This phenomenon is old, but it continues to exist. It is used by regimes, extremist organizations, and sectarian militias.

Some world events can look different to those of us on this side of the Atlantic, also, more precisely, in Berlin. God knows, here too I’m frightened at ...

The U.S., Israel, Russia and Turkey all face major questions as they look to the future of a post-Assad Syria.

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Kuwait has released 10 American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for ...

Russia castigated Syria's new leaders in a closed United Nations briefing this week, two sources briefed on the meeting told Reuters, warning against the rise of jihadists in Syria and comparing ...

Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.

Exposing their cruelty may actually bolster their power for a while, by reminding their subjects of the dangers of ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A letter U.S. President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the ...

Democracy and peace are not guaranteed when a dictator falls — sometimes, a country’s fate turns uglier and messier.