Dhaka: Autopsy of woman killed in suicide blast completed
Dec 25, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Dhaka, Dec 25 (IBNS): The autopsy of a woman, who had blown herself up during a raid conducted by security officials on militant hideout, here, media reports said.
At least 14 killed in Jordan seize
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:52 pm
Amman, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least 14 people, including four terrorists were killed in an operation in the southern city of Karak, local Jordan Times reported.
Security Council underlines need for stronger judicial cooperation to combat terrorism
Dec 13, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, Dec 13 (Just Earth News): Condemning acts of terrorism and their impact on innocent civilians and on peace and stability, the United Nations Security Council emphasized the need for establishing wilful violation of prohibition on financing of terrorist organizations or individual terrorists as serious criminal offenses in national laws and regulations.
Terrorism 'will not stop the momentum,' says UN envoy, condemning attack in Somali capital
Dec 12, 2016, at 03:21 pm
New York, Dec 12 (Just Earth News): Condemning – in the strongest possible terms – a terrorist attack outside the seaport in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for the country said that the bloody act will not stop the momentum of the electoral process.
Bangladesh: 5 suspected militants arrested
Dec 09, 2016, at 12:07 am
Chittagong, Dec 8 (IBNS): Bangladesh security officials on Thursday claimed to have arrested five suspected militants from Chittagong city, media reports said.
US cannot eliminate Taliban or end violence in Afghanistan, says Barack Obama
Dec 07, 2016, at 07:06 pm
Washington, Dec 7 (IBNS): Outgoing President of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama said that his country cannot eliminate the Taliban nor end violence in Afghanistan.
Pakistan Army Chief confirms death sentences awarded to 4 militants
Dec 06, 2016, at 01:17 am
Islamabad, Dec 5 (IBNS): Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Jawed Bajwa on Monday confirmed the death sentences awarded to four militants, media reports said.
Taliban leader Zarqawi killed in Afghanistan
Nov 22, 2016, at 05:37 pm
Kabul, Nov 22 (IBNS): Prominent Taliban leader Majid Zarqawi was killed during an operation by the Afghan forces, local Khaama Press reported.
Pakistan condemns Kabul attack
Nov 18, 2016, at 11:13 pm
Islamabad, Nov 18 (IBNS): The government of Pakistan has condemned the suicide attack in Kabul that led to the loss of lives of Afghan security personnel.
Top Al-Qaeda leader dies in US drone strike
Nov 05, 2016, at 05:45 pm
Washington/Kabul, Nov 5 (IBNS): The United States has confirmed the death of a top Al-Qaeda leader in a drone strike it carried out in Afghanistan last month, reports said.
Afghanistan: Suicide attack kills 4
Nov 01, 2016, at 03:35 pm
Kabul, Nov 1 (IBNS): At least four civilians were killed in a suicide attack in Jalalabad area of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Firing at religious gathering kills 5
Oct 30, 2016, at 02:08 am
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as unidentified gunmen opened fire at a Majlis taking place at a house at Karachi city's Nazimabad area in Pakistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Over 50 killed as militants attack Police Academy in Pakistan
Oct 25, 2016, at 01:28 pm
Quetta, Oct 25 (IBNS) : At least 51 people, which included mostly cadets, were killed as militants stormed a police training college in Pakistan's Quetta city on a Monday, media reports said.
Belgium: Two cops stabbed by attacker
Oct 06, 2016, at 02:07 am
Brussels, Oct 5 (IBNS): At least two policemen were stabbed in Belgian city Brussels on Wednesday, media reports said.
Recent attack in Afghanistan planned inside Pakistan, says Afghan Vice President
Sep 22, 2016, at 05:35 pm
Kabul, Sept 22 (IBNS): Taking a stand with India post the Uri attack in which 19 soldiers died, Afghanistan too blamed Pakistan for the recent strike in the country's capital, citing the latter to be the place where the plan for such acts were conceived.
