Counterterrorism

Far right Belgian soldier who hoarded weapons still at large
By Raf Casert May. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Burkina Faso's army chaplains tested by extremist conflict
By Sam Mednick May. 08, 2021 12:01 AM EDT

Turkey Uighurs fear sellout to China in exchange for vaccine
Dake Kang And Suzan Fraser Feb. 05, 2021 12:07 AM EST
UN experts: COVID-19 upped extremist threats in conflicts
By Edith M. Lederer Feb. 04, 2021 10:28 PM EST
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the threat from the Islamic State and al-Qaida extremist groups in conflict areas including...

UN official: Terrorists using pandemic to stoke extremism
By Edith M. Lederer Jan. 12, 2021 08:42 PM EST

Indonesian cleric who inspired Bali bombings freed from jail
By Niniek Karmini Jan. 07, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Egypt's El-Sissi, France's Macron at odds over human rights
By Sylvie Corbet Dec. 07, 2020 12:07 PM EST

French prosecutor: Nice killer Tunisian, entered from Italy
By Lori Hinnant And Daniel Cole Oct. 29, 2020 08:18 AM EDT

US vetoes UN resolution over Islamic State fighters' return
By Edith M. Lederer Aug. 31, 2020 03:42 PM EDT
UN: Over 10,000 Islamic State fighters active in Iraq, Syria
By Edith M. Lederer Aug. 24, 2020 06:31 PM EDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 10,000 Islamic State fighters are estimated to remain active in Iraq and Syria two years after the militant group’s defeat, and...
UN reports sharp increase in cybercrime during pandemic
By Edith M. Lederer Aug. 07, 2020 12:09 AM EDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A 350% increase in phishing websites was reported in the first quarter of the year, many targeting hospitals and health care systems and...

The Latest: UN says cybercrime hindering pandemic response
By The Associated Press Aug. 06, 2020 12:52 AM EDT

UN official: 700 people died in Syrian camps for IS families
By Edith M. Lederer Jul. 10, 2020 11:51 AM EDT
UN chief warns COVID-19 provides opportunity for terrorists
By Edith M. Lederer Jul. 06, 2020 08:22 PM EDT
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic provides new opportunities for the Islamic State...

French, Spanish and African leaders meet to combat extremism
By Carley Petesch And Sylvie Corbet Jun. 30, 2020 09:32 AM EDT

Philippine activists protest anti-terror law despite threats
By Jim Gomez And Aaron Favila Jun. 12, 2020 01:13 AM EDT

Officials see extremist groups, disinformation in protests
By Colleen Long, Zeke Miller And Michael Balsamo Jun. 01, 2020 01:29 AM EDT