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Canada police thwart potential attack, suspect ‘shot dead’

OTTAWA - Canadian police shot dead an alleged Islamic State sympathizer who was about to activate an explosive device in Ontario late on Wednesday, media reports said as police confirmed thwarting a...

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They planned to take wives, kids to Syria

Four Singaporeans, including a married couple, were dealt with under the Internal Security Act this month for being involved in terrorism-related activities.1. MOHAMED OMAR MAHADI AND DIAN FAEZAH...

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Part of Los Angeles airport briefly closed, 'Zorro' detained

Los Angeles - Part of Los Angeles International Airport was briefly closed late on Sunday after loud noises were heard that sounded like gunfire, possibly caused by a man dressed in a black Zorro...

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Three hurt in suicide blast at China's Kyrgyzstan embassy

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - A van driven by a suicide bomber exploded after ramming through a gate at the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday, wounding three people, authorities said."As a result of the...

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Malaysian police arrest 3 ISIS suspects planning attacks on eve of country's...

KUALA LUMPUR - Police have arrested three suspected Islamic State (IS) militants who were planning attacks on entertainment outlets, a Hindu temple in Batu Caves and police stations.The trio were...

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Attack on eve of Malaysia's National Day foiled

KUALA LUMPUR - For months, the three men laid low, going about their daily routine while waiting for the signal to attack to come from Syria.When at last the instruction came from notorious Islamic...

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3 accused of plotting attacks in Johor

BATU PAHAT - Three men have been charged with plotting terror attacks on a temple and several nightclubs in Johor.Md Saifuddin Muji, 28, and Jasanizam Rosni, 33, were accused of committing the offence...

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Teen jailed in Australia over foiled beheading plot

Melbourne - A teenager who plotted to run down and behead a police officer in an Anzac Day terrorist attack in Australia after being "corrupted by lunatic clerics" was Monday sentenced to 10 years in...

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Australia threat is real, after lone wolf attacks urged: PM

Sydney - The threat of a terror attack in Australia is "real", Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said after the so-called Islamic State group urged followers to target Sydney's beachside Bondi and the...

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Car containing gas cylinders found near Paris's Notre Dame cathedral

Paris - Two suspects were in custody on Wednesday after French police found several gas cylinders in a car near Paris's Notre Dame cathedral, sources close to the investigation said.Anti-terror...

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Malaysian police say ISIS has trained suicide squad for attacks

KUALA LUMPUR - A squad of aspiring suicide bombers has been trained by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) to carry out missions in Malaysia, according to Malaysian police.Datuk Ayob Khan, the...

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Second couple arrested after car with gas cylinders found in Paris: Judicial...

French police have arrested a second couple in connection with a car found carrying seven gas cylinders near Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, a judicial official said on Thursday.The couple were arrested...

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New arrests over car found with gas cylinders in Paris

Paris - French police have arrested the boyfriend of one of three women held over the discovery of a car laden with gas cylinders in Paris, sources close to the probe said Friday.The man, arrested late...

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US marks 15th anniversary of 9/11

New York – The United States marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/ 11 attacks on Sunday with solemn services to commemorate the victims of the deadliest terror strikes on US soil, which changed the...

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French terror investigators grapple with Telegram app

PARIS - Smartphone app Telegram, favoured by the Islamic State group thanks to the encrypted messaging it offers, is proving a headache for French anti-terror investigators.The free-to-download instant...

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London teenager charged with preparing terrorism attacks

LONDON - A 19-year-old man from London has been charged under counter-terrorism law with preparing attacks, the British capital's Metropolitan Police force said on Tuesday.Haroon Ali-Syed, from...

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We're prepared for any Malaysia Day attacks: Inspector-General of Police

PETALING JAYA - Police will beef up their preparedness nationwide in the days leading to Malaysia Day to thwart any threats."All police officers and personnel have been ordered to be ready,"...

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Brazilian prosecutors file Olympics terrorism charges

BRASILIA - Brazilian prosecutors filed terrorism charges Friday against eight people accused of plotting attacks and recruiting followers ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro last month.The eight...

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Thai foreign ministry says 'No proof of schools' links with terrorists

The Foreign Ministry has cautioned against any rush to link four Thailand-based schools to a terrorist organisation just because they have a handful of foreign shareholders.The Turkish embassy in...

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Islamic State shoots down Syrian warplane: Monitor

BEIRUT - Islamic State shot down a Syrian military plane in the eastern Syrian city of Deir al-Zor, the Islamic State-affiliated news agency Amaq said on Sunday. "A Syrian warplane belonging to the...

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