Islamic extremists

4 wounded in knife attack near former office of Charlie Hebdo in Paris

The motive for the attack is unclear, and it is not clear whether it is linked to Charlie Hebdo, which moved its activities out of the area after Islamic extremists attacked its editorial offices in 2015, killing 12 people.

Sep 25, 2020, 16:44 PM IST

Syrian army says it could declare control of East Aleppo ''at any moment''

"The army continues to advance towards ... Sukkari, what remains of Seif al-Dawla, part of al-Amiriya and Tel al-Zarazir," a military spokesman told Reuters during a tour of recaptured parts of Aleppo.

Dec 13, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Suicide car blast kills 16 at Police station in Somalia's capital of Mogadishu

A suspected suicide car bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at a security checkpoint near Mogadishu on Saturday when soldiers stopped him for security checks.

Dec 11, 2016, 13:01 PM IST

US to send about 200 more troops to Syria to battle Islamic Sate extremists

The extra troops will include special operations forces and are in addition to 300 US troops already authorized for the effort to recruit, organise, train and advise local Syrian forces to combat IS.

Dec 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

South African twin brothers plotted to blow up US embassy: Police

Two South African brothers arrested on terrorism charges were plotting to blow up the US embassy in Pretoria and Jewish institutions, and planned to join the so-called Islamic State, police said Monday.

Jul 11, 2016, 21:01 PM IST

US warns of terror attacks in South Africa

South Africa has so far escaped the militant Islamist attacks seen in several other African countries. 

Jun 05, 2016, 05:42 AM IST

Majority of Americans want next president not to criticize Islam

However, four-in-ten want the next president to speak bluntly about Islamic extremists even if the statements are critical of Islam as a whole, the survey said.

Feb 04, 2016, 17:01 PM IST

Boko Haram attacks northeast Nigerian city, town, 80 killed

The military said there were multiple attacks at four southwestern entry points to the city.

Dec 28, 2015, 23:03 PM IST

Suicide attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon kill 12 plus 5 bombers

Officials say five girl suicide bombers have killed at least 12 people in Nigeria and Cameroon in weekend attacks. The bombers also died.

Nov 23, 2015, 18:46 PM IST

Malaysia calls IS evil, Obama vows no safe haven for killers

This is a prime example of America and our partners working together to shape the world we want for future generations, Obama said.

Nov 21, 2015, 19:45 PM IST