Islamic State group claims responsibility for fatal Germany knife attack

Police have detained two people over a knife attack in Solingen, Germany, which left three people dead and eight others wounded and for which the Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility.

The attack took place during a festival celebrating the city's 650th anniversary.

The group said the attacker, who was detained after the group claimed responsibility, targeted Christians and is a "soldier of the Islamic State," carrying out the assaults Friday to "avenge Muslims...