Afghanistan - What does the #Taliban takeover mean for terrorism? Sky News

23 August 2021

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The Taliban shocked the world when they swept to power in Afghanistan. The last time they ruled the country, they did so with an iron fist, severely curtailing human and women's rights. But they also allowed terror groups like al Qaeda to operate freely in the country, leading to major terror attacks like 9/11 and 7/7. Now they are back in power, could this happen again?

Middle East - #conflict #terrorism #Baghdad Baghdad's crumbling heritage: Buildings in Iraqi capital under threat: France 24 English

 

5 May 2021

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After decades of #conflict​, #terrorism​ and government mismanagement, #Baghdad​'s monumental buildings are increasingly dilapidated and under threat. Many fear that without laws and protection, they could gradually perish, taking much of Iraq's cultural heritage with them. Our correspondents Jack Hewson and Lucile Wassermann report.

 

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Pakistan - #terrorism Peshawar school attack death toll expected to rise: FRANCE 24 English 1.42M subscribers

At least eight students were killed and more than one hundred injured in a bomb attack on a religious school in At least eight students were killed and more than one hundred injured in a bomb attack on a religious school in Peshawar, Pakistan. The blast, which occurred during a Koran study class, was captured on a livestream. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Pakistan. The blast, which occurred during a Koran study class, was captured on a livestream. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Sri Lanka - Searching for the ringleader behind country's attacks: BBC News

Published on 25 April 2019

Police in Sri Lanka are still looking for Zahran Hashim, the alleged ringleader of a group of suicide bombers who attacked churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, killing more than 350 people. It's still not clear if Mr Hashim, a member of a hardline Islamist group, is alive or dead. BBC correspondent Yogita Limaye travelled to his home town, more than 200km east of Colombo. She reports from Kattakundy for the BBC News at Ten.

Sri Lanka - attacks: "Christians have been particularly targeted in recent years": FRANCE 24 English

Published on 23 April 2019

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Spain - Barcelona remembers victims of terror attacks: euronews (in English)

Published on 17 Aug 2018

Spain's King Felipe joins relatives in Barcelona to remember the victims of two terror attacks a year ago that left 16 people dead and over a hundred injured…
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UK - Witness: 'He just ran through the cyclists': Sky News

Published on 14 Aug 2018x

A man has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences after three people were injured when a car crashed into security barriers outside Parliament. A witness recounts his recollection of the event.

España - Los terroristas del 17A (Barcelona y Cambrils): "Alá nos ha elegido para haceros llorar sangre": AGENCIA EFE

Published on 7 Aug 2018

Barcelona, 7 ago (EFE).- Los terroristas del 17A se grabaron en vídeo días antes del atentado asegurando que habían sido elegidos para "hacer llorar sangre" a los "enemigos de Alá" y mostrando explosivos: "con vuestro dinero, nos preparamos para mataros. Cada gramo de este hierro se os va a meter en vuestras cabezas".

Así se desprende del audio de algunos vídeos que los Mossos d'Esquadra recuperaron en una tarjeta de memoria de una cámara fotográfica localizada en la casa de Alcanar (Tarragona) donde la célula preparaba los explosivos para cometer los atentados.

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Italy - Moroccan terror suspect detained: euronews (in English)

Published on 30 Mar 2018

Italian police detain a 19-year-old Moroccan man in the latest in a string of terror-related operations.… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/03/30/mo...

Afghanistan - Tens of thousands flee Helmand's fighting: Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

ublished on Aug 16, 2016

Increased fighting in Afghanistan means more than a million people have been displaced in the past two years.

Taliban offensives in Helmand province and in the north are increasing pressure on Afghans.

In Helmand, the government says at least 30 thousand people have fled their homes in the past few weeks.

Jennifer Glasse reports from Kabul.

