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Islamist terror plots in Europe declining, but schemes getting more 'creative,' analysis says

August 19, 2019

Islamist terror plots in Europe declining, but schemes getting more 'creative,' analysis says

Despite being driven from its former Iraq and Syria strongholds six months ago, ISIS continues to find ways to wreak havoc across the Middle East, remaining an innovative -- if less strategically successful -- terror force.

Muslim reformer Shireen Qudosi: We must protect children from radicalization by extremists

July 18, 2019

Muslim reformer Shireen Qudosi: We must protect children from radicalization by extremists

Extremists want to radicalize trusting children and turn them into weapons of war.

Alternate social media site rolls out new technique to squash extremist content without violating First Amendment

July 10, 2019

Alternate social media site rolls out new technique to squash extremist content without violating First Amendment

As prominent social media platforms from Facebook to Twitter to YouTube wrestle with how to stop jihadists, neo-Nazis and other extremists from disseminating their dangerous content online – without infringing on one’s constitutional rights – a somewhat less-known but slowly growing platform has just rolled out a new system that they believe strikes the ever-challenging balance.

Kenya's president blunt on scourge of al-Shabab: 'I would be lying to you if I said that we had dealt with the problem'

July 3, 2019

Kenya's president blunt on scourge of al-Shabab: 'I would be lying to you if I said that we had dealt with the problem'

Wedged in the middle of chaos, bordered by the long-running instability of South Sudan to the northwest and Somalia to the east, the East African nation of Kenya is striving to maintain the feeble balance of welcoming refugees while securing their borders from the infiltration of terrorists.

American who admitted to helping ISIS wants leniency as prosecutors accuse her of being a double-agent

June 26, 2019

American who admitted to helping ISIS wants leniency as prosecutors accuse her of being a double-agent

A New Jersey-born woman who admitted to once using the alias “Umm Nutella” to help recruit fighters for the Islamic State over the internet is now asking a judge for leniency in her terrorism case – despite reservations from prosecutors who argue that she double-crossed them.

4 suspected ISIS members arrested in Nicaragua, were possibly headed for the US

June 26, 2019

4 suspected ISIS members arrested in Nicaragua, were possibly headed for the US

Four suspected members of the Islamic State terror group were captured by authorities in Nicaragua on Tuesday after entering the country illegally from Costa Rica, according to officials.

Tunisian national who backed ISIS deported from US, ICE officials say

June 20, 2019

Tunisian national who backed ISIS deported from US, ICE officials say

Federal immigration officials on Wednesday removed a Tunisian national who had declared his support for ISIS, entered the U.S. on a sham marriage, and committed tax fraud, according to a press release.

South Carolina ‘terrorist sympathizer’ placed bomb inside teddy bear, FBI says

June 19, 2019

South Carolina ‘terrorist sympathizer’ placed bomb inside teddy bear, FBI says

A South Carolina “terrorist sympathizer” hid an explosive device inside a teddy bear during a serial bombing spree last year, the FBI said Monday.

Hunting Ayman Al Zawahiri: Where has the Al Qaeda leader been hiding for 18 years?

May 13, 2019

Hunting Ayman Al Zawahiri: Where has the Al Qaeda leader been hiding for 18 years?

Nestled alongside ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi in the deepest ranks of the depraved, Al Qaeda’s chief Ayman Al Zawahiri is one of the two most wanted men in the world – both have a $25 million U.S. bounty on their heads.

More evidence emerges of Iran-Al Qaeda ties

May 8, 2019

More evidence emerges of Iran-Al Qaeda ties

As the Trump administration doubles down on the contention that Tehran is cooperating with Al Qaeda, another former Iranian commander has reportedly come forward with allegations about an Iran-Al Qaeda link.