UN School Shelling Kills At Least 15, Mostly Women And Children, After Israeli Blast Targets UNRWA Shelter
Multiple people die while seeking shelter at UNRWA school shelter in Beit Hanoun in Gaza on Thursday.
Israeli Civil Society Groups Push For Gaza Withdrawal, Make Little Headway
More and more Israeli civil society groups are calling for an end to the invasion in Gaza, but are making little political impact.
118,300 Palestinian Civilians Displaced In Gaza: The Situation in Gaza By The Numbers [INFOGRAPHICS]
More than 118,000 Palestinians are displaced in Gaza, but the intense shelling from Israel's invasion has left them with few shelter options.
Free Syrian Army Advances On Military Strongholds Near Damascus
For the first time in months, Free Syrian Army rebels made advances near the capital, a move that could gain them status with the U.S.
In Libya's First Known Beheading, Militia Kills Filipino Construction Worker
A Filipino worker was beheaded by a militia in Libya after being kidnapped on July 15.
Israel Focuses On Destroying Gaza Tunnels That Supply Hamas With Iranian Rockets
Israel's ground offensive in Gaza is focused on destroying tunnels that supply Hamas with Iranian rockets.
As Israel Invades Gaza, Citizens Post Their Stories On New App
Reports from the Gaza offensive shared via Whisper, a new app that allows users to post anonymously.
Israel Defense Force Launches Ground Offensive In Gaza
The number of people killed in Gaza has reached 240, including seven children, and the border has been closed.
Recent Violence Will Hurt Libyan Economy, Oil Revenue, Experts Say
The Libyan economy is in trouble, given recent violence and with oil revenue in the control of militias.
Libyan Soldiers Receive Training In Countries Across The World, Return Home To Near-Civil War
Libyan soldiers are receiving training from Italy, United Kingdom and Turkey, but often use it to fight for militias instead.
Libya Militia Map: A Visual Breakdown Of Who Controls What
Most of the chaos that consumes the country is a direct result of the fracturing of militias.
Libyan Airspace Closed After Intense Fighting In Tripoli Kills 15
Islamist militants attacked the Tripoli airport Sunday night, leading to two days of clashes in the city and killing at least 13 people.
After Gaza Cease-fire Deal Fails, Israel Could Move Troops Within 24 Hours, Experts Say
According to experts, Israel could send troops into Gaza within the next 24 hours if Hamas continues to fire rockets.
UN Security Council Passes Resolution, Allows Aid Organizations To Bypass Syrian Regime
Aid organizations operating in Syria can deliver aid to those in need more easily after the UN Security Council passed its resolution.
As Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies, Discussion Focuses On Casualty Numbers
The discussion of the Israel-Gaza conflict has focused largely on the numbers of those killed.
Foreigners In Gaza Evacuated While Injured Palestinians Forced To Stay Behind
The border crossing with Israel is open for Palestinians who need medical attention, but dozens were barred from getting through on Monday.
ISIS Battle For Baghdad Stalls Amid Escalating Violence In Aleppo
When ISIS began its takeover of key cities in Iraq last month, it seemed it would march on Baghdad as well. What happened?
Palestinians Fragmented, Israel-Gaza Crisis Will Unfold Differently This Time, Experts Say
Palestinian youth living in Gaza and the West Bank are unlikely to unite for a general uprising. Here's why.
Syrian Opposition Braces For Second Battle For Aleppo, Still Hopes For US Support
In the coming battle for Aleppo, opposition battalions must fight both Assad's troops and ISIS.
That Map Of The ISIS 5-Year Conquest Plan? Flawed, Experts Say
A map showing a plan for ISIS expanding its caliphate spread on social media, but experts say it isn't what it seems.
As ISIS Advances In Syria, Opposition Tries To Figure Out How To Fight On Two Fronts
Leaders of the Syrian National Coalition are meeting in Istanbul this week to talk about new ways to fight ISIS.
ISIS Attacks On Shiite Villages Amount To Ethnic Cleansing, Experts Say
If ISIS is committing ethnic cleansing in Iraq, what can be done in legal terms to punish it? The answer is not much.
ISIS Kidnaps More Than 130 Syrian Schoolchildren; International Leaders Yet To Respond
The most dangerous extremist group in the world has kidnapped scores of children in Syria. Why isn't the international community reacting?
Iraqi Ambassador Says Government 'Desperately' Needs U.S. Intervention
The Iraqi ambassador to the U.S. said the government is running out of time and desperately needs military intervention.
In The Face Of Expanding ISIS Caliphate, Iraqi Parliament Takes Weeklong Break It Can't Afford
Iraq's leaders took a week off negotiations for a new government -- with ISIS fighters at the gates of Baghdad.
Maliki, Iraqi Leaders To Form New Government
Will Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki reach beyond his Shiite base in order to stay in power and hold off the insurgency?
ISIS Declaration Of Islamic Caliphate May Fail To Gain Legitimacy
The ISIS leader has declared a caliphate in an effort to legitimize his rule and gain Muslim support. But who will salute him?
Turkish Government May Be Ready To Negotiate An End To Conflict With Kurds
The Turkish government sent legislation to parliament that could signal its support for an independent Kurdistan.
US Military Personnel In Iraq: Numbers And Mission Are Murky
U.S. government sources say private security firms in Iraq have not had immunity from prosecution since 2008.
$60 billion For War: Obama Requests Money From Congress To Arm And Train Syrian Opposition, Fight ISIS
President Obama asked Congress for more money to train the moderate opposition in Syria. Will it help stop ISIS?
