Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum” that ISIS could take advantage of.
Author: Eve Sampson
U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns
Gen. Mazlum Kobani, commander of Kurdish forces in Syria, said recent decisions by the U.S. in Syria potentially “leaves a vacuum behind that can be taken advantage of by ISIS.”
With Syria in Flux, Turkish Forces Attack U.S.-Backed Forces
Rebels supported by Turkish air power fired on a Kurdish-controlled city in northern Syria, pitting proxies of the U.S. and Turkey — NATO allies — against each other.
Hiker Survives 50 Days in Canadian Wilderness
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Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years
Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.
Who Is Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar?
The country’s military leader has been accused of crimes against humanity over the army’s persecution of the Rohingya ethnic group.
Why Some Countries, Including the U.S., Won’t Join the I.C.C.
More than 120 countries are members of the court. The United States, China, India, Russia and Israel are not.
I.C.C. Prosecutor Seeking Arrest of Israeli Leaders Faces Own Inquiry
The International Criminal Court said there will be an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Karim Khan, the court’s chief prosecutor.
What to Know About the Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam
Dutch and Israeli officials described the clashes after a soccer match as antisemitic. The violence followed two days of tensions in the city.
Australia Moves to Ban Young Teens From Social Media
The proposed legislation would put the country at the forefront of regulating social media access for children.