Terror

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 …

McSally calls for federal domestic terrorism designation, ‘red flag’ laws in wake of shootings  KGUNTUCSON, Ariz. — Senator Martha McSally says she is pushing for strong new laws in the wake of the latest mass shootings. The Senator says part…

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 …

Police making ‘terrorism’ checks at local businesses | Local  Glens Falls Post-StarThe undercover state trooper wandered around one of the Walmart stores in Queensbury, collecting the items that would be needed to make a bomb capable of …

Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan – Afghanistan  ReliefWebEnglish News and Press Release on Afghanistan about Protection and Human Rights; published on 20 Aug 2019 by UN SC.

Trump: Afghanistan is the ‘Harvard University of terrorism’  CNNWashington (CNN) President Donald Trump continued to say Tuesday that the US is talking to the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban and he is “looking …

Año backs changes to Human Security Act to fight terrorism  INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday that he would support the proposed amendments to the Human Security Act (HSA), …

Anti-fascism won WWII for America. Now Trump calls it ‘domestic terrorism.’ What the…? | Will Bunch  The Philadelphia InquirerIt seems like if you were truly sincere about the whole “Make America Great Again” thing — that is, if it weren’t …

Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism  Madisonville MeteorAUSTIN — Texas 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.

‘The border does not provide an escape route’: Anti-terrorism chiefs welcome arrests over car bombing bid  BreakingNews.ieAnti-terrorism chiefs in the North have welcomed the arrest by Gardaí of two suspected dissident republicans in connecti…

‘The border does not provide an escape route’: Anti-terrorism chiefs welcome arrests over car bombing bid  Irish ExaminerAnti-terrorism chiefs in the North have welcomed the arrest by Gardaí of two suspected dissident republicans in connectio…

Dozens of Burkina Faso troops killed in ‘major terrorist attack’  Al Jazeera EnglishAt least 24 soldiers killed in attack on a military base in Burkina Faso’s northern Soum province.

Opinion | Domestic terrorism in America: ‘This threat got ahead of us’  Washington PostThe government must wake up to the threat of domestic terrorism before it’s too late, says former Homeland Security counterterrorism analyst Daryl Johnson.

Delegation for 8.20.19: China — Venezuela TPS — young guns — Gaetz — anti-terrorism  Florida Politicsnsw-xmijjf2dzrx4w7iuimmoqnu2tqb9k962ist78l870e-6tv70ei71k7-fk9msekmsr4mp3gvbdg1vujqlt8ag2dk950xfgir6s59x7pxxcpy7hl0hpaeckbnan739whj1.

Terrorism and extremism  Pakistan TodayThere has been a significant uptick in the frequency and intensity of terrorist attacks recently, most notably in Balochistan that has had four attacks in the past four …

Afghan president vows to crush terrorism  The Manila TimesKABUL: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani pledged on Monday to fight against terrorism until the menace of terror networks were dismantled. “This is …

Hook: US sanctions prevent Iran from funding terrorism around the world  i24NEWSHook also described how others in the region are united against Iranian enrichment of nuclear materials.

11 terrorists killed in police raid in Egypt’s Sinai: ministry – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaCAIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — At least 11 terrorists were killed in a shootout with police forces during a raid on their hideout in Arish city of No…

NY Should Lead the Fight Against Domestic Terrorism | New York Law Journal  Law.comMr. Governor you don’t have to wait for new legislation to act. New York law already gives you all the tools you need to fight back now.

Why do terrorists attack places of worship?  Deutsche WelleReligious leaders from around the world are meeting in the German town of Lindau, where they will discuss how to protect places of worship. In the past year …

Orlando doubles its federal terrorism funding, three Jewish organizations also receive aid  Orlando SentinelOrlando has more than doubled its anti-terrorism funding to $3.25 million, just two years after the region was shut out entirely of th…

Turkish minister says not to tolerate terrorism after suspension of 3 mayors – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaANKARA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Tuesday that those who think Turkey will tolerate the …

Cameroon court gives life sentence to separatist leaders over terrorism – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaYAOUNDE, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Cameroon’s Yaounde Military Tribunal on Tuesday sentenced 10 separatist leaders seeking independence of the…

Proposed Bills Would Help Combat Domestic Terrorism  LawfareFollowing recent mass shootings, two bills have been introduced in Congress that would provide federal law enforcement with tools to combat domestic …

Iraqi president meets German defense minister on counter-terrorism efforts  Iraqi NewsIraqi President Barham Salih on Tuesday stressed the importance of unifying regional and international efforts to combat terrorism, reiterating the need to …

DHS Was Tracking White Supremacist Terrorists, but Nobody Wanted to Listen  The Real News NetworkNo one listened when the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI sounded the alarm about the rise of white supremacist and far-right domestic…

Gabriel Nadales: Declare Antifa a terrorist group — Enough is enough  Fox NewsAntifa behaves like a terrorist organization because it is one.

The Mark of a Terrorist Is Behavior, Not Ideology  Stratfor WorldviewAnyone of any ethnic or religious background can be a terrorist. Thus, the most reliable red flag of a would-be attacker is not who they are, but how they act.

