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Men in military uniform stand at a window in the Iranian Parliament building following an attack on Wednesday in Tehran. More than a dozen people were killed and many more wounded during twin gun and suicide bomb attacks in Iran's capital.

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Death Toll In Tehran Attack Rises; Iranian Official Calls U.S. Response 'Repugnant'

3:23pm June 08, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

At least 17 people have died in Wednesday's twin terrorist attacks. President Trump expressed condolences but said "states that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil they promote."

Philippine army Scout Rangers crouch in a classroom during a mission to flush out militant snipers in Marawi on Tuesday. Using these snipers, human shields and their knowledge of the city, the ISIS-linked militants have continued to maintain their grasp o

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PHOTOS: In Marawi, A Siege Threatens To Grind Into Stalemate

4:49pm June 07, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Even as Philippine authorities report progress, large sections of the southern city remain under the control of ISIS-linked militants — who officials now believe have been planning for this moment.

Security forces inspect the site of a massive explosion in a busy area not far from the German Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday.

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Kabul Truck Bomb Kills At Least 80 People, Injures Hundreds More

2:49pm May 31, 2017

by Jim Kane

At least 13 officers of the Afghan National Police were reportedly killed, and 11 U.S. contractors are among the wounded, after a massive explosion near foreign embassies.

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A police officer stands on duty outside a residential property in Fallowfield, in southern Manchester, on Wednesday as investigations continue into the bombing at the Manchester Arena.

Manchester Bombing Suspect's Father, Brother Said To Be Arrested In Libya

4:28pm May 24, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Salman Abedi's relatives were reportedly taken into custody in Tripoli. In Manchester, police arrested four more people. "I think it's very clear that this is a network," the city's police chief says.

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A defaced Islamic State flag is emblazoned on a wall in Tikrit, Iraq, in 2015. ISIS will generally claim responsibility for an attack within one day, though it can sometimes take longer.

What Does It Mean When ISIS Claims Responsibility For An Attack?

9:56am May 24, 2017

When the Islamic State says its "soldiers" carried out an attack, it doesn't necessarily mean the group planned or directed the terrorist act — or even knew about it in advance.

A woman lays flowers for the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in central Manchester, England, on Tuesday.

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Manchester Bombing Is Europe's 13th Terrorist Attack Since 2015

4:04pm May 23, 2017

by Greg Myre

The post-concert bombing is the 13th terrorist attack in Western Europe in a little over two years. This coincides with the rise of the Islamic State, which has been linked to most all the attacks.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends a summit in Beijing on Monday. He'll travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet with President Trump and discuss strategy for the fight against terrorism in Syria, which has divided the two countries.

Turkish Leader Visits Trump Looking For 'New Beginning' With U.S. Despite Obstacles

8:29am May 16, 2017

by Miles Parks

President Trump has shown warmth toward Turkey's authoritarian leader, but a military decision last week puts the two countries completely at odds.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergey Kislyak met with President Trump last week in the Oval Office.

Reports: Trump Gave Classified Info To Russians During White House Visit

10:55pm May 15, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The Washington Post reported that the president revealed "highly classified information" to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador, possibly jeopardizing future intelligence gathering on ISIS.

Security forces inspect the site of a suicide attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. A deputy spokesman for the Interior Ministry said the target of the blast was a convoy of foreign forces.

ISIS Claims Responsibility For Blast In Kabul That Kills 8 Afghans

8:47am May 03, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

In addition to the deaths, three U.S. service members were wounded, as were 25 Afghan civilians, in the morning rush-hour attack that happened near the U.S. Embassy, a U.S. military spokesman says.

Servicemen put on a military demonstration during the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Meeting in July 2016 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

Time To Consult Congress Over Use Of Force Against ISIS, Lawmakers Say

5:19pm April 28, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The U.S. has relied on legislation from 2001 to justify its use of force against ISIS. But a bipartisan group of representatives say it's outdated, and argue it's time for a debate.