The families of the athletes killed by the Black September terrorist group say that the compensation they have been offered is inadequate and will stay away from a ceremony in Munich in September.
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U.S. Promotes Democracy in Africa as Rival Nations Expand Influence
The Biden administration says the push will bolster African and American interests, including the ability of the United States to compete against China and Russia.
Another Gaza Conflict, but With a Difference: Hamas Sat It Out.
In the weekend battle with Israel, Hamas left the fighting to Islamic Jihad, another militant group, highlighting differences between them over how best to combat Israel.
The Taliban’s Dangerous Collision Course With the West
After barring girls from high school — and harboring an Al-Qaeda leader — the regime now risks jeopardizing the billions of dollars of global aid that still keeps Afghans alive.
Biden Appeared to Overstate the Role of Al Qaeda’s Leader
Terrorism experts were surprised by the president’s descriptions of Ayman al-Zawahri, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike.
Israel and Palestinian Militants Reach a Cease-Fire
The truce appeared to end a three-day conflict in Gaza that barely changed the status quo in Israel and the occupied territories, but revealed splits among rival Palestinian militias.
The exchange is the biggest flare-up in the strip for a year.
No cease-fire appeared imminent, despite early mediation efforts by international actors, including the United Nations.
Israel Hits Gaza, Prompting Rocket Barrage and Ending Relative Calm
In by far the biggest escalation of violence in Gaza since the end of a war in May 2021, Israeli airstrikes killed a militant leader and at least nine others, according to Palestinian officials.
Al-Zawahri’s Death Puts the Focus Back on Al Qaeda
The terrorist network has lost eight of its top leaders in recent years. But it has more total fighters than it did on Sept. 11, 2001.
Killing of al-Zawahri Stirs Debate Over Biden’s Afghan Strategy
President Biden now confronts the question of what, if anything, he will do in response to the revelation that the Taliban were again sheltering a leader of Al Qaeda.