After 8 years of unbroken war, Obama hands over conflicts to Trump President Obama is the first president to serve eight years with the U.S. at war nonstop, from beginning to end. Donald Trump now inherits ongoing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.January 19, 2017
Minnesotan gets 3 years for lying about contact with ISIS "I've never supported terrorism, and I am not a terrorist," Abdul Raheem Ali-Skelton told the judge. His lawyer said the offense had more to do with his mental illness than jihadist radicalization.January 10, 2017
U.S. report says Putin ordered effort to help Trump The public version of the intelligence report on the investigation into Russia's interference in the U.S. elections concludes that Russia "aspired to help" Trump's election chances when possible.January 6, 2017
The tide may be turning against ISIS Harnessing the power of social media, ISIS cells are spreading around the world. But journalist Joby Warrick says as more Islamic leaders call for tolerance, the battle for public opinion is beginning to turn.January 4, 2017
Dozens dead in multiple ISIS bombings across Baghdad Baghdad has seen a spate of deadly ISIS bombings in the last several days. On Monday alone, five blasts rocked the capital city, NPR's Alice Fordham reported.January 2, 2017
Istanbul governor: at least 35 dead in attack on nightclub An assailant believed to have been dressed in a Santa Claus costume opened fire at a nightclub during New Year's celebrations, killing at least 35 people and wounding 40 others in what the province's governor described as a terror attack.December 31, 2016
7 things to know about Israeli settlements West Bank settlements have expanded under every Israeli government over the past half-century. Nearly 10 percent of Israel's Jewish population now lives on land captured in the 1967 Six-Day War.December 30, 2016
Syria's cease-fire holding despite minor violations Several past attempts at halting the fighting have failed. As with previous agreements, the current cease-fire excludes both the al-Qaida-affiliated Fatah al-Sham Front, which fights alongside other rebel factions, and the Islamic State group.December 30, 2016
Grief, hope mix on Wounded Knee anniversary Dec. 29 marks the anniversary of the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre where dozens of Native American men, women and children were killed by the U.S. Army.December 29, 2016
Agreement reached on Syria cease-fire The nationwide cease-fire is to begin at midnight local time. Russia and Turkey will act as guarantors. The agreement does not include areas under the control of ISIS.December 29, 2016
Turkey, Russia discussing Syria cease-fire All previous attempts at enforcing a nationwide cease-fire in Syria have failed. The recent warming of ties between Russia and Turkey, who provide crucial support to opposing sides of the war, may prove to be a game changer, but the challenges are immense.December 28, 2016