Dozens Killed As Explosion Rips Through Fireworks Market Near Mexico City
An explosion ripped through a fireworks market outside Mexico City on Tuesday, killing at least 29 people and injuring many others, officials said.
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Deadly Explosion Rips Through Fireworks Market Near Mexico City
A fireworks market outside Mexico City exploded Tuesday. Mexican authorities say 29 people were killed, but that number could climb higher. Dozens of people were injured.
For America's Top Spy Catcher, A World Of Problems To Fix — And Prevent
As head of U.S. counterintelligence, William Evanina's job is to stop America's enemies from spying here. "We spend a lot of time fixing what's happened," he says. He'd like to see greater prevention.
Berlin Attack Sparks Debate Over German Refugee Policy
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Stefan Kornelius of the newspaper Süeddeutsche Zeitung about the political reaction in Germany to Monday's attack on a Christmas market in Berlin.
Turkish Police Continue Investigation Into Killing Of Russian Ambassador
Turkish authorities track down more information on how a member of their own police assassinated the Russian ambassador to Turkey.
German Police Launch Manhunt For Berlin Attacker
German police launched a massive manhunt for the person who they believe killed a truck driver and hijacked his vehicle before driving it into a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday. The only suspect was released Tuesday due to lack of evidence.
Diplomat's Assassination Highlights Complexity Of Russian-Turkish Ties
NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Soner Cagaptay of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about Russia-Turkey relations in light of the assassination of Russia's ambassador to Turkey.
Photographer Recalls Witnessing Killing Of Russian Ambassador To Turkey
Associated Press Photographer Burhan Ozbilici was at Monday's event at an art gallery in Ankara when a shooter suddenly took the life of Russia's ambassador to Turkey. Ozbilici recalls what happened.
Tennis Star Petra Kvitova Badly Injured By Knife-Wielding Attacker
The two-time Wimbledon champion sustained "severe" injuries to her left hand, her playing hand, during a home invasion. She said she is "fortunate to be alive."
Man Arrested Following Berlin Truck Attack Is Released
A truck crashed into a Christmas market on Monday, killing 12 people in what police call an intentional attack. A suspect was detained, but German officials say he is no longer in custody.