• German Police Warn of Racist Attacks On Pro-Refugee Politicians

  German police warned on Thursday of a growing risk of racially motivated attacks on politicians by right-wing radicals angry about an influx of migrants and said crimes directed at refugee shelters were rising dramatically.

  

• U.S. Says Russia's Military Strikes In Syria Actually Helping Islamic State Militants, Killing Civilians

  The United States blasted Russia's military strikes in Syria on Thursday, saying they were strengthening Islamic State militants, killing dozens of civilians, forcing tens of thousands more from their homes, and destroying schools and markets.

  

• Texas Officials Raid Several Planned Parenthood Facilities After Republicans Bar Abortion Group From Receiving Medicaid Money

  Texas officials raided several Planned Parenthood facilities on Thursday, the group said, in a move that comes days after the state's Republicans leaders barred the women's health group from receiving state Medicaid money.

  

• Congressman Paul Ryan Expected to Declare For Top House Post: Lawmakers

  Congressman Paul Ryan was expected to declare soon that he will run for the top job in the U.S. House of Representatives, lawmakers said on Thursday, as Republicans tried to end a crippling internal power struggle.

  

• Eight Villagers Killed by Boko Haram Terrorist Group in Cameroon's Far North Region

  Eight villagers in Cameroon's Far North region were killed in a raid by Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram that was followed by a gunbattle between militants and security forces, a government official said on Thursday.