President Macron confirmed that the fight against “Islamic terrorism” is the priority of his foreign policy, announcing the news at a conference dedicated to the fight against the financing of terrorism. https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/902519918435876864 Speaking in front of 170 ambassadors of France at the meeting in Paris, the head of state considered that the security of the…
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Marseille: killed and injured in car attack
At least one woman has been killed and another seriously injured after a van crashed into two bus shelters #Marseille, France. Police advised the public to avoid the Old Port area where the driver of the Renault Master, a 35-year-old man, known to police, was arrested. The driver first hit a bus shelter around 8:15am…
#Surgut attacker worked as security agent
Arthur Hajiyev (19), who committed a massacre in Russian third in wealth oil-rich city of Surgut, worked as a security agent (pictured), according to local media sources. The journalists, who filmed a feature about the quality of food in Surgut recognised him, saying that during the footage at supermarket the young man was “completely adequate”,…
Russia: a son of an Islamist committed massacre in Surgut
Investigators have identified the attacker in Surgut, Russia, the Investigative Committee’s representative Svetlana Petrenko said, according to TASS news agency. “According to the preliminary information, he is a local resident, born in 1994.” https://twitter.com/PorteTonAme/status/898840393583931392 Arthur Hajiyev (19) neutralised by police, was a son to Lametulakh, listed as an extremist and known to Russian authorities as…
Juncker condemns attacks in Turku
“It is with great concern that I have learnt of the violent attacks in Turku, Finland. While details are still emerging, we strongly condemn this unprovoked attack which comes only 24 hours after the horror that unfolded in Spain,” – says the statement of the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. My thoughts are with the…
EP Tajani to #Barcelona: my heart goes to victims
A van drove into pedestrians in a terrorist attack in the center of Barcelona, a top touristic destination Las Ramblas. killing and injuring people. While toll is rising, in immediate aftermath of the the attack 13 people were declared dead, and more than 50 injured, said Joaquim Forn, Catalan’s interior ministry. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/898235910105559041 “I want to…
Juncker: deepest condolences to Barcelona
It is with profound sorrow and anguish that I have learnt of the terrorist attack that has struck at the heart of Barcelona this afternoon. My thoughts are with the people of #Barcelona. We will never be cowed by such barbarism. https://t.co/NQEjjuyoev — Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) August 17, 2017 I send my deepest condolences to…
EU stands by Afghanistan in fighting terrorism
“Afghanistan has started, a long time ago, a difficult path towards peace. It often happens that those that oppose this process try to undermine it. This has happened again yesterday in the Taywara district of Ghor and today in Kabul,” – says the statement of the EU External Action Service (EEAS). Attacks w/ civilian casualties…
US announcing sanctions against Iran entities and individuals
The US has announced fresh sanctions against Iran over its ballistic missile programme and blamed Iran supporting for terror organisations. In response to these continued Iranian threats, US announces new #Iran-related sanctions: https://t.co/1UfL3JTAkC — Department of State (@StateDept) July 18, 2017 The US state department said 18 entities or individuals would be affected by the…
Europarliament addresses terrorism
Members of the European Parliament approved setting up a 12-month special committee to address the practical and legislative deficiencies in the fight against terrorism across the EU. MEPs approve 12month special committee to address practical & legislative deficiencies in countering #radicalisation https://t.co/Fql2TdrORz — IMPACT Europe (@impacteurope) July 10, 2017 The special committee will examine…
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