Martin O’Malley’s Link Between Climate Change and ISIS Isn’t Crazy

Conservatives mocked the Democratic candidate, but there might be a connection between drought and the Syrian civil war. By David A. Graham.

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Is This the End of Christianity in the Middle East?

ISIS and other extremist movements across the region are enslaving, killing and uprooting Christians, with no aid in sight. By Eliza Griswold.

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Turkey reinforces border with Syria in wake of suspected suicide attack

Country where 32 people died in bombing of cultural centre is building a wall, strengthening wire fences and digging a 225-mile ditch to boost security.

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Turkey Opens Key Air Base for US Strikes On ISIS

The newly approved use of Incirlik Air Base for bombing missions will greatly reduce the distance U.S. warplanes must fly to their targets. By Patrick Tucker.

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More than 50 dead in suspected Boko Haram attacks in Cameroon and Nigeria

Suicide attacks in Maroua, Cameroon and Gombe, Nigeria come just days after Nigerian president met with Obama to discuss US policy against terrorist group.

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Obama returns to father's homeland with history, security on his mind

President Barack Obama will land in Kenya on Friday with a mission to strengthen U.S. security and economic ties, but his personal connection to his father's birthplace will dominate a trip that Kenyans view as a native son returning home... By Jeff Mason.

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Troops Seize Somali City From Shabab Militants

African Union and local troops have seized one of the last major towns held by Shabab militants in the southwest of the country, a Somali military officer said Wednesday...

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