“Idlib isn’t just important for Syria’s future, it is of importance for our national security and for the future of the region,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Continue reading
Russia, Turkey and Iran are hoping to reach a last-minute deal to avoid a potentially catastrophic battle in the rebel-held province of Idlib, Syria. Continue reading
U.S. forces say they conducted six strikes against al-Qaida targets in Yemen since May, with the most recent operation carried out in mid-August. Continue reading
The deals, uncovered by an Associated Press investigation, have allowed al-Qaeda militants to survive to fight another day. Continue reading
The marriage of the younger bin Laden to the daughter of Mohammed Atta was revealed by the bin Laden family in an interview with the Guardian in Saudi Arabia. Continue reading
The 250-strong Canadian air task force contingent officially took over from German forces in providing aeromedical evacuation services and other support over disputed territory in Mali. Continue reading
Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabab has reportedly announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in territories under its control. Continue reading
Federal authorities say they’ve arrested a man who talked about setting off a bomb at a Fourth of July parade in Cleveland and attacking people watching fireworks. Continue reading
An al Qaeda-linked Islamist group in Mali has claimed responsibility for an attack on French troops in the northern town of Gao on Sunday. Continue reading
A suspected Islamist radical who once served as Osama bin Laden’s bodyguard, was detained in Germany on Monday, police said. Continue reading
