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Director General of MI5 Andrew Parker delivers a speech in central London, on the security threat facing Britain October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Rousseau/Pool

British Intelligence Investigates Over 500 Cases of Terrorism

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 19, 2017 | World

London- The United Kingdom’s intelligence services are facing an “intense” challenge from terrorism, the head of MI5 has warned. He noted that Britain is running more than 500 live operations targeting 3,000 individuals involved in extremist activity...

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Jordan’s State Security Court. (Petra)

Jordan Sentences 8 to Prison on Terrorism Charges

by Mohamed Al-Daameh | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Amman – The Jordanian State Security Court on Monday issued three- to 15-year prison sentences against eight Jordanians after they were convicted of carrying out terrorist acts, promoting the ideas of an extremist group and attempting to join ISIS. The court...

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Great Mosque (Jame al Kabir) in Algiers, Algeria July 10, 2015. (Reuters)

Algeria: Laws to Prevent ‘Alteration’ of Citizens’ Religious Convictions

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Algiers – Algerian Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Mohammed Eisa warned of sectarian efforts to break the religious principles of Algerian society, pointing out that the government is planning to issue new laws posing penalties on those who try to change...

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The Shura Council meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Shura Council Approves Draft Law to Combat Terrorism, Terror Funding

by Nayef Al-Rasheed | Oct 17, 2017 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – The Saudi Shura Council approved on Monday a draft law to combat terrorism and terror funding. During its 59th session chaired by Deputy President Mohammad al-Jafri, the council took the decision after listening to a briefing from its Security Affairs...

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Pakistan’s army chief General Raheel Sharif attends the change of command ceremony at the army headquarters in Rawalpindi November 29, 2013. REUTERS/Mian Khursheed/Files

General Sharif Says Terrorists Restrict Attack Strategy to Smaller Rings

by Obaid Al-Suhaymi | Oct 17, 2017 | Middle East

Manama- Islamic Military Alliance Commander General Raheel Sharif stressed that Islamic countries exert great efforts when facing the challenge of combating terrorism and violent extremism, especially when confronting groups like ISIS and Al-Qaeda. He pointed out that...