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Russian experts urge for joint int'l anti-terror efforts in wake of Brussels attacks

Terrorism represents a universal threat, and the only way to put an end to it is through joint efforts of all countries, Russian experts said Wednesday.

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Xinjiang seeing fewer terrorist incidents: Party chief

The frequency of terrorist incidents in Xinjiang has dropped significantly, the autonomous region's Party chief said Tuesday.

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Idaho terrorist sentenced to 25 years in prison

An Uzbek refugee authorities say had an unwavering commitment to kill personnel at a military base or civilians at crowded Fourth of July celebrations in downtown Boise, Idaho, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

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The Jakarta Post: Between threat of radicalized IS supporters and homegrown terrorists

The influence of the Islamic State (IS) in Indonesia has become more apparent along with the rapid increase of radicalization within society since IS declared a caliphate in June 2014, the year that marked the rise of one of the most deadliest terror groups ever to exist.

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China adopts first counter-terrorism law in history

China's top legislature on Sunday adopted the country's first counter-terrorism law in the latest attempt to address terrorism at home and help maintain world security.

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London underground stabbing treated as "terrorist incident"

A stabbing at a Tube station in east London is being treated as a "terrorist incident," the Metropolitan Police said.

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Russia ratchets up air strikes against IS targets in Syria

​Russian air forces on Tuesday intensified military operation against Islamic State(IS) targets in Syria, shortly after the Kremlin admitted that a Russia passenger plane that crashed in Egypt last month was brought down by a homemade bomb.

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Russian plane's crash in Egypt caused by terrorist attack: FSB

Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Tuesday announced that the Oct. 31 plane crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula was the result of terrorist attack.

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Japan heightens anti-terrorist measures in wake of deadly Paris attacks

(THE ASAHI SHIMBUN) Japan is strengthening its anti-terrorist measures in the aftermath of the string of Nov. 13 terrorist attacks across Paris that left more than 120 people dead and hundreds injured.

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Egypt's Sisi approves anti-terrorism law to face mounting violence

​Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday approved an anti-terrorism law that gives more power to courts to enforce penalties against those who are involved in "terrorist acts."

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Suspected IS recruiter expelled from Italy

​An Albanian national was repatriated to his home country from Italy's Milan on suspicion of recruiting foreign fighters for the Islamic State (IS), local reports said on Monday.

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Three-quarters of Australians support stripping terrorists of citizenship: poll

Three-quarters of Australian voters support a controversial proposal which would result in Australian nationals being stripped of citizenship should they engage in terrorist activities.

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100 militants, 17 army soldiers killed in Egypt clashes

​Egyptian military raids killed 100 terrorists in North Sinai while 17 army troops were killed and 13 others injured in confrontations on Wednesday, the Egypt Armed Forces said in a statement carried by official MENA news agency.

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Assassination of Egypt's top prosecutor meant to intimidate judges and weaken judiciary

​The assassination of Egypt's top prosecutor Hesham Barakat in a car bomb on Monday is meant by extremists to intimidate the country's court system that is currently reviewing hundreds of cases and holding mass trials for self-proclaimed Islamists and members and loyalists of the now-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood group.

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Russia warns int'l community of expanding terrorist recruitment

​Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev warned on Tuesday that the international community is facing with the same problem of expanding terrorist recruitment.

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Egypt court to hear appeal against listing Hamas as terrorist

​The Egypt's State Lawsuits Authority appealed Wednesday against a recent court order listing the Palestinian Islamic movement Hamas as a terrorist organization.

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U.S. Vice President Biden says assimilation is key to stopping extremism

The United States should assimilate immigrants and welcome a variety of cultures to help the country avoid terrorist attacks and extremism, Vice President Joe Biden told a White House summit on combating violent extremism Tuesday.