Skeletal remains found in Iraqi cave give credence to theory that humans' ancient relatives interred their dead, and even left flowers by their side

The University of Rojava this year launched a women's studies program that seeks to educate its students on how to cope with everyday sexism

Erdogan spokesman calls PM's rebuke of offensive 'empty words of a disgraced politician,' claims Kurds are under Turkish protection

Berlin says 'no concrete threat' against its forces in the region, but decision comes after State Department orders non-emergency US embassy staff to leave Baghdad and Erbil