The government accused the Islamic State of being behind the attack, which struck at the heart of the Taliban’s power structure after years of essentially unchallenged dominance.
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A Ghastly Search for Loved Ones Who Disappeared in Syria
Syrians raced to newly emptied prisons to reunite with loved ones snatched away by the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad, but their quest sometimes took them to the morgue.
Cyclist Rohan Dennis Pleads Guilty in Death of Wife Melissa Hoskins, Fellow Olympian
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty this week to a lesser charge in the death of Melissa Hoskins last year, after he drove with her on the hood of a vehicle, the authorities said.
Sednaya Prison in Syria: What to Know
Amnesty International described it as a “human slaughterhouse,” where, other rights groups say, tens of thousands of people were detained, tortured and killed during the 13-year civil war.
Police Arrest 3 After Deadly Explosion in the Netherlands
The blast, which the mayor of The Hague called an “unprecedented disaster,” killed six people on Saturday morning.
Here’s How Much Cleaner Energy Could Save America, in Lives and Money
Widespread adoption of heat pumps could prevent thousands of premature deaths and save billions on energy bills, according to a new analysis.
Explosion at Fuel Depot Near Florence Kills at Least Two
Officials said it would take time to determine the cause of the explosion. At least 26 people were injured in the blast.
Israeli Attacks Around Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza Kill Scores, Doctors Say
Airstrikes, gunfire, panic and orders to evacuate in the dark of night combined to cause heavy casualties in the area of Kamal Adwan, one of the last hospitals still operating in northern Gaza.
3 Climbers From U.S. and Canada Presumed Dead on New Zealand’s Tallest Peak
The police suspended their search for two Americans and a Canadian who went missing while trying to reach the summit of Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.