Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul wedding hall suicide bomb attack
The death toll from a late-night suicide bombing at a crowded wedding party in the Afghan capital rose to at least 63 on Sunday, including women and children, officials said. The local Islamic State group's affiliate claimed responsibility for what was the deadliest attack ...
Fears grow of a bad peace deal with the Taliban as Trump eyes quick withdrawal from Afghanistan
An Afghanistan peace agreement that the United States seems close to reaching with the Taliban has prompted worries that President Donald Trump's desire to quickly withdraw U.S. troops could further plunge the country into civil war. Trump said Friday he was pleased with talks on ...
Muslim insurgent group holds first meeting with Thai government
The main group fighting an insurgency in Thailand's largely Muslim south has held its first meeting with officials from the new Thai government and set out demands as a condition for any formal peace talks. The insurgency in the Malay-speaking region of the predominantly Buddhist ...
North Ireland marks 50 years since British Army's deployment during the Troubles
Remembering fallen comrades, veterans paraded Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the British Army's deployment to Northern Ireland — a key moment in the "troubles." Hundreds of ex-service personnel attended the Northern Ireland Veterans Association event in Lisburn, southwest of Belfast. A total of 722 ...
Funeral of El Paso shooting victim draws thousands of strangers
Thousands of strangers came to say goodbye to a woman who was killed in a mass shooting in El Paso after hearing her longtime companion had few family members left. Antonio Basco had told reporters he felt alone in planning the funeral for Margie Reckard, ...
Trump hails 'very good' White House discussions on Afghan peace deal
The White House signaled progress Friday in preparations for a peace deal with the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying that discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and top advisers went "very well." Trump met at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf course with national security advisers, including ...
Mexico pushes U.S. to designate El Paso shooting massacre an act of terrorism
Mexico's government on Wednesday doubled down on its assertion that the Aug. 3 mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, was an act of terrorism against Mexicans and urged the United States to ensure the incident was designated as such. Speaking after meetings on Tuesday between ...
Thai court acquits Red Shirts of terrorism for 2010 protests
A court in Thailand on Wednesday dismissed terrorism and other charges against 24 leaders of an extended street protest in 2010 that saw key areas of central Bangkok closed off and random violence that was ended by military force. The Bangkok Criminal Court ruled that ...
White supremacism fueling domestic terrorism, U.S. Homeland Security chief admits
White supremacist ideology is helping fuel domestic terrorism in the United States, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday. Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan appeared in Jackson, Mississippi, for a forum about preventing violence against religious groups. The conversation included references to mass shootings, including ...
Portland, Oregon, braces again for far-right rally and counterprotest
Portland police are mobilizing to prevent clashes between out-of-state far-right groups planning a rally here and the homegrown anti-fascists who oppose them as America's culture wars seep into this progressive haven. Saturday's rally — and the violence it may bring — are a relatively new ...
A knife-wielding man killed one person and attempted to stab several others in a central Sydney rampage on Tuesday before being chased and pinned down by members of the public, witnesses said. Police said a 21-year-old Sydney man with a history of mental illness is ...
Suspect in Oslo mosque attack and stepsister's slaying smirks in bruised-face court appearance
A Norwegian man suspected of killing his stepsister and then storming an Oslo mosque with a gun appeared in court Monday with a smirk on his bruised face as evidence grew that he sought to emulate attacks by white supremacists in the U.S. and ...
