Iraq Demands Turkey Withdraw Troops
Turkish soldiers patrol near the border with Syria, east of Kilis, Turkey, July 24, 2015. Iraq has demanded Turkey remove troops from...
France's Hollande to Visit Aircraft Carrier Off Syrian Coast
French sailors work on the flight deck of the French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in the Persian Gulf, March 17, 2015....
Kerry: Iraq Briefed on US Plan to Strike at Heart of IS
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday the Iraqi government was briefed in advance of Defense Secretary Ash Carter's...
The new tallest building in the world is set to rise in Iraq
If the plan for a brand-new tower known as "The Bride" is completed as proposed by AMBS Architects, it will be the new tallest building...
OPEC Sets New Output Ceiling and Sinks Crude Market
OPEC set a record oil-output ceiling of 31.5 million barrels a day, a level that’s in line with the group’s most recent production...
Hollande, Putin agree to work more closely to combat Islamic State in Syria
France and Russia will exchange intelligence on Islamic State and other rebel groups to improve the effectiveness of their aerial bombing...
Europe Readies Islamic State Fight as Hollande Courts Putin
European leaders moved quickly to aid France’s fight against Islamic State as French President Francois Hollande traveled to Moscow to...
After Russia jet shot down by Turkey, escalation has roadblocks
The downing of a Russian fighter jet by Turkish forces on Tuesdayhas had tensions running high. Moscow is calling it a "planned...
Russia's revenge on Turkey for downed jet
Just over 24 hours after Turkeyshot down a Russian warplaneafter claiming the jet had violated Turkish airspace, Moscow is already...
A Military Power Rises in the Mideast, Courtesy of One Man
Martyrs’ Day is a new addition to the United Arab Emirates calendar this November, wedged between the Islamic holy days and the Dubai...
