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...

Translation by Yusra Ahmed (Zaman Al Wasl)- The United Revolutionary council in al-Hola region near Homscity demanded the National Coalition, Interim Government and Assistance Coordination unit helping them as Hola has been oppressed for ages....

(Reuters) - Sheets meant to hide residents from snipers' sights still hang over streets in the Syrian border town of Kobani, and its shattered buildings and cratered roads suggest those who fled are unlikely to return soon. Kurdish forces said this week they had taken full...

(Reuters) - Representatives of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and opposition figures agreed at talks on Thursday to hold another round in Moscow, moderator Vitaly Naumkin said on Thursday, but no date was set. The talks, a Russian initiative to revive stalled peace efforts in...