Terrorism

FBI Warns CONSPIRACY THEORIES Are A New “Domestic Terrorism Threat”  Jim Heath TVThe FBI for the first time has identified fringe conspiracy theories – think “Pizzagate” – as a domestic terrorist threat. The FBI intelligence bulletin from the…

Threat of terrorism and intelligence  ft.lkBy Air Vice Marshal A.B. Sosa NDC, psc retired. Intelligence is a subject that is currently very much in vogue and discussed and opinions expressed by a wide …

Search warrants show how New Zealand far-right terrorist spawned copycat in California  ThinkProgressNewly unsealed federal search warrants have revealed the extent to which the man who attacked the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego th…

Iranian Terrorists Demand $80 Million to Stop Mass Ecological Disaster  Washington Free BeaconIranian-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen are demanding tens of millions of dollars in ransom cash to permit environmentalists to rescue a “structur…

Morocco’s role in fight against terrorism, illegal immigration crucial for Spain, EU  The North Africa PostThe celebration of the twentieth anniversary of King Mohammed VI rule was an occasion to highlight the ever-growing ties between Morocc…

Conspiracy theories pose a new domestic terrorism threat, according to a secret FBI document  Business InsiderFBI Document Warns Conspiracy Theories Are A New Domestic Terrorism Threat  HuffPostFBI Memo Calls Fringe Conspiracy Theor…

FBI Document Warns Conspiracy Theories Are A New Domestic Terrorism Threat  HuffPostThe FBI for the first time has identified fringe conspiracy theories as a domestic terrorist threat, according to a previously unpublicized document obtained …

U.S. Congressmen urge Germany to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group  The Jerusalem PostCurrently, only Hezbollah’s military wing is outlawed in Germany. Hezbollah as a political entity is not.

Opposition Says Unlawful Activities Amendment Bill Could Be Misused to Label Anyone As a Terrorist  News18The Congress-led opposition demanded the Bill be sent to a select committee for further discussion, as in the current form it could be s…

Based in Lebanon but entrenched in Latin America, Hezbollah helps Iran spread global terrorism  JNS.orgThe United States is conducting increased investigations and prosecutions against alleged Hezbollah facilitators across the continent; the …

65 dead as Nigeria forces fight terrorists  Africanews EnglishA fight between Nigeria forces and jihadists leave 25 soldiers and at least 40 jihadists dead.

No-deal Brexit could be exploited by terrorists  Arab NewsTerrorism is a major international security issue. While the Treaty on European Union clearly states that national security is a national issue, the EU has also …

‘Tip of the spear’ against terrorism financing  American ShipperThe head of Treasury’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence points to “network sanctions” as meaningful tool to curtail Iran’s ability to fund terrorist …

Are Terrorists “Abnormal?” | YaleGlobal Online  YaleGlobal OnlineLAFAYETTE, INDIANA: While the consciously self-destructive behavior sometimes characteristic of terrorism is out of synch with what most would regard as …

Tensions Rise After Nigerian Court Labels Muslim Sect ‘Terrorists’  VOA NewsTension between a Nigerian Shi’ite Muslim group and authorities is growing after a court last week granted permission to label the Islamic Movement of Nigeria …

Indian-American part of counter-terrorism in US NSC  India New EnglandBy Arul Louis. New York– Kashyap “Kash” Patel, an Indian-American lawyer who is a fierce loyalist of US President Donald Trump, has been promoted as senior …

Court Upholds Facebook Immunity in Case Brought by Terrorist Attack Victims  Insurance JournalFacebook Inc. on Wednesday defeated an appeal by American victims of Hamas attacks in Israel, who sought to hold the company liable for providing the.

Letter: Gilroy killer not called a terrorist despite white supremacist ties  The Mercury NewsHad the perpetrator been a Muslim, he’d have been slapped with the label ‘terrorist’ at once.

U.S. Congressmen urge Germany to designate Hezbollah a terrorist group  The Jerusalem PostCurrently, only Hezbollah’s military wing is outlawed in Germany. Hezbollah as a political entity is not.

