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IS militants execute 40 people in Iraq's Anbar province

​The Islamic State (IS) militants Tuesday executed over 40 people, many were security members, in Iraq's western province of Anbar, a provincial security source said.

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Japan PM avoids controversial security legislation in Diet policy speech

​Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a policy speech in Diet on Thursday, reiterating his determination to push for economic reforms but avoiding mentioning the most controversial security legislation which may enable the country to expand the role of its Self-Defense Forces (SDF).

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Italian cabinet approves new anti-terrorism measures

​The Italian cabinet on Wednesday approved new anti-terrorism measures providing prison terms up to 10 years for those who join Islamic extremist groups to fight in combat zones.

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Egyptian army kills 22 militants in Sinai

​At least 22 militants have been killed as the Egyptian army launched several raids on their hideouts in northern Sinai province, a security official said on Tuesday.

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Spokesman says Afghan forces capable of handling security threats

​A spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry said on Sunday that the country's national security forces were capable enough of dealing with security threats and overcoming the security challenges.

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Thai PM meets with Chinese security official

​Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o- cha met with Meng Jianzhu, a senior Chinese security official here on Thursday.

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S.Korean president orders stern readiness against DPRK provocations

​South Korean President Park Geun-hye on Thursday instructed security officials to keep a stern military readiness against possible provocations from the Democratic People' s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

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Beijing tightens security for travel rush

Beijing strengthened security in train stations and airports as China kicked off its annual travel rush on Wednesday.

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Young cyberwarriors help to keep Web safe

​A team of young hackers from Shanghai will be going head-to-head with others from around the world at the weekend.

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Japan's Kansai Airport tightens security against terrorism

​Kansai Airport, the international hub in western Japan, has tightened security after the Islamic State ( IS) militant group killed its second Japanese hostage and announced the Japanese people as targets of terrorism, local media reported on Monday.

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Iraq says shooting on Emirati airplane at Baghdad airport "unintentional"

The Iraqi security authorities on Tuesday said the attack on a United Arab Emirates (UAE) passenger plane was unintentional, and stressed that the Iraqi capital airport is fully secured.

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Suspected Boko Haram militants go on rampage in northern Nigeria

Suspected Boko Haram fighters on Monday went on rampage in Nigeria's northeastern state of Adamawa, killing residents and burning down buildings, local security sources and witnesses said.

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Pakistani, Afghan commanders begin border security talks

​Top Pakistani and Afghan commanders have opened talks on security issues, focusing on border management amid growing anti-terror cooperation, the military said Monday.

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65 killed in clashes, bomb attacks in Iraq

A total of 56 people were killed in the clashes between security forces and the Islamic State (IS) militants across Iraq and 9 others killed in bomb attacks targeting restaurants in the capital Baghdad on Sunday, security sources said.

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At least 33 killed in bomb attacks, clashes with IS militants in Iraq

​At least 33 people were killed and more than 47 others wounded on Thursday in bomb attacks targeting the security forces and clashes with the Islamic State (IS) militants, security source said.

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Pakistan, Afghan senior military commanders discuss border security

​A senior Pakistani military commander has visited Afghanistan to discuss border security amid growing military-to-military cooperation, the army said on Monday.

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Britain announces new support for cyber security firms

​The British government on Friday announced a series of new measures to help its businesses face the "cyber security challenge" and support its cyber security firms to tap into the U.S. market.