Isis and other Islamist terror groups plotting similar attack to 9/11, says US security chief
7 years, 5 months ago

Isis and other Islamist terror groups plotting similar attack to 9/11, says US security chief

The Independent  

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Dozens of Muslim organisations demand independent investigation into Islamophobia after violent riots
7 months ago

Dozens of Muslim organisations demand independent investigation into Islamophobia after violent riots

The Independent  

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Foreign Office steps up terror attack warning due to Israel-Hamas conflict
1 year, 4 months ago

Foreign Office steps up terror attack warning due to Israel-Hamas conflict

The Independent  

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Security alert on threat of human bombs
3 years, 6 months ago

Security alert on threat of human bombs

The Hindu  

Security agencies issued an alert early this month on the possibility of human bombs targeting vital installations or targeted individuals as part of an IS terror plot to eliminate enemies of jihad. Acting on specific information that ‘Al-Saqri Foundation for Military Sciences’ had published a book in multiple languages on the ways and means of making explosive belts and vests, …

31 late-stage terror attack plots in UK foiled over past four years, MI5 chief says
3 years, 6 months ago

31 late-stage terror attack plots in UK foiled over past four years, MI5 chief says

The Independent  

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US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

US issues terrorism advisory over ‘heightened threat’ following Biden inauguration

The Independent  

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Far-right terrorism driven by austerity in UK, former head of MI5 says
5 years ago

Far-right terrorism driven by austerity in UK, former head of MI5 says

The Independent  

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Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle
6 years, 3 months ago

Isis-inspired terror plot 'foiled' by armed police raid in Newcastle

The Independent  

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9/11: Two former members of investigative commission warn of future terrorist attacks
6 years, 6 months ago

9/11: Two former members of investigative commission warn of future terrorist attacks

The Independent  

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Lessons From ISIS: Using the Internet for Counter-Terrorism
6 years, 6 months ago

Lessons From ISIS: Using the Internet for Counter-Terrorism

The Quint  

The initial use of the internet as a major propaganda tool to openly, and defiantly, showcase jihadist violence was executed by Al Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda aligned terror group in East Africa, when it live tweeted its attack on Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya in 2013. While the internet was used for propaganda earlier as well, terror groups, like common …

Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says
6 years, 10 months ago

Intelligence services thwarting monthly terror attacks on Britain, MI5 head says

The Independent  

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MI5 and police to be given new anti-terror powers 'to target certain high-risk communities'
6 years, 11 months ago

MI5 and police to be given new anti-terror powers 'to target certain high-risk communities'

The Independent  

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Home Office plan to give jihadis council houses and support part of 'overdue' strategy to combat terrorism
7 years, 5 months ago

Home Office plan to give jihadis council houses and support part of 'overdue' strategy to combat terrorism

The Independent  

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London Tube explosion: British police dismiss Donald Trump tweet about terror suspect as ‘speculation’
7 years, 6 months ago

London Tube explosion: British police dismiss Donald Trump tweet about terror suspect as ‘speculation’

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Britain faces higher threat as Isis loses fight in Syria and Iraq, security minister says
7 years, 7 months ago

Britain faces higher threat as Isis loses fight in Syria and Iraq, security minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The terror threat to Britain is increasing as Isis loses battles …

Islamist attacks will threaten UK for decades, former head of MI5 warns as police say Isis is creating terror 'cult'
7 years, 7 months ago

Islamist attacks will threaten UK for decades, former head of MI5 warns as police say Isis is creating terror 'cult'

The Independent  

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Isis losses in Syria and Iraq not reducing terror threat in UK, police chief warns
7 years, 8 months ago

Isis losses in Syria and Iraq not reducing terror threat in UK, police chief warns

The Independent  

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Iran calls London terror attacks 'a wake-up call' urging West to pursue extremism's root causes
7 years, 9 months ago

Iran calls London terror attacks 'a wake-up call' urging West to pursue extremism's root causes

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London terror attack: British Police discover YouTube link to Saturday's attack after tip-off from perpetrator's friend
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: British Police discover YouTube link to Saturday's attack after tip-off from perpetrator's friend

