Iraq’s Government On Shaky Ground
Prime Minister Hader al-Abadi is trying to reshuffle his Cabinet amid a divided Parliament — and the chaos is not helping the fight against ISIS.
Autistic Adults Face Job-Search Obstacles
The number of people diagnosed with autism continues to grow, but only 12 percent of high-functioning adults with the condition work full time.
Energy Sector Is The Prize In Iraqi Intrigue
Will a recent Cabinet reshuffle — as the military is still battling for territory taken by ISIS — improve the chaotic nature of the country’s contested oil and gas sectors?
The Tricky Terrain Of Iran Trade Deals
U.S. and European compliance lawyers are telling their clients to steer clear from trade deals despite last year’s nuclear agreement.
Thanks To ISIS, That Pothole Is Now Filled
Given the fungible nature of oil and how it is ferried from Iraq to the U.S., it’s difficult to separate oil sold by ISIS from legitimate vendors.
Liberation Of Mosul Remains On Hold
Iraqi forces are nowhere near the city. Instead, they are focused on taking back oil fields south of the ISIS stronghold.
Marines Battle ISIS To Defend Iraqi Oil Fields
The U.S. Marines have been tasked with protecting Iraqi army units in Makhmur — a scenario President Obama wanted to avoid as long as possible during his time in office.
Brussels Explosions Might Spark More Terrorism
Analysts say there is a small group of extremists who will be motivated by the Brussels bombings to move forward with planning additional attacks.
Syrian Refugees Get More Bad News
Processing resettlement and asylum requests may take months, or even years, under the new agreement between Turkey and the EU, human rights groups say.
Why It’s Difficult To Prosecute ISIS
While Secretary of State John Kerry's declaration that ISIS committed genocide is significant, it will be hard to hold members of the terrorist group accountable.
US Declares ISIS Committed Genocide In Iraq And Syria
The statement Thursday from Secretary of State John Kerry regarding atrocities committed in the war-torn countries is the first time the U.S. has used the genocide designation since 2004.
Syrians Tally The Horrific Cost Of War
As a ceasefire takes hold, citizens in Aleppo consider the toll — in deaths and lives forever altered — of five years of fighting.
Syrian Hopes Rise As Russians Leave
President Vladimir Putin’s decision to withdraw his troops may finally let Syrians rebuild their homes and their lives.
US Fires Rockets Into Syria From Jordan
Until now, southern Syria had remained largely untouched by U.S.-led coalition forces fighting the Islamic State group.
How Long Before Mosul Is Liberated?
A leaflet drop by a U.S.-led coalition was aimed at lifting morale among civilians in a city controlled by ISIS. But a military operation may still be months away.
Effort Launched To Liberate Western Iraq
Under Operation Desert Lynx, Iraqi Security Forces are trying to drive ISIS from towns and villages in Anbar province.
Understaffed, Under-Resourced And Under Attack
At a time when global powers are heralding a ceasefire, Syria’s hospitals face a chronic state of medicine, equipment and staff in deadly short supply.
Iranian Airlines Eager To Buy Boeing Craft
Companies seeking to export American goods to Iran are required to apply for licenses through the U.S. Commerce Department.
Italian Student Killed In Egypt Was Tortured
Forensic evidence indicates the Cambridge University student was burned over several days with cigarettes.
Pipeline Damage A Drain On Kurdish Government
Fighting has put the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline out of service, increasing the financial burden on the debt-ridden Kurdish Regional Government.
