Five terrorists have been caught apparently plotting an attack on British tourists in an Egyptian resort in the lead-up to Christmas. The suspected jihadists were arrested by Egyptian counter terror police as they collected rocket-propelled grenades, rifles and pistols in an attempt believed to be similar to the Mumbai attacks in India which killed 166 people in November 2008.# Read article
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European cities have become the target for anti-U.S. protests. Police in Antwerp in the north of Belgium sealed off an area after a group of around 200 young Muslims took to the streets. Some of the protesters carried black flags often associated with Salafi radical Islam. Their chants included, ‘Obama go to hell’. Police used […]
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Travellers against advised against visiting the Middle East due to violent protests waves of protests involving Muslims outraged by an American film mocking the Prophet Mohammed are sweeping the world, with some clashes erupting in violence. Widespread protests in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia have made global headlines, with some of the more […]
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Violent protests have continued across the Middle East in response to a film made in the US seen as insulting to Islam. Western countries have appealed for an end to violent protests targeting their embassies, sparked by a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad. Read article
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Six supermarkets are targets of attacks with explosives in Corsica AFP reported Six supermarkets were the targets of attacks with explosives in the early hours of Sunday, the French island of Corsica, a source close to the police investigation. Leclerc Four establishments were attacked in Ajaccio, Bastia, Saint-Florent and Alistro (Corsica). The Géant Casino and […]
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Israel has asked foreign security forces around the world, including those in Cyprus and Greece, to increase protection for Israeli tourists ahead of the high holidays, defense sources revealed Wednesday. The request also went out to police and governments in Thailand and other countries, where large numbers of Israelis are set to visit in the […]
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Friday 31st August 2012 members of the Indonesian police anti-terror squad, Densus 88, arrested 3 people after a shootout with suspected terrorists. Police officials say the men were part of a group which wants to establish Shariah law in Indonesia, but had no obvious connection to Jemmah Islamiah or the cleric Abu Bakir Bashir, who […]
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Britain is leaving nothing to chance as the clock ticks to the opening ceremony of the biggest sports event. The hosts of the 30th Olympiad have deployed an extra 1,200 troops, increasing security around Olympic venues ahead of Friday’s ceremony. Read article
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Updated at 9:09 a.m. ET: LONDON — The biggest peacetime security operation in Britain’s history is under way – an $877-million civilian and military plan to protect athletes and visitors from threats ranging from suicide bombers to organized criminals. But it has also turned some London streets into military zones and Olympic venues into fortresses. […]
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America’s “war on terror” never ends. Neither does Britain’s. After London was named host for this year’s summer games, terrorist fears were stoked. Former Australian/UK British civil servant Peter Ryan performs security consulting services. He’s advising the International Olympic Committee on London preparations. His consultancy thrives on hyped threats, real or otherwise. Read article
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