Afghanistan: Massive U.S. bomb kills 36 Islamic State fighters The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that several ISIS caves and ammunition caches were destroyed by the giant bomb, which terrified villagers on both sides of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border with its "earsplitting blast."April 14, 2017
Rohingya fleeing Myanmar describe military tactic of systematic rape Witnesses say Myanmar forces waged a six-month campaign of murder, arson and mass rape after Rohingya militants attacked border guards. The Muslim minority has long faced persecution in Myanmar.April 13, 2017
N.D. congressman: Spicer comments 'not without some validity' Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer says he wasn't trying to excuse Spicer's remarks, which he called "a bad illustration" and "stupid" - but did say they were "not without some validity."April 13, 2017
Survivors describe aftermath of U.S. airstrike on Mosul An investigation into U.S.-launched airstrikes targeting ISIS and killing an estimated 150 civilians last month is underway. Survivors say families were forcibly packed into houses by ISIS fighters.April 12, 2017
G-7 ministers appeal to Russia on Syria but reject sanctions Foreign ministers from the seven countries said Moscow must change its attitude to Syrian President Bashar Assad if there is to be hope of ending the brutal conflict.April 11, 2017
Chemical weapons attack latest in litany of Syria atrocities President Bashar Assad has denied responsibility for all specific allegations of war crimes. He maintains his war is one against terror, though he acknowledges that civilians have sometimes been caught in the cross-fire.April 10, 2017
Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support H.R. McMaster is calling on Russia to re-evaluate its support for Syrian President Bashar Assad, leaving open the possibility of additional U.S. military action against Syria.April 10, 2017