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'Ghost ships' en route to UK raise terror fears by 'going dark'
It is feared rogue vessels may be smuggling weapons, drugs and people for Isis and al-Qaeda.
Al-Qaeda deputy leader Abu al-Khair al-Masri reportedly killed in Syrian US drone strike
Al-Masri was implicated in the 1998 bombings of two US embassies in Tanzania and Kenya.
US 'preoccupation with Isis' is allowing al-Qaeda to spread in South Asia
Security expert Bruce Hoffman said India was an important target for the terror group.
President Trump to focus counter-terrorism programme solely on Islam - ignoring white supremacism
The move would contradict the demographic information on terrorist incidents within the US.
Over 100 al-Qaeda fighters killed in latest US air strike in Idlib, Pentagon says
The air strike targeted the militant training camp that had been operational since 2013, Pentagon said.
Final batch of Osama bin Laden documents show he saw US occupation of Iraq as positive for al-Qaeda
The fourth set of documents released by the Obama administration were seized from bin Laden's hideout in Abbottabad.
Pakistan will not release doctor who helped CIA find Osama bin Laden
Dr Shakil Afridi was accused of running a fake vaccination campaign in which he collected DNA samples to help the US.
Osama Bin Laden's son denied entry to Egypt
No reason was given why his name was on a list of those banned from entering the country.
Has Algerian jihadist Mokhtar Belmokhtar survived a second air strike?
Al-Qaeda jihadist has reportedly survived a French air strike in which it was claimed he had been killed.
At least 20 dead after suspected car bomb rips through market in Somalia's capital
Somalia is holding election where 14,000 specially selected voters are picking 275 members of parliament.
Boko Haram warns Donald Trump: 'War is just beginning'
US supported Lake Chad governments in the fight against Boko Haram under the Obama administration.
Isis and al-Qaeda jihadists hail Donald Trump's historic win: He'll ruin America
Several supporters of jihadist groups have taken to social media to voice their elation at Trump's presidency.
Blast near polio eradication team kills police official in Pakistan
The constable succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospital.
UN expresses concern after clashes in Somalia kill 11 and displace 50,000
Clashes broke out between forces loyal to regions of Puntland and forces from Galmudug region.
Arms embargo 'could turn South Sudan into new Somalia'
Arms embargo could weaken government's ability to quell civil war and counter LRA attacks, says security expert.
Al-Qaeda poses renewed threat to West, warn experts
Affiliates of terror group are building their strength as rivals Isis come under increased pressure.
Thatcher PR guru Lord Bell ran a $540m Pentagon false propaganda campaign in Iraq
According to an investigative report, PR firm Bell Pottinger ran a secret campaign in Iraq funded by the US.
German woman abducted by jihadist Syrian rebels freed along with child born in captivity
German media identify woman as freelance journalist Janina Findeisen, who was abducted in October 2015.
Al-Qaeda accuses Pakistan of playing 'dirty game' in Kashmir, warns India not to trust Islamabad
The terror group called for the liberation of Kashmir from the influence of Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies.
Homeland Security secretary: Lone wolf terrorists pose greater threat to US than 9/11 style attacks
Jeh Johnson said the internet had made it easier for terror groups to reach the US.
Remembering 9/11: 15 years on, and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories are entrenched
In the era of Donald Trump, fringe notions are inching onto more mainstream platforms.
Boko Haram: Has the Nigerian army really defeated Isis-affiliated group?
Nigerian army and government often claim victory over Boko Haram.
Al-Qaeda chief calls on militants to kidnap Westerners in exchange for jailed jihadists
Ayman al-Zawahiri's calls come as al-Qaeda urges followers to carry out lone wolf attacks during Olympics.
Osama bin Laden's son Hamza emerges as new face of al-Qaeda as he vows revenge against the US
'We will continue striking you and targeting you in your country and abroad,' Hamza warns the US.
Philippines: President Duterte 'will confront' Isis-linked Abu Sayyaf as kidnappings continue
Abu Sayyaf uses ransom money to fund its Islamic separatism campaign in southern Philippines.
Syria crisis: More than 700 doctors killed so far during 5-year conflict says UN
UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria documents chilling human rights abuses by Jihadists during conflict.
Fighting Isis with computer code: Professor builds software to combat Daesh propaganda
The non-profit Counter Extremism Project (CEP) aims to curb spread of terrorist content on social media.
The anatomy of a 'Cyber Jihad' – analysing the evolution and future of terrorism in cyberspace
An in-depth look at how extremist groups capitalise the internet to recruit, attack and propagate fear.
Bangladesh minister blames murders of secular bloggers on Israeli-led conspiracy
Bangladesh has been accused of denial about alleged Isis involvement in kiillings.
British man who plotted al-Qaeda suicide attack at Heathrow airport, jailed for 40 years
Minh Quang Pham, 33, was found guilty of plotting an 'horrific' suicide bomb attack in the Heathrow arrivals area.