All Terrorism & Security
Malaysia Airlines plane missing: Stolen passports raise suspicions of terrorismMalaysia Airlines plane, flight MH370, disappeared from radar suddenly on Saturday night. Two passengers listed on the Malaysia Airlines plane reported their passports stolen. Are the stolen passports indicative of a terrorist act?
EU gets tougher on Russia, but is Germany putting brakes on stronger sanctions?The EU froze trade and visa talks with the Kremlin over Russia's intervention in Ukrainian Crimea. But whether further sanctions are implemented depends on Germany.
- NATO airstrike that kills Afghan soldiers deals fresh blow to ties
Drone strikes are a key sticking point in shaping a security deal with Afghanistan that would allow a US presence after the planned troop withdrawal at the end of 2014.
Chinese official: Train station attackers were trying to 'participate in jihad'Beijing promises a tough tack on terrorism after a deadly knife attack in Kunming, but it wants to avoid fanning tensions between the Uighurs, who were fingered in the attack, and ethnic Chinese.
Egypt sets sights on Hamas in widening anti-Islamist campaignHamas is an offshoot of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, which has been declared a terrorist organization and pushed almost completely underground.
Putin tightens grip over Crimea as Ukraine conflict hits Russian marketsWestern options so far appear to be limited to diplomatic overtures and rebukes. But tensions are taking a toll on Russian stocks and bonds as well as the ruble.
Yahoo slams British spy agency that allegedly snapped up webcam imagesBritain’s surveillance agency GCHQ intercepted webcam images of millions of innocent Internet users with its Optic Nerve program, according to a report in the Guardian.
New Ukraine flashpoint: Pro-Russia gunmen seize Crimean parliamentThe gunmen raised Russian flags and banners at several government buildings in the capital of predominantly ethnic-Russian Crimea.
Ukraine disbands feared riot police unit that led crackdown on Kiev protestersMore than 80 people died in clashes that precipitated a change of government in Kiev, and the acting interior minister says the 'Golden Eagles' riot police must go.
Venezuela: Are cracks starting to show in Maduro's backing?A key political ally of Venezuela's embattled leader expressed sharp – and rare – criticism of the use of force to quell protests.
Ukraine charges former President Yanukovych with mass murderUkraine's new leaders issued an arrest warrant for Yanukovych, who was impeached on Saturday and is on the run. The charges are linked to recent deadly violence in Kiev.
Ukraine government, protesters nearing a deal. Will it last?European officials say the two sides are nearing an agreement that would include reduced presidential powers and early elections in December.
Ukraine truce shattered by deadly fighting in KievProtesters retook Kiev's Independence Square this morning, driving back riot police in clashes that resulted in at least 22 deaths, mostly protesters.
Suicide bombers in Beirut target Iranian cultural centerThe spillover from a civil war in Syria continues to roil Lebanon, where a new government was formed over the weekend. Wednesday's blasts killed at least five people.
China pushes back on UN report slamming North Korean rights abusesBeijing on Tuesday dismissed the UN effort, which details crimes including extermination, enslavement, and torture, as 'unreasonable criticism.'
As Syria talks deadlock, fury rises over inability to deliver aidUN officials lashed out as violence threatened efforts to help civilians. 'We understand that a war is going on. But even wars have rules,' the UN humanitarian chief said angrily.
Pyongyang yields on family reunions, as US, China discuss Korean denuclearizationNorth Korea backed off its threat to block reunions of families split by the Korean War, after Secretary of State Kerry refused to budge on planned military exercises with South Korea.
In a blow to US, Afghanistan releases suspected Taliban detaineesThe detainees are accused of attacks on NATO and US troops. President Karzai dismisses the evidence against them, deepening his rift with his Western backers.
Rare dialog between divided Koreas set for WednesdayNuclear negotiations are unlikely to be on the table as North Korea blows hot and cold over US-South Korea war games due later this month.
Syria peace talks resume as fraught humanitarian cease-fire ends in HomsThe agreement to establish cease-fires to allow aid delivery was the sole accomplishment of the last round of Syria peace talks, but the first mission in Homs was marred by violence.
