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May 27, 2015
Fighting Continues in Iraq’s Anbar Province

Pro-government forces in Iraq are trying to retake parts of Anbar province that have fallen to the Islamic State militant group. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details.
April 29, 2015
Report: Worldwide Conditions for Media Fall Sharply

A new report by the independent watchdog organization Freedom House says worldwide working conditions for the news media have fallen sharply to their lowest point in more than 10 years.
April 24, 2015
Putin Aims to Destabilize Ukraine, Former US Envoy Says

John Herbst says Russia's president won't be content to 'simply sit behind the cease-fire line'
March 26, 2015
Analysts: Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Ultimate Say on Nuclear Deal

The latest round of Iran nuclear talks is under way with the March 31st deadline for a framework agreement rapidly approaching. Middle East analysts say Iran’s supreme leader, 75-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is likely to have the final say on whether or not the country accepts a nuclear deal, if one is reached. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports on the man considered to be the most powerful political authority in the Islamic Republic.
March 26, 2015
Analysts: Iran’s Supreme Leader Has Ultimate Say on Nuclear Deal

Analysts say 75-year-old Khamenei is most powerful political authority in Islamic Republic - though there are limits to his power, and transition questions persist
March 11, 2015
US Efforts to Arm Syrian Rebels Suffer Setbacks

Analysts say al-Qaida affiliated Nusra Front's recent gains represent a blow to US strategy of identifying, arming groups to oppose Syrian military
February 20, 2015
Revelation of Secret Spyware Could Hamper US Espionage Efforts

Intelligence analysts say secret technology all over world buries spyware into computer hard drives
February 12, 2015
Congress Calls for Expedited Weapons for Jordan to Fight IS

Jordan intensifies fight against jihadist group after militants burned alive a captured Jordanian pilot
February 11, 2015
Congress Calls for Expedited Weapons for Jordan to Fight IS

Members of Congress are calling on the Obama administration to expedite weapons to Jordan, an important Arab ally on the front lines of the fight against extremists from the Islamic State group. Jordan has intensified its fight against the jihadist group after militants burned alive a captured Jordanian pilot. VOA's Meredith Buel reports.
November 13, 2014
US Military Leader: US May Need Ground Troops in Iraq

America’s top military leader says he is considering deploying a limited number of U.S soldiers to fight with Iraqi troops against Islamic State militants. General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the remarks Thursday during testimony before the U.S. Congress. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Washington.
November 07, 2014
Anti-Islamic State Coalition Fights Radical Jihadi Propaganda

The United States is urging its allies to counter the Islamic State’s slick propaganda campaign, which experts say appears to be generating tremendous appeal throughout the Middle East. But some analysts say defeating the militants on the battlefield is necessary to win the war for hearts and minds. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports.
October 22, 2014
American Detained in North Korea Returns Home

An American arrested and held for nearly six months in North Korea has returned home to the United States to hugs and tears of joy from his family. As VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports, analysts say it is still too early to tell whether the release is an effort by Pyongyang to improve relations with Washington.
October 16, 2014
US Steps Up Airstrikes on Islamic State

The United States has stepped up its aerial bombardment of Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, and the military says it has slowed their advance for control of the Syrian border town of Kobani. But analysts are increasingly calling for consideration of ground troops to strengthen the campaign against the jihadists. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports.
October 02, 2014
New Afghan Government Facing Security, Economic Challenges

After months of political bickering a new president has been sworn in and a long-delayed security agreement has been signed, but issues remain
October 02, 2014
New Afghan Government Facing Security, Economic Challenges

After months of political bickering in Afghanistan, a new president has been sworn in, and a long-delayed security agreement has been signed. But as VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports, the new government faces severe economic problems and the threat of a resurgent Taliban.
September 19, 2014
US May Soon Launch Airstrikes on Militants in Syria

Analysts say it could be difficult, however, to develop a military strategy that will not help the besieged Assad government in Damascus
September 19, 2014
US May Soon Launch Airstrikes on Militants in Syria

The United States has conducted more than 175 airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and may soon launch attacks on the group’s stronghold in Syria. But analysts say it could be difficult to develop a military strategy that will not help the besieged government in Damascus. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports.
September 11, 2014
US Muslim Leaders Condemn Islamic State

Leaders of America's Muslim community are condemning the violent extremism of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. Muslim leaders say militants are exploiting their faith in a failed effort to justify violent extremism. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports.
September 11, 2014
US Muslim Leaders Condemn Islamic State

Muslim leaders say militants are exploiting their faith in a failed effort to justify violent extremism
August 29, 2014
Chaotic Afghan Vote Recount Threatens Nation’s Future

UN says ballot audit will not be completed before Sept. 10, and observers say repeated disputes threaten orderly transfer of power and could have dangerous consequences

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