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Israeli soldier convicted in death of wounded attackerSgt. Elor Azaria was convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a wounded Palestinian assailant, a case that underscored rifts in Israeli society.聽- How much do you know about Islam and violence? Take the quiz
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Turkey's 'security' president, Erdo臒an faces new test as attacks mountErdo臒an pledged that he would keep Turks safe in a tumultuous region. Amid public anger, his dream of creating an all-powerful presidential system may now hang in the balance.
ISIS claims responsibility for New Year's attack on Istanbul nightclubThe Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the New Year's attack at a popular Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people and wounded scores of others. A manhunt is still under way for the gunman.
Key to Syrian cease-fire: Sunni rebel groupsMore than 60,000 of an estimated 80,000 Sunni fighters reportedly have signed on to the cease-fire. But rebel commanders say if their political goals are not met, they'll return to war.
Russia and Turkey announced cease-fire deal in SyriaSyria's military said it agreed to a nationwide cease-fire starting Thursday at midnight, adding that it paves the way for reactivating negotiations to end the conflict.
The ExplainerFor a Mideast roiling with conflict and change, 2017 promises more of sameThe conflict with ISIS and even older war in Syria will continue to radiate ferment across a region that will also witness an as-yet unknown Trump effect.
Could it work? Russia, Turkey, Iran propose splitting Syria into 'zones of influence'In a move toward compromise,聽such a deal would allow regional autonomy within a federal structure controlled by President Assad until the next presidential election.
In Iraq, disruptions of war fray families' support for the elderlyMany Iraqi families still care for grandparents, despite the challenges posed by conflict. But even in nations that set a high priority on caring for older parents, war can push care for the aged to the bottom of the priority list.聽
Why UN resolution against Israeli settlements could backfireThe political geography has changed dramatically since the Security Council鈥檚 last such resolution in 1980, and support is growing for the settlers' cause in Netanyahu's Israel.
Assad's move: After Aleppo, could Idlib be next?The war in Syria is far from over, and the anti-Assad rebels have vowed to fight on. Many are congregated in Idlib province. But before the Syrian president elects to go after them, he has other options to consider.
Against ISIS, Jordan has a big gun: social cohesionFearing 'another Mosul,' residents of Karak rushed to join a battle against Islamic State militants. Jordanians have joined ISIS abroad, but at home, a sense of civic duty has made the country hostile territory for the extremists.
Iraqis fighting ISIS show unity: why that still eludes their politiciansSunni, Shiite, and Kurdish forces are together battling the ISIS stronghold in Mosul. But political leaders are far from overcoming the fear-mongering stemming from decades of sectarian violence.
First LookBana al-Abed, the 7-year-old Syrian Twitter star, escapes from AleppoBana al-Abed, the young girl who documented her life in war-torn Aleppo on Twitter, was evacuated from the city early Monday.
Surge in Israeli donations to their sworn enemies 鈥� SyriansAmong those who have donated is a Tel Aviv journalist who saw echoes of his grandfather's experience in the Birkenau concentration camp.
As Aleppo falls, Russia and Iran see Mideast influence surge at US expenseAssad's key allies say the victory over rebels in Syria's second city advances their standing globally and in the region. But with no quick end to the conflict, they are likely to push for a political solution, analysts say.
Fall of Aleppo could tip Syria from civil war to insurgencySyrian rebels say the fall of Aleppo to government forces will change the war. A full-blown insurgency is one of three options they're considering.聽- Turkey talking to Russia on ceasefire, evacuation from Syria's AleppoRebel defenses in聽Aleppo聽collapsed on Monday, leading to a broad advance by the Syrian army across more than half of the remaining insurgent pocket in the city.
Syrian general says Aleppo offensive in final stagesRebel defenses collapsed on Monday, leaving insurgents in a tiny, heavily bombarded pocket of ground.
Syrian activists say IS has recaptured PalmyraThe Islamic State's new push came hours after government troops and Russian air raids pushed the group out the city.
