Terrorism

DR Congo Says ‘Massacre’ Left More Than 100 Dead

Three days of national mourning began in the DR Congo after the alleged massacre of civilians in the country's east.

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Burkina Faso Seeks French Arms for Anti-Jihadist Volunteers

Burkina Faso has asked France, its former colonial power, to provide "weapons and ammunition" for a civilian volunteer force battling a jihadist insurgency.

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Islamic State Group Announces Death of Leader

The Islamic State jihadist group said its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi has been killed in battle.

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At Least 16 Killed, 24 Wounded in North Afghanistan Blast

At least 16 people were killed and 24 others wounded by a blast at a madrassa in Afghanistan's northern city of Aybak.

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Pakistan Taliban Claim Suicide Blast Killing Three

Three people were killed when a suicide bomber targeted a police truck in Pakistan, an attack claimed by the domestic chapter of the Taliban.

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Pakistan Taliban End Ceasefire, Order Nationwide Attacks

Pakistan's Taliban said they have called off a ceasefire agreed with the government and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country.

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Al-Shabaab Attacks Hotel in Somali Capital: Police

Al-Shabaab militants attacked a hotel near the presidential palace in the Somali capital Mogadishu, police and witnesses said.

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Civilians Flee as Jihadists Advance in Northeast Mali

Jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group are advancing in northeastern Mali, prompting terrified citizens to flee their homes.

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At Least 15 Wounded in Two Jerusalem Bomb ‘Attacks:’ Officials

At least 15 people were wounded in two separate explosions targeting bus stations in Jerusalem, security and medical officials said.

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Ten Troops Killed in Jihadist Attack in Chad

Around 10 soldiers were killed and others wounded when jihadists attacked an army position in western Chad.

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