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Extremists Attack Hotel in Nairobi; Al-Shabab Claims Role

Gunmen stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down...

Does Lack of Affordable Healthcare Kill More People in America Than Terrorism and Illegal Immigration?

A widely-shared Facebook meme challenged readers to reevaluate their political priorities about immigration and health...

Were an American Couple Killed by Isis While Trying to ‘Prove Humans Are Kind’?

A widely-shared article potentially confused some readers about the motives of a couple murdered in...

Did the Obama Administration Approve the Transfer of Money to a Listed Terrorism Funder?

An investigation into U.S. international aid practises in 2015 hit the headlines in July 2018.

Was an Italian Economist Removed from a Plane for Doing Math That Looked Like ‘Terrorism’?

In 2016, economist Guido Menzio was escorted off a flight because the passenger next to...

‘Punish a Muslim Day’ Fliers Spur Warnings, Police Investigations

Authorities in the UK say that anonymous mailings of fliers advocating violence against Muslims on...

Is an Increase in Recorded Crime in England and Wales Linked to ‘Radical Islamic Terror’?

An early morning tweet from Donald Trump contains a basic factual error and a grossly...

Attempted Bomb Attack on a North Carolina Airport?

A thwarted bombing at Asheville Regional Airport did not receive much attention or coverage in...

Three United States Army Special Commandos Killed in Niger

Several Niger soldiers were also killed in a suspected Al-Qaida attack during a joint patrol...

Islamic State’s Claim of Responsibility for Las Vegas Shooting Confounds Experts

The claim, originating from what is effectively a propaganda arm of the Islamic State, lacks...

Homemade Bomb Injures 22 People on London Subway Train

Police say the explosion was a terrorist attack, but none of the victims are thought...

Dutch Police Arrest Man Suspected of Planning Terror Attack on American Rock Band’s Concert

Police in Brabant province arrested a 22-year-old man after a detailed tip about a concert...