In China, Former Presidential Aide Gets Life In Prison Over Bribes And Corruption
Ling Jihua, who had been a close aide to former President Hu Jintao, will not appeal the ruling, according to state media.
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Author Examines ISIS: Its Strength And Strategy
Renee Montagne talks to Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics and author of ISIS: A History — about the recent attacks in Istanbul, Dhaka and Baghdad that appear to be ISIS related.
Security Expert: 'ISIS And Al-Qaida Are Competing On A Worldwide Canvas'
Is ISIS expanding its territory into Bangladesh? NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Georgetown University's Bruce Hoffman, about terrorism's global footprint and the increasingly lethal attacks.
'Ant' Is A Movie About Ants — Or Is It?
The director, a young man from Tajikistan, says he wanted to show a day in the life of an ant. But there may be more to it than that.
Attack Highlights Growing Extremist Threat In Bangladesh
Islamic militants are claiming responsibility for an attack that left 20 people dead in Dhaka. The International Crisis Group's Shehryar Fazli talks about the rise of extremist groups in the country.
Bangladesh In Mourning After Gunmen Kill 20 Hostages In A Cafe
The victims include at least nine Italian and seven Japanese nationals. Now, Bangladeshis fear this attack, which happened in the posh neighborhood of Gulshan, is "just a sign of things to come."
20 Hostages And 6 Gunmen Killed After Bangladesh Attack
A standoff at an upscale restaurant in a diplomatic neighborhood of Bangladesh has ended with 20 hostages dead. We reached Syed Zain Al-Mahmood in Dhaka.
Istanbul Attack Highlights Vulnerability Of 'Soft Targets' Outside Airport Security
The recent deadly attack at an airport in Istanbul underlines one of the biggest challenges for airport security: so-called, soft targets, the areas before you pass through security.
Bangladesh Police Storm Cafe To Free Hostages Held By Armed Attackers
Police moved Saturday morning on the eatery in Dhaka, the capital, to end the 10-hour hostage standoff. It's not clear whether there are any casualties or how many attackers might have been involved.
Taiwan's Navy Accidentally Fires Missile Toward China, Hits A Fishing Boat
The incident occurred Friday morning, when a 500-ton corvette that was sitting in a military harbor launched a supersonic missile that flew nearly 40 nautical miles.