Syria

Islamic State has reportedly executed American journalist James Foley. The footage of his beheading circles on social media, complete with threats against the U.S.

The terror surrounding Islamic State's violence has long been established. But now they've begun to organize and govern their territories.

Reports that the militant Islamist group ISIS decreed FGM for Iraqi women have been debunked. But the practice? Still widely present.

With a carefully staged interview and People magazine cover, this week seemed to be laying the groundwork for an announcement.

We salute Jon Stewart, Hillary Clinton, the Queen of Jordan, a Ukrainian pop star and a fierce woman named Bessie Mogale for helping to bring important female issues into the global spotlight. Aw, yeah.

Amid concern that the Syrian conflict could inspire revolt, the Saudi monarch criminalizes non-belief.

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