Major Counterterrorism Exercise Holds in London

Police officers, soldiers, emergency services and intelligence officials are taking part in London's largest counter-terrorism exercise to date.

French Comedian Sentenced For ‘Condoning Terrorism’ In FaceBook post

Dieudonne M'bala M'bala (AFP Photo/Loic Venance)

Amid a crackdown on hate speech and “condoning terrorism” online, a French court has handed out a two-month suspended prison sentence to prominent comedian and political activist Dieudonne over a Facebook post in the wake of Charle Hebdo attack.

Why Terrorism Works: Mohammed Emwazi 'Jihadi John' And The Fear Premium

Mohammed Emwazi aka Jihadi John

It costs a lot to identify future threats

What’s it worth it to keep the world safe from “Jihadi John”? In theory, the vast economic resources and intelligence power of the West should make identifying, tracking and detaining a single, brutal terrorist worth the cost.

Effective Ways To Tackle Radicalisation

The problem of some in society becoming radicalised should be tackled by building relationships with those at risk, including through business and faith communities, writes Brian Grim.

As Europeans join and return from fighting with ISIS in Iraq and Syria, people from across the world, including world leaders, agree that something must be done urgently.

France Ramps Up Counterterrorism Force After Charlie Hebdo Attacks: More Agents, Strict Policing Of Social Media

PARIS — Two weeks after the worst attacks on French soil in decades, leaders here announced sweeping measures Wednesday to add more than 2,600 counterterrorism agents and sharply boost funding for intelligence gathering.

French Security Forces Kill Charlie Hebdo Gunmen, End Terror Rampage

PARIS (AP) — With explosions and gunfire, security forces Friday ended three days of terror around Paris, killing the two al-Qaida-linked brothers who staged a murderous rampage at a satirical newspaper and an accomplice who seized hostages at a kosher supermarket to try to help the brothers escape.

Charlie Hebdo Shooting: Homegrown, 'Lone Wolf' Terrorism Raises Security Concerns In Europe

European nations are tightening security at borders and vulnerable areas this week after purported Islamic extremists carried out a shooting Wednesday that left 12 people dead outside French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo’s headquarters in Paris. Leaders stressed the enhanced measures were precautionary attempts at due diligence, given the fact that two of three suspects in the attack remained at large Thursday.