Israeli strikes on Hama and Homs this week come amid an escalation in tensions with Turkey, as both countries seek to gain ...

Two dozen national flags fly in Zak Amin’s classroom. As an English Learner teacher at Moorhead High School, Amin wants his ...

Khazali claims the goal of the ‘David Corridor’ is to “reach the Kurdish lands in Iraq and Syria, considering the ongoing ...

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During recent high-level talks held in Washington, both sides signaled their willingness to address some long-running issues ...

Kurdish officials in Kirkuk expressed concern on Friday about ethnic imbalances in recent police recruitment and urged ...

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Some minorities may see benefits in allying with Israel today. Syria is now ruled by a former al-Qaeda leader. A recent ...

Mohammed Hussein Mohammedie was just 19 when he left Iraq and attempted the perilous English Channel crossing in November ...

Here’s a look at Kurdish people. Kurds do not have an official homeland or country. Most reside within countries in the Middle East including northern Iraq, eastern Turkey, western Iran and small ...

"This declaration risks strengthening executive control at the expense of fundamental freedoms at a critical moment for Syria ...

The BP deal signals a potential resurgence of Western influence in Iraq’s energy sector.