Counterterrorism
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:40
A Manama court Sunday jailed four Shiites for life and sentenced six others to 15-year terms for forming an Iran-linked "terrorist cell" to mount attacks in Bahrain, a judicial source said.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:09
The United States of America, Thursday re-stated its commitment to join the Federal Government and counter terrorism experts in wiping out Boko Haram and its war of extermination against defenceless civilians in the northern part of the country.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:00
A Yemeni Interior Ministry campaign launched in March to build trust between the security forces and the public has made important gains in fighting crime, officials told Al-Shorfa.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:46
The statement also noted that both delegations backed the need for "aggressive political outreach" to isolate and defeat The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, an al-Qaeda front group.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:44
Mr. Obama said he and Mr. Maliki spent much of their meeting discussing Syria, and the two seemed more in sync on strategies there than in 2011.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:43
Facing a deadly resurgence of Al Qaeda in Iraq, President Obama signaled Friday that he would begin increasing U.S. military support for Baghdad after five years of reducing it.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:23
Heavy clashes erupt after government soldiers attack base used by anti-government group near Kenyan border.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 06:32
The parties are also expected to consider issues related to the fight against terrorism and extremism, ensuring stability and security, prevention of conflicts and their regulation in the Euro-Asian region, etc.
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 10:48
Turkish President Abdullah Gul voiced his country's will to provide Tunisia with expertise and the necessary logistic means in its war against terrorism, a Presidency communiqué says.
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 10:41
Tunisia tightened security Thursday after two failed suicide bombings dealt a blow to the vital tourism industry, underscoring a rise in jihadist violence that has stoked a months-long political crisis.