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How Saddam's Former Soldiers Are Fueling the Rise of ISIS
As the radical jihadist group marches through Iraq, it is quietly utilizing a network of former members of Sadaam Hussein's army to help militarize its fighting force.
October 28, 2014
In Their Own Words: Sunnis on Their Treatment in Maliki’s Iraq
They describe the many grievances of Iraq’s Sunni population, which they say led to the resurrection of the Sunni insurgency — once again providing a safe haven for extremists.
October 28, 2014
Slideshow: Life Under the Rule of ISIS
One of the few windows into the Islamic State comes from photographs produced by the group itself.
October 28, 2014
Pro-Western Parties Win Big in Ukraine Elections
But the separatist-controlled eastern regions of the country did not participate.
October 28, 2014
Who Runs the Islamic State?
From the bodyguard to the media spokesman, meet the new caliph's top men.
October 28, 2014
An ISIS Jailbreak at Abu Ghraib: "Hell Is Coming"
A July 2013 ISIS attack on Abu Ghraib freed more than 500 prisoners -- and came at a crucial time.
October 28, 2014
Watch "Ebola Outbreak" With the Filmmaker
The film is streaming online with a live chat room where filmmaker Wael Dabbous will take your questions
October 22, 2014
Most of the Country is Already Voting in the Midterm Elections
As of today, 31 states have started early voting for the Nov. 4 midterm elections.
October 22, 2014
WHO Report: TB Epidemic "Even Bigger Than We Thought"
Treatment for drug resistant TB hasn’t kept pace, and some nations are facing epidemics.
October 22, 2014
Can Haider al-Abadi Bridge Iraq's Sectarian Divide?
Not without reining in the Shia militias operating on the ground, according to experts who spoke to FRONTLINE.
October 21, 2014
Billions in U.S. Spending Can't Slow Afghan Opium Poppy Production
This comes despite $7.6 billion in counternarcotics spending by the U.S. there over the last decade -- and is projected to increase even more in 2014.
October 21, 2014
Why Voter ID Laws Aren’t Really about Fraud
Proponents say these laws ensure election integrity, but a FRONTLINE analysis found that ID requirements aren't applied equally to all voters.
October 20, 2014