U.S. Commander In Afghanistan Admits Mistakes In Kunduz Airstrike
The airstrike killed at least 31 people in a hospital in the Afghan town. Gen. John Campbell briefed reporters Wednesday on the Oct. 3 bombing.
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Should The Phrase 'Islamic Extremism' Be Used? It's Debatable
Within Islamic countries, many Muslims are OK using the term "Islamic extremists," but when Westerners use the phrase, it could be seen as an insult.
ISIS Puts Together Effective Propaganda Team
The Islamic State produces a steady flow of propaganda. Linda Wertheimer talks to Greg Miller of The Washington Post about the ISIS propaganda machine and its role in recruiting foreign fighters.
Turkey Insists Russian Jet Was In Its Airspace When It Was Shot Down
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the plane was in Syrian airspace, and also announced that Russia will deploy advanced anti-aircraft missiles to its airbase in Syria.
Belgian Capital Remains On Alert; Schools And Metro Stops Open
Brussels is still on alert more than a week after a security crackdown following the terrorist attacks in Paris. Belgian authorities say they're searching for a new suspect linked to the attacks.
Puzzling Ebola Death Shows How Little We Know About The Virus
Researchers need to figure out how Ebola can — and can't — be spread by survivors. And health workers need to don protective equipment once again.
Turkish Forces Shoot Down Russian Fighter Jet For Violating Its Airspace
President Vladimir Putin has responded angrily to the downing of a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian-Turkish border Tuesday. Turkey said its aircraft shot down the Russian fighter after it violated Turkish airspace — a claim Moscow denies.
Canada Releases Details Of Plan To Resettle 25,000 Syrian Refugees
The Canadian government released details Tuesday of its ambitious plan to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the year. The first refugees are to arrive next week.
Pope Prepares To Visit Africa Amid Burundi Crisis
As the Pope prepares for an African tour, the United Nations is warning of a another Rwanda-like genocide in Burundi. In this overwhelmingly Catholic country, can the Pope's words bring peace?
Latest In Paris Attacks: Prosecutor Said More Violence Was In The Works
And in Belgium, police are searching for a new suspect. They say the man, who is "armed and dangerous," was seen with fugitive suspect Salah Abdeslam days before the Paris attacks.