
John Beck
Germany Releases Journalist it Arrested On Egypt's Behalf
British-Egyptian Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Mansour has been released without charge in Berlin after he was detained for two nights, accused by Cairo of a series of crimes.
Yemen's Peace Talks Stay Dysfunctional, While Civilian Death Toll Keeps Rising
The peace talks on the Yemen conflict in Geneva are being carried out through go-betweens, after a delayed arrival by the Houthi representatives. Meanwhile, the death toll in the
Syrian Kurds and Allies Retake Islamic State-Held Border Town
The capture of Tal Abyad is a major blow to the Islamic State, cutting off a key supply line — but Turkey is getting worried about the growing strength of the Kurds in the border region.
'Aviation Issues' Nearly Derailed UN Talks About the Crisis in Yemen
United Nations-led talks many hope will bring relief to millions suffering in Yemen were to begin in Geneva Monday, but the Houthis never made it.
At Least 20 Syrians Massacred by Al Nusra Front In Shootout
When villagers tried to stop a Tunisian al Nusra member from seizing a home, jihadists called in reinforcements.
Turks Block Erdogan's Presidential Ambitions In Historic Parliamentary Elections
Erdogan had hoped to transform turkey into a presidential system, a move that critics feared would would encourage his authoritarian tendencies.
Early Results Go Against Erdogan and Turkey’s Ruling Party in Historic Election
Polls have closed in the Turkish election, with initial results indicating that the president's plans for constitutional change will not be successful.
Syrian Refugees Can’t Vote in Turkey’s Election — But They Have A Lot Riding on the Outcome
The huge influx of Syrian refugees has led to tensions in Turkey, and many are worried about the possibility of a backlash after Sunday’s election.
Volunteers Rush to Monitor Turkish Elections Amid Fears of Fraud
Tens of thousands of volunteers have signed up to monitor Turkey's general elections amid fears that the process will not be free and fair.
Erdogan Hopes to Further Consolidate Powers in Turkish Election
Turkey will go to the polls on Sunday in a general election that could make or break President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plans to vastly increase his own powers and further shape the country to his vision.
Iraq Might Have Lost 2,300 Armored US Humvees to the Islamic State in Mosul
Islamic State militants may have captured as many as 2,300 US-provided armored Humvees from Iraqi armed forces when they seized Mosul in June 2014, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi admitted on Sunday.
15 Killed In Baghdad Hotel Bombings
Car bomb attacks on two upmarket Baghdad hotels killed 15 and wounded 42 on Thursday night, Iraqi authorities said.