"A U.S. military task force used cyber operations in an attempt to ‘manipulate the thinking’ of Islamic State followers, Gen. Paul Nakasone, the head of Army Cyber Command, said Tuesday." Source: US …
Three Niger police killed in suspected jihadist attack
"Three police were killed in western Niger in a border region that has come under repeated attack from jihadists, local media reported on Tuesday." Source: Three Niger police killed in suspected …
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Malaysian police arrest 249 suspects for recruiting terrorists through social media
"A total of 249 Malaysians and foreigners have been arrested so far in Malaysia for allegedly recruiting members for the purpose of terrorism through social media. " Source: Malaysian police arrest …
At least four dead in military kitchen bomb attack in Yemen: witnesses
"At least four people were killed in Yemen’s port city of Aden on Tuesday when a car bomb ripped through a military kitchen used by Yemeni forces trained and backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), …
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Hamas: Gaza blast targets Palestinian PM Hamdallah’s convoy
"An explosion in the Gaza Strip has targeted the convoy of the Palestinian Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah. Mr Hamdallah was unharmed, but there are reports of some injuries. President Mahmoud Abbas …
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Nigeria plans to negotiate for release of 110 abducted Dapchi girls
"Nigeria’s presidency said on Monday it plans to negotiate for the release of 110 girls abducted from a school in the northeastern town of Dapchi last month, rather than use a military operation to …
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‘Punish a Muslim Day’ campaign raises alarm in U.K.
"British counterterrorism police are investigating letters, sent to addresses across the country, encouraging people to take part in 'Punish a Muslim Day.'" Source: 'Punish a Muslim Day' campaign …
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ISIS alive and well in the Philippines
"Almost five months after Philippine troops flushed out Islamic State-aligned militants in the southern city of Marawi, fierce clashes erupted anew in restive Maguindanao province, leaving 44 Islamic …
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The Islamic State is Far From Finished in Iraq
"Deadly attacks by the Islamic State are calling into question Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s declaration of a ‘final victory’ over the so-called Caliphate. With national elections set for …
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Philippines military kills 8 militants
"The Philippine military said on Friday (March 9) it had killed at least eight Islamic militants in an operation to stop Islamist efforts to set up base in the country's south following the deadly …
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