Islamic Extremists
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U.S. aid worker, French journalist freed after years held hostage in West AfricaOfficials in Niger unexpectedly announced Monday morning that the two men had taken a special flight to the country's capital but provided no details.WorldMar 20, 2023
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Mali army colonel declares himself head of junta, urged to release ousted presidentObservers fear the political upheaval will allow Islamic extremists in Mali to expand their reach.WorldAug 20, 2020
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33 jihadists killed in central Mali, Macron saysIn a tweet, Macron said he was ``proud of our soldiers who protect us.'' Two Malian gendarmes also were rescued in the operation, he said.WorldDec 21, 2019
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Calgary program that combats radicalization evolves to help others ‘crying out for help’ReDirect was set up to deal with people leaving for overseas to fight for ISIS. It now helps those with violent ideologies, socially awkward youth or new Canadians struggling to fit in.CanadaSep 22, 2019
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6 killed by al-Shabab Islamic extremists in Kenya border townThe governor of the Kenya-Somalia border county of Mandera says six people died in an attack by suspected Islamic extremists.WorldOct 6, 2016
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France remembers victims of terror attacks in Paris ceremonyA ceremony in memory of all victims of terror attacks is being held on Monday in Paris as France is still under a state of emergency.WorldSep 19, 2016
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Imams council rejects charge that extremist writings common in mosque librariesAn organization representing Canadian imams rejects the conclusions of a new study that says several mosques and Islamic schools are endangering young people with extremist teachings.CanadaAug 23, 2016
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Extremist literature common in Canadian mosques, Islamic school libraries: studyMany mosques and Islamic schools in Canada are placing young people at risk by espousing - or at least not condemning - extremist teachings, a new study says.CanadaAug 22, 2016
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Islamic extremists to be separated from other prisoners in UK jailsBritain announced plans Monday to house imprisoned Islamist extremists in separate units from other inmates.WorldAug 22, 2016
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Islamic State group announces new Boko Haram leaderNigeria's Boko Haram Islamic extremists reportedly have a new leader who is threatening to bomb churches and kill Christians while ending attacks on mosques and markets used by ordinary Muslims.CrimeAug 3, 2016
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