The US-led coalition spearheading the fight against Islamic State has conducted a delicate detente with Syrian forces and Russian jets, but the American cruise missile strike Friday could change the strategic situation in northern Syria
Some analysts are criticizing rich Muslim nations like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain for not accepting Syrian refugees
Wrangling among leaders could open way for disgruntled Taliban soldiers to embrace Islamic State group, thought to have established itself in Afghanistan
Officials hold talks on agreement that will boost commerce and lower the cost of trading items between neighboring countries
Despite retreat from Kobani, militant group claims growing influence farther afield
Sources say Pakistani security forces arrested man they believe to be commander of IS branch in the country
Recent attack on Peshawar school reflects brutality of militants under his leadership
Farzana Iqbal slain for marrying man against family's wishes; hundreds of such killings go unpunished yearly, activists say
New estimates say Islamabad has doubled its nuclear stockpile, prompting new worries of an accelerated arms race
Media reports say a top Taliban commander engaged in peace talks with the Afghan government appears to be a shopkeeper from Pakistan
