Michael Kaplan
International Business Times
New York, NY, United States
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The Turkish Town In ISIS’ Crosshairs: Kilis Residents Struggle Under Rocket Attacks From Syria
Everyday life has come to a standstill in Kilis as anger against the government, the Islamic State group and Syrian refugees has begun to boil over. → Read More
Iraq Protests Update: Everything You Need To Know About The Civil Unrest In Baghdad’s Green Zone
After penetrating Baghdad's highly fortified Green Zone, anti-government demonstrators entered Parliament and were reportedly staging a sit-in. → Read More
Amid Aleppo Carnage, Activists Call To ‘Make Facebook Red’ To Highlight Suffering In Syria
The solid red profile pictures are highlighting the latest violence, particularly in Aleppo, where two medical facilities were attacked this week. → Read More
Beijing Rejects US Aircraft Carrier Entry In Hong Kong Port Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
The Chinese Foreign Ministry told the U.S. the ship would not be allowed to visit, as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate. → Read More
Who Is Reinhold Hanning? Former Nazi Auschwitz Guard Breaks Silence On Holocaust At German Trial
Reinhold Hanning, 94, told a courtroom in western Germany that he had never spoken about his time as a Nazi guard in Auschwitz — not even with his family. → Read More
Who Is Syed Raheel Farook? San Bernardino Gunman's Brother, 2 Others Arrested
Federal agents arrested the brother of San Bernardino gunman, as well as two others Thursday. The elder brother is a Navy veteran. → Read More
Ted Cruz ‘Major Announcement’ Live Stream: Can Carly Fiorina Help Texan Senator's Struggling Campaign In Indiana?
Some believe selecting Fiorina, once a popular presidential candidate, could help Cruz among female voters. → Read More
Muslim Population Growing In France: Marseille Synagogue To Convert To Mosque
“We all have the same God; the main thing is for this to proceed in harmony,” a Jewish leader in Marseille said recently. → Read More
'Acela' Tuesday Primary Live Updates 2016: Results From Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware And Rhode Island
Voters in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island head to the polls Tuesday to decide who they want as their presidential nominee. → Read More
MSNBC Democratic Town Hall Live Stream: Watch Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton In Philadelphia
Democratic U.S. presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will take the stage a day before voters in five Eastern states head to the polls. → Read More
Obama’s War On ISIS 2016: Quotes Showing President’s Evolution On Syrian Civil War [VIDEO]
President Obama fears getting the U.S. more entrenched in the war in Syria, but the rise of ISIS has forced him to take an active role. → Read More
What Is Passover 2016? Everything To Know About Jewish Holiday Celebrating Freedom From Slavery
Passover, the Jewish holiday that celebrates the biblical story of liberation from bondage in Egypt, is just about here. → Read More
Road To Rio: Police Sweep Away ‘Street Children’ Ahead Of Brazil Olympics
Hundreds of thousands of tourists will descend on Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics this summer — but there’s a part of the city the government is hoping to hide. → Read More
How UK Muslims Feel About Homosexuality, Sharia And Terrorism: New British Survey Offers Answers
However, more than half of the Muslims polled in a survey don't agree with the broader population's approval of homosexuality as legal. → Read More
How UK Muslims Feel About Homosexuality, Shariah And Terrorism: New British Survey Offers Answers
While a recent poll found that British Muslims held favorable attitudes toward their country, many diverged on social issues like homosexuality and women’s rights. → Read More
World Health Day 2016: Everything You Need To Know About Diabetes Causes, Symptoms And Management
This year’s World Health Day is focused on raising awareness to help fight the rise of diabetes. → Read More
ISIS In Damascus: Car Bombs Target Syrian Forces As Islamic State Group Steps Up Attacks
The latest string of assaults targeting the Syrian military is seen as retaliation for recent losses. → Read More
Most Wanted Terrorists List: Turkey Offers $14M Reward For ISIS Militants
The move comes amid criticism the country has received for failing to stem attacks by the Islamic State group. → Read More
Panama Papers Live Updates: What We Know So Far About Who Is Involved In The Leaks
Someone from outside the Mossack Fonseca law firm accessed the documents that comprise the Panama Papers, Ramon Fonseca told Reuters on Tuesday. → Read More
Syrian Refugees Forced Back To War Zone By Turkish Authorities As EU-Turkey Agreement Goes Into Effect
Amnesty International alleges that the Turks are forcing as many as 100 people daily back to war-ravaged Syria. → Read More