Court In Siberia Jails Young Man For ‘Justifying Terrorism Online’  Radio Free Europe/ Radio LibertyA 23-year-old man from the Siberian city of Tomsk has been sentenced to five years in prison for “justifying terrorism” on the Internet.

Anchor Mureed Abbas murder case transferred to Anti-Terrorism Court  The News InternationalKarachi: A judicial magistrate on Tuesday allowed transfer of Mureed Abbas murder case to an Anti-Terrorism Court. During the hearing of the case, lawy…

Turkey will not tolerate terrorism exploit democracy, interior minister says  Daily SabahThose who expect Turkey to tolerate the presence of terrorism are very mistaken, the country’s interior minister said Tuesday. Speaking a day after…

State Capital Highlights: Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism  Marshall News MessengerAUSTIN — Texas now boasts its own Domestic Terrorism Task Force, established by order of the governor in the wake of the deadly Aug. 3 shooti…

Benin Awakens to the Threat of Terrorism After Safari Ends in a Nightmare  The New York TimesA safari guide knew every watering hole in Pendjari National Park in Benin. He did not know that terrorists across the border could reach him in his …

Benin Awakens to the Threat of Terrorism After Safari Ends in a Nightmare  The New York TimesA safari guide knew every watering hole in Pendjari National Park in Benin. He did not know that terrorists across the border could reach him in his …

OUR VIEWPOINT: Domestic terrorism must be clearly defined  Brazosport FactsCongres sman Randy Weber, whose district includes Brazoria County, joined a pair of Texas colleagues last week in introducing legislation that would “would …

Turkey will not tolerate terrorism: Interior minister  Hurriyet Daily NewsTurkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has said that those who expect the state to tolerate the presence of terrorism are “very mistaken.”

Burkina Faso troops killed in ‘major attack’ by ‘terrorist armed groups’  FRANCE 24Unidentified militants killed more than a dozen soldiers in northern Burkina Faso Monday in what the army described as a “major attack” by “terrorist armed ……

Burkina Faso troops killed in ‘major attack’ by ‘terrorist armed groups’  FRANCE 24 EnglishUnidentified militants killed more than a dozen soldiers in northern Burkina Faso Monday in what the army described as a “major attack” by “terrorist a…

Policy | Put an end to tax terrorism  Moneycontrol.comAbhijit Kumar Dutta. The unfortunate death of Cafe Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha last month has left an unlikely sufferer — the income tax department.

Policy | Put an end to tax terrorism  Moneycontrol.comWhat prompts a revenue official to go overboard in his/her drive to assess taxpayers? The main culprit seems to be the government’s need to fill up its coffers.

Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism  San Marcos Daily Record

Egyptian court sentences 6 defendants to death over terrorism Other News 06:48  Trend News AgencyAn Egyptian court sentenced on Monday six defendants to death and 41 others to life in prison over terror charges, Trend reports citing Xinhua. T…

Exposing physical and intellectual terrorism to awaken the oblivious  Arutz ShevaThe risks to free society are too high to remain timid or silent and let evil prevail.

Burkina Faso troops killed in ‘major terrorist attack’: Army  Aljazeera.comMore than a dozen soldiers killed, several reported missing after a group of fighters launch attack in Soum province.

Terrorism survivor in Cameroon takes road to recovery: UN News special report  UN NewsIf I ever come face-to-face with a Boko Haram fighter and if I have strength and a knife in my hand, I will cut his throat and spill his blood! Because, it …

‘Terrorism’: Beijing issues white paper defending Uyghur internment camps  SupChinaIn July, facing growing international pressure about the internment camps that are imprisoning more than a million Uyghurs, the Chinese government released a ….

MELTDOWN: Beinart Goes Ballistic When Lowry Schools Him on Palestinians, Terrorism  NewsBustersOn Monday’s The Lead, Atlantic writer, CNN political analyst, and Hamas apologist Peter Beinart suffered a meltdown for the ages, losing it while d…

Liberal CNN Panelist Blows Up When Confronted Over Palestinian Terrorism  Washington Free BeaconLiberal writer Peter Beinart erupted at fellow CNN panelist Rich Lowry on Monday as he attempted to excuse Palestinian violence toward Israelis, s…

Proud Boy-in-Chief Threatens to Make Antifa a Terrorist Organization After Weekend Protests in Portland, Oregon  The RootAn alt-right demonstrator is covered in mayonnaise after being chased by a group of counter-protesters during an alt-righ…

O’Rourke talks domestic terrorism in Oklahoma City visit  Oklahoman.comDemocratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke on Monday toured the sites of two Oklahoma massacres that he attributed to the kind of hatred and racism still …

Terrorists must be extradited – Ozan Ceyhun  Daily SabahThe Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), intending to remove the democratic government in Turkey, attempted a bloody coup on July 15, 2016. In this coup attempt, …

Cuomo soft on cop killers, so why give him domestic terrorism law? (Your letters)  syracuse.comTo the Editor: It’s great that Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants a new law to cover domestic terrorism (“Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants new law on domestic terroris…

Egyptian court sentences 6 defendants to death over terrorism – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaCAIRO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) — An Egyptian court sentenced on Monday six defendants to death and 41 others to life in prison over terror charges, Egyp…