FBI Helped Slain Hostage’s Family Try to Ransom Him | Reflects odd contradictions in US policy
Key Iraq Cleric Threatens US Over Plans to Declare Sunnis, Kurds ‘Countries’
Key Iraq Cleric Threatens US Over Plans to Declare Sunnis, Kurds ‘Countries’ | Sadr says he will reform Mehdi Army’s military wing
165 Killed in Five Days of Fighting in Northern Afghanistan
165 Killed in Five Days of Fighting in Northern Afghanistan | Interior Ministry claims 140 of the slain were Taliban
US Continues Afghan War Under Guise of ‘Training’
US Continues Afghan War Under Guise of ‘Training’ | Regular airstrikes, ground deployments continue
Senate Rejects Iran Deal Amendment Amid Veto Threat
Senate Rejects Iran Deal Amendment Amid Veto Threat | Barrasso Amendment would’ve tied deal to terror certification
ISWAP: Boko Haram Rebrands as ISIS Affiliate
ISWAP: Boko Haram Rebrands as ISIS Affiliate | Group’s propaganda looks increasingly like parent organization
15 Killed as Houthis, Tribesmen Battle in Central Yemen
15 Killed as Houthis, Tribesmen Battle in Central Yemen | Heavy clashes reported east of Sanaa
Saudis Bomb Yemen Airport, Assuring End to Aid Flights
Saudis Bomb Yemen Airport, Assuring End to Aid Flights | Officials say move stopped Iranian cargo plane
Syria: Turkish Military Provided ‘Support Fire’ in al-Qaeda Takeover of Town
Syria: Turkish Military Provided ‘Support Fire’ in al-Qaeda Takeover of Town | Recent gains credited to Turkey’s rapprochement with Saudi Arabia
Rubio Amendment Set to Kill Iran Nuclear Deal
Rubio Amendment Set to Kill Iran Nuclear Deal | Amendment would demand Iran publicly endorse Israel as ‘Jewish state’