The Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS or ISIL, has taken control of a key Syrian government airbase, according to reports out Sunday.

Pope Francis made a phone call Thursday to express his condolences to the mourning parents of James Foley, the American photojournalist who was recently executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Archaeologists traveling through southeastern Mexico announced Friday that they had discovered two ancient Mayan cities, and believe \"dozens\" more could be found in the area.

The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of a \"direct invasion\" after the country sent aid convoys into Ukraine territory.

The parents of slain journalist James Foley said this week that they considered negotiating with the Islamic State terrorists who murdered their son after receiving a string of \"hopeful\" emails that indicated they may spare Foley\'s life.

Famed British activist Richard Dawkins has apologized for recent comments he made regarding abortion and Down Syndrome on Twitter.

In the wake of the recent, tragic death of American hostage James Foley, a former Taliban hostage argues that the U.S. and Europe must find a consistent approach to dealing with hostages and the ransoms demanded by terrorists.

The American Christian doctor being treated for Ebola after working in a Liberian clinic has been released from the hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, officials have confirmed.

An Iraqi television host has reportedly cried on-air regarding the persecution of Christians in Iraq, saying the religious minority is \"our own flesh and blood\" in the Middle Eastern country.

Restorers with Mexico's National School of Restoration, Conservation and Museology have made an intriguing discovery with one of their statues, finding the 300-year-old wooden representation of Jesus contains real human teeth.

North Korea recently released offensive comments regarding U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, calling him a \"wolf donning the mask of sheep\" and a \"hideous lantern jaw.\"