French intelligence foils prisoner terrorist plot  RFI EnglishThree French men who met in prison have been indicted for planning a terrorist attack on potential targets including prison guards, institutional sites or …

French intelligence foils prisoner terrorist plot  RFIThree French men who met in prison have been indicted for planning a terrorist attack on potential targets including prison guards, institutional sites or …

Death of Hamza bin Laden Seen as Blow to Al Qaeda’s Future  The New York TimesOsama bin Laden’s son was being groomed to lead Al Qaeda and was seen as crucial for luring younger recruits, who have flocked to ISIS instead.

Why do Facebook and Twitter’s anti-extremist guidelines allow right-wingers more freedom than Islamists?  Washington PostWhen the Islamic State started to use social media heavily a few years ago, big platform companies such as Facebook and T…

TACT Custody Facilities Praised In Report  Counter Terrorism PolicingCounter Terrorism Policing’s specialist Terrorism Act (TACT) custody suites have been praised in first ever independent inspection.

Celebrating Terrorism?  CounterPunchOur first president, George Washington, in today’s political landscape might be viewed as a “terrorist”. Indeed, our first 13 colonies toward the end of the …

Middle Eastern Terrorism Coming to the US through Its Mexican Border  Gatestone InstituteIn May, Abu Henricki, a Canadian citizen of Trinidadian origin, told researchers with the International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism that IS…

Exclusive: FBI document warns conspiracy theories are a new domestic terrorism threat  Yahoo NewsThe FBI for the first time has identified fringe conspiracy theories as a domestic terrorist threat, according to a previously unpublicized docum…

Indian-American part of counter-terrorism in US NSC  indica NewsArul Louis-. Kashyap “Kash” Patel, an Indian-American lawyer who is a fierce loyalist of US President Donald Trump, has been promoted as senior director of …

Indonesian military forms counter-terrorism unit – ucanews.com  UCA NewsIndonesian military forms counter-terrorism unit. Observers tentatively back establishment of new squad but fear there is potential for rights abuses.

Australian gov’t introduces new laws to keep dangerous terrorists in prison indefinitely – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaCANBERRA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The Australian government has introduced new laws to keep terrorists in prison if they are…

Madressahs have no link with terrorism, says Sarwar  DAWN.comLAHORE: Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has said religion is not about creating chaos using the name of Islam and added that those using Islam for their “dirty …

Turkey helps to combat terrorism in Africa: Envoy  Hurriyet Daily NewsTurkey is helping G5 Sahel — an institutional framework for coordination of regional cooperation security matters in West Africa — to combat terrorism.

Goverment pushes to keep terrorists behind bars  SBS NewsProposed laws would allow authorities to keep all convicted terrorists behind bars after their sentence is complete, if they pose a safety risk.

Bitter brew: VG Siddhartha’s tragic demise raises concerns about tax terrorism  BusinessLineThe incident also shines a harsh light on the behaviour of PE investors when bad times visit a business.

UNSC condemns recent terrorist attack in Nigeria – Xinhua | English.news.cn  XinhuaUNITED NATIONS, July 31 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the recent …

Osama bin Laden’s son, a rising terrorist figure, believed dead  MarketWatchHamza bin Laden, the son of al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden and a rising figure in his late father’s violent Islamist group, is believed to have died, U.S….

Why Does Trump Fan the Flames of Race-Based Terrorism?  The New York TimesIf I learned anything from 25 years in the F.B.I., including a stint as head of counterintelligence, it was to trust my gut when I see a threat unfolding. Those of us …

Let’s Call it What it Is: Domestic Terrorism  KQEDBy avoiding terms like domestic terrorism and white supremacy, the media does a disservice to the American public.

Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne charged with drug and firearm offences by terrorism detectives  ABC NewsCounter-terrorism police charge self-styled Muslim preacher Junaid Thorne charge over his alleged involvement in a drug and gun supply network.

Muslim preacher Mohammed Junaid Thorne charged with drug and firearm offences by terrorism detectives  ABC LocalMohammed Junaid Thorne, 30, is charged over his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug and gun supply network, with counter-ter…

Security Council Press Statement on Acts of Terrorism in North-East Nigeria – Nigeria  ReliefWebSC/13905. The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Gustavo Meza-Cuadra (Peru):. The members of the Sec…

Federal police arrest terrorist west of Baghdad  Iraqi NewsA security source informed, on Wednesday, that Iraqi Federal Police arrested a suspect on charges of terrorism, west of the capital, Baghdad.

