Into Potential Military Dimensions Is Faltering
The IAEA is investigating the possible military dimension of Iran's nuclear program. So far, the agency has come up short.
Israeli-Palestinian Clashes In Jerusalem May Herald Third Intifada
The recent violence in East Jerusalem could be the beginning of another mass-scale Palestinian revolt.
US Tech And Aerospace Companies Could Miss Out If Iran Sanctions Are Suspended
European companies are preparing to enter a lucrative, untapped market if Iran sanctions are suspended. The U.S. could miss out.
Israeli Newspaper Cartoon Depicts Netanyahu Flying A Plane Toward World Trade Center
An Israeli newspaper cartoon shows Benjamin Netanyahu flying a plane into the World Trade Center.
Turkey's Erdoğan Could Lose Support After Another Coal Mine Collapses, Trapping 23 People
A coal mine collapsed in Turkey Tuesday, trapping 23 people. It was the second coal mine disaster in five months.
New ISIS Hostage Video: John Cantlie Says Islamic State Militants Are Not In Retreat
In a video released by Islamic State militants, John Cantlie speaks to the camera reportedly from Kobani.
Baghdad Residents Fear ISIS Suicide Bombers And Car Bombs, Don't Trust Government Militias
Residents of Baghdad say government militias haven't been able to protect them from ISIS car and suicide bombers.
Sudan's Bashir Nominated For Re-Election Despite Indictment For Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity
Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir could rule for another 25 years despite his indictment by the International Criminal Court.
