Terrorism

10 Niger Soldiers Killed in ‘Terrorist Attack’ Near Burkina Faso: Army

Ten soldiers were killed and another seven wounded in a "terrorist attack" in western Niger near the border with Burkina Faso, the army said in its operational bulletin on Wednesday.

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Boko Haram Kill 14 Nigerian Fishermen in Niger: Militia

Boko Haram fighters have killed 14 Nigerian fishermen in neighboring Niger, an anti-jihadist militia that operates alongside Nigeria's military told AFP Tuesday.

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At Least 176 Killed in Two Days of Sudan Battles

At least 176 people were killed in two days of army and paramilitary strikes across Sudan, according to an AFP tally of tolls provided by officials, activists and lawyers on Tuesday.

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White House on Guard Against Islamic State Resurgence in Syria

The White House said that US priorities in Syria now are to ensure the country's conflict does not encourage a resurgence of the Islamic State militant group or lead to a "humanitarian catastrophe."

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Melbourne Synagogue Fire an Act of ‘Terrorism’: Australian PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday called a deliberately lit fire in a Melbourne synagogue an act of "terrorism" and warned about the "worrying rise in anti-Semitism" in Australia.

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Rebels Declare End of Assad Rule in Syria

Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on Sunday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria.

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Syria Monitor Says Rebels Close In on Homs City

Islamist-led rebels were within striking distance of Syria's third city Homs on Friday after seizing control of two strategic towns in a lightning sweep, a war monitor said.

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‘Five Eyes’ Powers Warn of Rise in Online Youth Extremism

Intelligence and law agencies in the Western "Five Eyes" security alliance warned Friday of a rising number of children being radicalized online by violent extremists.

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Clashes Escalate in East DR Congo Despite Ceasefire

Fighting has intensified over the last four days between Rwanda-backed rebels and the Congolese army in eastern DR Congo despite a ceasefire.

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Iran Says Ready to Study Any Syrian Request for Troops

Iran vows to consider any request from its Syrian ally for troops to help tackle a sweeping rebel offensive in the north.

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