Terrorism

Six Wounded in Grenade Attack at Afghan Mosque

Six people were wounded in a grenade blast at a mosque in the Afghan capital, minutes after worshippers offered prayers.

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20 Killed in Attack on Burkina Faso Gold Mine: Locals

About 20 civilians were killed in a night attack on a gold mine in Burkina Faso's restive north, local sources said Saturday.

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Mali Says 203 Killed in Military Operation in Center

Mali's army said that it had killed 203 combatants in an operation in the center of Sahel state, an apparent uptick in violence in the conflict-torn country.

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100 Children Missing From Syria Jail Attacked by IS: UN

The fate of 100 children who had been detained in a Syrian prison is unknown more than two months after jihadists attacked the facility.

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UN Security Council Votes for New Somalia Peacekeeping Force

The UN Security Council unanimously for a new African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia, where Al-Shabaab insurgents have been seeking to overthrow the fragile government for more than a decade.

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Jihadist-Hit Mali Gets Combat Helicopters From Russia

Mali's government has taken delivery of combat helicopters from Russia to help its army fight a bloody jihadist insurgency.

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Pakistani Taliban Announce Ramadan Offensive Against Security Forces

The Pakistani Taliban announced it would launch a Ramadan offensive against security forces.

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Gun Attacks Kill Five Near Tel Aviv: Israel Medics

Five people were killed in gun attacks Tuesday near the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv, the third fatal gun or knife spree in the Jewish state in a week.

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Iraq Building Syria Wall to Keep Out IS Fighters

Iraq is building a concrete wall along part of its border with Syria to stop Islamic State group jihadists from infiltrating.

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More Than 30 Killed in Twin Attacks in Central Somalia

The death toll from twin attacks in central Somalia night has climbed above 30.

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