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Latest in Tag: attacks
North Sinai Security Director survives Interior Ministry reshuffle
Security forces reportedly thwarted an attack on a checkpoint, killing 16 alleged militants
Nigeria’s Avengers claim Niger Delta oil pipeline attacks
An oil pipeline belonging to the Italian oil company Agip came under several attacks in Nigeria’s oil-rich Bayelsa state. On Friday, the oil militants, the Niger Delta Avengers, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
New video shows ‘IS’ planning more attacks in Bangladesh
A new video released by the so-called “Islamic State” features a group of Bangladeshi jihadists who are planning more attacks in the South Asian nation. Experts say the government needs concrete plans to fight terrorism.
Turkey arrests two ‘IS’ suspects over Istanbul attacks
Turkish officials have detained two suspected “Islamic State” (IS) jihadists linked to the June 28 attacks on Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport. With the detention of two Kyrgyz nationals, the total arrests have risen to 29.
France condemns terror attacks in Farafra, Sinai
France says it stands by Egypt’s efforts to combat terrorism
New suspect arrested over Brussels attacks
The man was detained following a raid on his house in the Belgian capital
Belgian guard working in a nuclear facility killed 2 days after Brussels attacks
Brussels airport will not resume its flights before Tuesday
Third suspect in Brussels attacks still on the run
Two suicide bombers, brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui, have been named by the police as suspects
Belgium re-arrange friendly game after attacks
Belgium’s friendly match with Portugal, originally scheduled to be played in Brussels on March 29, has been moved to the Portuguese city of Leiria following the attacks on the Belgian capital.
At least 34 killed in 3 explosions in Brussels days after arrest of main suspect in Paris attacks
Belgium, French, and Italian governments raised terror threat level to high, deployed security forces in the streets.
‘Sinai Province’ publishes ‘video evidence’ of Sinai attacks
The group published documentation, purportedly of an IED attack on an armoured tank and a raid on armed forces’ checkpoint
Turkey detains two ‘Islamic State’ militants planning New Year attacks in Ankara
The two men were thought to have been preparing an attack on Kizilay square, where people usually gather for New Year celebrations. Police have seized suicide vests in the raids.
Belgian authorities raid home in connection with Paris attacks
Belgian police have searched a home in the country’s capital and made at least one arrest. The raid was reportedly carried out in connection with the terrorist attacks in Paris last month.
57 people fired from French airports: French official
Authorities will inspect personal in workplaces that require extra security
More ‘Islamic State’ attacks in the ‘pipeline,’ says CIA chief
Intel agencies are working “feverishly” to uncover the militant group’s attack plans, CIA Director John Brennan says. The intel chief’s statement comes as two US states suspend resettlement programs for Syrian refugees. Speaking at the Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies, Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) John Brennan said …
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Opinion: Football friendlies must go on
European football associations have decided to proceed with friendlies in the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks. DW Sports’ Jefferson Chase says that it was the only justifiable decision. The final scores of France’s friendly versus England and Germany’s test against the Netherlands on Tuesday will be utterly irrelevant, and the national coaches involved can …
Germany-Netherlands friendly to go ahead
German football authorities have decided that the national team will play a friendly as planned against the Netherlands on Tuesday. The decision is clear refusal to be cowed by the terrorist attacks in Paris. The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed that the country’s national team will play its Tuesdday friendly against the Netherlands in …
Tightened security, arrests in Europe after Paris attacks
Belgian police have arrested several suspects and opened a terrorism probe linked to the Paris terror attacks, in which 129 people were killed. Italy and other European countries have bolstered security in response. Belgian police arrested several suspects in Brussels on Saturday during raids connected to the Paris attacks, including one who was in the …
For French citizens abroad, speed of information on Paris attacks has been invaluable
French citizens abroad have spoken to DW about their experiences as the attacks in Paris unfolded. The rapid spread of information, especially on social media, was essential in helping them follow what was happening. Camille Lugan, a 26-year-old from Paris, was sitting in her office on the last day of her internship in Chicago when …
As it happened: France vs. Germany
On a night when football was of little importance after the French capital came under a number of shocking attacks, Germany lost two nil to France in an international friendly. France 2-0 Germany (Giroud 45+2′, Gignac 87′) Germany’s friendly against France was overshadowed by a series of shocking attacks across the city of Paris, which …
Police arrests 14 ‘central leaders’ of Brotherhood
Police forces seized 954 weapons in the past week, says the ministry
In Pictures: Ajnad Misr claims responsibility for Heliopolis bomb explosion
Officer-turned-jihadist calls for war against Al-Sisi
Ashmawi’s call came in an audio message, according to SITE intelligence group
Explosions target 2 policemen’s homes in Al- Arish
Militants reportedly planted IEDs outside the homes of two policemen
Explosion in Fayoum, no injuries reported
Bomb targeted an electricity installation
Military in control of every inch of Sinai: Spokesman
The spokesman urged people not to listen to “rumours” online
Update: 3 army personnel killed in Sheikh Zuweid clashes
Army says it intensified operations in North Sinai, 59 militants killed Saturday
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial postponed to 11 August
213 alleged members of the extremist group are on trial for terrorism charges
5 alleged Muslim Brotherhood members arrested
Charges of inciting violence and unlawfully demonstrating