Twin Attacks in Afghan Capital Kill 20, Wound 70

The Associated Press Sep 5, 2018 A reporter and a cameraman working for Tolo TV are among those killed in two separate bombings at a wrestling training center in a Shiite neighborhood of Kabul. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Police Blame Austin Attacks on Serial Bomber

The Associated Press Mar 19, 2018 Authorities say investigators see similarities between the latest bomb to detonate in Texas' capital city and three bombs that went off earlier this month. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

New Jersey Man Who Set Off Bombs Gets Multiple Life Sentences

LARRY NEUMEISTER / The Associated Press Feb 13, 2018 The naturalized American, called a terrorist in court, was wounded and captured in a 2016 shootout that ended a two-day manhunt. Earlier, he had detonated explosives in New Jersey and Manhattan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

95 Dead as Bomber in Ambulance Detonates at Kabul Checkpoint

RAHIM FAIEZ / The Associated Press Jan 27, 2018 158 are wounded in the second attack claimed by the Taliban in a week on high-security targets in the Afghan city. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Explosions Bring Fresh Devastation to Baghdad

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2010 Baghdad was shaken by at least 15 explosions Tuesday, with an estimated death toll ranging from 76 to more than 100. The bombers appeared to favor Shiite targets and were unhindered by Iraqi security. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq Hit by Wave of Bombings

Staff / Truthdig Apr 23, 2010 A series of deadly bombings in Baghdad and elsewhere in Iraq struck a party headquarters, two mosques and other sites, in apparent retaliation for a U.S.-Iraqi raid five days earlier that killed the two top leaders of the country's insurgency. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Plane Truth

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Magic Bomb Wand Would Be Funny if It Didn’t Kill People

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2009 What's wrong with a $60,000 wand that can detect explosives and truffles from up to a kilometer away? Nothing, if it works The US military, technicians, journalists and people with eyes have been trying to get Iraqi officials to see reason, but that doesn't bother one Gen Jabiri, who says (Continued). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Commander ‘Frustrated’ by Training Pace in Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2009 After Wednesday's multiple bombings in Iraq, which left about 100 dead and more than 500 wounded, Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, the U.S. commander in charge of training Iraqi troops before the Americans' departure, said there's "much work to be done" during and after the hand-over. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

54 Die in Post-Withdrawal Bombings

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2009 Thursday saw the deadliest day since the withdrawal of most US soldiers from Iraq's urban areas, with 54 people being killed in attacks across the country Some believe the increase in bombings is an attempt to delegitimize the post-U Iraqi security forces Others believe it to be just the continuation of six years of bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mumbai Movies: Too Soon?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 13, 2008 The death and destruction from last month's terrorist attacks in Mumbai are still fresh in the minds of many, but filmmakers in India nevertheless are rushing to retell the events cinematically, with over 20 Mumbai-themed movies already awaiting approval. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Civil War

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