terrorism
Fresh arrests as Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290
World
April 22, 2019
Fresh arrests as Sri Lanka Easter attack toll hits 290
The death toll from bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka rose dramatically Monday to…
Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed
Middle East
April 20, 2019
Afghan communications ministry attacked, at least two gunmen killed
KABUL (Reuters) – Gunmen attacked the communications ministry in the center of Kabul on Saturday, interrupting months of relative calm…
Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul in attack near ministry
Middle East
April 20, 2019
Loud explosion, gunfire rock downtown Kabul in attack near ministry
Suicide bombers and gunmen launched an attack near a government ministry in central Kabul on Saturday, officials said, in an…
Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens: monitor
Middle East
April 20, 2019
Islamic State attacks Syrian army, allies, killing dozens: monitor
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State attacks on the Syrian army and allied militias in central Syria have killed 35 soldiers…
Bahrain mass trial raises deep concern: U.N. rights chief
Middle East
April 18, 2019
Bahrain mass trial raises deep concern: U.N. rights chief
GENEVA (Reuters) – United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Thursday she was concerned that a Bahrain mass…
U.N. urges resolving fate of 2,500 foreign children at Syria camp
Middle East
April 18, 2019
U.N. urges resolving fate of 2,500 foreign children at Syria camp
GENEVA (Reuters) – A senior United Nations relief official called on governments on Thursday to help resolve the fate of…
Bahrain’s court jails 138 on terror charges, revokes their citizenship: statement
Middle East
April 16, 2019
Bahrain’s court jails 138 on terror charges, revokes their citizenship: statement
DUBAI (Reuters) – A Bahraini court sentenced 138 people to prison on terror charges on Tuesday, including 69 to life…
Al-Azhar firmly condemns racist chants against Mohamed Salah
Egypt
April 16, 2019
Al-Azhar firmly condemns racist chants against Mohamed Salah
An observatory body of Al-Azhar Sunni association released a statement firmly condemning discriminatory slurs by a group of Chelsea fans…
Taliban announce spring offensive, angering US amid peace push
Middle East
April 13, 2019
Taliban announce spring offensive, angering US amid peace push
The Taliban on Friday announced a new spring offensive, alarming the US negotiator who has been sitting with the militants…
Suicide blast rips through Pakistani fruit market, killing 20
Middle East
April 12, 2019
Suicide blast rips through Pakistani fruit market, killing 20
At least 20 people were killed and 48 wounded Friday by a powerful suicide blast apparently targeting the Shia Hazara…