Counterterrorism
Friday, April 15, 2016 - 06:25
Yemeni forces backed by Apache helicopters from a Saudi-led coalition wrested the city of Houta from al Qaeda fighters after a gun battle on Friday morning, a local military official said.
Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 06:15
The Munich Security Conference is convening a meeting in Ethiopia to discuss the fight against extremism, crisis prevention and democracy in Africa. This is the first conference of its kind on the African continent.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 06:41
The two sides stressed the need to enhance the existing cooperation in the fields of security, anti-extremism and counterterrorism, renewing their condemnation of the acts of terror that have targeted several countries. They emphasised the importance of taking part in the international efforts to combat terrorism through international and military coalitions.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 06:32
The Taliban in Afghanistan declared the start of their fighting season on Tuesday, vowing to take control of more territory and launch large-scale attacks against the Kabul government and its foreign allies, including the U.S.
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 07:34
Brazilian troops launched a series of security exercises on Wednesday with a focus on Rio de Janeiro and anti-terrorism security during the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 06:56
The northern Rif mountains have been home to hash-peddlers, smugglers, and outlaws for centuries. Now they’re a breeding ground for Europe’s jihadi terrorists.
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 06:24
About 700 Florida National Guard troops are headed to the Horn of Africa again to be part of U.S. military operations against al-Qaida and other violent extremists in East Africa, a wing of the war on terror.
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 06:30
U.S. aircraft destroyed a car carrying “core al-Qaeda” members in northwestern Syria, Tuesday night, according to Pentagon officials. It is the second strike against the group’s affiliate in Syria in less than 72 hours.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 06:53
Tackling extremism is a political minefield in Pakistan, where politicians openly consort with leaders of banned militant groups and sympathy exists within the security forces and civil administration for perpetrators of crimes committed in the name of religion.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 - 06:36
The U.S. fight against Islamic State militants risks becoming “another slow, grinding failure” like the Vietnam War, the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman warned Tuesday.