Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2021-06-02

  Yemen al-Qaeda emir's death deals Abyan cells a blow

  The death of al-Mahfad district's al-Qaeda 'emir' will be a severe setback to extremist cells in the area who have been attempting to regroup.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-21

  Canadian court rules Iran downing of Ukraine Flight 752 'act of terrorism'

  Lawyers said the decision was 'unprecedented in Canadian law' and would have a significant impact on family members seeking justice.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-21

  Authorities unearth mass grave of civilians executed by Iran-backed militias in Anbar

  Iran-backed militias operating in the Fallujah area of Anbar have cordoned off the grave site in an attempt to cover up the crime, watchdog says.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-19

  Mosul university deemed hub for ISIS chemical weapons programme

  New evidence from a UN team indicates that ISIS tested biological and chemical agents and conducted experiments on prisoners as part of a chemical weapons programme.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-14

  Russia, Iran vie in 'frantic race' to recruit youth into militias in southern Syria

  Both countries are enticing youth with an array of incentives; however, if they refuse to co-operate with the militias, threats and intimidation await.

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  Terrorism

  2021-05-04

  Rockets target military installations in Anbar, Salaheddine

  The latest attacks on Ain al-Asad and al-Balad bases are part of a string of similar incidents that are widely blamed on Iran-backed Iraqi militias.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-28

  Tainted and tattered, bin Laden's legacy still haunts al-Qaeda

  Al-Qaeda 'barely survived' after the death of Osama bin Laden, analysts say, and the once popular figure is now seen by most as 'yesterday's news'.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-27

  New regional partnerships leave Iran out in the cold

  As Iran continues to wreak havoc via its proxies, new regional partnerships and rapprochement have solidified ties among its adversaries.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-19

  ISIS touts point-blank execution of elderly Copt in Sinai

  In a video posted online, a 62-year-old man is seen being shot in the back of the head by a militant flanked by two others carrying rifles. ISIS says it's doing God's work.

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  Terrorism

  2021-04-08

  'Canary caliph': new details reveal extent of ISIS leader as prison snitch

  While detained in Iraq in 2008, the current ISIS leader was eager to inform on his rivals, providing US forces 'maplike directions' on how to find them, including a top al-Qaeda leader.