Viewfinder: Praying for Victims of a Suicide Attack in Pakistan
Pakistani Christians take part in a service at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Lahore on December 18th, 2017, for the victims of a suicide attack on a church the day prior.
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Why Are Extremist Groups Targeting Sufi Muslims?
The terrorist attack on a mosque in Egypt was potentially motivated by extremist groups viewing Sufi religious practices as a threat to their intolerant worldview.
Trump Calls for End of Immigration Lottery Program After Terror Attack
Trump also told reporters that he would consider sending the suspected terrorist to Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.
How Terror Attacks on Public Places Can Spark Public Anxiety
Attacks like the one in New York City can alter people's psychology and their politics.
Truck Attack Kills Several on New York City Bike Path
Eight people are reported dead, and at least 15 are injured.
Somalis in Kenya Respond to Terror in Mogadishu
After the deadliest terror attack to hit Somalia in years, residents of Nairobi's "Little Mogadishu" neighborhood cope with a national tragedy from thousands of miles away.
Devastating Mogadishu Bombing Could Cause Significant Political Aftershocks
The attack on the Somali capital could further destabilize an already tenuous governmental situation in the East African nation.
How to Thwart Right-Wing Terrorism
Three distinct psychological predispositions combine to produce terrorists. And one appears to be on the rise among the extreme right.
The Week in Photos: From Independence Celebrations in South Asia to an Attack in Barcelona
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: The Aftermath of a Terrorist Attack in Barcelona
The van that ploughed into a crowd, killing at least 13 people and injuring around 100 others is towed away from the Rambla in Barcelona on August 18th, 2017.