World Clashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 15 dead By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press Aug 29, 2022 BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Shiite cleric announced Monday that he would resign from Iraqi politics, prompting hundreds of his angry followe…
National US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria Updated Apr 13, 2025 BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said early Wednesday it carried out airstrikes in eastern Syria that targeted areas used by militias backed by…
National US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq By LOU KESTEN Associated Press Jun 28, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, carried out airstrikes against what it said were "facilities …
Bay Area US: California militia plotted 'war' against police Updated Apr 13, 2025 OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An Air Force sergeant accused of killing two law enforcement officers in California last year was part of a rightwing m…
National Charges after US Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press Jun 2, 2021 Former President Donald Trump's lies about a stolen 2020 election united right-wing supporters, conspiracy theorists and militants on Jan. 6, …
Business Report: Extremist groups thrive on Facebook despite bans By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Mar 23, 2021 A new outside report found that Facebook has allowed groups — many tied to QAnon, boogaloo and militia movements — to glorify violence during …
National Mix of extremists who stormed Capitol isn't retreating By REBECCA BOONE, GILLIAN FLACCUS and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press Jan 13, 2021 BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As rioters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol, the seat of American democracy became a melting pot of extremist groups: militi…
