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The Riyadh Forum on Countering Extremism and Fighting Terrorism held on May 21. (SPA)

Carter from Riyadh: Iran, its Nuclear Program are Danger to Global Stability

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 21, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Diplomats, officials and counter-terrorism experts stressed on Sunday the need to unite ranks and goals on the regional and global scene in the fight against terrorism and terror groups such as ISIS, al-Qaeda and others. They added that Iran and its nuclear...

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Militants take part in a military parade along the streets of northern Raqqa province in this June 30, 2014, file photo (Reuters/Stringer/File)

Pentagon Prepares to Launch Raqqa Offensive with Kurdish Support

by Heba El Koudsy | Oct 27, 2016 | Middle East

Washington–U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and his British counterpart Michael Fallon announced on Wednesday that the battle to liberate the ISIS-held Syrian city of Raqqa would be launched in the coming weeks. Carter, who arrived in Brussels on Wednesday to...

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U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura leaves a news conference after a meeting with the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) during Syria peace talks at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, April 18, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Syrian Opposition Anticipates Outcome of Russian-U.S. Movement

by Caroline Akoum and Taha Abdulwahid | Jul 22, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut, Moscow-Syrian Opposition is anticipating outcomes of Russian-U.S. movement. Details are not available yet except for what was reported by the media about a comprehensive agreement that is being discussed between U.S., Russian foreign ministers and European...

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Iraqi counter terrorism forces are pictured in Fallujah’s southern Shuhada neighborhood during an operation to retake the area from ISIS on June 16, 2016. AFP Photo/Jean Marc Mojon

Abadi Says Most of Fallujah Retaken from ISIS, Political Parties Warn against Dividing Iraq

by Hamza Mustafa | Jun 18, 2016 | Middle East

Baghdad-Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Friday that Iraqi security forces were in control of the city of Fallujah except for a few small pockets of jihadists. He went on state television to make the announcement. “We promised you the...

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U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. Reuters

Carter Says ISIS Plotting more Attacks Abroad

by Mohammad Ali Salih | Jun 4, 2016 | World

Washington-U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has expected more ISIS attacks against the West, saying jihadists in the strategic northern Syria town of Manbij “aspire” to directing international terror plots. His remarks on Friday during a press...