British soldier hacked to death in suspected Islamist attack
“A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in a south London street on Wednesday, in what the government said appeared to be a terrorist attack.” Source: British soldier hacked to death in suspected Islamist attack | Reuters
Taliban claim bomb in southwest Pakistan that kills 13
“The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility on Thursday for a bomb that killed 11 security personnel and two civilians in the southwestern city of Quetta.” Source: Taliban claim bomb in southwest Pakistan that kills 13 | Reuters
Suicide bombers strike mine, military barracks in Niger
“Suicide bombers struck a military barracks and a mine run by French nuclear group Areva in Niger on Thursday, killing and wounding several people in separate attacks that showed the fight against Islamist militants was spreading across West Africa. Military sources said several soldiers were killed in a gun battle with Islamists following a car [...]
Turkey ‘foils attacks against Syrian refugees’
“Turkish police have arrested six people for planning attacks against Syrian refugees who have sought shelter in border camps, a local governor said on Wednesday.” Source: Turkey ‘foils attacks against Syrian refugees’ | GulfNews.com
Saudis get jail terms for plotting for Al Qaida
“A Saudi court sentenced eight citizens to jail terms of between 10 and 25 years on Wednesday after convicting them of plotting for Al Qaida, state news agency SPA reported. The eight were convicted of ‘forming a group to eliminate police officers, among them Colonel Mubarak Al Sawat’ – killed in 2005, SPA said.” Source: [...]
France backs listing Hezbollah as ‘terrorist’
“France is ready to support a British initiative to put the armed wing of Hezbollah on the European Union’s list of terrorist organisations, an official said on Thursday, confirming comments by Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.” Source: France backs listing Hezbollah as ‘terrorist’ | GulfNews.com
U.S. acknowledges killing of four U.S. citizens in counterterrorism operations
“The Obama administration acknowledged Wednesday that it has killed four Americans in overseas counterterrorism operations since 2009, the first time it has publicly taken responsibility for the deaths.” Source: U.S. acknowledges killing of four U.S. citizens in counterterrorism operations – The Washington Post
Attacks in Iraq kill over 40, sectarian tensions high
“A series of bomb and gun attacks across Iraq killed more than 40 people on Tuesday, a day after over 70 died in violence targeting majority Shi’ites that has stoked fears of all-out sectarian war with minority Sunnis.” Source: Attacks in Iraq kill over 40, sectarian tensions high | Reuters
Bomb targeting Chinese workers explodes in Karachi
“A roadside bomb exploded near the seafront in Karachi on Tuesday likely targeting a van full of Chinese port workers, police said, a day before Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrives in the capital, Islamabad. No one was hurt.” Source: Bomb explodes in Karachi | GulfNews.com
Iraq crisis: Fresh bombings kill at least 13
“At least 13 people have been killed in new bomb attacks in Iraq, a day after a wave of bombings across the country left at least 70 people dead. Two car bombs hit the northern town of Tuz Khurmato, a device went off in a cattle market in Kirkuk, and a suicide bomber struck in [...]
