BAGHDAD (AP) — For more than 5,000 years, numerous civilizations have left their mark on upper Mesopotamia — from Assyrians and Akkadians to Babylonians and Romans. Their ancient, buried cities, palaces and temples packed with monumental art are scattered across what is now...

  (Zaman Al Wasl)- 10 moderate rebel groups in Eastern Ghouta suburbs near Damascus have announce in video statement forming of ‘Nation Army’ as a new armed faction seeks to topple Basher al-Assad regime as well to protect civilians and...

BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State fighters backed by tanks have captured 21 Kurdish villages over the past 24 hours in northern Syria near the Turkish border, prompting civilians to flee their homes amid fears of retribution by the extremists sweeping through the area, activists said....

(Reuters)- Support for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or ISIL) increased after U.S. airstrikes began in Iraq and the militant group may take more hostages to try to force concessions from Washington, the FBI director told Congress on Wednesday. ISIS is "committed to...