Firstpost  

An Islamic State inspired terror cell in Barking were recorded by police discussing how to use YouTube to plan their deadly attack. An Islamic State-inspired terror cell, discussing ways to use YouTube to plot an attack in London, was recorded in Barking by counter-terrorism officers in May, The Daily Telegraph reported. He added the plot would involve driving at pedestrians …

London terror attack: Isis claims responsibility amid group's 'call for increased attacks'
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: Isis claims responsibility amid group's 'call for increased attacks'

The Independent  

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London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: MI5 and police investigating whether further attack is imminent

The Independent  

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Mainstream media outlets are dropping the ball with terrorism coverage
7 years, 9 months ago

Mainstream media outlets are dropping the ball with terrorism coverage

Salon  

News coverage of the Manchester terrorist attack was sadly familiar: cellphone videos of screaming victims; details of first responders’ hectic efforts; “Was it terrorism?” guesswork; speculation about the perpetrator. Since the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, covering the type of violence inspired by al-Qaeda or the Islamic State has become a staple of the news media’s repertoire. And …

Pound sterling and UK stock markets steady after Theresa May raises terror threat level to ‘critical’
7 years, 10 months ago

Pound sterling and UK stock markets steady after Theresa May raises terror threat level to ‘critical’

The Independent  

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London terror attack shows tech firms 'must get their house in order' says UK’s top police officer Craig Mackey
8 years ago

London terror attack shows tech firms 'must get their house in order' says UK’s top police officer Craig Mackey

The Independent  

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Isis claims responsibility for London attack that killed at least three victims
8 years ago

Isis claims responsibility for London attack that killed at least three victims

The Independent  

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Donald Trump responds to Westminster terror attack: 'Big news, just happened'
8 years ago

Donald Trump responds to Westminster terror attack: 'Big news, just happened'

The Independent  

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Isis claims propaganda 'more powerful than atomic bomb' as group forms strategy for survival
8 years, 1 month ago

Isis claims propaganda 'more powerful than atomic bomb' as group forms strategy for survival

The Independent  

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Strategy against terrorism needs to be reconsidered
8 years, 6 months ago

Strategy against terrorism needs to be reconsidered

China Daily  

Sunday was not just the day for remembering those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept 11, 2001, it also brought into focus how much more needs to be done in the war against terror. Statistics show that the number of terrorist attacks has risen considerably since the 9/11 attacks, especially after the …

G20 Summit: Theresa May will warn world leaders that they must stop the spread of Isis across Africa
8 years, 7 months ago

G20 Summit: Theresa May will warn world leaders that they must stop the spread of Isis across Africa

The Independent  

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World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies
8 years, 8 months ago

World leaders perpetuate failed anti-terror policies

Al Jazeera  

After decades of failed military action we still don’t know what drives citizens to terror. The negative consequences of such short-sighted and misguided failed policies have now spread far beyond those scarred lands, and terrorise civilians across Europe and the US by Arab foreign ministers for their part met in preparation for this week’s Arab League summit in Mauritania, and …

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei uses Eid speech to condemn 'vicious' American military interventions in the Middle East
8 years, 8 months ago

Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei uses Eid speech to condemn 'vicious' American military interventions in the Middle East

The Independent  

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ISIS video puts Uttar Pradesh police social media labs on high alert
8 years, 10 months ago

ISIS video puts Uttar Pradesh police social media labs on high alert

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh police have put their social media labs on high alert after the ISIS video that threatens to avenge Babri demolition and killing of Muslims in Gujarat, Kashmir and Muzaffarnagar. UP DGP Javeed Ahmed told reporters that “We have put our social media labs on alert as well and will leave nothing to chance. Apart from putting …

Isis official calls for 'lone wolf' attacks in US and Europe during Ramadan
8 years, 10 months ago

Isis official calls for 'lone wolf' attacks in US and Europe during Ramadan

The Independent  

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Many millions of Muslims 'fundamentally incompatible with the modern world', says Tony Blair
9 years ago

