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Car rams police vehicle on famed Paris avenue; attacker dies
Associated Press, Published on 20/06/2017
» PARIS -- A man on the radar of French authorities for extremism was killed Monday after ramming a car carrying arms and explosives into a police convoy on Paris' famed Champs-Elysees Avenue, setting off a fiery blast and a cloud of orange smoke, officials said. France's anti-terrorism prosecutor opened an investigation.
UK govt, Muslims join to condemn 'sickening' van attack
Associated Press, Published on 20/06/2017
» LONDON - British authorities and Islamic leaders moved swiftly to ease concerns in the Muslim community after a man ploughed his vehicle into a crowd of worshippers outside a north London mosque early Monday, injuring at least nine people.
Anti-Republican US gunman killed after shooting congressman
Associated Press, Published on 15/06/2017
» ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - A rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican Party legislators at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday, wounding House Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana and several others as congressmen and aides dove for cover.
Fifa removes Qatari match officials
Associated Press, Published on 12/06/2017
» Fifa has waded into the escalating Gulf diplomatic crisis by removing a Qatari referee from a 2018 World Cup qualifier following a request from the United Arab Emirates.
US govt: 2 men charged with plotting terror attacks
Associated Press, Published on 09/06/2017
» NEW YORK -- Two men from Michigan and New York City were tasked by a terrorist organisation with looking for potential terrorism targets in New York and Panama, US authorities said Thursday as they announced the suspects' recent arrests. One of the men was reportedly sent by Hezbollah to clean explosive materials out of a house in Bangkok in 2009.
UK polls open after campaign marred by attacks
Associated Press, Published on 08/06/2017
» LONDON -- Polling stations across Britain opened for national elections amid heightened security Thursday as one senior police official said the country was living through “unprecedented times'' following a series of terror attacks in recent weeks.
IS claims 'stunning' attacks in heart of Iran
Associated Press, Published on 08/06/2017
» TEHRAN - The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a pair of stunning attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 40.
UK contenders trade blows before election
Associated Press, Published on 07/06/2017
» LONDON -- Britain's political leaders crisscrossed the country on the last day of the general election campaign Wednesday, with security dominating the agenda in the wake of the London Bridge attack.
Rights group asks Germany to arrest CIA deputy director
Associated Press, Published on 07/06/2017
» BERLIN -- A civil rights group is asking German authorities to issue an arrest warrant for the recently appointed deputy director of the CIA over claims she oversaw the torture of terrorism suspects 15 years ago.
Trump backs Saudi-led efforts against Qatar
Associated Press, Published on 07/06/2017
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump sided with Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries Tuesday in a deepening diplomatic crisis with Qatar, appearing to endorse the accusation that the oil-rich Persian Gulf nation is funding terrorist groups.