NSA Chief: Govt Shutdown a ‘Threat to National Security’ | Warns NSA employees could get better jobs elsewhere
Iraq’s Stalemate Over Baiji Refinery Leaves Mosul Offensive in Limbo
Iraq’s Stalemate Over Baiji Refinery Leaves Mosul Offensive in Limbo | A year of fighting leaves big cities a long way off
Syria, al-Qaeda Reach Deal on Evacuation of Disputed Towns
Syria, al-Qaeda Reach Deal on Evacuation of Disputed Towns | Ceasefire sets stage for mass withdrawal of fighters, civilians
ISIS Bombs Shi’ite Mosque in Yemeni Capital, Killing 29
ISIS Bombs Shi’ite Mosque in Yemeni Capital, Killing 29 | Pair of bombings tear through holiday prayers
Islamist Group Pledges Allegiance to al-Qaeda in Syria
Islamist Group Pledges Allegiance to al-Qaeda in Syria | Group is active in northwest Syria
Afghan Officials Downplay Growing Taliban Fleet of Seized Humvees
Afghan Officials Downplay Growing Taliban Fleet of Seized Humvees | Number of vehicles looted by Taliban fighters in dispute
Turkey Launches New Airstrikes Against PKK in Northern Iraq
Turkey Launches New Airstrikes Against PKK in Northern Iraq | PKK ambush kills Turkish soldier near border
US Denies Russian Claims They’re Receptive to Syria Unity Govt
US Denies Russian Claims They’re Receptive to Syria Unity Govt | State Dept: Russian efforts run counter to ‘meaningful’ war on ISIS
Russia Warns of Retaliation if US Sends New Nukes to Germany
Russia Warns of Retaliation if US Sends New Nukes to Germany | Spokesman warns US move exacerbating tensions in Europe
ISIS War Czar Gen. Allen to Resign, Citing Opposition to Policies
ISIS War Czar Gen. Allen to Resign, Citing Opposition to Policies | Had been pushing White House to escalate war