Fighting ISIS: Emmy-Nominated VICE on HBO: VICE News

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Published on Aug 15, 2016

VICE on HBO is nominated for three Emmys in 2016, including Outstanding Informational Series or Special. For your consideration, VICE and HBO are releasing three full episodes, starting with Fighting ISIS. Fighting ISIS received two Emmy nominations, Outstanding Picture Editing and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Non-Fiction Series.

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The invasion of Iraq was supposed to turn the country into a democracy that posed no threat to the United States, or the rest of the world. Thirteen years later, Iraq has collapsed into three warring states. A third of the country is controlled by ISIS, who have also taken huge amounts of territory in Syria. VICE correspondent Ben Anderson gains exclusive access to the three front lines in Iraq, where Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish forces are fighting for their lives. Anderson visits with the Russian military forces in Syria, meets captured ISIS fighters in Kurdistan, and interviews US policymakers about how the situation in Iraq spun out of control.

France - steps up security in Lourdes as pilgrims arrive for holy day: euronews (in English)

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Published on Aug 14, 2016

Soldiers greet pilgrims heading to the French town of Lourdes. Thousands of Catholics are arriving to celebrate the feast of the Assumption.

France is stepping up security over fears the event could be terror target following a series of Islamist-inspired attacks.

"Yes, indeed it is a tight security. The road is closed from 11.30 till 14.00 , from 6 o'clock the road is closed again. So actually there are a lot of changes," remarked one visitor.

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Nigeria - New Boko Haram video “shows missing Chibok girls”: DIBC News

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Published on Aug 14, 2016

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Afghanistan - ISIL leader killed in air strike in July: Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

Published on Aug 13, 2016

Canada - Police: Aaron Driver was planning 'imminent' attack: The National

The National

Published on Aug 11, 2016

Police say Aaron Driver, who pledged allegiance to ISIS, was planning a terrorist attack. The public safety minister says it shows Canada needs to step up counter-radicalization. 

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Thailand - Hua Hin Resort Bomb Attack 2016: ZOVATION

ZOVATION

Published on Aug 11, 2016

Thailand bombs : Hua Hin resort hit by twin blasts
Two bombs have exploded in the Thai resort of Hua Hin, killing at least one woman and injured 10 people, including foreign tourists, police say.

Canada - Terror Suspect Killed By Police: Sequence Media Group

Sequence Media Group

Published on Aug 11, 2016

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have confirmed that Aaron Driver, a 24 year old suspect was shot and killed in an anti-terror operation south of Toronto, according to the BBC. Driver, a Muslim convert, had been on the authorities radar after being arrested last year for supporting the Islamic State on twitter under an alias. He was not formally charged but had to wear a GPS ankle bracelet and undergo religious counseling, as reported by the CBC. The bracelet was removed in February of this year.

Ukraine - Hot Spot of Maryinka: Ukrainian troops survive 62 attacks over past day: UKRAINE TODAY

UKRAINE TODAY

Published on Aug 10, 2016

62 times Russian-backed terrorists shelled Ukrainian positions during the last 24 hours. This night Russian-backed terrorists attacked the positions of Ukrainian soldiers in Maryinka, situated to the west of the city of Donetsk. There were no losses in Ukrainian army.

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Germany - to announce tough new security measures: euronews (in English)

euronews (in English)

Published on Aug 10, 2016

* Germany continues to face a significant threat of attacks - Thomas de Maiziere
* Raids in Duisburg and Dortmund
* New security measures to be announced on Thursday

Germany's Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere says the country continues to face a significant threat of attacks.

"We are living in difficult times. The terror threat is high and both the federal and state police are under strain," *Thomas de Maiziere* told reporters in Bremen, where he was visiting a police headquarters. …
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Afghanistan - troops deployed to counter Taliban in Helmand: Al Jazeera English

Al Jazeera English

Published on Aug 10, 2016

Afghan troops are being deployed to the capital of Helmand province in the south.

Taliban fighters have been closing in on Lashkar Gar, raising fears they could soon overrun the city.

Al Jazeera’s Gerald Tan explains.