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Virus Lockdowns Limit IS Attacks in Many Nations: UN

Coronavirus lockdowns appear to have reduced the threat of Islamic State group attacks in many countries, but the risk is…

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Guards Say Three US-Linked Infiltrators Killed

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Monday that its forces killed three gunmen with links to the United States who tried to…

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Blackout After Alleged ‘Terrorist’ Pipeline Attack

War-torn Syria's government Monday blamed a "terrorist" attack on a gas pipeline near Damascus for a nationwide blackout, in the…

Staff Writer With AFP

14 Dead, Scores Wounded in Twin Bombings in Philippines

At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded -- including soldiers and police -- in a twin bombing Monday…

Staff Writer With AFP

Libya’s Warring Rivals Announce Ceasefire Welcomed by UN

Libya's warring rival governments announced in separate statements Friday that they would cease all hostilities and organize nationwide elections soon.

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The US Needs to Meet China’s Grand Strategy With Its Own

China’s grand strategy is cementing the nation’s status as a great power, and the US’ lack of one is leaving…

John Flannelly

Rebel Splinter Group Withdraws From Sudan Peace Process

A dissenting wing of an armed Sudanese rebel group dropped out of a peace process protesting the alleged human rights…

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Meets Iraq PM, Says US Troops to Exit ‘At Some Point’

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that American troops would leave Iraq but gave no timetable for the withdrawal, as…

Staff Writer With AFP

FARC Leaders Testify Over Child Soldier Recruitment

Former FARC rebels began testifying Wednesday before a special court over allegations the group recruited thousands of child soldiers to fight its guerrilla war…

Staff Writer With AFP

Egypt Woos Libya Tribes Amid Threat of Intervention

As Egypt flexes its muscle with threats to intervene in Libya's civil war, its President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has sought to join forces…

Staff Writer With AFP