The killing of a police captain and his partner was part of a string of deadly Islamist terrorist attacks in 2015 and 2016 that scarred France.
Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
American Jet Shoots Down Turkish Drone in Syria
The Pentagon said the drone had been observed carrying out airstrikes shortly before flying within about 550 yards of U.S. forces.
U.S. Seeks to Repatriate Family of 10 Americans From Camps in Syria
A Kurdish-led militia that is battling the Islamic State has been holding a mother and nine of her children for several years.
Coup in Niger Upends U.S. Terrorism Fight and Could Open a Door for Russia
The military takeover could force the Pentagon to withdraw 1,100 American troops and close drone bases in the West African country.
Eight Convicted in 2016 Terrorist Bombings in Brussels
The series of attacks was the deadliest such assault in Belgian history. Six of the accused had already been convicted over terrorist attacks in Paris the previous year.
Uganda Reels From Deadly Terror Attack
It was one of the worst terrorist acts to hit the nation in decades, as militants burned down dormitories with students still inside and hacked others to death.
U.S. Soldiers Injured in Syria Were Part of Commando Unit
Ten members of the Army’s elite Delta Force unit were flown to Germany for medical treatment after a helicopter accident.
22 U.S. Troops Are Hurt in Helicopter ‘Mishap’ in Syria
The military provided few details about the accident, saying the troops had sustained “injuries of various degrees.”
Rules for Pentagon Use of Proxy Forces Shed Light on a Shadowy War Power
Newly disclosed documents include Special Operations forces directives for managing counterterrorism and irregular warfare surrogate fighters.
8 Killed in Pakistan Shootings, Including 6 Teachers
No group claimed responsibility for the attacks, near the Afghan border. The authorities said they believed there was a sectarian dimension to the violence.