At least 142 killed in Islamic State-claimed Baghdad bombing It exploded early Sunday on a busy street in the Karada neighborhood, where people were gathering to shop and socialize during a lively Ramadan night. People had just finished watching a soccer match.July 4, 2016
Istanbul: Investigators focus on Russian-speaking bombers Turkish authorities believe the Istanbul bombing points to ISIS and a cell of Russian speakers, a contingent that makes up a large portion of the terrorist group.July 4, 2016
Bangladesh in mourning after gunmen kill 20 hostages in 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."July 2, 2016
Armed attackers storm cafe In Bangladesh's capital The gunmen reportedly took hostages at the eatery in an upscale neighborhood with many foreign embassies. It's not clear whether there are any casualties or how many attackers might be involved.July 1, 2016
US: Up to 116 civilians killed in drone, other air attacks Since 2009, the U.S. has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in countries other than Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, the White House says, providing new details to the often secretive strikes -- many of which were carried out via unpiloted drone aircraft.July 1, 2016
Turkey's debilitating conflicts on three separate fronts Turkey is currently battling Syrian President Bashar Assad, the Islamic State and Kurdish separatists in southeast Turkey. All the battles are draining the country, and none is going well.June 29, 2016
After Brexit vote, U.K. sees a wave of hate crimes and racial abuse Since voting to leave the EU, Britain has seen a spike in reports of hate crimes and incidents of abuse, including dog excrement thrown at a German's door and anti-Polish messages left on doorsteps.June 29, 2016
Istanbul airport open again after attack kills 41 At least 239 people were injured on Tuesday in an attack by three suicide bombers, authorities say. Less than a day later, flights have resumed at Europe's third-busiest airport.June 29, 2016
Luger: Terror recruitment in Minnesota is real, must be checked Some Twin Cities Somalis are "in denial" about the threat of radicalization, U.S. Attorney Andy Luger said Tuesday in his first interview since three men were convicted for ISIS-related crimes.June 21, 2016
Refugees, displaced people surpass 60M for first time, UNHCR says At the end of 2015, 65.3 million people had fled conflict and persecution, the refugee agency says. That's one in every 113 people -- or 24 people every minute. And very few found places to resettle.June 20, 2016