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Terror Attacks

Al-Shabab’s terror in Mozambique
Africa
/ 30 November 2020

Al-Shabab’s terror in Mozambique

Amid reports of brutal, indiscriminate slaughter, civilians bear the brunt as villages are abandoned and the number of refugees nears half a million

By Paolo Israel
One dead in possible terror attack on Dutch tram
Article
/ 18 March 2019

One dead in possible terror attack on Dutch tram

One person has been killed after a gunman opened fire on a tram in the Dutch city Utrecht.

By Danny Kemp
Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges
Africa
/ 17 January 2019

Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges

Kenya’s security agencies are under scrutiny following the latest attack on a hotel compound

By Ineke Mules and Deutsche Welle 1
Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex
Africa
/ 15 January 2019

Six dead in attack at upmarket Nairobi hotel complex

The attack at DusitD2 is the first in Nairobi in five years, when gunmen stormed the city’s Westgate shopping mall, killing at least 67 people

By Fran Blandy
Egypt kills 40 ‘terrorists’ in crackdown after Giza attack
Africa
/ 29 December 2018

Egypt kills 40 ‘terrorists’ in crackdown after Giza attack

A security source said the raids took place early Saturday morning, hours after Friday evening’s roadside bombing

By Bassem Aboualabass
Iran points finger at US allies over deadly attack
Article
/ 23 September 2018

Iran points finger at US allies over deadly attack

Four militants attacked a parade commemorating the start of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war in the southwestern city of Ahvaz.

By Marc Jourdier
Truck driver kills eight in New York ‘act of terror’
Article
/ 1 November 2017

Truck driver kills eight in New York ‘act of terror’

In New York’s deadliest attack since 9/11, a pickup driver killed eight people on Tuesday, mowing down cyclists, pedestrians and hitting a school bus.

By Agence France Presse
Capitalism hasn’t sidelined religion. It’s made it thrive
Article
/ 31 August 2017

Capitalism hasn’t sidelined religion. It’s made it thrive

We are led to believe that the free market gives rise to secular societies, when the opposite is true

By Rafael Winkler
‘All Muslims, I want to kill all Muslims.’: London terror attack suspect arrested
Article
/ 19 June 2017

‘All Muslims, I want to kill all Muslims.’: London terror attack suspect arrested

At least one man dead and 10 others injured after a man rammed his van into worshippers near Finsbury Park mosque, police say.

By Staff Reporter
Security is the EU issue for 2017
Article
/ 6 January 2017

Security is the EU issue for 2017

Terror attacks, pressure from the right wing and Russian assertiveness are focusing the attention of the union.

By Andrew Hammond
Islamic State hit but not slain – yet
Article
/ 10 June 2016

Islamic State hit but not slain – yet

Militants from the extremist group are under pressure by local and allied forces.

By Gregory Viscusi
Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations
Analysis
/ 24 May 2016

Terror attacks mar Africa Day celebrations

Human rights and the rights of women are the focus of Africa Day, but increasingly terror attacks are hampering development, writes Webster Zambara.

By Webster Zambara
Released Brussels terrorism suspect proclaims innocence
Article
/ 29 March 2016

Released Brussels terrorism suspect proclaims innocence

A man arrested in connection with the Brussels bombing was released after no evidence found was linking him to the attacks, according to prosecutors

By Staff Reporter
Will a war on terror work in Africa?
Africa
/ 26 November 2015

Will a war on terror work in Africa?

Military intervention may not be the best answer to terrorism in nations such as Mali.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Paris Attacks: Social media a measure of solidarity
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Paris Attacks: Social media a measure of solidarity

Many complain of Western bias, but others say citizens in countries like Nigeria should take responsibility for drawing the world’s attention.

By Staff Reporter
Man shot dead by Copenhagen police after gun attacks
Article
/ 15 February 2015

Man shot dead by Copenhagen police after gun attacks

Copenhagen police said they had shot dead a man who opened fire on officers hours after two people were killed and five wounded in twin shootings.

By Staff Reporter
Boko Haram claims Baga massacre, warns of more attacks
Africa
/ 21 January 2015

Boko Haram claims Baga massacre, warns of more attacks

Boko Haram takes responsibility for the attack on Baga, and warns Nigeria and its neighbours that they will not stop, saying Baga was "not much".

By Staff Reporter
Boko Haram attacks, takes over another town
Africa
/ 14 January 2015

Boko Haram attacks, takes over another town

Boko Haram has taken over the town of Askira just days after a violent attack on the town of Baga, forcing residents to flee.

By Staff Reporter
Morgues in Nairobi prepare for an influx of bodies
Africa
/ 27 September 2013

Morgues in Nairobi prepare for an influx of bodies

Scores more bodies are believed to be buried under rubble in Kenya’s Westgate shopping mall.

By Afua Hirsch
The makings of a brutal terrorist
Africa
/ 27 September 2013

The makings of a brutal terrorist

Westgate is a wake-up call and the hunt will be on for the man believed to be behind the attack.

By Simon Tisdall
Boston’s beloved day, dissolved in chaos and tears
Article
/ 16 April 2013

Boston’s beloved day, dissolved in chaos and tears

To appreciate the totality of what Boston surrendered in those moments of horror requires understanding just how much the city had to lose.

By Meghan Barr
Boston bomb blasts: Three killed, 100 injured
Article
/ 16 April 2013

Boston bomb blasts: Three killed, 100 injured

Two bombs ripped through the crowd at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people, maiming others and injuring about 100.

By Staff Reporter
SA was high on Bin Laden’s hit list
Article
/ 11 May 2012

SA was high on Bin Laden’s hit list

Even though the al-Qaeda boss is dead, South Africa could still be targeted for attacks, new documents show.

By Phillip De Wet
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Article
/ 9 September 2011

Contractors cash in on war

The terror attacks have led to an explosion of military contracting firms raking in billions.

By Paul Harris
No image available
Article
/ 7 September 2011

9/11: Where were you?

It is the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks that changed the US forever. Tell us your story.

By Staff Reporter
Norway attacks: 17 dead, Norwegian man arrested
Article
/ 22 July 2011

Norway attacks: 17 dead, Norwegian man arrested

Seventeen people have been killed in two separate attacks in Norway, in what may be the work of one man with an axe to grind against the state.

By Staff Reporter
Norway attacks trigger widespread condemnation
Article
/ 22 July 2011

Norway attacks trigger widespread condemnation

Western governments lined up to condemn Friday’s twin attacks in Norway, saying the "cowardly" perpetrators demonstrated a lack of humanity.

By Staff Reporter
Who is the real Brian Roach?
Article
/ 18 February 2011

Who is the real Brian Roach?

His family describes him as a gentle grandfather who loves flying his own plane and helicopter.

By Ilham Rawoot
Jihadi home truths
Article
/ 18 December 2010

Jihadi home truths

Why would someone want to bomb the country where he grew up?

By Sam Jones, Ian Cobain, Richard Norton-Taylor and Shiv Malik
No image available
Article
/ 4 January 2010

No full-body scanners for SA airports

Airports in South Africa will not be equipped with full-body scanners in the near future, the Airports Company of SA (Acsa) said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 23 April 2009

Miandad blames conspiracy for Pakistan isolation

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad said on Thursday a ”conspiracy” seeking to undermine his country was behind its increasing isolation in world cricket.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 17 April 2009

Pakistan ‘terror culture’ cited in Mumbai attacks trial

The Islamist militant attacks on Mumbai were the product of Pakistan’s "strategic terror culture", an Indian court was told on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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