(Washington Post)- The documents in the Islamic State file hinted at signs of rebellion within the ranks of its foreign fighters. A Belgian militant had a medical note saying he had back pain and would not join the battle. A fighter from France claimed he wanted to leave Iraq to carry out a...

China is proposing a further tightening of controls over the internet with the possible establishment of a new commission to vet internet services and hardware, Beijing's internet regulator has said. China adopted a controversial cyber security law in November to counter what Beijing says...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Powerful Ahrar al-Sham movement published on the official Twitter account an infographic highlights the manpower and areas of control. The Islamist group said 50 brigades and 400 battalions are fighting under its banner with total rebel fighters reached 25000. 11 rebel...

(Financial Times)- Donald Trump’s plans to boost the US growth rate may be getting plenty of attention — but it is the eurozone economy that is quietly exceeding expectations. Figures for business sentiment, growth rates and unemployment for the single currency area have all provided...