How Terrorism Is Taught Around the World

In Europe the focus in the classroom is on case studies. In the U.S., educators emphasize statistics and data analysis. And in farther flung places such as Sri Lanka, which faced decades of civil war, the approach remains rooted in academic theory.

Soldier accused of terrorism was obsessed with ISIS videos, documents say

A Hawaii-based Army soldier was obsessed with videos depicting terrorism beheadings, suicide bombings and other violence and he watched them in his bedroom for hours every day, a confidential informant told agents who put a tracking device on the soldier’s car during an investigation that led to an indictment charging him with attempting to support the Islamic State (ISIS) group.

Gunmen attack Save the Children office in Jalalabad, Afghanistan

Four gunmen stormed an office of the Save the Children aid agency in Afghanistan Wednesday, killing at least two people and wounding 12, officials said.

Kentucky school shooting leaves at least two dead and 17 others injured, officials say

A shooting at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., left at least two people dead and 17 others injured after a student opened fire, officials said.

National Security ‘We are in your home’: After losses, ISIS steps up campaign to inspire attacks

The man with the Islamic State scarf appears to be playing a kind of jihadist peekaboo.

Shooting at Texas high school; suspect in custody, police say

A suspected shooter was in custody on Monday after opening fire at a Texas high school, police said.

The status of the victims was unclear at this time

French prison guards in nationwide strike after attacks

A series of attacks against prison guards by inmates at institutions across France has led to a nationwide strike in the country.

North Korea missile tests prompt Tokyo’s first attack drill

Tokyo held its first missile evacuation drill on Monday with volunteers taking cover in subway stations and other underground spaces that would double as shelters in the event of a North Korean missile strike.

India test-fires Agni-V ICBM, hails ‘major boost’ to military power

India test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile Thursday, its defense minister announced in a tweet that heralded “a major boost” to the country’s military capabilities.

Twin suicide bombings at Baghdad street market kill at least 38

At least a hundred people are hurt as two bombers blow themselves up at a busy street market during rush hour, officials say.