Tag: Islamist terrorists

Saturday, March 23rd 2024 - 10:10 UTC
At least 93 killed in terrorist attack during rock concert in Moscow

At least 93 people were killed -including three children- and hundreds wounded in Moscow during a shooting spree undertaken by a group of gunmen against unarmed civilians at the 6,000-capacity Crocus City Hall concert hall which was also set on fire.
Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 22:42 UTC
Suspected Hezbollah terrorists arrested in Brazil

Brazil’s Federal Police (PF) Wednesday arrested two suspects in Sao Paulo in connection with plans to stage “terrorist acts” against the Jewish community in the South American country. Behind the plot was reported to be the terrorist group Hezbollah, according to Israeli secret service Mossad sources quoted by local media.
Sunday, December 1st 2019 - 08:40 UTC
London Bridge stabber was on conditional release; police shot him after public had reduced him

The British government on Saturday vowed a “full review” after a convicted terrorist released early from prison was suspected of stabbing two people to death on London Bridge. Police shot Usman Khan dead after his suspected assault that seriously injured three other people was broken up by bystanders - one armed with a five-foot narwhal tusk and another a fire extinguisher.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 01:31 UTC
Football friendly between Uruguay, Argentina still on for Tel Aviv despite shelling

The football match between the national teams of Argentina and Uruguay scheduled for next Monday in Tel Aviv is still on as planned, Argentine Football Association (AFA) sources consulted by the press Tuesday.
Monday, August 26th 2019 - 20:35 UTC
Hamas condemns Paraguay for designating the group as an “international terrorist organization”

In its press statement on the Paraguayan decision, the group said: “This decision runs against international law which ensures peoples’ right to resist the aggression and occupation with all possible means including the armed struggle”
Friday, December 2nd 2016 - 10:52 UTC
Putin wants Trump to be his ally in fighting terrorism

Russian President Vladimir Putin Thursday said he needed friends in his fight against terrorism and invited US President-elect Donald Trump to normalize relations between the two countries, which have deteriorated considerably under Barack Obama.
Tuesday, November 17th 2015 - 07:55 UTC
G20 leaders in Turkey vow to step up the fight against terrorism

In the wake of the Paris horrific coordinated attacks, leaders from the world's top economies ended on Monday a two-day summit at a resort in Turkey with a vow to step up the fight against terrorism. The attacks that left 132 people dead and hundreds of injured shrouded the nine hours of formal talks that were already set to include discussions of terrorism and a refugee crisis stemming from the mass exodus of people from war-torn Syria.
Friday, January 16th 2015 - 06:37 UTC
Pope Francis: “You can't make a toy out of the religions of others”

Pope Francis, speaking of last week's deadly attacks by Islamist militants in Paris, has defended freedom of expression, but said it was wrong to provoke others by insulting their religion and that one could “expect” a reaction to such abuse.
Friday, January 16th 2015 - 05:58 UTC
We won't let the voice of freedom be muzzled

By David Cameron and Barack Obama - Two hundred years ago this month, Britain and the United States fought each other at the Battle of New Orleans. It was the last major battle where our nations met as enemies. In modern times, our special relationship as allies and partners has been the firm foundation of our shared security and prosperity.
Wednesday, January 14th 2015 - 07:30 UTC
Paris killings deepen Islam controversy in Germany with rallies in several cities

Thousands of Germans turned out for an anti-Islam rally on Monday in Dresden, where some protesters wore black ribbons to show their solidarity with the 17 victims of last week’s terror attacks in Paris.