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Kurdish authorities say they’re protecting camps and cities from ISIS operatives.
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Sophia Jones is the Middle East correspondent for The WorldPost. She has reported from Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, The West Bank and Gaza. Fo...
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One Christian woman fled Mosul after ISIS gave her a choice: convert or die.
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At least two civilians have died and more than 100 sought medical attention over the attack, a local medical worker said.
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The threat from chemical attacks may be limited, but the fear they create is real.
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America’s allies don’t have proper demining equipment or protective gear. That’s costing them their lives.
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Here are some of the human lives at stake.
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The U.S.-backed bid to retake Mosul will feature several fighting forces. Some are bitter rivals, but all are hellbent on driving out ISIS.
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They rejoice in finally being able to wear bright colors, speak their minds and laugh in public.
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Since the flags were spotted in Kurd-controlled territory last week, Turks and Kurds have squabbled about their origins.
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Organizations had been warning of deplorable conditions and slow-moving asylum claims on Lesbos for months.
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A shaky ceasefire has brought some calm to the besieged city, but promised aid deliveries have yet to show up.
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The Syrian leader showed no signs of backing down ahead of a U.S.-Russia-brokered ceasefire.
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Sophia Jones is the Middle East correspondent for The WorldPost. She has reported from Turkey, Iraq, Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, The West Bank and Gaza. Fo...
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Turkey wants the eight men back, but they could face the death penalty in their home country.
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