Assad Downplays Setbacks, Says War Won’t Be Decided by One Battle | Long war involves victory and defeat, Assad notes
US Navy Stops Accompanying Strait of Hormuz Ships
US Navy Stops Accompanying Strait of Hormuz Ships | Much-hyped scheme lasted less than a week
Kurdish President: Independence From Iraq Coming
Kurdish President: Independence From Iraq Coming | Says no immediate plans to secession
Kerry Backs Saudi War, But Will Support Humanitarian ‘Pause’
Kerry Backs Saudi War, But Will Support Humanitarian ‘Pause’ | Pro-Saudi faction rules out talks with Houthi leadership
Yemen Envoy Urges UN Ground War to Reinstall Former President
Yemen Envoy Urges UN Ground War to Reinstall Former President| Accuses Houthis of blocking aid shipments
Netanyahu Meets Deadline, Announcing Coalition Deal
Netanyahu Meets Deadline, Announcing Coalition Deal | Disputes over ministry terms still leave swearing in uncertain
New Disputes as Likud Finalizes Israel’s Far-Right Coalition
New Disputes as Likud Finalizes Israel’s Far-Right Coalition | Jewish Home offered Justice Ministry, with limitations
Texas Gunmen: A Pair of 30-Somethings From Phoenix
Texas Gunmen: A Pair of 30-Somethings From Phoenix | FBI had identified one gunman as ‘suspect’ in the past
NATO’s ‘Largest Ever’ Sub Wargames Add to Tensions With Russia
NATO’s ‘Largest Ever’ Sub Wargames Add to Tensions With Russia | NATO subs to simulate attacks on Baltic ships
Jordan Shifts Policy, Fearing al-Qaeda’s Growth in Syria
Jordan Shifts Policy, Fearing al-Qaeda’s Growth in Syria | Likely to cut aid to rebel factions along border