Tag: Islamic State group
Lebanese acting FM steps down over remarks on Gulf Arabs, IS
<p>BEIRUT — Lebanon’s acting foreign minister stepped down on Wednesday amid a diplomatic row with Gulf Arab countries after he suggested in a TV...
Baptism party attacked in northern Burkina Faso, killing 15
<p>OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a baptism party in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least 15 people and sending terrified civilians...
Lebanese acting FM steps down over remarks on Gulf Arabs, IS
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s acting foreign minister stepped down on Wednesday amid a diplomatic row with Gulf Arab countries after he suggested in a TV...
Baptism party attacked in northern Burkina Faso, killing 15
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a baptism party in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least 15 people and sending terrified civilians...
Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks
<p>KABUL, Afghanistan — A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks — some claimed by the Islamic State group — ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid...
Afghan cease-fire ends amid calls for fresh peace talks
KABUL, Afghanistan — A three-day cease-fire marked by violent attacks — some claimed by the Islamic State group — ended Sunday in Afghanistan amid...
Brooklyn man gets 20 years in prison in subway terror case
NEW YORK — A Brooklyn man who prosecutors say twice pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and encouraged deadly “lone-wolf” attacks in New...
Brooklyn man gets 20 years in prison in subway terror case
<p>NEW YORK — A Brooklyn man who prosecutors say twice pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group and encouraged deadly “lone-wolf” attacks in New...
UN experts: Islamic State committed genocide against Yazidis
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The head of a U.N. team investigating atrocities in Iraq announced Monday it has found “clear and compelling evidence” that Islamic...
Iran: Clash near Turkey kills 2 Guard troops, 7 militants
<p>TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard forces on Tuesday killed seven militants and dismantled their cell in the country's northwest near the border...