extremism
IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus
World
May 3, 2020
IS extremists step up as Iraq, Syria, grapple with virus
BAGHDAD (AP) — The man wearing an explosive vest emerged from a car and calmly marched toward the gates of…
Extremists see global chaos from virus as an opportunity
Middle East
April 2, 2020
Extremists see global chaos from virus as an opportunity
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Both the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda see the coronavirus as a threat, but some of their…
At least nine killed in Germany shisha bar shootings
World
February 20, 2020
At least nine killed in Germany shisha bar shootings
At least nine people were killed in shootings targeting shisha bars in Germany that sparked a huge manhunt overnight before…
Egypt ready to host summit forming African force against terrorism: Sisi
Egypt
February 9, 2020
Egypt ready to host summit forming African force against terrorism: Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said during the 33rd Ordinary Opening Session of the African Union (AU) summit on Sunday…
UK woman loses challenge aimed at restoring her citizenship
Middle East
February 7, 2020
UK woman loses challenge aimed at restoring her citizenship
LONDON (AP) — A U.K. woman who as a teenager ran away to join the Islamic State group lost a…
Islamic State steps up attacks in Syria and Iraq: UN experts
Middle East
February 4, 2020
Islamic State steps up attacks in Syria and Iraq: UN experts
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Islamic State extremists are mounting increasingly bold attacks in Syria and Iraq following their loss of…
Al-Qaeda in Yemen claims deadly Florida naval base shooting
Middle East
February 3, 2020
Al-Qaeda in Yemen claims deadly Florida naval base shooting
CAIRO (AP) — Al-Qaeda’s branch in Yemen claimed responsibility Sunday for last year’s deadly shooting at the Naval Air Station…
U.S. ponders cutting military forces in Africa; allies worry
World
January 29, 2020
U.S. ponders cutting military forces in Africa; allies worry
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As extremist violence grows across Africa, the United States is considering reducing its military presence on…
Egyptian court gives life sentence for 8 IS-linked militants
Egypt
January 27, 2020
Egyptian court gives life sentence for 8 IS-linked militants
CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court on Monday sentenced eight people to life in prison, after they were convicted of…
Africa starts 2020 battling extremism, Ebola and hunger
World
January 1, 2020
Africa starts 2020 battling extremism, Ebola and hunger
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A tragic airline crash with far-reaching consequences, cataclysmic cyclones that may be a harbinger of the future,…