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english.elpais.com
5 months ago
World news

The nightmare of the Islamic State resurfaces in Iran

ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, demonstrating their ability to carry out high-impact operations.
Despite setbacks, ISIS remains a threat and is capable of carrying out hundreds of attacks per year, exploiting political and security vulnerabilities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
World news

Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn't Want to Admit

The recent terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran shattered the sense of security that the country had in fighting terrorism internationally.
Despite the Islamic State claiming responsibility, Iranian officials insisted that Israel and the United States were to blame. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Opinion | Iran, the Fulcrum of Mideast Violence

Explosions at a memorial in Iran that killed over 100 people have not been claimed by any group, but it could be an act of domestic terrorism.
Iran's Supreme Leader has promised a 'harsh response' but is unlikely to blame Israel or the U.S. as the explosions are not aligned with their usual targeted approaches. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
World news

More than 100 dead in attack on event honoring Iranian general

Two bombs exploded at a commemoration for General Qassem Soleimani, killing at least 103 people and injuring 211.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Iranian officials have vowed to punish those responsible. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
World news

Iran says at least 103 people killed, 188 wounded in bombing at ceremony honoring slain general

Two bombs exploded at a commemoration event in Iran, killing at least 103 people and injuring 188.
The attack took place during a gathering to mark the fourth anniversary of the killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack but Iran has multiple enemies who could be behind it. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
World news

The nightmare of the Islamic State resurfaces in Iran

ISIS claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in the Iranian city of Kerman, demonstrating their ability to carry out high-impact operations.
Despite setbacks, ISIS remains a threat and is capable of carrying out hundreds of attacks per year, exploiting political and security vulnerabilities. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
World news

Terrorism in Iran Exposes a Vulnerability It Doesn't Want to Admit

The recent terrorist attack in Kerman, Iran shattered the sense of security that the country had in fighting terrorism internationally.
Despite the Islamic State claiming responsibility, Iranian officials insisted that Israel and the United States were to blame. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Opinion | Iran, the Fulcrum of Mideast Violence

Explosions at a memorial in Iran that killed over 100 people have not been claimed by any group, but it could be an act of domestic terrorism.
Iran's Supreme Leader has promised a 'harsh response' but is unlikely to blame Israel or the U.S. as the explosions are not aligned with their usual targeted approaches. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
World news

More than 100 dead in attack on event honoring Iranian general

Two bombs exploded at a commemoration for General Qassem Soleimani, killing at least 103 people and injuring 211.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Iranian officials have vowed to punish those responsible. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
World news

Iran says at least 103 people killed, 188 wounded in bombing at ceremony honoring slain general

Two bombs exploded at a commemoration event in Iran, killing at least 103 people and injuring 188.
The attack took place during a gathering to mark the fourth anniversary of the killing of General Qassem Soleimani.
No one has claimed responsibility for the attack but Iran has multiple enemies who could be behind it. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Europe news

Neo-Nazi Podcasters Who Called for Prince Harry's Death Receive Prison Sentences

Two neo-Nazi podcasters in London were sentenced to prison for their extremist views and acts of terrorism.
The podcast hosts, Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, were convicted of encouraging acts of terrorism and dissemination of terrorist publications. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Residents left terrified after shots fired on quiet' Liverpool street

Residents in Liverpool are terrified after a lone gunman opened fire on their quiet street.
Multiple locations were targeted in the shooting spree, including a newsagents and a cinema. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Berlin

More than 300 arrested on New Year's Eve in Berlin as fireworks shot at police

Berlin police detained over 300 people on New Year's Eve after 14 officers were injured in firework attacks.
Authorities detained three suspects in an alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral on New Year's Eve. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Berlin

Berlin prepares for another rowdy New Year's Eve DW 12/30/2023

New Year's Eve in Berlin is a big party with up to 65,000 people expected at the Brandenburg Gate.
Increased security measures are in place due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks and violence related to the conflict in the Middle East. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

France to deploy 90,000 police officers to patrol New Year's Eve festivities

90,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on New Year's Eve, with 6,000 in Paris.
Drones will be used for the first time as part of security work during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco makes 'attractive target' on New Year's Eve: FBI report

San Francisco is regarded as a potential target for terrorist organizations and violent extremists on New Year's Eve.
Law enforcement will focus on protecting areas with large crowds, such as the waterfront used for the fireworks display. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Berlin

More than 300 arrested on New Year's Eve in Berlin as fireworks shot at police

Berlin police detained over 300 people on New Year's Eve after 14 officers were injured in firework attacks.
Authorities detained three suspects in an alleged plot to attack Cologne Cathedral on New Year's Eve. [ more ]
www.dw.com
5 months ago
Berlin

Berlin prepares for another rowdy New Year's Eve DW 12/30/2023

New Year's Eve in Berlin is a big party with up to 65,000 people expected at the Brandenburg Gate.
Increased security measures are in place due to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks and violence related to the conflict in the Middle East. [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France politics

France to deploy 90,000 police officers to patrol New Year's Eve festivities

90,000 law enforcement officers will be deployed across France on New Year's Eve, with 6,000 in Paris.
Drones will be used for the first time as part of security work during New Year's Eve celebrations in Paris. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
San Francisco

San Francisco makes 'attractive target' on New Year's Eve: FBI report

San Francisco is regarded as a potential target for terrorist organizations and violent extremists on New Year's Eve.
Law enforcement will focus on protecting areas with large crowds, such as the waterfront used for the fireworks display. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
Europe news

Drone attacks launched against Russia after deadliest airstrike on Ukraine

Death toll in Ukraine rises to 39 after Russian air assault.
Ukrainian President urges continued assistance from the West in the battle against Russian terror. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
US politics

'Unprecedented rise' in threats to officials, top DOJ bureaucrat says

Law enforcement is having to contend with a spike in threats to elected and judicial officials - as well as against their own number, the Justice Department's top national security official warned Sunday.
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor says New York is world's greatest city because any day could be a new 9/11

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warns of another potential terrorist attack on the scale of 9/11
Adams' remark comes as he faces low approval ratings and multiple scandals [ more ]
BBC News
6 months ago
London

Israel-Gaza: London couple traumatised after fleeing West Bank

A couple from London got trapped in the West Bank during the Israel-Gaza conflict and are now traumatized and afraid for their relatives still there.
They struggled to eat and sleep since returning to London and feel guilty for being able to leave. [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
7 months ago
Music

Nails confirm first album in 8 years for summer 2024

New Nails album confirmed for summer 2024 via Nuclear Blast.
Nails album was engineered by Kurt Ballou.
Todd Jones also collaborated with Terror on their new album. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Writing

Plumbing the Depths of Darkness, and Finding Liberation

Facing fear in the form of a daunting forest and a witch's hovel. [ more ]
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