terrorism
Dutch to push intelligence sharing after missed signals in Paris
World
January 11, 2016
Dutch to push intelligence sharing after missed signals in Paris
The Netherlands will push for greater sharing of intelligence data, including lists of suspected foreign fighters, at a gathering of…
Security experts fear ‘European 9/11’ in the coming year
World
January 9, 2016
Security experts fear ‘European 9/11’ in the coming year
Just a week into the year, France has already been rattled by an attempted attack on a police station, but…
Man shot by police in Paris was wearing a fake explosive belt: source
World
January 7, 2016
Man shot by police in Paris was wearing a fake explosive belt: source
A man who was shot dead trying to enter a northern Paris police station on Thursday was wearing a fake…
Judge Nagy Shehata removed from ‘Awsim Cell’ case
Egypt
January 5, 2016
Judge Nagy Shehata removed from ‘Awsim Cell’ case
Cairo Appeals Court accepted on Monday a recusation request submitted against Judge Nagy Shehata in the case known publicly as…
Militant suspect Habbara declines to sign appeal over death sentences
Egypt
January 3, 2016
Militant suspect Habbara declines to sign appeal over death sentences
A defense lawyer for accused militant Adel Habbara said that his client declines to sign a challenge to the Court…
Iran threatens Saudis for executing Shiite cleric, but his brother calls for calm
Middle East
January 2, 2016
Iran threatens Saudis for executing Shiite cleric, but his brother calls for calm
Saudi Arabia will pay "a high price" for executing prominent Shiite cleric Nimr al-Nimr on Saturday, Iran's foreign ministry said.Ministry…
Al-Shabaab recruit video with Trump excerpt: US is racist, anti-Muslim
World
January 2, 2016
Al-Shabaab recruit video with Trump excerpt: US is racist, anti-Muslim
An al Qaeda affiliate has apparently released a new recruitment video, telling Muslims in America that the country has a…
Saudi Arabia says 47 executed on terror charges, including Shi’ite cleric
Middle East
January 2, 2016
Saudi Arabia says 47 executed on terror charges, including Shi’ite cleric
Saudi Arabia executed 47 people on Saturday for terrorism, mostly suspected al Qaeda members but also a prominent Shi'ite Muslim…
Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears
World
December 31, 2015
Brussels New Year fireworks cancelled over attack fears
Authorities in the Belgian capital Brussels on Wednesday called off the city's traditional New Year's Eve fireworks display, citing fears…
US warily eyes New Year’s threats in cities abroad
World
December 31, 2015
US warily eyes New Year’s threats in cities abroad
US authorities are monitoring investigations overseas of alleged plots by Islamic State operatives or sympathizers to launch attacks over the…