Erin Banco

Reporter

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Erin is an international affairs writer for the International Business Times, specializing in all things Middle East. She came to IBT after having worked as a freelancer overseas. She received her bachelor's degree in Arabic and journalism from The University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and her master's from Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs where she concentrated in human rights and international media.

Originally from Boston, Erin moved to Cairo, Egypt where she reported from countries such as Turkey, Jordan, Syria and Israel. After that, she moved back home to attend graduate school and spend time with family. She currently lives in Istanbul and is an avid yogi and runner. She tries to make it back to the ice rink from time to time (she spent 14 years as a competitive figure skater).

Protesters Angry Over Nimr Execution Set Fire To Saudi Embassy In Tehran

Protests over the Saudi execution of a dissident cleric boiled over in the capital of the kingdom's archenemy, as well as among Shiites worldwide.

Nimr al-Nimr Demonstrator, Bahrain, Jan. 2, 2016

Pro-Islamic State Group Telegram Messenger Channel Calls For Attacks Against Saudi Arabia After Mass Execution

After a mass execution that claimed the life of Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr came an appeal for attacks on Saudi Arabian embassies, police and scholars.

After Ramadi Victory Over Islamic State Group, Sunni-Shiite Tensions Could Threaten Future Of City

Now liberated from ISIS by Iraqi forces after months of airstrikes, the Iraq city needs a massive investment in reconstruction to be livable again.

China Approves New Child Policy, Says Couples Can Have Two Children Beginning In 2016

Ending a decades-old one-child rule, the country will allow couples to have two children beginning in 2016.

Iraqi Forces Capture Ramadi From ISIS, Look Toward Fallujah, Mosul

Although Iraqi forces said Monday they had kicked the remaining Islamic State group militants out of Ramadi, ISIS still holds nearby Fallujah.

ISIS Oil: Kurdish Government In Iraq Denies Reports Of Transport Through Its Territory To Turkey

Russia says ISIS is trucking its oil through Iraqi Kurdistan. The regional government denies that claim.

New Universal Income Experiment In Germany Tests Productivity, Creativity

A German entrepreneur has launched an experiment to test the effects of universal basic income in Germany, using crowdfunded donations.

Syria’s Newest Airline Flies To Embattled President Bashar Assad’s Last Stronghold In The North

President Bashar Assad is scrambling to sustain his troops' presence in northern Syria — and Fly Damas may aid his efforts.

ISIS Finance Minister Abu Saleh Killed In Coalition Airstrike In Iraq: US Military

Abu Saleh and two other Islamic State group senior leaders died last month in Tal Afar, Iraq, the Pentagon said Thursday.

San Bernardino Attacker’s 28K Loan: Lack Of Regulation In Utah's Industrial Banks Allows For Risky Loans

Syed Farook used some of a $28,000 peer-to-peer loan — which is not subject to the same federal banking regulations — prior to the attack in San Bernardino.

Taliban Launches Attack On Kandahar Airport, Afghan Special Forces Engage In Firefight

Some media reports put the number of dead at at least 14 while the Taliban claimed 150 had been killed in the attack.

U.S. Trained Iraqi Forces Move Closer To Taking Ramadi Back From ISIS, But Pentagon Says Victory Still Months Away

U.S.-trained Iraqi forces captured a neighborhood in Ramadi Tuesday -- marking the first time in weeks that they defeated ISIS and held recaptured territory.

Give With One Hand, Take With The Other: Why The US And Its Gulf Allies Are Failing In The Fight Against ISIS

The Department of Treasury says ISIS earned at least $5 million from foreign donations in 2014 even as a global coalition built an aerial campaign against the group.

Obama, Hollande Visit Bataclan, Site Of Paris Massacre, Ahead Of Climate Summit

The U.S. president, in Paris for the climate summit, paid tribute to those who died at the Bataclan concert hall during the Nov. 13 terror attacks.

Boat Carrying Refugees Capsizes In Aegean Sea, Turkish Coast Guard Launches Rescue Mission

A Turkish Coast Guard launched a rescue mission for refugees who were headed for the Greek island of Lesbos.

Iran Nuclear Deal Implementation Day Could Be Pushed Back, But Some Companies Already Trading

A probe of allegations that Iran has engaged in nuclear weapons research will likely delay the lifting of sanctions.

Iraqi Security Forces Advance On Ramadi From Two Sides After Capturing Key Supply Line, Bridge

Now Iraqi government forces, backed by U.S. advisers and airstrikes, can advance on the city from two fronts.

Ahead Of Cyber Monday 2015, Walmart, Other US Retailers Roll Out Early Discounts

Walmart, Best Buy and Macy's are among U.S. retailers jumping the gun on online shopping deals.

'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2' Wins Weekend Box Office Sales, 'Creed,' 'Good Dinosaur' Follow

The final "Hunger Games" film raked in $51.6 million domestically over Thanksgiving weekend.

Following EU Decision To Label All Israeli Goods, Netanyahu Breaks Diplomatic Contact

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suspended talks with EU institutions after a decision to label Israeli settlement products.

Turkey Closes Border After Paris Attacks, Syrians Stuck Inside Unofficial Camps Without Doctors, Food

Following the Paris terror attacks, Turkey has tightened its borders, forcing Syrians to find shelter in unofficial camps.

Little Hope For Refugees Detained Indefinitely In Hungary As Europe Tightens Border Control After Brutal Paris Attacks

European leaders, fearing another terrorist attack on European soil, are detaining refugees indefinitely, limiting their access to the outside world.

After Helicopter Crash, Taliban Capture Afghan Soldiers, Possibly US Military Personnel

Two U.S. soldiers were reportedly captured by the Taliban Tuesday -- along with 13 Afghan soldiers -- after a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

France, Russia Developing Military Operation In Syria To Fight ISIS, Could Include US

Officials in Russia and the U.S. both said Wednesday they were prepared to work with France to fight ISIS in Syria.

American Bank Buys Boeing Plane From Airline With Ties To Iran, Syria

An American bank purchased a Boeing aircraft from Al-Naser Airlines, which has connections to Iran and Syria, in a transaction that appears to violate U.S. sanctions.