After weeks of buildup and a missed self-imposed Jan. 30 deadline, Virginia Democrats on Thursday evening finally released their long-awaited revised congressional map, proposing an aggressive 10–1 ...

Syria is at a pivotal moment. After years of devastating conflict and decades of repression, the country’s transitional phase ...

A now-closed camp in northeast Syria saw “mass escape” of people there, raising fresh fears about Islamic State-linked security risks.

Loubna Mrie's candid and absorbing memoir, 'Defiance,' is a stark reminder of the corruptions of power, the uncertainties of revolution and the frequent viciousness of human nature.

The wellbeing of about 8,500 people held in camps housing families of men suspected of ISIS affiliation in northeast Syria ...

For locations worldwide, the U.S. State Department has been updating its travel advisories, which can affect Americans' international travel.

This ancient queen of Palmyra conquered Egypt, captured Roman provinces, and nearly transformed her realm into an empire ...

A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and ...

Syria’s Jewish community fled the country’s repressive Assad regime. Now, a new government is encouraging their return by giving back ownership of synagogues and other property. Jane Arraf is there as ...

Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a major investment package in Syria spanning energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, as the kingdom positions itself as a leading ...

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a bill on Friday that will allow voters to decide on redistricting in the state. Democratic lawmakers have unveiled a new proposed congressional map that could ...

Virginia Democrats unveiled a proposed US House map Thursday that aims to give their party four more seats in the latest effort to fight President Donald Trump’s redistricting push, even as an ongoing ...