Previously classified document shows that monumental disaster was only narrowly averted, the Guardian reports

Without a decisive Western intervention, Syria’s beleaguered rebels are dealt a huge psychological blow, further fanning the war of attrition’s flames

Officials claim State Department, in notification to Congress, outlines its intention for the $500 million in funds, even if they won’t end up going to Cairo

Echoing other White House officials, deputy spokesman says president willing to sit down with Rouhani if Tehran can show its nuclear program is civilian in nature

US investigators tell court evidence did not support Kenyan maid’s claims she had been forced to work, had passport taken away

Late-night street brawls, car accidents leave seven hospitalized; 8-year-old girl goes missing from West Bank Bedouin village

Beijing says a new deal is possible to rein in nuclear program thought to be behind the short-lived Syrian reactor

Washington says West Africa is a major source for cash for the Lebanese terror group — especially with Iran squeezed by international sanctions, Reuters reports