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COURT - WAR CRIMES - HELSINKI, FINLAND - TORDEN

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on January 23, 2025. Torden is suspected of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. With Torden accompanied legal assistant Heikki Lampela (R). LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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COURT - WAR CRIMES - HELSINKI, FINLAND - TORDEN

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on January 23, 2025. Torden is suspected of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. With Torden accompanied legal assistant Heikki Lampela (R). LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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COURT - WAR CRIMES - HELSINKI, FINLAND - TORDEN

Legal assistant Heikki Lampela of Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, in Helsinki District Court on January 23, 2025. Torden is suspected of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Germany: Right-Wing Extremist Demonstration In Aachen Sparks Large Counter-Protest

A right-wing extremist group held a demonstration in Aachen, Germany, on Saturday evening, January 18. Thousands of counter-protesters gathered in the eastern district at almost the same time.

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Suicide Bomb Kills Taliban Minister - Kabul

A security force member is seen outside the gate of the ministry for refugees and repatriation of the Afghan caretaker government in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2024. The extremist militant group Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed Afghanistan's acting minister for refugees and repatriation on Wednesday. IS militant detonated his explosive vest, resulting in the deaths of Khalil Rahman Haqqani and several of his colleagues and bodyguards, a report issued by IS-affiliated news agency "Amaq" stated. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Suicide Bomb Kills Taliban Minister - Kabul

Security force members are seen outside the gate of the ministry for refugees and repatriation of the Afghan caretaker government in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 12, 2024. The extremist militant group Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed Afghanistan's acting minister for refugees and repatriation on Wednesday. IS militant detonated his explosive vest, resulting in the deaths of Khalil Rahman Haqqani and several of his colleagues and bodyguards, a report issued by IS-affiliated news agency "Amaq" stated. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski, 2ndR) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. The legal assistant Heikki Lampela on the right. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski, 2ndR) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. The legal assistant Heikki Lampela on the right. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Media follows the trial of Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Media follows the trial of Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski, 2ndR) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. The legal assistant Heikki Lampela on the right. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski) in Helsinki District Court

Russian Voislav Torden (also known as Yan Petrovski, 2ndR) the ex-commander of the Russian far-right extremist Rusich paramilitary group, suspected of committing war crimes in Ukraine, photographed through a screen in Helsinki District Court on December 5, 2024 during the beginning of the main trial of the case. Torden is suspected of of an aggravated war crime and several other war crimes. Media followed the trial through a video connection from the next room. The legal assistant Heikki Lampela on the right. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, looking at the horizon, holds her daughter on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The town's cultural vibrancy is a testament to the community's resilience. On this final d

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, standing in the water and looking at the horizon, on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim po

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A group of women together in the water in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The t

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three children playing in the water gaze into the lens in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim p

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A woman seen from the back, along with four children at the water's edge, in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home

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20 IS suspects detained in western Türkiye

STORY: 20 IS suspects detained in western Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024/ File DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of special operations STORYLINE: Turkish police detained on Monday 20 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) in a large operation in Türkiye's western province of Izmir, local media reported. As part of the investigation conducted by the Izmir Public Prosecutor's Office Terrorism Crimes Investigation Bureau, several simultaneous operations were carried out in the Menemen district, according to the state-run TRT broadcaster. Police units seized weapons, organizational documents, and many digital materials during the searches at the addresses, TRT said, noting that the suspects were referred to the courthouse for further procedures. Türkiye, which listed IS as a terror organization in 2013, has faced multiple attacks from the extremist group. In response, Turkish authorities have initiated counter-terro

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US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

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UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:34 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of voting result on screen 4. various of President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis announcing voting result 5. various of delegates applauding 6. wide shot of Francis walking up to rostrum 7. SOUNDBITE (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 8. various of Francis speaking 9. various of delegates STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday afternoon adopted a resolution demanding an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza. Member states voted down two amendments making specific reference to "extremist group Hamas," with 153 supporting the draft resolution, 10 against and 23 countries abstaining. The resolution demands an "immediate humanitarian c

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Türkiye arrests 17 suspects for transferring money to IS

STORY: Türkiye arrests 17 suspects for transferring money to IS DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the large-scale operation in Istanbul STORYLINE: Turkish police on Tuesday rounded up 17 suspects accused of transferring money to Islamic State (IS) members in a large-scale operation in Istanbul, local media reported. Authorities found that the suspects were illegally transferring money between Türkiye and conflict zones through companies and individuals, the private news agency Demiroren said. Demiroren said that 20 suspects were identified to have links with the extremist group as part of the investigation. Police have captured 17 of them. Türkiye declared the IS a terrorist organization in 2013 and began to crack down on its cells after it claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks on Turkish soil. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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Aleppo governor to support efforts for release of Japanese

ALEPPO, Syria - Mohammad Wahid Akkad, governor of Aleppo in northern Syria, says he is willing to support efforts for the release of Haruna Yukawa, a Japanese man believed to have been captured by the extremist Islamic State militant group, during an interview with Kyodo News on Aug. 21, 2014, in Aleppo.

