Iraq

The head of Iraq’s largest church said on Sunday that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants who drove Christians out of Mosul, a city in northern Iraq, were…

When it comes to gold, the investment community suffers from a kind of financial Bipolar Disorder. It swings back and forth, from a pure lust for gold… to unmitigated contempt.…

SAVILE — A BAD BILL MURRAY: You’ve probably seen the photos and heard the stories about the harmless fun generated by actor Bill Murray. The existential Murray makes a habit of generally…

As part of his campaign pledge, President Obama promised he would send American troops home from Iraq. In 2011 he seemed to have achieved that goal. Americans came to believe the…

IRAQ AND A HARD PLACE: The US is watching years of sacrifice, casualties, and money swirl down the drain, as militant forces continue to destabilize Iraq and capture critical cities outside…

Tensions in Iraq could roll up on our shores and hit the US economy directly, even if we never fire a shot in the current conflict. While military experts analyze…

TALIBAN TAKES FLIGHT: The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for an attack at the country’s largest and busiest airport. This fans the flames of instability in nuclear-armed Pakistan, and again raises the…

Some countries love America; others are less enthusiastic (we’re looking at you, DPRK). But there are nine countries whose citizens have overwhelmingly negative perceptions of the United States. Global approval…