Iraqi Forces Capture Qayara Airbase, South of Mosul | Base seen as key launchpad for striking Mosul
House Votes to Block Civilian Aircraft Sales to Iran, Threatening Boeing Deal
House Votes to Block Civilian Aircraft Sales to Iran, Threatening Boeing Deal | Amendment bans Office of Foreign Asset Control from licensing sales
Two Russian Pilots Killed When in ISIS Shoot Down of Helicopter
Two Russian Pilots Killed When in ISIS Shoot Down of Helicopter | Incident took place near city of Tadmur
Syrian Troops Seize Key Rebel Town East of Damascus
Syrian Troops Seize Key Rebel Town East of Damascus | Town of Maydaa was key supply route into Eastern Ghouta
Shi’ite Militias Accused of Destroying Sunni Mosques in Fallujah
Shi’ite Militias Accused of Destroying Sunni Mosques in Fallujah | Militia officials deny involvement in demolitions
Hollande: War on ISIS Must Expand to al-Qaeda’s Nusra Front
Hollande: War on ISIS Must Expand to al-Qaeda’s Nusra Front | Says weakening ISIS could strengthen other Islamist groups
Britain Forbids Military Chiefs From Discussing Chilcot Inquiry
Britain Forbids Military Chiefs From Discussing Chilcot Inquiry | Gag order seen worsening morale after report on Iraq disaster
Syria Extends Ceasefire, Fighting Continues in Many Areas
Syria Extends Ceasefire, Fighting Continues in Many Areas | Clashes continue around Aleppo in fighting over supply road
Over 300 Killed in Fighting in South Sudan Capital
Over 300 Killed in Fighting in South Sudan Capital | Fighting began Thursday, continues to escalate
German Intelligence: Iranian Faction Trying to Torpedo Nuclear Pact
German Intelligence: Iranian Faction Trying to Torpedo Nuclear Pact | Efforts to acquire equipment seen as way to weaken deal