TOKYO (AP) — The fates of a Japanese journalist and Jordanian military pilot were unknown Friday, a day after the latest purported deadline for a possible prisoner swap passed with no further word from the Islamic State group holding them captive. "Government institutions are working...

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - While wars in Syria , Iraq and Ukraine make headlines in the West, around 30 other conflicts receive little press coverage, and the resulting lack of pressure for change could have serious implications for millions of people, experts say....

By George Hadad; Translation by Yusra Ahmed (Zaman Al Wasl Leaks)- Violations committed by the National Defence forces Militias touched even people loyal to regime with no exception to families of their killed colleagues or members. Zaman al-Wasl is carrying on...