Many millions of Muslims 'fundamentally incompatible with the modern world', says Tony Blair

The Independent  

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Syria air strikes: Senior MPs back Alex Salmond in disputing David Cameron's claim that seven UK terror plots were planned in Syria
9 years, 3 months ago

Syria air strikes: Senior MPs back Alex Salmond in disputing David Cameron's claim that seven UK terror plots were planned in Syria

The Independent  

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Isis: Hundreds of Americans 'sympathise with terror group' on Twitter, study finds
9 years, 4 months ago

Isis: Hundreds of Americans 'sympathise with terror group' on Twitter, study finds

The Independent  

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US issues global travel warning amid 'increased terrorist threats'
9 years, 4 months ago

US issues global travel warning amid 'increased terrorist threats'

The Independent  

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Isis: UN in rare unanimous vote calls on world to unite against jihadist group
9 years, 4 months ago

Isis: UN in rare unanimous vote calls on world to unite against jihadist group

The Independent  

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'Operation Isis': Anonymous activists begin leaking suspected extremist Twitter account information
9 years, 4 months ago

'Operation Isis': Anonymous activists begin leaking suspected extremist Twitter account information

The Independent  

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Paris attack: Anonymous launches ‘biggest operation ever’ against Isis
9 years, 4 months ago

Paris attack: Anonymous launches ‘biggest operation ever’ against Isis

The Independent  

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Isis releases new video threatening attacks in Russia ‘very soon’
9 years, 4 months ago

Isis releases new video threatening attacks in Russia ‘very soon’

The Independent  

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Isis planning 'mass casualty' terror attacks in UK, head of MI5 warns
9 years, 5 months ago

Isis planning 'mass casualty' terror attacks in UK, head of MI5 warns

The Independent  

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Russia in Syria: Over 90% of air strikes not targeting Isis, says US
9 years, 5 months ago

Russia in Syria: Over 90% of air strikes not targeting Isis, says US

The Independent  

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British airstrikes on Isis in Syria expected within weeks
9 years, 5 months ago

British airstrikes on Isis in Syria expected within weeks

The Independent  

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David Cameron draws up 'kill list' of Isis fighters who can be taken out at a moment's notice
9 years, 6 months ago

David Cameron draws up 'kill list' of Isis fighters who can be taken out at a moment's notice

The Independent  

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ISIS exploits social media to make inroads in U.S.
9 years, 9 months ago

ISIS exploits social media to make inroads in U.S.

CNN  

Story highlights Officials are concerned about plots from growing number of U.S.-based ISIS sympathizers ISIS uses social media as well as encrypted online communications to spread message Assistant Attorney General: "What we're seeing is unprecedented" CNN — Hours before his fatal encounter with anti-terrorism officers, Usaamah Rahim told an associate he was switching from plans to behead a conservative blogger …

ISIS and Jihadi John are 'creating cult of misfits, thugs and the mentally ill'
9 years, 11 months ago

ISIS and Jihadi John are 'creating cult of misfits, thugs and the mentally ill'

Daily Mail  

Jihadi John and other ISIS extremists are building a network of 'misfits' around the world who can carry out 'chaotic' terror attacks with little planning, a senior police officer has warned. Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley, head of specialist operations at the Metropolitan Police, said ISIS is trying to 'pick up' potential fighters among 'the vulnerable, people with violent backgrounds, very …

Colonel Gaddafi's cousin warns of a '9/11 in Europe within two years'
10 years, 1 month ago

Colonel Gaddafi's cousin warns of a '9/11 in Europe within two years'

The Independent  

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Cyber-security: US government cannot keep hackers out of national networks
10 years, 1 month ago

Cyber-security: US government cannot keep hackers out of national networks

The Independent  

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Operation Isis: Anonymous takes down Twitter and Facebook accounts associated with extremist group
10 years, 1 month ago

Operation Isis: Anonymous takes down Twitter and Facebook accounts associated with extremist group

The Independent  

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