Terror

Man arrested for terrorism after sending threatening email to news station  ABC NewsNathan Semans was arrested in Tennessee this week after he allegedly sent a threatening email to one of ABC News’ affiliate stations.

Nirmala Sitharaman Outlines Plan To Rein In “Tax Terrorism”  NDTV NewsAmidst concerns of rising harassment of corporates by tax officials and authorities, Finance Minister on Friday said that the government would take measures to …

Duque: Maduro “Confirms Venezuela Is A Sanctuary For Terrorists And Drug Traffickers”  Dialogo AmericasOn July 29, Colombian President Iván Duque said Nicolás Maduro turned Venezuela into a sanctuary for terrorism, furthering tension between …

Giving The Voice To The Victims And Survivors Of Terrorism  In Homeland SecurityTerrorism continues to be one of the biggest global challenges to peace and security despite the fact that there appears to be some progress in addressing it.

Malinowski Talks Domestic Terrorism at JCC Town Hall  TAPinto.netBRIDGEWATER, NJ – Nearly 200 seats were filled for a town hall meeting Aug. 20 at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, in Bridgewater, …

Swiss parliament to boost security with anti-terrorism bollards  The Local SwitzerlandThe Federal Palace in the Swiss capital of Bern is to get extra security in the form of a dozen stone bollards, it was revealed on Friday.

It’s Time For Congress To Enact A Law against Domestic Terrorism  In Homeland SecurityThe US has a domestic terrorism problem that needs bipartisanship action in Congress – because the solution won’t be found with one agency or political party.

3 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in Turkey’s east  Anadolu AgencyANKARA. Turkish security forces “neutralized” three terrorists in a counter-terrorism operation in the country’s east, the Interior Ministry said on Friday.

Pakistan not serious about combating terrorism: Former diplomats  India TodayTop diplomats have revealed that Pakistan is not serious about combatting terrorists.

Terrorism, corruption being effectively tackled in New India: PM Modi  ANI NewsParis [France], Aug 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that terrorism, corruption, nepotism and dynastic rule were being effectively tackled in …

Get serious about white extremists and domestic terrorism  Richmond Free PressJust over a decade ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the FBI produced a report titled “Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political …

Tunisia: New Air Unit to Monitor Terrorists’ Infiltration via Shores  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThe Tunisian Ministry of Interior has announced setting up a new air unit reinforced by three Bell 429 helicopters. The unit will be assigned to moni…

Tunisia: New Air Unit to Monitor Terrorists’ Infiltration via Shores  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThe Tunisian Ministry of Interior has announced setting up a new air unit reinforced by three Bell 429 helicopters. The unit will be assigned to moni…

Indian police arrest student for sending terrorism threat email to PCB  Geo SuperIndian police have arrested a 20-year-old college student for allegedly sending an email to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioning a threat for the Indian …

LNA Accuses Qatar of Being ‘Terrorism Base’  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThe Libyan National Army (LNA) – commanded by Chief Marshal Khalifa Haftar – accused Qatar again of becoming a base for terrorism in Libya.

LNA Accuses Qatar of Being ‘Terrorism Base’  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThe Libyan National Army (LNA) – commanded by Chief Marshal Khalifa Haftar – accused Qatar again of becoming a base for terrorism in Libya.

3 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in Turkey’s east  Hurriyet Daily NewsTurkish security forces “neutralized” three terrorists in a counter-terrorism operation in the country’s east, the Interior Ministry said on Aug. 23.

3 terrorists ‘neutralized’ in Turkey’s east – Turkey  Hurriyet Daily NewsTurkish security forces “neutralized” three terrorists in a counter-terrorism operation in the country’s east, the Interior Ministry said on Aug. 23.

