Child's Play in Aleppo Graveyard
Awareness of death runs through games in a playground on the edge of a cemetery.
Armenia Sends Official to Erdoğan Inauguration
Move seen as tentative step towards reviving diplomatic process.
Taking Back the Syrian Revolution
Aleppo residents return to the streets to defend the ideal of a peaceful popular uprising.
Iraqi Troops "Betrayed" Into Defeat, Capture
"Our commanders departed from the base and left us alone," says soldier who evaded death at ISIS's hands.
Maliki Steps Aside for New Iraqi Prime Minister
After eight years, Nuri al-Maliki resigns after initially saying he won't.
New Iraqi Premier Named to End Maliki's Rule
If it goes through, appointment will unblock Iraqi politics, though current prime minister hasn't conceded defeat yet.
ISIS "Greater Threat" to West than al-Qaida
Experts at IWPR briefing highlight dangerous implications of Islamist force’s rise in Syria and Iraq.
ISIS Graffiti Spells End of Christian Era in Mosul
Families flee as insurgents threaten dire consequences for non-Sunni groups.
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Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.