Nov 07 79 kidnapped Cameroon students freed, but school closed amid security concerns By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press The students were abducted Sunday night in part of Cameroon that is beset by violence and instability by armed separatists who want to create a breakaway state called Ambazonia. Continue reading
Nov 05 At least 79 students kidnapped from school in Cameroon By Edwin Kindezka Moki, Associated Press Armed separatists kidnapped children age 11-17 and three staff members from a Presbyterian school in a troubled English-speaking region of Cameroon, the governor said Monday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Christian pilgrims in Egypt ambushed; ISIS claims responsibility By Samy Magdy, Hamza Hendawi, Associated Press Islamic militants on Friday ambushed three buses carrying Christian pilgrims on their way to a remote desert monastery south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo, killing seven and wounding 19, according to the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Interior Ministry. Continue reading
Sep 01 Amsterdam officials say 'terrorist motive' alleged in attack on Americans By Mike Corder, Associated Press A 19-year-old Afghan citizen had a "terrorist motive" for allegedly stabbing two Americans at the main train station in Amsterdam, city authorities in the Dutch capital said Saturday. Continue reading
Jun 03 UK remembers London Bridge attack victims on 1st anniversary By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain's resolve to "stand firm" against terrorism is stronger than ever, Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday, a year since a deadly vehicle-and-knife attack on London Bridge. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 6:42 The bigger question raised by the deadly ambush in Niger The Pentagon blames a series of failures for last October's ambush deaths of four U.S. commandos in Niger. Citing poor preparation, communications and training, the investigation also found that the mission was not properly approved. Nick Schifrin gets analysis from… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 12:43 These girls escaped Boko Haram. Now they're pleading for help to save their generation By PBS News Hour Two girls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 thought they would never be able to escape their cruel captors. They were married to insurgents, faced brutal treatment and rape, and gave birth to their own children. Now Ya… Continue watching
Feb 02 Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan put Kabul residents on edge By Larisa Epatko Major pre-planned attacks have hit an all-time high in Afghanistan's capital Kabul. Here's why. Continue reading
Jan 19 China, Russia now outpace the threat of terrorism, Pentagon says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press China's expanding military and Russia's increasing aggression are bigger U.S. national security priorities than terrorism, the Pentagon said Friday. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 2:19 Attempted pipe-bomb attack sparks panic in New York subway By PBS News Hour Emergency crews swarmed the streets near Times Square this morning after a man detonated a homemade pipe bomb in the New York subway, creating a panic during rush hour. The suspected attacker, identified as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, was taken to… Continue watching