Military officials pushing for increase in US troops in Iraq
The Pentagon is moving to increase the number of American troops in Iraq amid strikes that have killed the Islamic State's finance minister and other senior leaders. Still, top U.S. defense officials say the deaths won't "break the back" of the extremist group, which is in a fierce fight for an ancient city in Syria and claim responsibility for bombing a soccer stadium in Iraq.
The Pentagon is moving to increase the number of American troops in Iraq amid strikes that have killed the Islamic State's finance minister and other senior leaders. Still, top U.S. defense officials say the deaths won't "break the back" of the extremist group, which is in a fierce fight for an ancient city in Syria and claim responsibility for bombing a soccer stadium in Iraq.
Belgian authorities issue arrest warrant for new suspect
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Saturday for a new suspect in the attacks on the Brussels airport and subway as authorities moved to clean up damage caused by the explosions. The federal prosecutor's office said a warrant has been issued for a man only identified as Faycal C. He is wanted for "involvement in a terrorist group, terrorist killings and...
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian prosecutors issued an arrest warrant Saturday for a new suspect in the attacks on the Brussels airport and subway as authorities moved to clean up damage caused by the explosions. The federal prosecutor's office said a warrant has been issued for a man only identified as Faycal C. He is wanted for "involvement in a terrorist group, terrorist killings and...
Toll from IS suicide bombing at Iraq stadium climbs to 41
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a soccer stadium that was claimed by the Islamic State group has climbed to 41, with another 105 people wounded. The security and public health officials provided the updated toll Saturday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say the death toll from a suicide bombing at a soccer stadium that was claimed by the Islamic State group has climbed to 41, with another 105 people wounded. The security and public health officials provided the updated toll Saturday on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters.
Italian Coast Guard rescues migrants from Afghanistan and Pakistan
Italian Cost Guard rescued 14 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, on Friday, March 25
Italian Cost Guard rescued 14 migrants from the Mediterranean Sea, on Friday, March 25
Egyptian army says it has killed 60 militants in Sinai
A spokesman for the Egyptian army says it has killed 60 Islamic militants in northern Sinai, where armed forces have been battling fighters affiliated with the Islamic State group for two years.
A spokesman for the Egyptian army says it has killed 60 Islamic militants in northern Sinai, where armed forces have been battling fighters affiliated with the Islamic State group for two years.
Prosecutors announce 3 arrests in Brussels police raid linked to new attack
Belgian prosecutors say three people have been detained in counterterrorism raids in Brussels prompted by the arrest of a Frenchman in the Paris area suspected of plotting a new attack.
Belgian prosecutors say three people have been detained in counterterrorism raids in Brussels prompted by the arrest of a Frenchman in the Paris area suspected of plotting a new attack.
Thousands rally in Baghdad in support of Shiite cleric
Thousands have rallied in Baghdad in support of firebrand Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who has taken the lead role in protests demanding government reforms. Al-Sadr's associate, Sheik Asad al-Nasiri, delivered a message from the cleric at a rally on Friday in the Iraqi capital, giving Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi 24 hours to implement wide-ranging reforms such as installing...
Thousands have rallied in Baghdad in support of firebrand Iraqi Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr who has taken the lead role in protests demanding government reforms. Al-Sadr's associate, Sheik Asad al-Nasiri, delivered a message from the cleric at a rally on Friday in the Iraqi capital, giving Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi 24 hours to implement wide-ranging reforms such as installing...
Turkish journalists on trial for Syria arms smuggling
Two Turkish journalists went on trial on Friday on allegations that they revealed state secrets and helped a terror organization with their reports on alleged government-arms smuggling to Syrian rebels, a trial that has increased concern about the erosion of media freedoms in Turkey.
Two Turkish journalists went on trial on Friday on allegations that they revealed state secrets and helped a terror organization with their reports on alleged government-arms smuggling to Syrian rebels, a trial that has increased concern about the erosion of media freedoms in Turkey.
Obama to mourn Argentina coup victims
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Confronting a dark chapter in Latin America's history, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to victims of Argentina's "Dirty War," as he works to bring closure to questions about the U.S. role in one of the region's most repressive dictatorships.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Confronting a dark chapter in Latin America's history, President Barack Obama will pay tribute to victims of Argentina's "Dirty War," as he works to bring closure to questions about the U.S. role in one of the region's most repressive dictatorships.
Update on Brussels terror attacks
The Latest on the suicide bombings this week in Brussels: Hungary's interior minister says the government wants to limit phone calls in the vicinity of any future terror attack to prevent the overload of communications networks and avoid interference with emergency and rescue services.
The Latest on the suicide bombings this week in Brussels: Hungary's interior minister says the government wants to limit phone calls in the vicinity of any future terror attack to prevent the overload of communications networks and avoid interference with emergency and rescue services.
Poland's leaders want no refugees after Brussels blasts
Poland's president has thrown his support behind the government's decision to renege on a deal to accept thousands of refugees amid security concerns raised by Tuesday's attacks in Brussels. Poland's decision could further affect other countries in the region, some of which have protested the European Union's plan to allocate some 120,000 migrants. Additionally, European...
