No group claimed responsibility for the assault on a bus convoy. But Islamic State militants remain active in parts of Syria and have increased attacks in the area, which is government-controlled.
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White Men Charged in Attack on Black Teenagers at Pool in South Africa
Two youths who tried to use a pool at a resort on Christmas Day said they were told it was for “white people only.” The violent encounter led to a charge of attempted murder and a call by the president to battle racism.
China Withdraws 6 Diplomats From U.K. After Consulate Scuffle
The British government had asked the Chinese officials to waive their diplomatic immunity and allow an investigation into how a pro-democracy protester was beaten.
Omega X Members Say Their K-pop Agency Mistreated Them
A public dispute between band members and the head of their agency has revived concerns about whether South Korean entertainment agencies exploit young musicians.
Prosecutor Drops Australia Parliament Rape Case, Citing Toll on Accuser
Mental trauma that Brittany Higgins faced from the proceedings presented a “significant and unacceptable risk” to her life, the prosecutor said.
Iranian Protesters Attack Khomeini’s Childhood Home as Unrest Spreads
The house where the Islamic revolution’s founder grew up was set on fire during a fresh surge of anger over the government’s killing of children, including three in the city of Izeh.
How Britain’s Crackdown on Gangs Disproportionately Targets Young Black Men
A murder-conspiracy case in northwestern England tells the story of Britain’s crackdown on gangs, which disproportionately targets young Black men.
Imran Khan’s Supporters Clash With Police in Pakistan After Gunman Attack
The former prime minister accused military and government officials of plotting the attack that wounded him as political violence welled up around Pakistan.
Suspect in Pelosi Attack Was in the US Illegally, Officials Say
David DePape, a Canadian, legally entered the United States in 2008. He faces several state and federal charges after the authorities say he broke into Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and assaulted her husband.
Memorials for 2 Young Women Killed in Iran Galvanize Protests
For a second day in a row, tens of thousands of demonstrators protested across Iran against the country’s authoritarian clerical rule. The government response on Thursday was again deadly.