Human rights group challenges police over counter-terrorism powers  ComputerWeekly.comBringing into question the effectiveness of terror laws, a new report by human rights group Cage highlights poor conviction rates and the discriminatory …

India, France Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism, Name Pak-Based Groups  NDTV NewsIndia and France on Thursday condemned cross-border terrorism in all its forms and manifestations saying it cannot be justified on any grounds whatsoever and …

Treat mass hate shootings as domestic terrorism  The Philadelphia TribuneTwo weeks ago, a gunman killed 22 people in El Paso, Texas, in what he later told authorities was a targeted attack against Mexicans, according to the arrest …

6 LeT terrorists enter Tamil Nadu through Sri Lanka, photos of 2 suspects released  India TodayAn alert has been issued in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu after a group of six Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists have entered Tamil Nadu through Sri Lanka,…

Man charged with terrorism after email to News 2 threatening state capitol  WATE 6 On Your SideA man is behind Thursday after an email sent to News 2 threatened violence against the state capitol.

Tennessee man arrested after terrorist threats against ‘state capital’ over dislike of President Trump sent to news station  The TennesseanA man police say made terrorist threats against the Tennessee “state capital” was arrested Wednesday in…

Chinese envoy stresses need to continue fighting terrorism in Syria – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaDAMASCUS, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — Visiting China’s special envoy for Syria Xie Xiaoyan on Thursday underscored the need for a continued fight ag…

Redefining terrorism  The News InternationalIn the aftermath of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, the United States is once again roiling in pain, struggling to come to terms with its …

Sheriff: Maury County student arrested for commission of an act of terrorism  WZTVA Maury County student was arrested for the commission of an act of terrorism, the Maury County Sheriff’s Department reports. Deputies say evidence gathered …

Sheriff: Maury County student arrested for commission of an act of terrorism  WZTVA Maury County student was arrested for the commission of an act of terrorism, the Maury County Sheriff’s Department reports. Deputies say evidence gathered …

Texas Safety Commission Discusses Guns, Terrorism And Social Media At Post-El Paso Roundtable  KUTGov. Greg Abbott on Thursday convened the first meeting of the newly formed Texas Safety Commission, ramping up the state’s efforts to devise po…

What Does It Mean that the President Suggested Formally Designating Antifa as a Terrorist Group?  Immigration BlogSeveral times recently, President Trump has suggested that the loosely organized Antifa (Anti-Fascist Action) groups that have s…

India, France condemn cross-border terrorism, joint statement names Hizbul, LeT, JeM  ANI NewsParis [France], Aug 23 (ANI): India and France on Thursday condemned terrorism in all its manifestations saying it cannot be justified on any ground…

Brandon Judd: Irresponsible Dem attacks on ICE inspire violence by domestic terrorists  Fox NewsSome prominent Democrats have declared war on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE), threatening the lives of federal officials in …

Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism  Sealy NewsTexas now boasts its own Domestic Terrorism Task Force, established by order of the governor in the wake of the deadly Aug. 3 shooting in El Paso.

Proposed bill from California Rep. Adam Schiff aims to combat domestic terrorism  KABC-TVIn the wake of mass shootings around the country, a California congressman is introducing new legislation to make domestic terrorism a federal crime.

Trump: India, Pakistan should fight terrorism in Afghanistan  LivemintNEW DELHI : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said India and Pakistan should be fighting terrorism in Afghanistan instead of the US. The statement …

Hamas slams Paraguay for labelling it as terrorist group  Middle East MonitorThe Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Thursday condemned Paraguay for its decision of designating the group as an “international terrorist organisation”, …

Corruption and terrorism: The case of Kenya  Brookings InstitutionIn light of the continued threat of terrorism, a comprehensive, effective plan to fight corruption is urgently needed in Kenya and other countries endangered by …

Should We Fight a War on White Terrorism?  Common DreamsAlthough its precise scale is hard to measure, violent white supremacy is clearly a problem in the United States. | By Harry Blain.

Terrorism Charges After Man Threatens To Shoot 200 Officers  WWJ Newsradio 950MOUNT CLEMENS (WWJ) – A 30-year-old man is in custody and facing a charge of terrorism after he allegedly threatened to shoot 200 police officers.

Sen. Kamala Harris: ‘We Must Fight Against Domestic Terrorists And White Supremacy’  EssenceDemocratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris writes about domestic terrorism, white supremacy and the need for strict gun laws.

