terror attacks

Judge releases one Spanish terror suspect, remands two

Madrid - Emirates Voice

A Spanish judge Tuesday released one suspect in the terror attacks that claimed 15 lives last week, saying evidence against him was weak, but remanded two others, a judicial source said. The judge will investigate further a fourth suspect arrested over the attacks before deciding if he will be released or remanded in custody, the source added. The judge willRead more

Saudi Arabia executes four terrorists for attacks in Qatif

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Saudi Interior Ministry confirmed on Tuesday the execution of four local extremists convicted in numerous terror attacks in Qatif in the eastern province. Qatif is also home to the town of Al Awamiya, where there has been a surge in violence since May between militants and security forces who are demolishing the town's historic centre. In the list of offensesRead more

Turkish, Chinese officials and tourism representatives meet in Istanbul

Istanbul - ArabToday

Turkish officials said on Thursday that security measures across Istanbul have been upgraded for foreign tourists including Chinese, as the threat of more terror attacks is lingering. source: Xinhu Read more

Defence min, chief of staff greet Pope Tawadros on Christmas

Cairo - Arab Today

Defense Minister Sedky Sobhy and Chief of Staff Mahmoud Hegazy went to the Abbasiya Cathedral on Wednesday to offer greetings to Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese on the Christmas. Sobhy hailed the pope's patriotic stands, stressing that Egypt would remain an epitome of moderation, forgiveness and renunciation of ignorance, fanaticism and terror. Pope TawadrosRead more

Telecom Egypt to launch Tuesday blood donation

Cairo - Arab Today

Telecom Egypt company will launch on Tuesday a blood donation campaign in which all the company’s staff are expected to participate in the benefit of the people injured in the terror attack that targeted the Boutroseya Church. In a press release on Monday, the company said a blood donation vehicle will be located outside the company’s headquarters on Tuesday toRead more

AU, Somalia condemn terror attacks, vow to fight extremism

Mogadishu - ArabToday

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and African Union top envoy on Monday condemned Sunday's Mogadishu seaport attack and vowed to defeat extremists as death toll rose to 29. Mohamud in a statement called on security forces in the country to be on high alert to prevent any other attacks noting that innocent people have lost their lives and families. "IRead more

Turkey declares day of national mourning after terror attacks

Ankara - ArabToday

Turkey announced on Sunday a day of national mourning after attacks in Istanbul, Dogan News Agency reported. Late on Saturday, two explosions rocked central Istanbul near Besiktas's Vodafone Arena Stadium, leaving 38 people killed and 155 others wounded. Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said seven civilians are among the dead, while 30 others are police officers and one of the victimsRead more

Kuwait condemns suicide attacks in Egypt, Iraq

Kuwait City - Arab Today

Kuwait condemned terror attacks on a security checkpoint in Egypt's North Sinai and a gas station and a restaurant in Iraq. A well-placed source at the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said that Kuwait backs Egypt and Iraq in taking all needed measures to maintain their security and stability. The source stressed the importance of rallying international efforts against such dangerous phenomenonRead more

Europol: ‘Lone wolf’ attacks rising, hard to track

The hague - Arab Today

Europe is at major risk of so-called “lone-wolf” terror attacks, its policing agency said Wednesday, with the latest incidents showing “how difficult it is to detect and disrupt suspects.” Recent incidents including Monday’s attack on a German train and last week’s carnage in Nice which left 84 people dead “remain a favored tactic by Daesh and Al-Qaeda,” Europol said inRead more