Terrorism
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How do violent, racist extremists raise money? New report zeroes in on cryptoSome of the beneficiaries of these funds forwarded the money to recruiters for far-right militias and similar groups, the bulletin said.CanadaJun 15
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Family of London, Ont. attack victims say terrorism charges against accused make senseThe family spokesperson also added that the family is not seeking revenge. Their main focus is raising awareness that Islamophobia is real.CanadaJun 14
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We can condemn and combat extremism without loosening the definition of ‘terrorism’Loosening the definition of “terrorism” could set a troubling precedent, Rob Breakenridge argues — one that could be abused for political purposes.CommentaryFeb 6
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Pandemic has upped threat of ISIS, al-Qaida in conflict areas: U.N. reportA panel of experts said in a report to the U.N. Security Council that the threats continued to rise in conflict zones in the last half of 2020.WorldFeb 5
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Ottawa must crack down on Toronto underground banks, community leaders sayIranian-Canadian community leaders and anti-money laundering experts say Canada is failing to police the explosive growth of Toronto-based underground currency exchanges that are laundering drug money, financing foreign terrorist groups, and supporting the Iranian regime. Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and human rights activist, and Reza Banai, a Toronto businessman and former president of the Iranian...Jan 27
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Terrorist by popular vote: MPs risk dangerous precedent with votes to label terror groups, experts sayExperts are warning that the NDP motion to urge to government to add the Proud Boys to the terror list, which passed with unanimous consent, could set a dangerous precedent.CanadaJan 26
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MPs unanimously agree to urge feds to designate Proud Boys a terrorist entityThe NDP has for weeks been calling on Trudeau and the Liberals to ban the Proud Boys and designate the group as a terrorist organization.CanadaJan 25
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Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat in U.S. after Capitol riotThe review is being co-ordinated by the national intelligence office, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, and will be used as a foundation to develop policy.WorldJan 23
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Biden’s election victory means some Guantanamo Bay prisoners may be releasedThose pushing for its closure now see a window of opportunity, hoping Biden's administration will find a way to prosecute those who can be prosecuted and release the rest.WorldNov 28, 2020
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France, Germany push for tighter European Union borders after attacks"The threat of terrorism weighs on all of Europe. We must respond," said French President Emmanuel Macron.WorldNov 12, 2020
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