Al Qaeda leaves east Syria strongholds to Islamic State - monitor
SYRIA-CRISIS/ISLAMICSTATE:Al Qaeda leaves east Syria strongholds to Islamic State - monitor
What is the cost of hatred against the world’s minorities?
Hate crime, under-reported and often unchecked by governments, leads to escalating violence against minorities -report
U.S. increases security at overseas airports amid bomb concerns
USA-SECURITY/AIRPORTS (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-U.S. increases security at overseas airports amid bomb concerns
COLUMN-Political risk is evident everywhere except the markets: Kemp
MARKETS-POLITICAL RISK/KEMP (COLUMN):COLUMN-Political risk is evident everywhere except the markets: Kemp
WFP Delivers Food To Iraqi Families Displaced From Mosul
As violence escalates in Mosul and neighbouring cities in northern Iraq, thousands of people are fleeing their homes in search of safety. Esmat Ahmed, an Iraqi man in his late twenties, left his house and belongings in Hay El Baker village in Mosul last month. He braved the scorching heat and closed-off roads to walk to the neighbouring town of Qasrok, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq where he now shares a small rented apartment with 14 other family members. His dream is to return to his hometown and usual life.
Obama discusses Iraq threats with Saudi Arabian King Abdullah
IRAQ-SECURITY/USA-SAUDI:Obama discusses Iraq threats with Saudi Arabian King Abdullah
Jihadist thinker says Islamic caliphate will cause Islamist infighting
IRAQ-SECURITY/JIHADISTS:Jihadist thinker says Islamic caliphate will cause Islamist infighting
Ships transfer Syrian chemical agents in southern Italy
ITALY-SYRIA/CHEMICALS (UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Ships transfer Syrian chemical agents in southern Italy
Up to 45 killed in clashes in Iraqi holy city of Karbala-sources
IRAQ-SECURITY/KARBALA:Up to 45 killed in clashes in Iraqi holy city of Karbala-sources