Accidental downing of Ukranian airliner in Iran joins similar tragedies that took place in Ukraine, Somalia, Black Sea, Persian Gulf, Sakhalin and the Sinai Desert

Jihadist group's spokesman says Saturday attack targeted 'hostile Turkish convoy' - an apparent reference to two of that country's citizens, brothers, who were among dead

US Africa Command says it conducted 3 airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab members, a day after Somalia's deadliest attack in two years killed 79

No immediate claim of responsibility for blast during rush hour, but al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab has previously conducted similar attacks

At least 10 foreigners among those killed during attack in port city of Kismayo; al-Qaeda linked al-Shabaab claims responsibility

$700 million needed after rainless season that has killed livestock and crops, as climate change raises frequency of droughts

Top diplomat Abdullahi Dool fled his country after calling Palestinians 'idiots and losers'; he still fears for his safety, but insists ties with Jerusalem are a national interest