Kenyan widow part of UN tribute to victims of terrorism  cgtn.comScars of terrorism “run deep”, and while they may fade with time, “they never disappear”. Those were some of the comforting words from United Nations Chief …

AU strongly condemns terrorist attack in Burkina Faso that killed 24 soldiers – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaADDIS ABABA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) — Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Thursday condemned a re…

Spotlight on Global Jihad (August 15-21, 2019)  Intelligence & Terrorism Information CenterThis week, the Syrian army forces completed the takeover of the rural area west and northwest of the city of Khan Shaykhun. Syrian advance forces enter…

Are Terrorism Watch Lists Expanding Under Trump?  The NationThe use of “watch lists” to harass dissidents and journalists—as well as Muslims—appears to be growing, as the author discovered when he recently got caught …

New bill from California Rep. Adam Schiff targets domestic terrorism  The Mercury NewsSpurred by the killings of 22 people at an El Paso Walmart — and other, earlier attacks by alleged extremists — Rep. Adam Schiff is proposing a bill that wo…

Rehabilitation efforts in countering terrorism overlooked, warns think tank  Jakarta PostData collected by the Habibie Center show that Indonesias counterterrorism efforts between 2017 and 2018 mainly took the form of prevention (53 percent) …

Suspended mayors face terrorism charges in Turkey  Yeni Şafak EnglishThree mayors in eastern and southeastern Turkey suspended this week for allegedly supporting terrorism were already in the legal system facing terrorism …

Turkey: Suspended mayors face terrorism charges  Anadolu AgencyANKARA. Three mayors in eastern and southeastern Turkey suspended this week for allegedly supporting terrorism were already in the legal system facing …

We must rethink our approach to counter-terrorism and end the ‘us v them’ attitude  Left Foot ForwardPrevent is an extension of political policing and will remain so until parliament defines who is and is not a domestic extremist.

The Fight in the Right: It is Time to Tackle White Supremacist Terrorism Globally  War on the RocksIn the summer of 2002 as an Air Force major, I was sent to Washington to work as deputy director of U.S. Southern Command’s office in the capit…

Abbott Appoints Domestic Terrorism Task Force in El Paso’s Wake  Austin ChroniclePressed to take action on gun violence – including calls for a special session – in the wake of the Aug. 3 anti-immigrant terrorist massacre in El Paso that left…

Domestic terrorism law proposedPropuesta de ley de terrorismo doméstico  Manhattan TimesBy Gregg McQueen. “As elected officials we have an obligation to step up,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Seeking to take tough action to prevent hate-fueled mas…

Political Buzz: Weber bill seeks to define domestic terrorism  Galveston County Daily NewsU.S. Rep. Randy Weber and two other Texas congressmen have co-authored a bill that would define, for the first time, what domestic terrorism means in th…

India, other countries must fight terrorists in Afghanistan, says Donald Trump  The HinduMr. Trump’s comments came a day after he indicated that the U.S. forces would not completely withdraw from Afghanistan.

How a UK-Born Accused Terrorist Suddenly Became Canadian  VICE’Jihadi Jack’ is the latest example of what one expert calls ‘anti-terror NIMBYism.’

McCaul’s bipartisan bill sets federal penalties for acts of domestic terrorism  Ripon AdvanceU.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) on Aug. 13 cosponsored a bipartisan bill that would make acts of domestic terrorism a federal crime. “As a former pro…

New bill from LA-area Rep. Adam Schiff targets domestic terrorism  LA Daily NewsSpurred by the killings of 22 people at an El Paso Walmart — and other, earlier attacks by alleged extremists — Rep. Adam Schiff is proposing a bill that would …..

New bill from LA-area Rep. Adam Schiff targets domestic terrorism  LA Daily NewsSpurred by the killings of 22 people at an El Paso Walmart — and other, earlier attacks by alleged extremists — Rep. Adam Schiff is proposing a bill that would …..

