Atoosa Moinzadeh
Contributor
Nine Suspects Arrested in Connection With Islamic State Suicide Bombings in Beirut
A pair of bombings on Thursday killed at least 43 people and wounded more than 200 others, one of the worst terror attacks Lebanon has seen in years.
Group Says It Will Give Larry David $5,000 for Calling Trump 'Racist' on SNL
The group says the comedian can claim the cash reward it offered, and that another “bounty” will be posted ahead of the next Republican debate.
The Navy Tested a Missile Off the Coast of California and Totally Freaked People Out
The Navy says it test-fired a Trident missile from a submarine near Los Angeles, but people are convinced they saw everything from a nuclear bomb to a UFO.
Police Investigating Death of Former Russian Press Minister in Washington, DC
Mikhail Lesin, a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and a founder of the Russia Today news network, was found dead in a hotel on Thursday.
Egyptian Official Describes Unknown 'Noise' on Black Box of Russian Airliner Before Crash
The chairman of the Egyptian-led investigation into the crash did not address reports that a bomb brought down the plane, but said preliminary evidence indicates an “in-flight breakup.”
Islamic State Claims It Downed Russian Airliner — But Cause Remains Unclear
Investigators are still searching for answers after a Russian jetliner crashed in Egypt on Saturday, killing all 224 passengers and crew members aboard.
Arson Suspected After Five Fires in Ten Days at Black Churches in St. Louis
Federal authorities are investigating after a string of suspicious incidents that have involved the front doors of churches in predominantly black areas of St. Louis being set ablaze.
Videos Show Harrowing Aftermath of Alleged Russian Airstrikes in Syria
As Russian airstrikes continued to pound targets across Syria on Sunday, video footage emerged of volunteer civilian rescuers responding to bombing sites.
More Than 100 Palestinians Reported Wounded as Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem
Palestinians took the streets to protest a ban on entering Jerusalem's Old City imposed by Israeli authorities after a pair of stabbing attacks.
Catalan Secessionists Poised for Victory — But Independence From Spain Not Guaranteed
Separatists are expected to win control of Catalonia’s parliament, but fall short of the majority needed for a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain.
At Least 21 Dead as Clashes Erupt Ahead of Election in Central African Republic
Militia members and protesters took the streets of Bangui on Sunday after a Christian neighborhood in the city was attacked in retaliation for the murder of a Muslim man.
Pope Goes Off-Script on Sex Abuse, Says 'All Responsible Will Be Held Accountable'
After a private meeting with a group of sexual abuse victims in Philadelphia, Pope Francis delivered off-script remarks to a group of priests.