West, Turkey Warm to the Idea of Talks With Syria’s Assad | Assad ‘has to go,’ but could stay in the meantime
Syria Claims Tacit Deal Between US, Russia on Ending War
Syria Claims Tacit Deal Between US, Russia on Ending War | Pentagon says possible ‘overlap’ in US-Russia interests
NSA Chief: Govt Shutdown a ‘Threat to National Security’
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


