Iraqi Army, US Coalition Mobilize To Retake Lost Ground In Anbar
The Iraqi security forces launched a last-minute operation to retake Ramadi Monday, but ISIS could outgun them.
Sunni Tribesmen Helped ISIS Take Control Of Ramadi, Leaders Say
The U.S. pledged that Ramadi would not fall. The loss this week shows that ISIS is very capable of snatching the upper hand in the battle against the U.S.-backed Iraqi army.
In Syria and Iraq, ISIS Has Taken Upper Hand From US-Led Coalition
Major advances by the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria point to problems in the U.S. strategy to defeat the militants.
Iran's Notorious Evin Prison Will Become A Public Park: Report
The Tehran complex, known for the beating and torture of political prisoners, is going to become a public park.
1,000 Days Later, Journalist Austin Tice Is Still Missing
The journalist was kidnapped in Syria in 2012. His parents want information from the Assad regime.
Ramadi Falls To ISIS, Raising Fears About Fight For Mosul
The loss of Ramadi challenged Iraqi government assurances that it will soon mount an effective offensive to recapture Mosul, the country’s second-largest city.
ISIS Oil Finances Could Be In Jeopardy After U.S. Special Operations Mission In Syria
The late Abu Sayyaf purportedly was in charge of black-market sales of oil and gas to raise money for the group.
Serbia Wants To Join Turkish Stream Pipeline Project
In a reversal of previous statements, Serbia's government says it wants to be a part of the Turkish Stream pipeline project.
Turkey Shoots Down Syrian Jet For Violating Air Space: Report
Turkey says one of Syria's aircraft paid the price for violating its airspace.
Israeli Government Is Turning Away From Environmental Disasters, Activists Say
In the past decade, 30 children in Haifa contracted cancer caused by pollution, the country's Ministry of Health said.
Massive Explosion Rocks Gaza, Dozens Injured
An Israeli missile left over from the war last year exploded in Gaza, injuring dozens.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Will Run 2,000 Child Care Centers
A volunteer paramilitary branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guard will run 2,000 child care centers in the country.
Syrian Rebels Say US Train and Equip Program Delayed, At Risk Of Failing
The program to train Syrian rebels has been delayed, raising questions about the future of U.S. involvement in Syria.
Gulf Countries Want Security Assurances From US That Obama Might Not Be Able To Provide
Persian Gulf states will show up at Camp David on Wednesday with tough demands regarding Obama's proposed deal with Iran. They will not get all of them.
Bombs Strike Sanaa As Ceasefire Set To Begin In Yemen
Bombs struck targets in Sanaa Tuesday afternoon just before the start of the ceasefire.
EU Seeks UN Approval For Military Action In Libya To Target Trafficking Networks
The proposal comes at a time when migrant flow from North Africa, especially Libya, is increasing by the month.
Iranian Demonstrations Heat Up In Kurdish Cities, Met With Military Violence
Demonstrations are spreading across the country's Kurdish cities, where 25 people have been wounded as the military and police crack down on protests.
Russia And Turkey Agree To Route For New Turkish Stream Pipeline Through Black Sea
Turkey may be playing both sides of the energy game between Russia and the West.
Saudi Arabia Announces Five-Day Ceasefire In Yemen
Both sides would be required to observe the five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen that won't begin until Tuesday.
Syrian Rebels Say US Train And Equip Program Lacks Clarity, Support
The U.S. is launching its train-and-equip program for moderate Syrian rebels. But there may be none to be found.
Kerry, Saudi Foreign Minister Announce Potential Humanitarian Ceasefire In Yemen
Saudi Arabia announced the possibility of a humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen, as long as Iran and the Houthi rebels agree to it.
Turkey May Have Found Syrian Horse To Back In Ahrar al Sham, But US Disagrees
Turkey is aiding a Syrian rebel group connected to al Qaeda, while Washington still looks for local factions to back.
Divisions Among Iraqis Help ISIS, Defeated In Tikrit, Gain Ground In Anbar
Predictions that fighters from the Islamic State group would soon be routed from the province turned out to be too optimistic.
The Turkish-Armenian Enmity, Boiled Down To One Dish
On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, Turks and Armenians fight over food -- but peace may be in sight.
Despite Turkish Government’s Denial, Armenians Say Some Turks Are Supporting Genocide Commemoration
The Turkish government still denies the Armenian genocide ever happened, but some Turks now disagree.
Saudi ‘Operation Restoring Hope’ In Yemen Seeks To Restore Hadi To Power, Still Includes Airstrikes
The Saudi-led coalition’s new mission in Yemen is more focused on politics, but airstrikes continue.
Armenian Genocide: 100 Years Later, Turkey Replaces Armenian Memories With 'Restored', Whitewashed Sites
A hundred years after the Armenian genocide, Turkey is restoring some Armenian antiquities — but deleting the memory of what happened.
After Blackwater Verdict, One Victim’s Family Looks For Closure
And it also destroyed a family. Following this week's Blackwater verdict, one Iraqi man reflects on what it was like not knowing who killed his father.
Jabhat Al-Nusra And ISIS Alliance Could Spread Beyond Damascus
The U.S. would face an even worse policy dilemma in Syria in the event the Islamic State group and the local al Qaeda offshoot fought together.
Aid Groups In Yemen Lead Humanitarian Response, With Little Help
If airports and seaports are shuttered, the country's humanitarian crisis could escalate, relief workers say.
