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Kerry declares ISIS's actions 'genocide': Will the label have an impact?US State Department acted amid pressure from Congress and outside groups. But the designation, announced by John Kerry Thursday, doesn't have automatic policy implications.聽
Why Canada embraces Syrian refugees, while US is still waryPrime Minister Justin Trudeau fulfilled his campaign pledge to take in 25,000 Syrian refugees, in contrast with the US. Behind the welcome is a national ethic of welcoming the victims of the world's conflicts 鈥� and the tragic fate of a toddler.
From Africa, an unexpected lesson in how to topple terroristsThe Nigerian terror group Boko Haram is losing territory. In the broader fight against terrorism, that's an 'essential first step.'聽
$5 million reward: Former FBI agent missing in Iran for nine yearsRobert Levinson's聽family wants the US to keep pushing Iran to release him. He disappeared in Iran nine years ago while on a CIA mission. The family is holding a rally Saturday in Florida.
Syria cease-fire a welcome humanitarian respite, but at a costAlthough the Syria cease-fire holds important advantages, it has also helped solidify the regime's hold on power.
Amid big uncertainties, Syria truce deal might mean some relief for civiliansA truce allowing aid to reach trapped populations could forestall a looming humanitarian disaster in Syria. But huge challenges endure.
Diplomacy or intervention: What can the US do to end conflict in Syria?Two meetings held by United States officials Thursday in Brussels and Munich highlighted the US effort to continue its military fight against Islamic State forces, along with the coalition it leads, while working toward peacefully ending the civil war in Syria.
Can Congress curb North Korea with sanctions, 脿 la Iran?There's evidence that the sanctions Congress slapped on Iran helped compel Tehran to accept a deal on its nuclear program. But experts differ on whether such a strategy can work with North Korea.
Why the West is standing by amid Russia's campaign in SyriaRussia's airstrikes on Aleppo, Syria, have killed hundreds and sent a fresh wave of tens of thousands of civilians north to the border with Turkey.
To counter Iranian rival, Saudi Arabia steps up Washington lobbyingSaudi officials feel slighted by the Obama administration's pursuit of a nuclear agreement with Iran. In a shift, Saudi lobbyists are targeting Congress and news organizations.聽
America helped pull Colombia back from the brink. Now what?American aid was crucial in helping Colombia defeat a decades-long insurgency. The question is what role the US should play now.
ISIS threat: Is Libya the next Syria?Libya points to how the West is struggling to prevent fractured states from failing in the post-Arab Spring world. The presence of the Islamic State raises the stakes.
Why US companies aren't rushing to do business with IranTwo competing lines of thought continue to feed the debate in the US over whether closer business and economic ties should accompany America鈥檚 diplomatic opening to Iran.
Biden: US, Turkey ready for 'military solution' against ISIS in SyriaUS Vice President Joe Biden said the United States and Turkey were prepared for a military solution against Islamic State in Syria, as the latest round聽of Syria peace talks are planned to begin on Monday in Geneva.
Why Syria peace talks aren't going according to scheduleThe talks were supposed to start Monday with hopes of leading to a cease-fire, a political transition, and an end to Syria鈥檚 devastating 5-year-old civil war.
With sobering report on sectarian violence, UN puts renewed focus on IraqMuch attention has been paid to Syria in recent months, but about 19,000 Iraqi civilians were killed in sectarian violence in the past two years, according to the report.
Fewer than 100 Guantanamo prisoners left as 10 leave to OmanThe release puts the prison population below 100 for the first time since shortly after it opened in 2002.聽There are now 93 still held.
Is Congress interfering on Iran 鈥� or just doing its job?Congress is backing new sanctions on Iran despite the nuclear deal. It's unusual for Congress to tamper with presidential foreign policy to such a degree. But it's about more than partisan politics, some say.
Iran's capture of US sailors shows how it is acting better 鈥� and worseObama administration officials hope the Iran nuclear deal brings better relations. The return of 10 captured sailors is proof it's working, they say. But critics counter that the incident shows Iran is growing bolder.聽
House passes bipartisan bill to sanction North Korea after nuclear testFollowing North Korea's latest nuclear test, US lawmakers from both parties came together to pass a聽bill that would deny Pyongyang the money it needs to develop miniaturized nuclear warheads and the long-range missiles to deliver them.