Pakistan: Militants attack Christian Colony, 1 civilian killed
Sep 02, 2016, at 03:11 pm
Peshawar, Sept 2 (IBNS): At least one civilian was killed during exchange of fire between militants and security forces in Peshawar's Christian Colony area in Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.
4 militants killed in Pakistan
Aug 29, 2016, at 02:20 am
Lahore, Aug 28 (IBNS): At least four militants were killed during a raid conducted by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Lahore city on Sunday, media reports said.
Munich shooting: Gunman kills nine in shopping mall
Jul 23, 2016, at 02:24 pm
Munich, July 23 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed as a gunman attacked a shopping mall in Germany's Munich city on Friday, reports said.
Afghanistan: Bomb blast kills 1
Jul 17, 2016, at 12:37 am
Kabul, July 16 (IBNS) A bomb blast left at least one person killed in Afghanistan's Bagrami district on Saturday, media reports said.
ISIS claims responsibility of Nice attack that killed 84
Jul 16, 2016, at 11:18 pm
Nice, July 16 (IBNS): The Islamic State has claimed responsibility of the terror attack that killed 84 people while many were injured during the Bastille day celebrations in the French city of Nice, reports said.
Suicide attacks rock two Saudi Arabian cities
Jul 05, 2016, at 05:04 am
Medina, July 4 (IBNS): Suicide attackers blew themselves up in Saudi Arab's Qatif and Medina cities on Monday, media reports said.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Bangladesh
Jul 03, 2016, at 04:51 pm
New York, July 3 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council has joined an international chorus condemning the terrorist attack on a cafe in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, for which Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) has claimed responsibility.
Shiekh Hasina urges people to keep faith on her govt
Jul 03, 2016, at 02:26 am
Dhaka, July 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged people of the Asian nation to keep faith on her government after the country witnessed a bloody attack carried out by militants at a cafe in capital Dhaka's Gulshan area which left several people, including foreigners, on Saturday.
General Assembly adopts resolution addressing terrorism and violent extremism
Jul 02, 2016, at 03:23 pm
New York, July 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Fridayadopted a resolution on the UN Global Counter Terrorism Strategy, with the aim of security peace and prosperity for succeeding generations.
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber gunned down by security forces
Jun 18, 2016, at 02:40 am
Kabul, June 17 (IBNS): Security forces in Afghanistan on Friday shot down a would be suicide bomber on Friday, media reports said.
Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood
Jun 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Paris, Jun 14 (IBNS): A French police Commander and his wife were stabbed to death on Monday night allegedly by a person claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), which prompted President François Hollande to convene crisis talks, media reported.
UN experts urge France to protect fundamental freedoms while combatting terrorism
Jan 20, 2016, at 02:50 pm
New York, Jan 20 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A group of United Nations human rights experts warned on Tuesday that the current state of emergency in France and the country’s law on surveillance of electronic communications impose excessive and disproportionate restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
Terrorism remains major threat in West Africa despite electoral progress: UN official
Jan 15, 2016, at 03:04 pm
New York, Jan 15 ( Just Earth News/IBNS) While peaceful and credible elections were held in several countries in West Africa in the past six months, violent extremism continues to pose a serious threat throughout the area, the top United Nations official for the region warned on Thursday.
Security Council urges Libyan parties to come together to combat terrorists
Jan 09, 2016, at 02:25 pm
New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Strongly condemning Thursday's terrorist attack on a security training centre in Zliten, Libya, and in the wake of that deadly incident and the recent attacks on the country’s oil infrastructure, the United Nations Security Council has urged all Libyan parties to joint together to combat terrorist threats by implementing the recent agreement on a unity government.
ISIL attacks highlight need for implementation of peace accord in Libya: UN envoy
Jan 07, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations envoy in Libya, who last month has helped usher in a UN-brokered political agreement for a national government in the strife-torn country, has said an attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) on oil installations highlights the need for immediate implementation of the accord.