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Iran court reverses death sentence of popular mystic
An Iranian court has overturned the death sentence of popular mystic Mohammad Ali Taheri for a second time,…
Lawmakers call for more scrutiny of U.S. involvement in Yemen conflict
As the civilian toll in Yemen’s war continues to rise, some lawmakers are beginning to question U.S. support…
Kurdistan vote on independence, Now what?
People across the Kurdistan region of Iraq voted Monday in a historic referendum seeking independence, despite opposition from…
Five takeaways from Trump’s speech at the U.N.
President Trump delivered his first address at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, emphatically taking a stand for…
Trump at the U.N.- What to expect
President Trump’s message to the United Nations Monday was to focus on reform and to work to reach…
Iranian mystic sentenced to death
A popular Iranian mystic jailed since 2011 over ‘blasphemy’ charges has been sentenced to death on charges of…
American boy in ISIS video warns Trump “puppet of the Jews”
The Islamic State has released a new propaganda video featuring an American boy who speaks directly to President…
ISIS in your inbox: Terror group rolls out email subscription service
In its latest attempts to push propaganda and news updates, the Islamic State announced Tuesday it is offering…
Al Qaeda calls to target ‘vulnerable’ U.S. rail network
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula is encouraging followers in the West to carry out new mass casualty…
Iran: Officials arrest 6 for teaching Zumba
Government authorities arrested six individuals in Iran for allegedly teaching “Western dance moves,” including Zumba, and creating videos…