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Ukrainian officials have increased the capacity of the country's military since the start of the conflict 18 months ago, but some basic resources are still lacking.

After 18 months of conflict, separatists announced the beginning of mortar withdrawal as a two-month truce hangs in the balance.

Regional powers are concerned that Iran's nuclear deal will allow it to significantly grow its military once sanctions are lifted.

The east-west division among Ukraine voters has plagued the country since it became independent in 1991.

With more than 140 political parties registered, Ukraine's local elections Sunday could wind up being a referendum on the policies of the national government in Kiev.

The Facebook account used a state trooper and has stirred concern that the Islamic State group may be trying to gather intelligence on US law enforcement.

Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler was assigned to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command in 2004 and deployed 11 times to support Mideast combat operations, the Army said.

Oil sales account for the extremist group’s largest source of funding and were believed to help the group hold territory, rebuild infrastructure, pay fighters in exchange for loyalty and continue funding military endeavors.

Russia's military involvement in Syria has exacerbated an already dire situation for Syria’s healthcare, as at least five hospitals have been forced closed by airstrikes.

"There is a fear men of the city will be dragged into this grinding war they have no hand in."

Hizb ut-Tahrir is a controversial movement that has called for the establishment of a state based on the Islamic model of a caliphate but has rejected violence.

Ukraine won a nonpermanent U.N. Security Council seat Thursday, setting up future shouting matches and possible calls for veto reform.

Ukraine bought a $3 billion bond from Russia right before former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych was overthrown in 2014.

Researchers have discovered a serious vulnerability in Adobe's Flash software, which is reportedly being used by Russia-linked hacking group Pawn Storm.

The Hillary Clinton campaign and Donald Trump live-tweeted, while Sanders' campaign paid to promote the Twitter trend #DebateWithBernie.

The al Qaeda Syrian affiliate said the Syrian regime was close to collapse, and called on supporters to step up attacks on territory held by the government.

Faced with an economic downturn prompted by low oil prices and sanctions, Russia slashed the TV network's budget.

Russia's airstrikes in support of Syrian President Assad are pushing the Obama administration to dial back its support of the rebels.

Turkey has said continued violations of its airspace could jeopardize all bilateral relations with Russia.

More than 2,000 soldiers have died in Ukraine, and suicide was the leading cause of deaths outside battle.

In a YouTube video, a former Ukrainian minister has launched a campaign to have his named removed from the EU's list of sanctioned individuals.