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Making a mockery of motives
Earlier this month, White House spokesman Josh Earnest described the threat of radical Islamic terrorism to the U.S. as nothing more…
attacks
News and analysis on major attacks and acts of violence, including criminal investigations, terrorism, public safety, law enforcement responses, and significant incidents in Massachusetts, across America, and around the world.
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US grapples with renewed show of force by IS in Syria, Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is grappling with a renewed show of force by Islamic State militants as they advanced again toward…
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After Brussels, leaders tackling threat of nuclear terrorism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Still reeling from attacks in Brussels and Paris, world leaders are wrestling this week with the chilling prospect of the…
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Trump doubles down on NATO criticism
(CNSNews.com) – Reiterating his recent criticisms of NATO, Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said Tuesday the transatlantic alliance was "obsolete,"…
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Belgian officials acknowledge ignoring warning signs
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium's prime minister refused to accept the resignations of his justice and interior ministers Thursday despite increasing evidence…
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US hasn’t accounted for all personnel in Brussels
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States says some government personnel in Brussels are unaccounted for since the deadly airport and subway attacks. State…
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Fear of bloody attacks becomes part of life in Europe
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Paris, Copenhagen, Brussels. In just over a year three European capitals have been ravaged by bombs and gunfire. After each…
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Islamic State claims deadly bombings in Brussels
BRUSSELS (AP) — Islamic extremists struck Tuesday in the heart of Europe, killing at least 34 people and wounding scores of others in…
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Security beefed up across world after Brussels attacks
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Europe and across the world tightened security at airports, railway stations, government buildings and other key sites after…
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Paris terror attacks fugitive captured in Brussels raid
BRUSSELS (AP) — Police captured the top fugitive in the Paris terrorist attacks Friday, ending a four-month manhunt across Europe, which ended…
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Netanyahu to Biden: Israel’s ties with Arab states ‘solid base’ for peace, stability
In a joint press conference with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday in Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized…
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A Paris butcher offers a lesson in interfaith ties
PARIS (RNS) — On Fridays, the Boucherie de l'Argonne closes early. Its Muslim workers head to afternoon prayers. The Jews prepare…
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Paris attackers were among 90 who entered France, tipster says
PARIS (AP) — The Belgian who led the Nov. 13 attacks on Paris bragged that he slipped into France with a group of…
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Paris attackers were versed in atrocity, ISIS video shows
PARIS (AP) — A new video released by the Islamic State group purports to show the extremists who carried out the Nov. 13…
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Republican party leaders rally to attack Trump, Cruz
Leaders of the Republican party entered prevent defense mode this week with former Senator Bob Dole warning of "cataclysmic" failure…
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Does immigration without assimilation put women’s equality — and safety — at risk?
Men, on average, are significantly physically stronger than women. Western pop culture — replete with images of 100-pound girls knocking out muscular…
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French president, rocker honor 2015 attack victims
PARIS (AP) — French President Francois Hollande and other dignitaries held a special ceremony Sunday to honor all those killed in Islamic extremist…
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Paris fugitive’s print in suspected bomb-making hideout
BRUSSELS (AP) — A Brussels apartment was likely used to make bombs for the Paris attacks, and one of the plotters also hid…
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Saudis sever ties with Iran over embassy, mission attacks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Saudi Arabia's severing of diplomatic ties with Iran may force the Islamic Republic to stop its citizens…
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New Year revelers unfazed by attack worries — in most places
In Bangkok, police-flanked partygoers will ring in the new year at the site of a deadly bombing that took place just…
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Republicans, administration spar on visa travel for Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top GOP lawmakers accused the Obama administration Wednesday of ignoring congressional intent and the spirit of the law in offering…
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On terrorism and rejecting ‘collective punishment’
After the horrific slaughter of nearly 3,000 people on 9/11, Americans were outraged. But that fury was directed outward; none…
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PA’s Abbas calls Palestinian terror attacks ‘justified popular uprising’
(JNS.org) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said that the ongoing wave of Palestinian terror attacks in Israel is a "justified…
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Hanukkah in Paris: a time to celebrate life, express unity, and be proud
What do Jan. 7 and 9, 2016, mean to you? Unless these dates have some personal significance to we who live in…
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Don’t let youth fall prey to Islamic extremism, French Muslim leaders say
Paris (CNA/EWTN News) — France's leading Muslim organization has called on Muslims to counter radical forms of Islam, especially in…
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Pre-trip precautions to minimize confusion, maximize communication
Embracing the manifold educational opportunities of travel, Mike and Trish Rockett have taught their children how to explore the world. This fall,…
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Report: FBI tips Italy to possible targets in Rome, Milan
ROME (AP) — Italy's state broadcaster is reporting that the FBI has passed on information to Italian authorities about possible targets…
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New Met exhibit celebrates style of mourning de Ribes
NEW YORK (AP) — When the latest exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute opens this week, celebrating the…
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Solidarité
PARIS (AP) — World leaders are reacting to the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. Some of their comments: OECD…
