Apr 28 Biden cites 'serious' progress toward defeating IS in Iraq By Josh Lederman, Associated Press BAGHDAD — Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraq on Thursday not to let its crippling political crisis upend hard-fought gains against the Islamic State group as he returned to the country that's come to symbolize America's relentless struggles in the… Continue reading
Apr 24 White House poised to release secret pages of 9/11 report By Associated Press The Obama administration will likely soon release at least part of a 28-page secret chapter from a congressional inquiry into 9/11 that may shed light on possible Saudi connections to the attackers. Continue reading
Apr 20 Terror victims win Supreme Court judgment against Iran By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a judgment allowing families of victims of Iranian-sponsored terrorism to collect nearly $2 billion. Continue reading
Apr 09 Belgium officials say 'man in the hat' found, charged in attacks By Michael D. Regan One of Europe's most wanted men was taken into custody and charged for his roll in the attacks on Paris and Brussels. Prosecutors said Mohamed Abrini admitted to being the "man in the hat" after he was shown a surveillance… Continue reading
Apr 08 Key suspect in Paris attacks arrested in Belgium By Joshua Barajas Mohamed Abrini, a key suspect in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks, was among those arrested Friday in connection with the March 22 terror attacks in Brussels, French police officials confirmed to the Associated Press. Continue reading
Apr 03 Brussels airport reopens following suicide attacks By Michael D. Regan Brussels Airport opened amid increased security on Sunday after two suicide bombers killed 16 people inside a busy departure hall on March 22. The airport, one of the busiest in Europe, will operate on a limited basis until the summer. Continue reading
Apr 03 Brussels attacks renew concerns over global nuclear security By Michael D. Regan As Belgian authorities continue an expansive international investigation following last month’s terror attacks in Brussels that killed 32 people, new scrutiny is being given to security lapses that have occurred over the years at the country's nuclear facilities. Continue reading
Apr 02 World leaders urge action against terrorism at Nuclear Security Summit By Darlene Superville and Josh Lederman, Associated Press World leaders declared progress in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch Freed from ISIS, Palmyra's treasured ruins 'have blood on them' By PBS News Hour The Syrian Army has reclaimed Palmyra from the Islamic State group, dealing a major setback to the militants. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on the state of the ancient city, home to a sprawling set of Roman ruins… Continue watching
Mar 27 Women and children among dozens killed in Pakistan park bombing By Elisabeth Ponsot At least 65 people, many of them women and children, were killed by an explosion that ripped through a public park in the eastern city of Lahore in Pakistan on Sunday evening, set off just a few feet from a… Continue reading