At least 18 soldiers killed in latest ISIL attack against Iraqi forces in Anbar province's capital
For Kurdish regional government, ISIL-driven chaos underlines failure of unified Iraq and strengthens independence push
No immediate claim of responsibility; Libya has been beset by chaos since 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi
Diplomatic crisis could complicate Syria peace process, though many analysts believe it was doomed from the start
Tensions between Riyadh and Tehran have escalated into diplomatic crisis, sparking concern of regional instability
Saudi Arabia and some allies cut diplomatic ties with Tehran after embassy protest sparked by execution of Shia cleric
Conflict rages on despite cease-fire deal, leaving more than 1 million displaced and 4 million severely hungry
Discriminatory citizenship laws and violent conflict have rendered 3 million children stateless worldwide
Analysis: Political and economic instability spark victory for Erdogan’s AKP amid growing polarization
Prime minister and other officials escape unharmed; ISIL claims responsibility for attack that killed at least 15 people
