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Iraqi Troops, Militia Retake Strategic Town North of Tikrit from Islamic State
Iraqi troops and militias drove Islamic State insurgents out of the town of al-Alam on Tuesday, clearing a final…
Under New King, Saudi Interests may diverge from Egypt
Under its new monarch, Saudi Arabia appears to be moving to improve relations with Turkey and Qatar and soften its…
Islamic State Alternative To Facebook Gets Bumpy Start
Facing a ban from mainstream online social networks Facebook and Twitter, supporters of the Islamic State appear to…
BREAKING: Yemen Defense Minister flees Sanaa to Join President in Aden
Yemeni security officials say the country's defense minister has fled the capital, Sanaa, to join President Abed…
Iraqi troops battle to advance in towns on edge of Tikrit
Iraqi security forces and Shi'ite militia fighters struggled to advance on Saturday into the two towns of al-Alam…
Saudi Travel Tycoon becomes Billionaire with Pilgrimage Packages
Mohammed Al Madani, chancellor at Saudi Arabia’s ministry of foreign affairs, is a frequent flier, logging at least…
Iraq Army and Shi’ite Militias Launch Attacks North of Baghdad
Iraq's armed forces, backed by Shi'ite militia, attacked Islamic State strongholds north of Baghdad on Monday at…
U.N. condemns Islamic State’s ‘Barbaric Terrorist Acts’ in Iraq
The United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned what it described as the latest "barbaric terrorist acts"…
Israeli Troops Shoot and Kill Palestinian in West Bank Clash
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, the military and a Palestinian…
Isis Recruits Take Part in Training Regime at Camp in Iraq in Latest Propaganda Video
An Isis propaganda video has been released which purportedly shows recruits taking part in a training regime at a…
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