Syrian Kurds say they made off with a pair of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's unmentionables to obtain DNA material confirming his identity, ahead of US raid that led to his death

French-initiated meeting, which follows US pullout and jihadist group leader's death, will 'look at next steps' to up coalition's 'presence in northeast Syria'

At J Street confab, 2020 candidate comes out forcefully for cutting $3.8 billion security package as a means to push Jerusalem toward peace talks; calls Netanyahu racist

Charles Kupperman explains he is waiting for 'judicial clarity' on whether he should obey Congress or the president

Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley says some soldiers to stay in Syria, where security situation 'remains complex'; can't confirm IS head died whimpering and crying

President calls family of US-Israeli reporter Steven Sotloff after press conference on mission that brought death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Protesters over rampant unemployment and corruption continue to gather throughout the country despite curfews, threats of arrest and violence that has left nearly 240 dead

Mass protests over corruption and economic mismanagement have shuttered banks brought the economy to a halt, leading to fears of a collapse

Group arrested in raid by elite Duvdevan unit last month, but details censored until now

Homeland Security says it is at 'heightened' vigilance; British authorities reportedly increase monitoring of extremist suspects; Egyptian, Philippine authorities boost precautions