Jan 15 U.S. military confirms 8 civilian deaths in 2014 airstrikes By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. military says eight civilians were killed and three others injured in five airstrikes last year in Iraq and Syria. Continue reading
Jan 14 Explosions and gunfire in Jakarta leave 5 gunmen, 2 civilians dead By Joshua Barajas Several attackers set off a series of explosions that targeted downtown Jakarta on Thursday and exchanged gunfire with Indonesian authorities, leaving at least seven people, including five assailants, dead. Continue reading
Jan 13 What did Obama just say? Experts read between the lines By Jenny Marder, Daniel Bush President Barack Obama spent his final State of the Union speech last night defending his record in office on everything from climate change and healthcare to national security and education. But his legacy is complicated, and understanding it requires some… Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch Obama on IS: ‘When you come after Americans, we go after you’ By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jan 12 Defeat the terrorists and skip the drama, Obama says By Larisa Epatko Protecting the American people and fighting terrorism is priority No. 1, but without the dramatic rhetoric, President Barack Obama said in his final State of the Union address on Tuesday. Continue reading
Jan 12 Turkey links suicide bombing that killed 10 to Islamic State group By Joshua Barajas The Islamic State group was responsible for a suicide blast that hit Istanbul’s main tourist district Tuesday, killing at least 10 people, not including the bomber, and wounding another 15, Turkey’s prime minister said. Continue reading
Jan 12 Obama reaches for upbeat outlook in final State of the Union By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will deliver a final State of the Union address Tuesday brimming with optimism — far more than most Americans possess. Continue reading
Jan 10 Paris remembers victims of 2015 terror attacks By News Desk Around 2,000 people gathered in Paris Sunday to remember the victims of the terror attacks that occurred last year in France, killing almost 150 people. Continue reading
Dec 29 U.S. official: Airstrikes have killed 10 Islamic State leaders By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- U.S. and coalition airstrikes killed 10 Islamic State leaders over the past month, including several linked to the Paris attacks or other plots against the West, a U.S. military official in Iraq said Tuesday. Continue reading
Dec 27 U.S. hits Islamic State with 17 Christmas Day airstrikes By Michael D. Regan and Associated Press The Pentagon says the United States hit Islamic State group targets in Iraq and Syria with 17 airstrikes on Christmas Day. Continue reading