AP PHOTOS: A tour through northeastern Syria in a moment of uncertainty
The sudden collapse of the Syrian government and President Bashar Assad’s flight to Russia in December marked a dramatic ...
A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syria's coast, officials say. Here's audio of its broadcasts
The Associated Press has obtained audio of what military officials say is a broadcast from a Russian spy ship that suffered a ...
Sweden's worst mass shooting leaves immigrant community on edge
A member of Kasselia's congregation, 29-year-old Salim Iskef, was among those murdered in Orebro on Tuesday in Sweden's first ...
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Bucharest to the Ottoman Empire
This is the eleventh part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia — to spend some time in worlds beyond the ...
Sweden shooting victims: Syria refugee Salim Iskef was killed after fleeing the war
Syria refugee Salim Iskef was killed after fleeing the war - Salim Iskef, 29 is among the 10 people killed in the Örebro ...
How to take care of a hamster: Expert tips to get your setup on point
Experts say hamsters are a great first pet for inexperienced animals. Need help? Here's what to know before you get started.
Hundreds gather for fond farewell to The Independent’s Kim Sengupta
Hundreds gather for fond farewell to The Independent’s Kim Sengupta - Family, friends and journalists gathered at a memorial ...
Historic landmarks in Iraq's Mosul are reopening as the city heals from Islamic State devastation
For over 850 years, the leaning minaret of the Great Mosque of al-Nuri stood as an iconic landmark in the Iraqi city of Mosul ...