Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2021-10-19

  Iraq nabs suspect in deadly 2016 al-Karrada suicide bombing

  ISIS claimed the bombing that killed at least 320 people in an incident described as one of the deadliest single attacks in Iraq in over a decade.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-23

  Asaib Ahl al-Haq defiance exposes escalating conflict among Iraqi militias

  Militia leader Qais al-Khazaali has been flouting orders from Iran as the so-called 'axis of resistance' is cracking under the strain of conflicts over money, influence and leadership.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-22

  Houthi barbarity smooths path for al-Qaeda resurgence in Yemen

  The extremist group's revival is not inevitable, say analysts, and could be slowed or even halted by political stability in Yemen and an end to war.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-21

  Al-Qaeda will seek to regroup under Taliban's mantle, experts warn

  With its message of support for the Taliban, al-Qaeda has given an early signal that it will attempt to build on its historic ties with the group.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-20

  US sanctions Hizbullah-linked financial networks supporting terrorism

  Hizbullah is increasingly searching for additional sources of revenue to bolster its coffers, the US warns, urging governments to take steps to prevent the group from exploiting the financial system.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-17

  US sanctions 5 Turkey-based al-Qaeda facilitators

  Al-Qaeda used financial couriers to facilitate funds transfers, including providing money to the families of imprisoned members of the group.

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  Terrorism

  2021-09-09

  IRGC establishes new drone attack training base in Iraqi desert

  Outside Karbala, Iranian security personnel are training proxy militia members from throughout the region to use explosives-laden drones to carry out attacks.

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  Terrorism

  2021-08-30

  Houthi strikes on Yemen's biggest air base kill 30 pro-government troops

  This is the 2nd attack on the base in Lahj province since January 2019. The Houthis fired missiles and carried out a drone strike in the latest one, say officials.

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  Terrorism

  2021-08-27

  'We will hunt you down,' Biden warns Kabul bombers

  Twin suicide bombings that struck Hamid Karzai International Airport left at least 85 people dead, including Afghan civilians and 13 US troops.

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  Terrorism

  2021-08-26

  US sanctions strike at al-Qaeda's financial networks

  Two financial facilitators and recruiters for al-Qaeda in Syria have been sanctioned as part of efforts to disrupt the group's support network.