A U.N.-chartered plane was damaged in an Islamist attack in Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — A plane that was used for humanitarian work by the World Food Program was damaged during an Islamist attack in the capital of Mali, according to the South African aviation company that owns the plane. The company, National Airways Corp., said late Wednesday that...

Mali troops put down a deadly militant attack in the capital

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali troops subdued the Islamic militants who attacked a military training camp and the airport in Mali’s capital Tuesday after gunbattles that killed some soldiers, authorities said. An al-Qaida-linked group claimed the attack. The militants tried to...

A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation

NEW YORK (AP) — A poignant phrase echoes when 9/11 victims' relatives gather each year to remember the loved ones they lost in the terror attacks. “I never got to meet you.” It is the sound of generational change at ground zero, where relatives read out victims'...

At least 100 people killed in central Burkina Faso in latest jihadi attack

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 villagers and soldiers were killed in central Burkina Faso during a weekend attack on a village by al-Qaida-linked jihadis, according to videos of the violence analyzed by a regional specialist, who described the assault as one of the deadliest this year in the...

US military says drone strike in Syria kills a Saudi militant from an al-Qaida-linked group

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — A drone strike in northwestern Syria on Friday killed a Saudi militant from an al-Qaida-linked group as he was riding on a motorcycle, the U.S. military and a war monitor said. The strike in the Jabal al-Zawiya area of the opposition-held Idlib province was...

3rd person in custody over foiled plot targeting now-canceled Taylor Swift shows in Vienna

VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities on Friday announced a third arrest in connection with the foiled conspiracy to attack three now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts, even as disappointed fans charmed Vienna by trading friendship bracelets and singing the pop star’s songs in the streets. ...

Authorities found Islamic State group, al-Qaida material at home of suspect in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows

9/11 hearings at Guantanamo Bay in upheaval after surprise order by US defense chief

FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's surprise decision to throw out a plea deal with accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two of his co-defendants has left their case at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in disarray, with the defense, prosecution and judge all uncertain about...

Defense chief defends decision to throw out plea deal for 9/11 defendants

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke for the first time Tuesday on his decision to throw out a plea deal for the men accused in al-Qaida's 2001 attacks, saying that the depth of American losses and sacrifice on 9/11 demand that the military commission trial goes ahead. ...

Hundreds gather at Somalia beach to condemn attack that killed 37 and demand stronger security

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Hundreds gathered Monday at a Somalia beach hotel, the site of an attack claimed by al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate that left 37 people dead and dozens wounded, to condemn the violence and demand stronger security measures. Al-Shabab said on its radio...