Nation Oct 19 Minnesota teen accused of plotting terror attack at Mall of America to remain jailed By Ellen Schmidt, Associated Press
World May 07 Watch 5:25 Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it’s also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
World Nov 07 EU vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia, confirms all 24 crew on board are safe A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Oct 03 U.N. food agency to cut food assistance for thousands in Somalia due to funding shortfalls “We are seeing a dangerous rise in emergency levels of hunger, and our ability to respond is shrinking by the day,” said Ross Smith, the agency's director of emergency preparedness and response. “Without urgent funding, families already pushed to the… By Associated Press
Nation Sep 29 Minnesota man pleads guilty to attempting to join Islamic State group A Minnesota man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Mar 14 AP report: U.S. and Israel look to Africa for permanent relocation of Palestinians from Gaza By Josef Federman, Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press The contacts with Sudan, Somalia and the breakaway region of Somalia known as Somaliland reflect the determination by the U.S. and Israel to press ahead with a plan that has been widely condemned and raised serious legal and moral issues. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 2:41 News Wrap: Israel, Hamas complete 4th prisoner-hostage exchange of ceasefire deal In our news wrap Saturday, the delicate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas moved forward with another hostage and prisoner exchange, Arab leaders rejected Trump’s recent call to transfer Palestinians to their countries, Trump ordered the first military strikes of his… Continue watching
Feb 01 U.S. military strikes Islamic State operatives in Somalia for the first time in Trump's new term By Tara Copp, Aamer Madhani, Omar Faruk, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that the strikes by U.S. Africa Command were directed by Trump and coordinated with Somalia's government. Continue reading
Aug 03 Al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack on beach hotel in Somalia's capital that killed 32 By Omar Faruk, Associated Press Police in Somalia said Saturday that 32 people died and 63 others were wounded in an attack on a beach hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, the previous evening. Continue reading
Jan 10 Somali extremists kill 1 person, capture 5 in attack on UN helicopter By Omar Faruk, Associated Press Al-Shabab still controls parts of southern and central Somalia and continues to carry out attacks in the capital, Mogadishu, and other areas while extorting millions of dollars a year from residents and businesses in its quest to impose an Islamic… Continue reading