The two Western teachers held by the Taliban are safe with American forces, officials say, and three Taliban figures are freed. Some Afghans worry it won’t help renew peace talks.
Tag: Terrorism
China Defends Crackdown on Muslims, and Criticizes Times Article
The Foreign Ministry said an article based on government records had smeared China’s war on terrorism, but did not dispute the documents’ authenticity.
U.S. Drone Strikes Stymie ISIS in Southern Libya
Several recent military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in southern Libya have seriously disrupted the terrorist group’s efforts to reorganize and carry out strikes there.
Marine Vet Freed by Iran in 2016 Sues U.S. Over Unpaid Compensation
Amir Hekmati, an American imprisoned and mistreated by Iran, was found eligible for $20 million from a special United States government fund. The government has withheld payment, and now he is suing.
Turkey’s Deportations Force Europe to Face Its ISIS Militants
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to send back foreign citizens who supported the Islamic State is handing Western Europe a problem it had hoped to avoid.
ISIS Suspect Trapped at Turkish-Greek Border Is to Be Deported to U.S.
Turkey said it had received assurances from Washington that the American would not be refused entry.
As Islamic Jihad and Israel Battled, Hamas, in a Twist, Sat on the Sidelines
With Israel exchanging blows with the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Hamas faced a stark choice: Join the fight or redouble efforts to keep the Gaza border quiet.
U.S. Struggles to Keep Allies in Fight Against ISIS in Syria
Trump praises mission to protect oil fields while top national security aides seek to retain allies in Syria after death of top ISIS leader.
Philippine Guerrillas Kill at Least 6 Soldiers in Bombing
The killings were a reminder of the stubborn threat of insurgents in rural areas of the Philippines.
Israel Kills Senior Islamic Jihad Commander in Gaza
The Israeli strike prompted a wave of rocket attacks by Gaza militants after a period of relative calm.