Recent reports indicate the Islamic State terrorist organization is struggling for power in the Middle East as it continues to try to gain control of larger swaths of territory.

Ukraine troops were forced to retreat this week from the embattled transport hub of Debaltseve after pro-Russian rebels were able to seize most of the town.

Following a Carnival float accident that left 18 dead Tuesday, Haiti ended their annual Carnival celebration early to mourn the victims.

The Rev. Franklin Graham, president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has denounced the recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians by the Islamic State, calling on Muslim leaders to condemn the brutal act.

Haiti's annual Carnival festival took a fatal turn early Tuesday when a parade float hit power lines, killing 18 and injuring 60.

Two strong earthquakes jolted northern Japan on Tuesday, with the first one placed at 6.9 magnitude causing a small tsunami that did not cause any damages but nevertheless triggered evacuation warnings in towns along the coast.

Pope Francis has denounced the recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya at the hands of the Islamic State terror group.

Denmark's prime minister has vowed solidarity among her nation following a deadly weekend shooting that left two dead and appears to be religiously-motivated.

The Syrian boyfriend of deceased American hostage Kayka Mueller has recalled his relationship with the aid worker before her recent death while being held by the Islamic State.

Egypt\'s government announced this week that it has bombed the Islamic State after the terrorist group released a video purportedly showing the beheading of Egyptian Christians, also known as Copts.

Egypt unleashed its fury on Islamic State militants, sending its warplanes to bomb ISIS targets inside Libya on Monday, a day after the terrorist group released a video showed the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians there.