But when not at war, the people of this ancient civilization ... but its legacy shaped later civilizations, not least in the way Assyrian military tactics were adopted by future armies.

The setting was war-torn northeast Syria ... With such a small community of Assyrian Christians remaining, everyone knew someone connected in some way with the hostages — whether as relatives ...

Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine ... and only 25% feel that way toward Mexico (40% felt that way in 2000).