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U.S. Didn't Need Troops in Afghanistan to Kill Al Qaeda Leader: Researcher
A U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan killed Ayman al-Zawahri, the leader of Al Qaeda one of the architects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Adam Weinstein from the Quincy Institute says that strike shows the U.S., which pulled troops out of Afghanistan last year, can still take down threats without troops on the ground. “It’s still possible,” he says on...
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Two Dead and Dozens Injured After Mass Shooting in Norway
A mass shooting that left two dead and over a dozen injured in the Norwegian capital of Oslo late Friday is being investigated as a possible terrorist attack.
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3 Men Plead Guilty in White Supremacist Terror Plot to Disrupt Power Grid, Trigger Race War
Three men who plotted to attack electricity substations in a white supremacist bid to sow national unrest pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorism.
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Drone and Missile Attacks on the UAE Shows Its Strengths More Than Vulnerabilities, Security Analysts Say
Emirati officials reject that their country’s reputation as an isle of stability is being threatened.
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U.S. Will Work With the UAE to Thwart Drone Attacks, Centcom Chief Says
The announcement comes in the wake of several successive drone and missile attacks on the UAE.
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UAE Forces Say They Intercepted Houthi Missile Strike, the Third Attack This Month
The UAE’s Ministry of Defense said Monday morning’s attack did not cause any losses.
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U.S. and UAE Forces Intercept Ballistic Missiles Over Abu Dhabi; State Department Issues Alert
The missile launch comes just one week after a deadly Houthi-claimed attack on Abu Dhabi that used what UAE officials say were drones and missiles.
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UAE Vows Retaliation for Houthi-Claimed Attack, But Questions Emerge Over Potential Iran Role
In an area home to some of the world’s largest oil producers and key shipping routes, the uptick in tensions is likely to keep crude markets on edge.
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Oil Hits Seven-Year High as Houthi Attack on UAE Rattles Regional Tensions
International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $87.75 on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Abu Dhabi, its highest level since 2014.
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Three Dead, Six Injured in UAE Fuel Tanker Explosions Claimed by Yemen's Houthis: State News Agency
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed an attack in Abu Dhabi that resulted in three fuel tanker explosions near state oil firm ADNOC’s storage facilities.
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British Police Arrest Two in Ongoing Texas Synagogue Investigation
Two teenagers were detained in South Manchester and remain in custody for questioning in connection with the synagogue attack
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Texas Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Terrorism Charge at Resentencing
A Texas man convicted of providing material support to the Islamic State group was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in federal prison after the government appealed his previous sentence, saying it was too lenient.
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‘Not Just a Murder Case': Why Michigan Suspect Was Charged With Terrorism
Michigan prosecutors are charging a teen with terrorism in a deadly mass shooting at his high school, a novel approach made possible by a law enacted after the 9/11 attacks nearly 20 years ago.
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NYC Prepares For Gas Attack Drill
If New York City ever had to deal with a toxic gas problem, security officials want to know how it would spread through the densely populated city. So later in October, the city and Department of Homeland Security will release non-toxic gas at about 120 sites throughout the city and take measurements of airflow. NBC New York’s Kay Angrum explains.
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Havana Syndrome: ‘Attacks Have Stepped-Up in Their Brazenness,' Says National Security Expert
Frank Figliuzzi calls for greater coordination to combat the growing number of mysterious soundwave attacks against Americans dubbed “Havana Syndrome.”
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The Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan Could Reshape Counterinsurgencies in Africa, Experts Say
The Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan and withdrawal of Western troops was closely watched by Islamist insurgent groups on the continent.
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Mayor of Kabul Warns, ‘We Have Millions of People Who Are at the Verge of Famine and Hunger'
Mayor of Kabul, Mohammad Daoud Sultanzoy, discusses the state of Afghanistan nearly one month after the U.S. withdrew from the country.
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Donors Pledging Billions in Aid to Afghanistan Face a Challenge: Navigating the Taliban
Prior to the Taliban takeover, 80% of the Afghan government’s budget was funded by the U.S. and other Western donors.
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Current State of Afghanistan ‘Less Bad Than I Would Have Predicted,' Says Foreign Policy Expert
Brookings Institute senior fellow Michael O’Hanlon discussed the current state of Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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Father of Missing NY Woman Asks Her Fiance to Cooperate With Police
Joe Petito, the father of missing 22-year-old Gabby Petito, explains why he’s urging her fiance to work with authorities in their search for his daughter.