Donald Trump Calls Angela Merkel's Vow To Accept 800,000 Refugees And Migrants Annually 'Insane'
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump had harsh words for German Chancellor Angela Merkel's commitment to take in hundreds of thousands of refugees.
Yemen War Fought By Children? Minors Fight Battles, Man Checkpoints As Saudi-Led Coalition Battles Houthi Rebels
A growing number of children have been pulled into Yemen's conflict as the fighting has intensified in recent months, a United Nations official says.
Flight MH370 Search: Malaysian Authorities Investigate Claim Of Debris Sighted In Philippines
A resident of the Philippines says his relative spotted wreckage of a plane with a Malaysian flag inside on the island of Tawi Tawi.
ISIS Suspects Arrested In Turkey: Dozens Rounded Up For Islamic State Links Following Deadly Ankara Attack
The detentions came a day after two suicide bombers killed at least 95 people at a peace rally in the Turkish capital of Ankara.
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Hit By Airstrike? Iraqi Military Says Islamic State Group Caliph Targeted While Traveling In Militant Convoy
The Iraqi military says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the reclusive leader of the Islamic State group, was in a convoy hit by its air force.
Israel Targeting Palestinian Journalists? Increased Violence Against Press Reported By Media Freedom Group
The Palestinian Center for Media Freedom and Development has reportedly recorded seven attacks on members of the press since the beginning of October.
Countering Anti-Islam Rallies, Muslim Groups Launch Voter Registration Initiative While Ramping Up Mosque Security
"In registering voters, American Muslim organizations nationwide are challenging Islamophobia with community organizing, coalition-building and civic empowerment."
Kunduz Hospital Bombing And Doctors Without Borders Donations: After Afghanistan Airstikes, Organization Takes Careful, Tactful Approach To Fundraising
Calls for an investigation into the bombing of the Doctors Without Borders hospital might also have the effect of boosting monetary support for the group, experts said.
Gaza War With Israel? Hamas Leader Calls For Intifada Of Palestinians As Violence Soars
"Gaza will fulfill its role in the Jerusalem Intifada and it is more than ready for confrontation. ... It is the only path that will lead to liberation."
Is Ebola Back In Nigeria? 1 Dead, 10 Quarantined In Southeast City Amid Disease Scare
Nigeria was declared free of an Ebola outbreak in October 2014. But following a death in a southeastern city, there are fears the disease has returned.
Israeli Civilians To Take Up Arms? Jerusalem Mayor Tells Citizens To Carry Weapons As Violence In City Continues To Soar
Civilians carrying weapons would lead to total anarchy and show the government has lost control of Jerusalem, Tzipi Livni, a critic in the Knesset, said.
Saudi Arabia Grand Mosque Crane Crash Compensation: Victims, Families To Get 1M Riyals Each
King Salman last month decreed that victims of the deadly crane collapse should each receive 1 million riyals, about $266,705.
Arabic Is Fastest-Growing Language In US As Immigration From Middle East, North Africa Spikes
Nearly a quarter of people living in the United States speak a foreign language at home.
Egypt's Cairo University Niqab Ban Backlash: Lawsuit Planned By Nearly 80 Women For Controversial Policy Forbidding Face Covering
Nearly 80 women are filing a lawsuit against the president of Cairo University over his decision to ban faculty members from wearing the Muslim face covering.
Syrian Civil War-Middle East Sandstorm? Israeli Scientists Say Fighting Contributed To Unprecedented Dust Last Month
Scientists say fighting in Syria contributed to an unusual sandstorm that blanketed much of the Middle East in dust last month.
Israel Oil Discovery: Massive Reserve Could Meet Domestic Demand, But Obstacles To Production Lie Ahead
Environmentalists have fought oil exploration in the region. This reserve is 10 times larger than the average oil reserve.
Islamic State Militants Drive Brand-New Toyota Trucks As US Officials Struggle To Uncover ISIS Source
“Regrettably, the Toyota Land Cruiser and Hilux have effectively become almost part of the ISIS brand.”
Israel-Palestinian Conflict Worsens As Netanyahu Announces New, Controversial Measures To Combat Violence
Analysts warn that now more than ever, the Israeli government needs to act carefully and with restraint in order to prevent further anger among Palestinians.
China Launches Powerful Long March 6 Rocket Capable Of Carrying 20 Warheads
The new technology will allow pre-existing Chinese military technology to double its strength.
Syria Refugee Crisis: Germany To Expect 1.5M Asylum Seekers In 2015, As Merkel's Support Suffers
The number is almost double the 800,000 asylum seekers Germany previously expected. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under growing pressure to freeze the influx of refugees.
Netanyahu Iran Nuclear Deal Fight Over? Israel Prime Minister Agrees To Move On, US Officials Say
The Israeli leader, the agreement's fiercest critic, has concluded his campaign against the agreement, U.S. officials reportedly said.
Fethullah Gulen, US-Based Religious Cleric, May Face Life Imprisonment On Coup Charges In Turkey
Fethullah Gulen, a popular religious leader with businesses and schools around the world, is accused of attempting a coup in Turkey from his gated farming community in Pennsylvania.
Oregon Umpqua Community College Shooting A Hate Crime? Race, Religion May Have Played Role
“He appears to be an angry young man who was very filled with hate,” a law enforcement official said.
Cairo University Niqab Ban: Lecturers Forbidden From Wearing Face Covering At Renowned Egyptian Academic Institution
Proponents of the ban on lecturers wearing the face garb say it's meant to improve communication. But the move is likely to spark a public outcry in the Muslim-majority country.
Netanyahu Dramatic Pause UN Speech: Israel Prime Minister Rails Against Iran Deal, Calls On Palestine To Negotiate Peace [VIDEO]
"I’ve said that if Iran wants to be treated like a normal country, let it act like a normal country," Netanyahu said in New York City Thursday.
Egypt Signs Iraq Oil Deal: Agreement With Kuwaiti Firm Expected To Produce 150,000 Barrels Per Day By 2020
The agreement is seen to meet an energy shortage in the Egypt, as the country continues to struggle economically following years of political instability.
Russia Targeting ISIS In Syria? Airstrikes Continue Into Second Day As Witnesses Claim Rising Civilian Toll
Witnesses in war-torn Syria said airstrikes have injured at least 100 civilians, despite Russian officials' claims that their strikes are targeting ISIS.
World Vegetarian Day 2015: Recipes And Tips For Making Most Of Meatless Celebration
Check out these tips for making the most of the annual vegetarian day, which kicks off a month dedicated to awareness of the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
ISIS Middle East Threat Must Be Stopped, Says Turkish Leader Ahmet Davutoglu Amid Renewed Calls For Removal Of Syrian Leader Assad
"Every moment he stays in power adds to the shame of the countries that support him," the Turkish prime minister said at the United Nations Wednesday.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: President Mahmoud Abbas Calls On Countries To Recognize Palestine As A State, Renounces Agreements With Israel
During an address before the U.N. General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas blamed Israel for a stalled peace process.
