Islamic State Blames Coalition Airstrikes For Losing Kobani
For the first time, the extremist group acknowledges its defeat earlier this week in the heavily contested Syrian border town.
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Jordan Demands Proof Of Life From ISIS Militants
The country wants to know if the Jordanian pilot being held by the Sunni militants is still alive. The Islamic State said it would kill the pilot if a convicted terrorist was not released by sunset.
ISIS Hostage Said To Announce New Deadline For Prisoner's Release
A Japanese hostage held by the violent extremist group ISIS has reportedly been forced to record a message setting a Thursday deadline for Jordan to release an Iraqi prisoner.
Suspected Israeli Strike Kills Iranian General Advising Syrian Troops
When a general in Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard and several ranking members of Hezbollah were killed Sunday, they were within 10 miles of Israel's northeastern border.
Syrian Opposition Groups Wary Of Russia's Invitation To Moscow
Russia is proposing peace talks in Moscow, and the U.S. seems to be backing the idea, but some opposition groups resist cooperating with a country that's been backing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
For Some Immigrants, Temporary Life In U.S. Can Mean A Long Stay
A little-known program allows some immigrants to stay in the U.S. when a disaster strikes their home country. Designed to be short-term, Temporary Protected Status can sometimes last for many years.
Syrian Refugees Suffer Double Threat Of Severe Winter, Less Aid
As the Syrian war nears its fifth year and a bitter storm hits, refugees say this is the worst winter yet. To make matters worse, cash constraints mean they're getting less help from aid groups.
With A Son Missing, Family Questions Jordan's Mission Against ISIS
The family of the Jordanian air force pilot recently captured in Syria has deep misgivings about the kingdom's decision to join the U.S. in the fight against the self-proclaimed Islamic State.
In Latest Sign Of Strain, Lebanon Demands That Syrians Get Visas
The more than 1 million Syrian refugees have placed a tremendous burden on Lebanon, a country of just 4 million people.
Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy
"I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement," the president says of Iran and other regimes perceived as U.S. enemies. But he says restoring relations is a gradual process.