Extremist Groups
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Searches for extremist content spiked after Canada’s coronavirus lockdown: reportEngagement with violent, far-right extremist content online jumped in Canada during lockdowns imposed to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, researchers say.CanadaJun 12, 2020
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Canadian officials grappling with how to tackle right-wing extremism, documents suggestIn a briefing for deputy ministers responsible for national security, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the RCMP openly asked whether, given the nature of the threat, the government of Canada was "able to effectively respond?"CanadaJan 26, 2020
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Facebook auto-generated dozens of pages for Islamic State, al-Qaida: whistleblowerIn response, Facebook said: "While we cannot catch every one, we remain vigilant in this effort.''TechSep 18, 2019
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Al-Qaeda going strong as ISIS falls apart, UN report saysAl-Qaeda's global network remains "remarkably resilient," posing more of a threat in some regions than the Islamic State group, UN sanctions monitors said in a report.WorldFeb 7, 2018
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Donald Trump pressures Qatar to end ‘high level’ financing of terrorismTrump's demand that there be "no more funding" by Qatar for extremists groups contradicted the message delivered Friday by Tillerson.PoliticsJun 10, 2017
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Islamic State seeking alliance with al Qaeda, says Iraqi vice presidentIslamic State is talking to al Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on IS fighters in Mosul.CrimeApr 17, 2017
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Extremist groups part of attacks on critical Libya oil terminal: MinisterLibya's foreign minister said Sunday that extremist groups are escalating their attacks and making a renewed push to seize oil resources.WorldDec 28, 2014
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FAA blocks U.S. planes from flying over SyriaThe Federal Aviation Administration has issued a notice barring flights of U.S. planes over Syria, citing extremist groups equipped with anti-aircraft weapons that could pose a serious threat.WorldAug 18, 2014
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