Newscity: Leaders Plan For Domestic Terrorism, APS Still Short On Teachers, Feds Defend Migrant Assistance Cuts  Weekly AlibiState leaders met to outline ways to protect residents from domestic terrorism; APS hired 446 teachers but still need…

Cost of security measures is another sign of domestic terrorists’ reach  The Boston GlobeThe front-page article “Jewish groups eye grants for security” (Aug. 19) should have been titled “Domestic terrorists are winning.” When domestic terrori…

How a UK-Born Accused Terrorist Suddenly Became Canadian  VICE’Jihadi Jack’ is the latest example of what one expert calls ‘anti-terror NIMBYism.’

India, others will have to fight against terrorism in Afghanistan: Trump  Business StandardCountries like India, Iran, Russia and Turkey would have to fight against terrorists in Afghanistan at some point of time, US President Donald Trump sa…

Letter: Domestic terrorism law should apply to all mass shooters  Times Herald-RecordI am writing about Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s suggestion about a domestic terrorism law. Why should it only be for mass shootings motivated by hatred against …

Should We Fight a War on White Terrorism?  Foreign Policy In FocusThere’s a strong argument to shift law enforcement resources from Muslim organizations to domestic white terrorists — but expanding the war on terror is a …

Giving The Voice To The Victims And Survivors Of Terrorism  ForbesScars of terrorism ‘run deep’, UN chief says, paying tribute to victims  UN NewsUN Calls for Greater Support for Victims of Terrorism  Prensa LatinaBrussels…

Scars of terrorism ‘run deep’, UN chief says, paying tribute to victims  UN NewsThe scars of terrorism “run deep”, and while they may fade with time, “they never disappear”, the United Nations chief said on Wednesday, in his message for the ….

How the US is combating domestic and foreign terrorism  550 KTSAAuthorities across the U.S. are cracking down on a surge in mass shooting threats. Meanwhile, on the international front, ISIS is regaining strength in Syria.

Bill would prosecute domestic terrorism the same as international terrorism  Homeland Preparedness NewsLegislation recently introduced in the House would change the penal code structure to prosecute domestic terrorism crimes the same way as i…

Maginnis: Keep terrorism confined to Afghanistan  OneNewsNowAs the Trump administration eyes a withdrawal from Afghanistan, a national defense analyst says the goal should be to keep terrorists from exporting bloodshed …

MEMRI Releases ‘The Coming Storm: Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency’ – A Groundbreaking Report On The Imminent Threat Of Cryptocurrency Use By Terrorist Groups  Yahoo FinanceWASHINGTON, DC / ACCESSWIRE / August 21, 2019 / Today, August 21, 2019…

Wave of threats renews debate over how to combat domestic terrorism  WCBIThere’s been a wave of arrests of people who police said threatened to carry out mass shootings after this month’s massacres in Dayton and El Paso, renewing …

Wave of shooting threats renews debate over how to combat domestic terrorism  CBS NewsThere’s been a wave of arrests of people who police said threatened to carry out mass shootings after this month’s massacres in Dayton and El Paso, renewing…

The Coming Storm – Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency  Middle East Media Research InstituteThe following are the preface and introduction of a new report released by the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). Currently it is only avail…

Brussels pays tribute to victims of terrorism  The Brussels TimesAbout 50 persons gathered on Wednesday in Brussels to pay tribute to victims of terrorism worldwide and express solidarity with their families. The ceremony,

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (August 14 –20, 2019)  Intelligence & Terrorism Information CenterEvents this past week focused on the stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem and the vehicular attack in Gush Etzion…

Redefining ‘terrorism’ in America  Al Jazeera English

A How-To Guide for Identifying Terrorists by Their Behavior  The National Interest OnlineRegardless of ideology, they all share common actions.

We Must Work Tirelessly to Confront Terrorism | Asharq AL-awsat  Asharq Al-awsat EnglishActs of terrorism stay with us. After the sickening and senseless attacks perpetrated by extremists who seek to impose their twisted ideology on others th…

NSA Ajit Doval visits Moscow, India-Russia to intensify counter terrorism cooperation  India TodayNSA’s talks with his Russian counterpart covered preparations for PM’s visit to Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum in early September, b…

Alabama Voices: Domestic terrorism can no longer be ignored  Montgomery AdvertiserOur nation cannot afford to bury its head in the sand and ignore the problem of domestic terrorism.

