extremism

Islamic State beheads 15 of its own fighters: Afghan official
Middle East

Islamic State beheads 15 of its own fighters: Afghan official

Islamic State beheaded 15 of its own fighters due to infighting in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar, officials said, while…
Germany detains six Syrians suspected of plotting attack
World

Germany detains six Syrians suspected of plotting attack

German police on Tuesday detained six Syrians suspected of planning an attack using weapons or explosives on behalf of the…
FBI report on black ‘extremists’ raises new monitoring fears
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FBI report on black ‘extremists’ raises new monitoring fears

An FBI report on the rise of black “extremists” is stirring fears of a return to practices used during the…
US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers
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US issues travel alert for European holidaymakers

The US State Department has urged Americans travelling to Europe during the holiday season to exercise caution. A travel alert…
Financial supporters of Hamas to be sanctioned by new US House bill
Middle East

Financial supporters of Hamas to be sanctioned by new US House bill

A Republican-led House panel delivered a blunt bipartisan warning to Qatar on Wednesday, backing legislation that would slap sanctions on…
Terrorism spreads but fewer killed in 2016: report
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Terrorism spreads but fewer killed in 2016: report

The number of people killed in extremist attacks declined for the second successive year in 2016 but more countries were…
French president blames state for fueling extremism, vows solutions
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French president blames state for fueling extremism, vows solutions

The French president has announced a massive policy overhaul for the country’s poorest neighborhoods. Poor, urban suburbs have become breeding…
Saudi Arabia to vet use of Prophet’s sayings to counter extremism
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to vet use of Prophet’s sayings to counter extremism

Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, is to monitor interpretations of the Prophet Mohammad’s teachings to prevent them being used…
Indonesian school a launchpad for child fighters in Syria’s Islamic State
Middle East

Indonesian school a launchpad for child fighters in Syria’s Islamic State

Hatf Saiful Rasul was 11 years old when he told his father, a convicted Islamic militant, that he wanted to…
Qatar rivals look to next move in Cairo talks
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Qatar rivals look to next move in Cairo talks

Arab states that have cut ties with Qatar meet in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss their next move in the…
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