Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years later
The facial reconstruction is based on the remains of a Neanderthal excavated from an iconic archaeological site.
'Death to the Dictator': Iran Protest Videos Show Unrest Across Country
Protests erupted across Iran after a 22-year-old woman died after reportedly being beaten by police.
Archaeologists Unearth 'Lord of the Rings'-Like Fortress in Lost City
Researchers believe they may have found the 2,000-year-old lost city of Natounia, an ancient military and religious complex in the Zagros Mountains.
Yazidi Post-Genocide Plight—Severe Challenges Eight Years on
We ask the international community to support accountability and help Yazidis safely return to their homes, or if that is not possible, to accept them as refugees.
Pennsylvania Man Charged With Torturing Employee at Iraq Construction Site
Ross Roggio was arrested for allegedly choking an individual with a belt and threatening to cut off their finger in Iraq.
Ancient Palace From Mysterious Empire Discovered After Reservoir Recedes
The palace site, known as Kemune, was until recently covered by water from a reservoir, according to archaeologists.
Ancient Lost City Unearthed Near Mesopotamian Empire
One researcher described the discovery as "a small revolution."
Wild Plants Could Save Chickpeas From Climate Change
Ten thousand years ago, farmers set this legume up for a fall.
Turkey Strike into Syria Clouds U.S. Stability Plan
A Turkish strike against a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIS has thrown U.S. plans to stabilize northern Syria into doubt.
Iraq Punishes Kurds, Plans End to Independent Rule
The Iraqi government is seeking to regain authority of the region's borders and absorb its security forces into the Iraqi military.
Donald Trump Has Betrayed the Kurds, Iraq Will Suffer
Maj Gen Aziz Weysi Bani writes that the Trump administration has abandoned its Kurdish allies to the benefit of Iran and the forces of savagery.
Iraqi Kurd's Barzani May Resign After Major Setbacks
The controversial history of the Barzani family has taken a series of major blows lately, and its Kurdish rivals blame the current leader for recent chaos.
Iran Is The Real Winner In Iraq As Coalition Crumbles
Following the Kurds' shock loss of Kirkuk, Yazidi fighters with Iranian-backed militias have captured the town of Sinjar.
Iraq Refuses Kurdish Referendum, Wants to Take Back Oil
The Iraqi prime minister rejected the Kurdish vote for independence and parliament has given him military power to oppose it.
Iran and Turkey Prepare for War in Iraq, Peace in Syria
Turkey and Iran, traditional foes, have established common ground in Iraq, Syria and Qatar as regional alliances shift.
Kurdish Referendum Brings Hope, But Also Fear
Along with Kurds' dream for an independent state comes threats of violence from Iraq, Iran and Turkey, as well as little support from abroad.
Turkish Media: 200,000 Jews Part of Secret Kurd Deal
Citing the "Israeli-Kurd" magazine, pro-government Turkish media spread reports that Iraqi Kurds made a deal with Israel to bring 200,000 Jewish Kurds to Iraq.
Baghdad, Kurds Angered by Lebanon's ISIS Deal
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called the agreement an "insult" to the Iraqi people.
Kurds: 'No Turning Back' On Vote, U.S. Calls For Delay
Kurdish officials say the political ramifications of suspending the landmark vote are too big to reverse course.
Footage of German Girl Who Joined ISIS in Iraq Released
German authorities say they are providing assistance to the 16-year-old.
U.S. Trained Unit That 'Committed War Crimes' in Mosul
Human Rights Watch said an Iraqi unit trained by American forces summarily executed prisoners in western Mosul.
German Girl Who Joined ISIS: 'I Just Want To Go Home'
German security services say more than 900 German nationals have left the country to fight for ISIS.
Canadian Women Who Joined ISIS Found in Mosul Tunnel
Canadian nationals were reportedly among those who joined the militant group in Iraq.
Teenage Girl 'From Germany' Captured in Mosul Old City
Iraqi security forces discovered 16-year-old Linda W. from Saxony among five German ISIS members.
U.S. Coalition Condemns 'Irresponsible' Amnesty Report
The report said civilians were subjected to "relentless and unlawful attacks" by the coalition during the Mosul military operation.
Will Trump and Putin's Ceasefire in Syria Work?
It would be good news for civilians who have been barrel bombed by Assad's forces.
ISIS Deploys Dozens of Female Suicide Bombers in Mosul
Iraqi forces are making women remove their headscarves after 38 female suicide bombers struck over the past month.
Has ISIS Admitted Defeat in Mosul?
The U.S.-led coalition released images late Wednesday that showed the complex levelled.
Kurdistan's Referendum Won't Lead To Independence
Only time will tell whether Erbil was right to calculate that the benefits outweigh the political risks of going ahead with vote.
ISIS's Looming Fall in Mosul Puts Iraq At A Crossroads
Former Iraqi envoy to the U.S. asks: Do Iraqis want a united or divided country?