Ban Ki-moon says ‘overwhelming’ UN report will show chemical weapons use, adds that Assad committed ‘many crimes against humanity’

New documentary ‘Our Man in Tehran’ offers ‘a very true’ look at the rescue of six US citizens during the 1979 crisis

My timely reminder that we are not in charge, and that we can all learn a little humility

A critical first hurdle: There is no indication that the Assad government will sign off on the agreement

22-year-old woman said she would not lower her full-face covering with men in the room, the Daily Mail reports

In this lawless corner of the Russian Caucasus, about 2,000 Jews live among a predominantly Muslim population, but maybe not for long

Islamic Republic’s deputy foreign minister hails ‘success of the resistance’ against Israel

Leading Republican figures denounce deal on Syria, say Obama administration being led into ‘blind alley’ by Assad and Putin