
There is a palpable sense in the region that the tide has turned against Islamic State.

Five years after the multi-sided war began, hundreds of thousands of people have been killed and 11 million - half of Syria...

Militants are now increasingly using child bombers, perhaps to build ranks depleted by losses, preserve adult fighters or simply catch...

More than 40 people were wounded in the attack at Nakheel Mall across from the oil ministry

Iraq is expected to mobilize up to 30,000 forces to retake the city in coordination with U.S.-led coalition...

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"The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst."

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Donor countries were set to pledge what officials hoped would be up to $2 billion to help civilians return to normal...