Patrick J. McDonnell
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 08:22
Despite concern in Washington about the militants' advance, Turkey appears to have few good options.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 07:52
The convoluted case has highlighted how the Syrian civil war, now in its third year, has spread instability and sectarian tension throughout the Middle East.
Thursday, October 17, 2013 - 12:43
The Iran-Iraq conflict may be a distant event for U.S. policymakers, but it remains a source of profound resentment and a cautionary tale in Iran.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 07:25
Some armed groups are reportedly using ransoms from kidnappings to help finance their activities.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 09:05
Some opposition groups favoring a U.S. retaliatory strike on Syria denounced the move as a dilatory tactic by the government of President Bashar Assad to avert a U.S. bombardment.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 00:00
In a country with a tortured military history, earthquake victims in Concepcion applaud the arrival of troops to bring order.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - 00:00
Many residents complain that the national government has failed to respond adequately to the double blow that struck their lumber and fishing town.
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 00:00
Damage is much less severe in the Chilean capital, where police say 33 died. Still, many people have been left homeless and are in shock.
Saturday, October 11, 2008 - 00:00
Prime Minister Jorge del Castillo and 14 others quit over allegations that bribes were solicited from a European firm in exchange for energy contracts
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 00:00
An agreement is hammered out on issues to be discussed. Five provinces aligned against President Evo Morales are calling for a greater share of the energy funds