Islamist Extremists Linked To Al Qaeda Launch Offensive In Southern Mali
The attacks come despite the presence of an active French counterterrorism force in the nation.
Triple Attack On Three Continents May Signal ISIS Ramadan Strategy
ISIS may have coordinated three attacks on Friday as part of a global strategy during the Muslim holy month.
Syrian Rebel Groups Merge To Take On Assad In Dera’a, But Deep Divisions Remain
Rebel groups are fighting together near Damascus, but, despite their unity, there are deep ideological divisions.
South Sudan Forces Kidnapping Hundreds Of Children To Fight In Rebel Ranks
A new report says children are being abducted from their homes and forced into fighting with the rebels in South Sudan.
Senegal Embraces Solar Power, Plans To Build Thousands Of Eco Villages
The Senegalese government used to ban solar power in its cities. Now it is being used across the country.
Balkans Track ISIS Fighters Flowing Through Turkey, Overwhelmed By Lax Border Control
Balkan states are attempting to track down Islamic State militants, but they can’t keep up with the number of people flowing into the region from Turkey.
Rwandan Intelligence Chief Arrested In Britain On Accusations Of War Crimes, Will Appear In Court Thursday
Spain accused Rwanda's intelligence chief of partaking in reprisal mass murders following the Rwandan genocide.
Some EU Countries Are Building Fences, Walls To Keep Migrants Out
Some European Union countries are resorting to walls to keep migrants out. Experts say it will not work.
In Syria's North, Opposition Is Making A Major Comeback Thanks To One Rebel Group, And To Turkey
Turkey's aid to Ahrar al Sham has contributed to a string of victories in recent months and, with them, successful recruiting efforts.
Russian And Saudi Arabian Officials Meet In St. Petersburg, Raising Questions About Possible New Alliance
The world’s two biggest oil producers are enjoying a closer relationship, and may be talking about an alliance.
Syrians Fleeing ISIS, Assad Faced With Confusing New Refugee Laws In Turkey
One in five displaced persons in the world is Syrian, according to a new U.N. report. Turkey hosts 1.6 million of them.
In Tal Abyad Battle, Syrians Forced To Choose Between ISIS Or Uncertain Future In Turkey
Syrians trying to flee the battle of Tal Abyad were, at one point, prevented from crossing into Turkey by ISIS militants.
Massive Coordinated ISIS Attack On Fallujah Expected In Days, Thousands Stranded
An apparently imminent attack on Fallujah could give ISIS control of a strategic swath of land that stretches all the way to Baghdad.
US Sends New Advisers To Iraq, But Front-Line Fighters, Independent Analysts Are Skeptical
The real problem is coordinating the three main groups fighting the Islamic State group.
Australian PM Abbott Says ISIS Has 'Global Intentions'
"You can't negotiate with an entity like this," Australian Prime Minister Abbott said at this year's regional anti-jihadist summit.
In New Push To Defeat ISIS, US Will Send More Military Advisers To Iraq
Just weeks after ISIS captured Ramadi, the U.S. is sending hundreds more military advisers to Iraq to help defeat the militant group.
ISIS One Year Later: US Strategy To Fight ISIS Is Not Working, Lacks Sunni Inclusion, Experts Say
The fight against the Islamic State group is faltering, hampered by Sunni soldiers in the army who feel no loyalty to the new Iraqi government.
Syrian Southern Front Rebel Alliance Takes Largest Military Base In Dera'a
A rebel group in the southern part of Syria took one of the largest military bases in the province where the revolution started.
ISIS Bans Import, Sales Of Iranian Goods In Ramadi, Iraq
The Islamic State group has been attempting to implement its own laws in areas of Syria and Iraq that it controls.
Turkish Government In Limbo As Political Uncertainty, Market Drop Follow Election
After Sunday's poll, Turkey could have a minority government, a coalition, or new elections — and the lira is falling.
Turkey’s Ruling AKP Party Loses Majority In Parliament, Limiting Erdogan’s Push For Broader Executive Powers
President Erdoğan’s ruling AKP had sought a two-thirds majority in parliament so it could rewrite the constitution. It only managed to secure 41 percent of the votes.
Turkish Election Could Jeopardize Erdogan’s Energy Deals, Alter Relationship With EU And Russia
The future of Turkey's energy deals and its policy toward Russia and the EU may depend on Sunday's election.
Iraqi Sunni Sheikhs In Anbar Pledge Allegiance To ISIS, Aid Militant Group
The most powerful tribe in western Iraq's Sunni heartland is now officially aligned with the Islamic State group.
Iraq Pins Hopes Of Retaking Ramadi On Newly Trained Sunni Fighters
Newly trained Sunni fighters go up against the Islamic State group in Iraq, with far less experience than the Shiite militias.
Kurds Not Invited To Paris Summit On Combatting ISIS
Kurds criticized their exclusion, pointing out that the peshmerga are the only forces stopping ISIS' advance on key cities.
Assad’s Army May Be Losing Its Biggest Backers: Russia And Iran
The removal of Russian and Iranian advisers points to the possibility the battle is turning against the regime.
Syrian Rebel Group Jaysh al Fatah Captures Ariha, Takes All Of Idlib Province From Regime
The group, which includes the Syrian al Qaeda branch, just scored a major victory over the Assad regime.
Iran's State-Run Dating Website Gains Momentum In Tehran
Iran bans many Western dating sites, but now the state itself is getting into the dating game — with a higher purpose.
Turkey’s Transgender People Fight For Recognition, Run For National Election For First Time
Istanbul’s transgender community is flourishing, but Turkish laws force people to find unsafe, illegal shortcuts to change gender.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations Might Extend Beyond June 30 Deadline, Iran Envoy Says
A senior Iranian envoy said Wednesday that talks about the country's nuclear program might go past the June 30 deadline.
