Neo-Nazi suspects discussed ‘how easy’ attacking Finnish PM would be, court hears

On Monday, the trial of Finnish men accused of crimes with terrorist intent, who authorities claim were motivated by far-right ideologies, began at Päijät-Häme District Court on Monday. According to the prosecutor, three of the four defendants are facing various charges related to firearms offences and training to commit a terrorist act. The fourth suspect…

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US sanctions Lebanon-South America network accused of financing Hezbollah

The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday slapped terrorism sanctions on a family network of seven individuals and businesses in Lebanon and South America accused of financing the militant group Hezbollah, including a Lebanese man who officials say was involved in two deadly attacks in Argentina in the 1990s. Amer Mohamed Akil Rada was described as “one…

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Police respond to several bomb threats called into Chicago area libraries

Police responded to several threats called into libraries across the Chicago area on Tuesday. The Aurora Police Department said three libraries in the western suburb were evacuated as a precaution. Chopper 7 was over the scene of one of the Aurora libraries, where police were on the scene investigating. Police were also called to libraries…

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Bomb threat closes John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge is closed in both directions due to a bomb threat, according to the Kenton County Emergency Communication Center. Investigators said they received a 911 call in the 5:00 a.m. hour Wednesday. The man on the line threatened to shoot police and put pipe bombs on the bridge, according to…

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Procedural glitch clears French suspects in plot to attack Morocco World Cup fans

Shortly after 10pm on December 14, moments after France defeated Morocco en route to the World Cup final in Qatar, a flood of football fans hit the streets of Paris, converging on the Champs-Elysées, the French capital’s traditional rallying point for jubilant supporters. Most were draped in the French tricolour, though a sizeable contingent –…

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Escaped Pennsylvania inmate Danelo Cavalcante now armed, spotted in Chester County

Escaped Pennsylvania inmate Danelo Cavalcante is now armed as Pennsylvania State Police search for him 13 days after he escaped the Chester County Prison soon after being sentenced to life for the murder of his ex-girlfriend. According to State Police early Tuesday morning, Troopers were pursuing Cavalcante in the area of Ridge Rd/Coventryville Rd/Daisy Point…

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Derry: Two charged in ongoing terrorism investigation

A man and a woman have been charged as part of an ongoing terrorism investigation in Londonderry, police have said. The 26-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday and the man, 48, was arrested on Sunday – both under the Terrorism Act. The pair have been charged with possession of firearms and explosives. They are due…

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