2 U.S. Servicemembers Killed While Fighting In Afghanistan
The two servicemembers died in action, and a third was wounded during a raid in eastern Afghanistan on the border with Pakistan.
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Dozens Killed As 2 Attacks Target Coptic Christians In Egypt
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on two packed churches holding Palm Sunday services. Christians in Egypt are a minority and have previously been the victims of attacks.
Sweden Attack Suspect Had Been Ordered To Leave Country
Police say the 39-year-old Uzbek national had been denied residency last year, but evaded authorities tasked with enforcing his deportation. He also expressed sympathy for the Islamic State.
All That White House Drama Might Be Sexy, But It's Beside The Point
There is backbiting and infighting in the Trump White House that's playing out like a season of House of Cards or Veep. But the president is facing real and difficult challenges at home and abroad.
U.S. Says Its Mosul Airstrikes Hit Area Where Civilian Casualties Are Reported
As many as 200 civilians were reported killed in western Mosul, where a US-led coalition is fighting ISIS. It's not clear whether the rules of engagement have changed.
Tillerson: Defeating ISIS 'No. 1 Goal' for U.S., But Others Should Do More
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is hosting officials from 68 countries to discuss how best to take on ISIS. "As a coalition we are not in the business of nation-building or reconstruction," he said.
A Front-Line View Of ISIS At War: 'They're Not Backing Down'
New York Times reporter Rukmini Callimachi was recently embedded with Iraqi troops fighting to liberate western Mosul from ISIS. She reports that the Islamic State looks "more fierce than ever."
Explosions in Damascus Target Shiites From Iraq, Kill At Least 40
The bombing, near a revered cemetery on the border of the old city of Damascus, appears to have targeted Shiite visitors from Iraq. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack.
Marine Le Pen Faces Possible Prosecution Over Graphic Tweets
Members of the European Parliament voted to strip the French far-right presidential candidate of immunity from prosecution. She is being investigated for posting images of violence by members of ISIS.
Sen. McCain Makes Unannounced Trip To Syria To Meet With U.S. Forces
John McCain, the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, went to Syria last week to discuss the campaign for defeating militants from the Islamic State.