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Syrian Troops Retake ISIS Oil With Russia and Iran
Most oil and gas fields are under the control of U.S.-backed forces, despite Syrian military gains.
Ukrainian Rebels Declare New State of 'Little Russia'
Ukraine's president has dismissed the move as coming straight from the Kremlin.
U.S. To All Nations: More Traveler Info, Or Sanctions
A diplomatic cable sets out new demands for all nations to provide more traveler data to the U.S., or risk facing new sanctions.
U.S., Iraqi Forces Still Battling ISIS After 'Victory'
Despite being largely defeated in its former Iraqi stronghold of Mosul, the Islamic State militant group is still gaining territory amid new clashes.
Two Americans, One British Die in ISIS Ambush in Raqqa
The Islamic State militant group killed an activist from California, a U.S. Army veteran from New York and another YPG volunteer from the U.K.
The NBA's Great Golden State Recalibration
There can be no half measures in an NBA defined by the Golden State Warriors.
Sanctuary City Bills Have Doubled, but Few Become Laws
An exclusive analysis shows an increase in legislative activity related to sanctuary jurisdictions, which comes as Trump has pushed back against such designations.
ISIS Name Singapore New Asian Target in Social Chatter
Several Singaporeans have been arrested in recent weeks for trying to reach ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
In London, Anti-Muslim Suspect Used ISIS Technique
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI had warned about vehicle-ramming attacks, but this method is usually associated with Islamist extremists and jihadis.
Trump Is Cutting Into the Bone of American Leadership
McMaster, Tillerson, Mattis, and Kelly have largely ruined their own credibility.
What Happens to ISIS If Russia Killed Baghdadi?
If reports that Russia killed Islamic State militant group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi are true, it could strike a fatal blow to the jihadists' public image.
51 States? Puerto Rico Wants in to the U.S.
Under the island's current status as a territory, residents are citizens, but they can't vote in presidential elections.
ISIS Moves Into Osama Bin Laden's Old Home of Tora Bora
Tora Bora, an underground complex of fortified caves that once protected Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, is now in the hands of the Islamic State militant group.
ISIS-Linked Militants Retain a Fifth of Marawi
Though extremist propaganda boasts the group controls "two thirds" of the city, the army denied the claim and said it had killed 202 "confirmed terrorists."
May Faces Pressure to Cancel Trump's U.K. Visit
President Donald Trump's proposed state visit to the United Kingdom has become even more controversial.
Syria's Assad Says Worst of War Is Over
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says the darkest days of the Syrian war are over—as long as the U.S. doesn't get involved.
U.S. Official Freezes Over Question on Saudi Arabia
The State Department's Stuart Jones appeared took a 20-second-long silent pause when a reporter asked him about U.S.' backing of democracy and Saudi Arabia
Report: France Gave Iraq Hit List of French in ISIS
A report by The Wall Street Journal claims French intelligence gave Iraq names and faces of French citizens in the Islamic State group to be killed.
Mexicans Take Up Arms, Form Roadblock Against Cartels
Armed, masked men in the mining region set up the vigilante group and formed a roadblock in response to extortion and kidnappings.
ISIS Cheers Ariana Grande Concert Explosion
Experts have called the response on ISIS-linked online channels a "strong indicator" of ISIS involvement.
Putin's Ex-Wife Tied to Multi-Million Dollar Rental
The arrangements appear to fit a pattern, whereby people close to the president benefit from contracts, loans, grants or assets from state enterprises.
Russia Hit Hard in Global Ransomware Attack
The Russian Interior Ministry confirmed the government was among the thousands hit by an attack that used NSA tools.
ISIS Loses Commander, Hundreds of Fighters in Last Push
With less than 1,000 militants left to defend its shrinking pocket of control in Mosul, the Islamic State group faces total defeat by the Iraqi army and allies.
Is State Dept. Press Freedom Day Message Sincere?
Rex Tillerson often shuns the journalists who he now says "are the guardians of democratic values and ideals."
Trump Can't Claim Immunity. Ask Paula Jones
The lesson of Clinton v. Jones? That those who behave heedlessly of others get what they deserve.
Spicer's Comments Trigger Genocide Education Project
The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect's new project was announced one day before the introduction of a House resolution on the subject.
Trump's 100 Days: A Dazed and Confused Foreign Policy
The saber-rattling president has a gift for raising tensions around the world.
ISIS 'Apologized' After Attacking Israeli Troops
An ISIS-affiliated group attacked Israeli units in the Golan Heights last fall.
ISIS Dressed as Iraqi Soldiers Kill Civilians, Troops
Militants disguised themselves as Iraqi security forces to gain the trust of civilians and soldiers before executing them.