Jammu and Kashmir: Police arrest one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist, recover ammunition  India TodayThe arrested terrorist has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Tantary, a resident of Damhal Hanji Pora in Kulgam district.

POLICE | Terrorism Investigation Squad arrests Liverpool man, Villawood man, Merrylands woman on 30 drugs and guns charges  Liverpool City ChampionThree people, from Liverpool, Villawood and Merrylands, face court today after counter-terroris…

Facebook Escapes Lawsuit Claiming the Social Network Assisted a Terrorist Group  FortuneFacebook doesn’t have to face a lawsuit by victims of Hamas attacks and their relatives who claimed that the social network unlawfully assisted the terror…

Facebook Not Liable for Connecting Terrorists Among Users  Courthouse News ServiceMANHATTAN (CN) – The Second Circuit dealt a big win to Facebook Wednesday, ruling that online publishers cannot be held accountable for what users post …

Trump Admin Sanctions Iranian FM Zarif as Terrorist Enabler  Washington Free BeaconThe Trump administration on Wednesday issued sanctions against Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, formally labeling him a terrorist enabler.

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on passenger bus in Afghanistan  Business RecorderISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wednesday strongly condemned the horrific bomb attack on a passenger bus, on Kabul-Herat road, in which dozens of casualties, …

Newsdeck: Facebook Isn’t Responsible as Terrorist Platform, Court Says  Daily MaverickFacebook Inc. doesn’t have to face a lawsuit by victims of Hamas attacks and their relatives who claimed that the social network unlawfully assisted the ter…

Three charged in France for plotting ‘terrorist’ killing  ArabnewsPARIS: Three men, including two already serving jail sentences, were charged for alleged involvement in a “terrorist criminal conspiracy” over a failed plot to kill …

Hamid Hayat’s family speaks about his vacated terrorism charges  Sacramento BeeHamid Hayat’s family speaks about the ruling from the federal judge who ordered the conviction and sentence vacated of Hamid Hayat. The order issued …

‘Turkey helps to combat terrorism in Africa’  Anadolu AgencyNIAMEY, Niger. Turkey is helping G5 Sahel — an institutional framework for coordination of regional cooperation security matters in West Africa — to combat …

Move to keep terrorists in the can  ObserverThe infamous “tinnie terrorists” are among a wave of dangerous extremists due to be released from jail in the next 18 months.

Move to keep terrorists in the can  Morning BulletinThe infamous “tinnie terrorists” are among a wave of dangerous extremists due to be released from jail in the next 18 months.

Move to keep terrorists in the can  Queensland TimesThe infamous “tinnie terrorists” are among a wave of dangerous extremists due to be released from jail in the next 18 months.

Tax terrorism claims life of CCD owner in new India: Congress  India TodayThe Congress alleged that “tax terrorism” under the Modi government has claimed the life of Cafe Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha, whose body was found on …

Tax terrorism claims life of CCD owner in new India: Congress  India TodayThe death of 59-year-old Siddhartha, who police say appears to have committed suicide by jumping into the river near Mangaluru on Monday, left numb the …

FBI Wants Tech to Track Social Media for Criminals and Terrorists Before They Act  NextgovProposals from interested vendors are due later this month.

Court: Facebook isn’t responsible as terrorist platform  Minnesota LawyerFacebook Inc. doesn’t have to face a lawsuit by victims of Hamas attacks and their relatives who claimed that the social network unlawfully assisted the terror.

EDITORIAL | Tax terrorism: smell the coffee  Deccan HeraldV G Siddhartha, the affable Kannadiga entrepreneur who made drinking coffee a fashion in a country of tea lovers through a network of over 1,500 Café Coffee …

The Iranian Project in the Middle East & Terrorism  The Times of IsraelThis is a political analysis which was published by Rami Dabbas -a Jordanian Writer and Political Analyst- in The Greater Middle East, a bipartisan, policy …

News of Terrorism and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (July 24 – 30 , 2019)  Intelligence & Terrorism Information CenterOn July 26, 2019, the return march was held in the Gaza Strip with about 4,500 participants (fewer than in recent weeks)….

