Officials have accused the United States of foreign interference and called on Washington to support the country’s democracy instead of fomenting division.
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What to Know About Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Nigeria
The president said he would halt all aid and go in “guns-a-blazing” to target militants.
Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Protections for Christians
Accusing Nigeria of not doing enough to protect Christians from violence, President Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for action.
Neo-Nazi Case in UK Highlights Threat From Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism
Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism, experts said.
A Fragile Cease-fire Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Ends Violence, for Now
The two committed to stop attacking each other after the worst outbreak of hostilities in years. But the underlying causes remain, analysts warn.
After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions
Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity,” as details emerge of their time in Gaza’s tunnels.
With Truce in Place, Hamas Pursues Bloody Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza
A video this week captured Hamas fighters in Gaza executing Palestinian rivals as the militant group tries to assert that it is still the dominant force in the territory after two years of war with Israel.
Clashes Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Kill at Least 12
The fighting, along the countries’ border, also injured more than 100 people. Tensions have sharply escalated over the past week. Both sides accused the other of striking first.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Announce Cease-Fire After a Week of Deadly Clashes
The cease-fire went into effect on Wednesday, hours after explosions hit Kabul and 12 Afghans died in fighting along the countries’ border.
Russia Accuses Antiwar Exiles of Terrorism
An intelligence agency’s sweeping investigation shows that Moscow is closely following the anti-Kremlin activities of Russians abroad.