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The US State Department has warned that recent attacks in Britain, Finland, France, Russia, Spain and Sweden show that both Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group remain active and capable. (Photo: AP/Representational)

US warns travellers heading to Europe of Christmas terror

Washington has a long-standing warning to its citizens to beware extremist attacks in European cities.

17 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

Tramadol is directly handled by IS to finance terrorist activities planned and carried out across the world, the court of Reggio Calabria said. (Photo: Pixabay/Representative)

Blow to ISIS attacks: ‘Fighter drug’ from India worth 50 million euro seized

The painkiller is popular among terrorist as the ‘fighter drug’ for its ability to dull pain and suppress fatigue.

05 Nov 2017 11:25 AM

Unlike many of its neighbours Senegal is not known to have suffered from terror attacks. (Representational Image | Photo: AP)

'Credible' terror threat in Senegal warns US embassy

US embassy adviced Dakar to take special care in areas popular with Westerners as it prepares to host several international events.

20 Oct 2017 6:27 PM

The deaths came with France still on high alert following a string of terror attacks which began in January 2015 when jihadist gunmen stormed the offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, killing 12. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

2 dead in knife attack at France train station; assailant shot dead

Local prosecutor Xavier Tarabeux said the knifeman had been shot by soldiers, while the Marseille police urged people to avoid the area.

01 Oct 2017 7:12 PM

Barcelona, with its pristine beaches and eccentric architecture, attracts around 30 million visitors each year. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona attack: Spain's tourism magnet, hopes attacks won't dent appeal

Tourism was perceived as Barcelona's biggest problem according to a recent survey carried out by the city council.

23 Aug 2017 2:32 PM

People stand next to candles and flowers placed on the ground, after a terror attack that left many killed and wounded in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona attack: 4 suspects to face court, 8 other jihadist killed

4 men have been detained, and rest have been killed, either by police or in an explosion believed to have been detonated by the suspects.

22 Aug 2017 11:57 AM

The G5 Sahel is united in the face of terrorism said Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. (Photo: AFP)

Sahel nations united against jihadism: Mali Prez after terror attacks

Keita is current chairman of the G5 Sahel group a coalition of five western-backed Saharan countries that have pledged to fight terror.

16 Aug 2017 11:25 AM

India, Pakistan officials attend meet on Afghan

It was “attended by representatives of 17 participating countries and supporting international organisations.

08 Aug 2017 6:57 AM

Defence officials will also provide specialised training to police forces as part of the measures. (Photo: File)

Australian army to take lead on terror attacks

Turnbull recently visited the scene of the June 3 terror attack on London Bridge and Borough market in Britain.

17 Jul 2017 2:02 PM

Experts said ISIS, responsible for seven of the 10 deadliest attacks since 2012, was increasingly encouraging the use of knives and vehicles over firearms and explosives by their followers. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Fatal terror attacks in western Europe on rise despite drop in incidents: report

Data from Global Terrorism Database shows there were 30 such attacks resulting in fatalities in western Europe in 2016 and 23 in 2015.

16 Jul 2017 7:04 PM

Some people indulged in stone-pelting and tried to march towards the encounter scene to help the militants escape. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

3 JeM militants killed in J&K's Tral encounter; bodies, weapons recovered

While 2 militants were killed this morning, another took shelter inside a cave and was killed after several hours of gunbattle in Tral.

15 Jul 2017 7:45 PM

Earlier in the day, two terrorists were killed by the forces. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Tral encounter: 3 terrorists killed, 1 holed up inside cave in J&K

J&K Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid on Saturday said that the name of outfit is unknown, but could be the Jaish-e-Mohammed.

15 Jul 2017 3:54 PM

The World Economic Forum ranked 136 countries in its biennial tourism report with one section focusing on safety and security.

Britain slips down rankings of safest countries to visit

United States is way down the list at 84th position, followed by Chine (95), Israel (103).

06 Jul 2017 6:32 AM

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: File/AP)

Digital force fields are set to stop terrorists attacks in UK

The UK's Dept for Transport is investigating the use of internet-based solutions to counter a recent spate of terror attacks using cars.

01 Jul 2017 5:15 PM

Music fans throng the venue for the Glastonbury Festival of Music and Performing Arts in Somerset, England. (Photo: AFP)

Glastonbury opens with silent prayer

Chris Glackin from Surrey, who was eight when the album was released, was looking forward to the gig.

26 Jun 2017 12:56 AM

Forensic officers move the van at Finsbury Park in north London, where a vehicle struck pedestrians in north London Monday. (Photo: AP)

Finsbury Park Mosque: UK police question anti-Muslim attacker

The spate of attacks had 'bruised but not broken the heart of this great nation', Home Secretary Amber Rudd said.

21 Jun 2017 10:30 AM

A police spokesman was quoted as saying that the victim was shaken by the attack but otherwise uninjured. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Hate crime in UK: Muslim woman assaulted by white man, hijab ripped off

The assault comes amid a spike in hate crime incidents in the UK following a suicide bombing at a concert in Manchester Arena.

11 Jun 2017 1:48 PM

Other people less seriously injured were treated at the scene of the attack on London Bridge. (Photo: AP)

20 people hurt in London attacks rushed to hospital

An emergency response helicopter landed on London Bridge, while the workers rushed people to waiting ambulances.

04 Jun 2017 8:06 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: AP)

Congress blames BJP for 172 terror incidents in 3 years

The country saw 172 terror- related incidents in the last three years, which was unprecedented.

04 Jun 2017 5:18 AM

Pakistan's Attorney General Ashtar Ausaf said that Pakistan had enough evidence to prove that Jadhav was a 'spy.' (Photo: AP)

Jadhav providing ‘crucial intelligence’ on terror attacks: Pak

Foreign Office spokesperson Zakaria did not elaborate on the details of the intelligence being provided by Jadhav.

30 May 2017 10:39 AM

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