Poland's president has thrown his support behind the government's decision to renege on a deal to accept thousands of refugees amid security concerns raised by Tuesday's attacks in Brussels. Poland's decision could further affect other countries in the region, some of which have protested the European Union's plan to allocate some 120,000 migrants. Additionally, European...
Lawmaker says Brussels bombers appeared to target Americans
The House Intelligence Committee chairman believes that Americans were targeted in yesterday's terror attacks in Brussels.
The House Intelligence Committee chairman believes that Americans were targeted in yesterday's terror attacks in Brussels.
Two suspects in Belgian attacks identified
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities searched Wednesday for a man pictured at the Brussels airport with two apparent suicide bombers, amid growing suggestions that the bombings of the Brussels airport and subway were the work of the same Islamic State cell that attacked Paris last year.
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian authorities searched Wednesday for a man pictured at the Brussels airport with two apparent suicide bombers, amid growing suggestions that the bombings of the Brussels airport and subway were the work of the same Islamic State cell that attacked Paris last year.
Greece: Refugee protests at border and on islands
IDOMENI, Greece (AP) — Refugees and migrants in Greece have staged protests at the country's border with Macedonia and on islands near the Turkish coast, as officials still are unsure when an international agreement to reduce migration would take full effect. Several hundred protesters camped out at the border disrupted food distribution by charities on Wednesday, and demanded the...
IDOMENI, Greece (AP) — Refugees and migrants in Greece have staged protests at the country's border with Macedonia and on islands near the Turkish coast, as officials still are unsure when an international agreement to reduce migration would take full effect. Several hundred protesters camped out at the border disrupted food distribution by charities on Wednesday, and demanded the...
Israeli military closes West Bank for 4-day Purim holiday
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has imposed a four-day closure on the West Bank, banning Palestinians from entering Israel during the Jewish festival of Purim. The military says the closure began early Wednesday and will be maintained throughout the holiday, ending at midnight Saturday. Israel considers Jewish holidays as likely times for Palestinian attacks and regularly imposes...
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military has imposed a four-day closure on the West Bank, banning Palestinians from entering Israel during the Jewish festival of Purim. The military says the closure began early Wednesday and will be maintained throughout the holiday, ending at midnight Saturday. Israel considers Jewish holidays as likely times for Palestinian attacks and regularly imposes...
Police raid homes in hunt for 3rd Brussels suspect
BRUSSELS (FOX News) - Police raided homes throughout Belgium Tuesday afternoon in a desperate manhunt for a third suspect believed to have survived the morning's coordinated bombings in Brussels, where at least 31 people were killed and more than 180 were injured.
BRUSSELS (FOX News) - Police raided homes throughout Belgium Tuesday afternoon in a desperate manhunt for a third suspect believed to have survived the morning's coordinated bombings in Brussels, where at least 31 people were killed and more than 180 were injured.
Paris gets sausages and steaks 24/7 from vending machine
PARIS (AP) — With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital. In a city filled with small shops where long lunches remain a crucial part of the French "art de vivre," the gleaming red...
PARIS (AP) — With their beloved baguette already available 24 hours a day, it seems only logical that Parisians can now get the Bayonne ham and Basque pate that goes so well with the bread from the first meat vending machine installed in the French capital. In a city filled with small shops where long lunches remain a crucial part of the French "art de vivre," the gleaming red...
Family says former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died
TORONTO (AP) — Family says former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died at 46 after fighting cancer.
TORONTO (AP) — Family says former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died at 46 after fighting cancer.
EU leader: Attacks reflect 'hatred and violence', 26 reported dead
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on explosions at Brussels airport and metro station (all times local): 10:20 a.m. French President Francois Hollande is holding an emergency meeting after explosions targeted Brussels airport and a metro station at morning rush hour. The blasts came days after the arrest of the top suspect in last year's Paris attacks, Salah Abdeslam, in Brussels.
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Latest on explosions at Brussels airport and metro station (all times local): 10:20 a.m. French President Francois Hollande is holding an emergency meeting after explosions targeted Brussels airport and a metro station at morning rush hour. The blasts came days after the arrest of the top suspect in last year's Paris attacks, Salah Abdeslam, in Brussels.
Western Europe has seen a string of attacks in recent years
Deadly attacks Tuesday at the Brussels airport and a metro station in the city are the latest in a string of attacks in Europe in recent years. Here are some of the most recent major ones: — Nov. 13, 2015: Islamic State-linked extremists attack the Bataclan concert hall and other sites across Paris, killing 130 people. A key suspect in the attack, 26-year-old Salah Abdeslam, is arrested...
Deadly attacks Tuesday at the Brussels airport and a metro station in the city are the latest in a string of attacks in Europe in recent years. Here are some of the most recent major ones: — Nov. 13, 2015: Islamic State-linked extremists attack the Bataclan concert hall and other sites across Paris, killing 130 people. A key suspect in the attack, 26-year-old Salah Abdeslam, is arrested...