Are Terrorists “Abonormal?” | YaleGlobal Online  YaleGlobal OnlineLAFAYETTE, INDIANA: While the consciously self-destructive behavior sometimes characteristic of terrorism is out of synch with what most would regard as …

Osama bin Laden’s terrorist son Hamza ‘dies aged 30’  Metro.co.ukHamza bin Laden, right, is reported to have died aged 30. He was the son of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, left, who was killed US elite forces in 2011 …

US Official: Morocco Remains US’ Main Partner in Fight Against Terrorism  Morocco World NewsRabat – US Secretary of Health Alex Azar renewed his country’s determination to strengthen diplomatic…

ATC pronounces sentence to ex-cop involved in terrorism: Rangers  ARY NEWSThe Rangers spokesperson said that Zaheer Ahmed alias Gul has been pronounced sentence over his involvement in terrorism by an anti-terrorism court (ATC) …

‘Tax terrorism’ claims life of CCD owner in ‘New India’: Congress  Economic TimesNEW DELHI: The Congress alleged that “tax terrorism” under the Modi government has claimed the life of Cafe Coffee Day founder V G Siddhartha, whose body …

Facebook isn’t responsible as terrorist platform: Court  BNNBloomberg.caFacebook Inc. (FB.O) doesn’t have to face a lawsuit by victims of Hamas attacks and their relatives who claimed that the social network unlawfully assisted the …

FAKE ALERT: Photo of sex racket gang shared as “Hindu terrorists” caught in Allahabad  Times of IndiaNews News: An image with a group of people surrounded by police officials is going viral on WhatsApp with the insinuation that 25 “Hindu terr…

Warren Denounces White Supremacy as Domestic Terrorism; Marianne Williamson Calls for Reparations  Democracy Now!Democratic candidates also spoke on race and white supremacy, with Senator Elizabeth Warren arguing that the United States needs …

New laws to keep terrorists behind bars  Herald SunLaws will be introduced in federal parliament today to close a loophole that prevents terrorists and their supporters caged for non-terror offences remaining …

Militant killed as encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Shopian  India TodayThe encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Zawora Baderhama village in Shopian district.

Facebook Isn’t Responsible as Terrorist Platform, Court Says  BloombergFacebook Inc. doesn’t have to face a lawsuit by victims of Hamas attacks and their relatives who claimed that the social network unlawfully assisted the terror …

Push to keep convicted terrorists locked-up  Courier MailA WAVE of dangerous convicted terrorists due for release from Australian jails within the next 18 months could be kept in jail indefinitely as the Federal …

UK, US & Other Governments Considering WhatsApp Backdoors To Combat Terrorism  Technology ZimbabweWhich is the better devil? Terrorists freely planning & executing plans with no interference or protection of citizens from politicians?

Move to stop mass release of terrorists  Courier MailAS A VALUED reader of The Courier-Mail, please enjoy this exclusive preview of tomorrows front and sport pages.

There is a need to declare an individual terrorist under UAPA  Times of IndiaThe world has seen increasing incidents of terrorism resulting in colossal loss of human lives, ruins of properties and destruction of economies. The twin tower …

The U.S. said a California cherry-picker went to Pakistan for terrorist training. Now the case has collapsed.  Washington PostThe infamous post-9/11 case became one of the federal government’s foremost examples of its efforts to crackdown on …

John Ratcliffe’s Website Claimed He Had Won Terrorism Convictions As a Federal Prosecutor. He Didn’t.  NewsweekThere are question marks over the biography of President Donald Trump’s pick for top intelligence post.