The African Union strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso – Burkina Faso  ReliefWebAddis Ababa, Ethiopia – 21 August 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemns, in the str…

Podcast: Terrorism survivors of Lake Chad recount harrowing stories  UN NewsSurvivors of terrorist atrocities in the Lake Chad region of Africa have been telling UN News about how they have been able to overcome the horror of …

Terrorism Detective: What Is the Inspiration for all this Violence??  Boing BoingTom the Dancing Bug, IN WHICH it’s a race against the clock, as Terrorism Detective must find the puzzling factor inspiring recent terrorism violence!

We need to tackle domestic terrorism like we do foreign threats, expert says  Yahoo NewsThere’s been a wave of arrests of people who, police say, threatened to carry out mass shootings after this month’s massacres in Dayton and El Paso.

Modi raises issue of terrorism during call, with British counterpart  Big News NetworkPrime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of terrorism and called for effective steps to ward off the threats posed by radicalisation violence and intole.

Report Indicates Bitcoin Used in Funding Terrorism  MusicSnakeAn article in the New York Times suggests that Bitcoin cryptocurrency is increasing in popularity for funding terrorist groups. This article cited a.

Dhaka, Washington seek partnership on counter-terrorism initiatives  Dhaka TribuneDeputy Coordinator for the US Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism has visited Bangladesh.

Orlando will receive $3.25 million in anti-terrorism funding  News965Orlando, Fla. – A trio of local lawmakers successfully worked to double the amount of money the City of Orlando will receive in anti-terrorism funding from the U.S. …

Only the Right Can Defeat White Nationalism  The AtlanticLaw-enforcement agencies can arrest terrorists, but they cannot settle existential arguments about the nature of American democracy.

Italy terror threat level updated as FCO issue new terrorism advice for Britons in Europe  ExpressItaly has updated its official terror levels and security threat advice for Britons, in important new guidelines from the FCO. The Mediterranean…

Giving The Voice To The Victims And Survivors Of Terrorism  ForbesVictims and survivors must be at the heart of any efforts to prevent and counter terrorism and violent extremism. Such work must be commended and encouraged …

The Coming Storm – Terrorists Using Cryptocurrency  Middle East Media Research InstituteThe following are the preface and introduction of a new report released by the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM). Currently it is only avail…

White supremacism and ‘changed face’ of terrorism challenge Nevada authorities  Nevada CurrentEarlier this month, the FBI arrested a 23-year-old Las Vegas man on suspicion of possessing parts to make a bomb and who allegedly wanted to attack …

Expanded wiretapping powers to be used against terrorism, crime – Albayalde  Manila BulletinThe Philippine National Police (PNP) has dismissed as mere negative thinking the concerns being raised on the move to expand the government’s wiretapp…

After the attack: Supporting victims of terrorism in Indonesia  The InterpreterThe country’s revised anti-terrorism law is a step in the right direction, but it needs to go much further.

After the attack: Supporting victims of terrorism in Indonesia  The InterpreterThe country’s revised anti-terrorism law is a step in the right direction, but it needs to go much further.

‘It’s Domestic Terrorism’: John Castillo Testifies In Front Of Colorado Lawmakers  CBS DenverDENVER (CBS4) – The father of the STEM School Highlands Ranch student killed in a shooting in May spoke to the school safety committee on Tuesday….

Central Florida receives more than $3 million to fight terrorism  WESH 2 OrlandoOrlando has moved up on the list of cities that the Department of Homeland Security sees as critical for terrorism defense funding.

Is the threat of domestic terrorism on the rise?  CBS NewsAcross the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities …

Is the threat of domestic terrorism on the rise?  CBS NewsAcross the country, there have been recent arrests for alleged shooting plots. They come in the wake of the deadly shooting in El Paso, which left communities …