Top US general, diplomat clash over Syria: report Top US military officer General Martin Dempsey has clashed with Secretary of State John Kerry over the merits of bombing Syria's regime at a White House meeting.
Nazarbayev sends condolences to Turkish presidentKazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a telegram with condolences to Turkish President Abdullah Gul over numerous victims of the deadly blasts in Reyhanli.
Boston bomber's American friend released on bailA 19-year-old friend of accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was ordered free on $100,000 bail Monday as he awaits trial for allegedly lying to investigators probing the attack.
Boston bombers planned July 4 strike: reports Alleged Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has told investigators he and his brother had originally planned to commit suicide attacks during Fourth of July celebration.
US Muslims fear backlash if Islamists behind Boston US Muslims are watching closely as the probe into the Boston bombings unfolds, fearing a backlash like after 9/11 if an Islamist link is confirmed to the deadly attack.
17 April 2013
Two explosions in Boston kill 3, injure 144 Two explosions in Boston, Massachusetts, kill 3, injure at least 130. Federal authorities are classifying the bombings as a terrorist attack.
16 April 2013
Damascus hit by its deadliest bombing in Syria war A huge car bomb near the headquarters of Syria's ruling party killed nearly 60 people and caused widespread destruction in the deadliest attack to hit Damascus since the civil war erupted.