Elizabeth Warren: White supremacy must be called domestic terrorism  HaaretzTuesday’s debate is the first since Trump used racist language to attack four Democratic congresswomen of color, calling on them to ‘go back’ to their countries …

Junaid Thorne: Cowan MP Anne Aly says arrest sends ‘powerful’ counter-terrorism message  The West AustralianCowan MP Anne Aly has used the arrest of Perth-born Muslim Aboriginal activist Junaid Thorne for alleged large scale drug trafficking …

Mock drill video from Ambadevi temple, Maharashtra shared as terrorists arrested  Alt NewsA video of a group of men dressed in army fatigues rounding up people is being shared on social media with the claim that these were terrorists arrested…

Police hunt terrorists involved in Quetta blast  Dunya NewsQUETTA (Dunya News) – Police personnel on Wednesday have registered a case against the blast in Quetta’s Liaquat Bazar that claimed lives of five people …

Muslim activist Junaid Thorne arrested by NSW counter-terrorism police  7NEWSThe 30 year old is one of three people arrested following a series of raids across south-west Sydney.

N.Iraq: Turkey destroys PKK terrorist targets  Anadolu AgencyAirstrikes carried out in Zap, Metina regions in coordination with Turkey’s ongoing anti-terror offensive Operation Claw – Anadolu Agency.

12 terrorists killed in Maguindanao clash – military  RapplerThe Armed Forces of the Philippines says the suspects were plotting bomb attacks in populous and urban areas.

12 terrorists killed in Maguindanao clash – military  RapplerThe Armed Forces of the Philippines says the suspects were plotting bomb attacks in populous and urban areas.

Army Chief Says Fight Persists against Strife, Terrorism and Israeli Greed  NaharnetArmy chief General Joseph Aoun said marking the 74th Army Day on Wednesday that incitement and tense rhetoric won’t be allowed to awaken a sleeping …

VG Siddhartha: Congress blames I-T officials, tax terrorism for CCD founder’s death  Business TodayCongress has taken to Twitter to blame Income Tax officials for the death of Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha. After his disappearance on …

VG Siddhartha’s Allegation of ‘Harassment’ by I-T Officials Sets off Fresh Row on ‘Tax Terrorism’  News18Cafe Coffee Day founder VG Siddhartha , in his last letter before he went missing, alleged harassment by the previous DG, Income Tax.

Terrorists in Kashmir, Maoists recruiting child warriors: UN Secretary-General  Economic TimesUNITED NATIONS: Terrorist groups operating in Kashmir and Maoists groups elsewhere have recruited children as fighters, according to a report by …

Shanghai Resolutions: A Wake Up Call For Combating Global Terrorism – OpEd  Eurasia ReviewIn mid-June, 2019, the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries have signed a joint declaration at their summit in Kyrgyzstan’s …

Terrorism Conviction Overturned  CBS SacramentoThe conviction of Hamid Hayat, a Lodi man accused of attending a terrorist training camp in Pakistan and plotting an attack in the US, has been overturned.

Indonesia Launches Elite Military Unit With Counter-Terrorist Role  Eurasia ReviewBy Rina Chadijah. The Indonesian military on Tuesday launched an elite unit focused on fighting violent extremism, almost a year after the armed forces …

Designating an individual ‘terrorist’: What the amendments propose  The Indian ExpressThe Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment (UAPA) Bill is an anti-terror legislation that seeks to designate an individual as a “terrorist”. On July 24, L…

Journey of Terrorism from Birth to Maturity  MENAFN.COM(MENAFN – Daily Outlook Afghanistan) Basically,the concept of ‘Terrorism’ is as old as the civilization of mankind itself andhas existed in a.

Portland antifa group criticizes Senate resolution labeling them ‘domestic terrorists’  OregonLive.comPortland’s most recognizable left-wing group has spoken out against a Senate resolution introduced earlier this month that would label anti-…

Warren: We need to call white supremacy domestic terrorism | TheHill  The HillSen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Tuesday that white supremacy is a threat to the U.S. and should be labeled as domestic terrorism.

Three terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration bid in North Kashmir’s Bandipora  All India RadioAmid ceasefire violations by Pakistani forces, the Army has foiled Infiltration bid and killed three unidentified terrorists at Line of Contro…

NGO worker shot at checkpoint faces counter-terrorism charge  Myanmar TimesA man who was shot by the Tatmadaw (military) in Mrauk-U township, Rakhine State, was charged under the Counter-Terrorism Law at Mrauk-U police station …