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Threat From Violent Extremism Not Gone, Could Reemerge, Top U.S. General Says

The security threat from violent extremist groups has not been eliminated despite a recent shift in Washington's focus to what it sees as growing threats from China, Russia, and Iran, the top U.S. military officer has warned.

Russia Says Student Gunman Kills 19 In Crimea College Rampage

Russian authorities say 19 students and faculty members at a college in Crimea have been killed, many of them teenagers, in a bomb-and-gun attack they say was carried out by a student who fatally shot himself after the assault.

Iran Calls Latest U.S. Sanctions 'Blind Vindictiveness'

Tehran has called the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Iran an "insult" to the international order that stems from "blind vindictiveness" against the Iranian nation.

Russia Says Bomb Blast Kills 13 At Crimean School, Terrorism Suspected

Russian authorities say a bomb filled with shrapnel exploded at a college in the Crimean city of Kerch, killing 13 people and injuring dozens in what investigators are treating as a terrorist act.

Threat From Violent Extremism Not Gone, Could Reemerge, Dunford Says

The security threat from violent extremist groups has not been eliminated despite a recent shift in Washington's focus to what it sees as growing threats from China, Russia, and Iran, the top U.S. military officer has warned.

Putin, Egyptian Leader Discuss Increasing Arms Sales, Direct Air Links

Egypt's president urged Russia to resume direct flights to Egyptian resorts even as the Kremlin urged Egypt to purchase more Russian arms during bilateral talks in Moscow on October 16.

Two Pilots Die In Ukrainian Fighter Jet Crash, U.S. Pilot 'Involved'

A Ukrainian fighter jet has crashed during air-force exercises with NATO countries, killing two pilots, Ukraine's military says.

U.S. Targets Network Backing Iran's Use Of Child Soldiers

Top U.S. Diplomat In Saudi Arabia Over Disappearance Of Journalist Khashoggi

Iranian Embassy In Ankara Threatened With Suicide Attack, Envoy Says

An individual who claimed to have links to the Islamic State extremist group threatened to attack the Iranian embassy in Ankara, Tehran's envoy in Turkey said on October 15.

High Prices Helping Iran Make Up For Loss Of Half Of Oil Exports, VP Says

Iran has lost some customers for its oil because of looming U.S. sanctions, but high prices are making up for the lost sales, Iranian Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri has said.

Trump Sends Pompeo To Saudi Arabia Amid Controversy Over Khashoggi

Afghan-Pakistani Border Crossing Closed After Clashes

A major border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed on October 15 following clashes between the two countries’ security forces, leaving hundreds of people and vehicles stranded on both sides.

EU Ministers Approve New Chemical-Weapons Sanctions Regime

EU foreign ministers have approved a new sanctions regime targeting people and entities using chemical weapons all around the world.

Trump Says Putin ‘Probably’ Involved In Killings; Hints Mattis May Leave

U.S. President Donald Trump says in a television interview he believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin “probably” has been involved in assassinations and reiterated the assertion that Moscow meddled in U.S. politics.

Member Of Iranian Military Arrested Over Ahvaz Parade Attack

Iranian authorities have arrested a member of the country's military in connection with last month’s deadly attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz, local media report.

Rouhani Accuses United States Of Seeking Regime Change In Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rohani says the United States is seeking regime change in Tehran.

Family Expresses Hope For Christian Woman Condemned For Blasphemy In Pakistan

Relatives of a Christian mother who faces becoming the first person to be executed for blasphemy in Pakistan have expressed hope that the Supreme Court will set her free.

Bomb Kills At Least 12 At Election Rally For Afghan Woman Candidate

Afghan officials say at least 12 people have been killed -- including civilians and members of the Afghan security forces -- by a bomb that exploded at an election campaign rally for a woman who is running for parliament in the northeast of the country.

American Pastor Flying Back To U.S. After Release From Turkish Custody

An American evangelical pastor held for two years in Turkey was expected to arrive in the United States on October 13, a day after a Turkish court ordered his release, despite sentencing him to three years in prison on terrorism-related charges.