SecDef: US Drawdown in Afghanistan ‘Not Necessarily’ Tied to Taliban Deal | Troop cuts may happen with or without deal
69 Killed in Two Days of Fighting in North Syria
69 Killed in Two Days of Fighting in North Syria | Battles rage between Syrian troops and al-Qaeda
US Drone Strike Kills Family of Six in Afghanistan’s Khost Province
US Drone Strike Kills Family of Six in Afghanistan’s Khost Province | US had initially claimed everyone killed was a Taliban fighter
Saudi-Houthi Talks Raise Hope for Yemen Peace, Sidelining Govt
Saudi-Houthi Talks Raise Hope for Yemen Peace, Sidelining Govt | Secret talks have shown signs of progress
Iraq Protesters Want to Overthrow Entire Political Class, Not Just PM
Iraq Protesters Want to Overthrow Entire Political Class, Not Just PM | Crowds celebrate Abdul-Mahdi’s ouster, but vow to continue
After Iraq PM’s Resignation, Next Steps Are Unclear
After Iraq PM’s Resignation, Next Steps Are Unclear | MPs complain constitution doesn’t specify what happens now
North Korea May Soon Deploy ‘Super-Large’ Rocket Launcher
North Korea May Soon Deploy ‘Super-Large’ Rocket Launcher | North Korea says Friday’s test was ‘final review’ for launcher
Mexico Won’t Allow US Military Operations Against Cartels
Mexico Won’t Allow US Military Operations Against Cartels | Foreign Minister warns drone strikes would violate sovereignty
NATO Countries Emphasize Spending Increase Ahead of Summit With Trump
NATO Countries Emphasize Spending Increase Ahead of Summit With Trump | Bulgaria may temporarily comply with US demands
Iraq Protesters Face Threats, Violence From Armed Groups
Iraq Protesters Face Threats, Violence From Armed Groups | Journalists also threatened to stop coverage of protests