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Nigerians demand rescue of abducted schoolgirls

ABUJA, Nigeria - Demonstrators call in the Nigerian capital Abuja on July 9, 2014, for the rescue of schoolgirls abducted in April by Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

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Woman demands rescue of abducted schoolgirls in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria - A woman appeals at a demonstration in the Nigerian capital Abuja on July 9, 2014, for the rescue of schoolgirls abducted in April by Islamist extremist group Boko Haram.

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Ancient civilizations forum opens in Baghdad

STORY: Ancient civilizations forum opens in Baghdad DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ancient Civilizations Forum STORYLINE: The sixth edition of the Ancient Civilizations Forum kicked off in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday, as Iraq stressed the need for joint mechanisms to reduce the smuggling of cultural property. "This forum is a diplomatic approach to promoting strategic partnerships between civilizations and cultures as well as sustainable coordination to support global efforts in facing humanitarian and cultural challenges," Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said while addressing the opening ceremony. Hussein stressed the need to find a joint mechanism to curb the smuggling of cultural property, to which countries around the world fall victim. Acts of vandalism and illegal trade were practiced by the extremist Islamic State (IS) group in Iraq, he said, adding the acts "cannot erase history and civilizations that spanned thousan

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Nigerian president meets train attack victims freed by gunmen

STORY: Nigerian president meets train attack victims freed by gunmen DATELINE: Oct. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with rescued kidnap victims 2. various of the officials present 3. various of the rescued victims 4. various of a military official briefing the president 5. various of file footage of the train attacked by Boko Haram terrorists STORYLINE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday visited a military hospital in the northern state of Kaduna to meet with 23 victims of the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack who were freed by their captors on Wednesday. The victims who regained their freedom Wednesday were the last set to be freed by Boko Haram, an extremist group that earlier claimed responsibility for the attack. The freedom came following a series of intense operations by the military, six months after the unfortunate attack. According to a statement by the State House, Buhari made the impromp

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Americans mourn victims of 9/11 attacks as costs of "War on Terror" loom large

STORY: Americans mourn victims of 9/11 attacks as costs of "War on Terror" loom large DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Biden delivering a speech 2. various of the event at the Pentagon STORYLINE: Americans mourned the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Sunday on the 21st anniversary of the world-changing event. Family members of some of those who lost lives on that day -- along with U.S. government and military representatives -- gathered outside of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. They stood or sat in a steady rain as a military officer read off the names of 184 men and women who died 21 years ago when militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaida hijacked a passenger plane and hit a corner of the Pentagon, with a single bell chimed after each name. "Terror struck us on that brilliant blue morning," U.S. President Joe Biden said in his remarks. "The American story itself changed that day." U.S. Vice

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Nigerian government says extremist group ISWAP responsible for deadly church attack

STORY: Nigerian government says extremist group ISWAP responsible for deadly church attack DATELINE: June 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of security chiefs meeting with President Buhari 2. various of meetings 3. various of the press briefing STORYLINE: The Nigerian government on Thursday blamed the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP), an extremist group, for the recent attack on a church in the southwestern state of Ondo, in which at least 40 people were killed. The Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola told reporters at a press briefing in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, that ISWAP militants were suspected of carrying out the attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, a town in Ondo, Sunday. Although security agencies are zeroing on the criminals, no arrest has been made so far in connection to the attack, according to Aregbesola. The minister said security agencies were directed to go after the perpetrators of the attack and bring them to j

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Turkish police detain foreign IS bomber with attack plan in Istanbul

STORY: Turkish police detain foreign IS bomber with attack plan in Istanbul DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of special operations police raiding the house where the terrorists lived in Istanbul, Turkey (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 2. various of police teams searching the houses where the operation was carried out in Istanbul, Turkey (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 3. various of the detained suspect being put in police car in Istanbul, Turkey (courtesy of Ihlas news agency) 4. various of Istanbul city in Turkey (file) 5. various of the special operations police raiding the house where the terrorists lived (file) 6. various of detained suspect being put in the police car. in Bursa, Turkey (file) STORYLINE: Turkish police detained a foreign national suspected of planning a suicidal bomber attack in Istanbul for the extremist group Islamic State (IS), local media reported on Tuesday. The arrest came after a police operation laun

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Biden approves redeployment of U.S. troops to Somalia

STORY: Biden approves redeployment of U.S. troops to Somalia DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): KARINE JEAN-PIERRE, White House Press Secretary 2. various of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a plan to redeploy U.S. troops to the eastern African country of Somalia to counter the extremist group al-Shabab, the White House said on Monday. SOUNDBITE (English): KARINE JEAN-PIERRE, White House Press Secretary "The President has approved a request from the Secretary of Defense to reestablish a persistent U.S. military presence in Somalia to enable a more effective fight against al-Shabaab, which has increased in strength and poses a heightened threat. This is a repositioning of forces already in theater who have traveled in and out of Somalia on an episodic basis since the previous administration made the decision to withdraw. That was back in January of 2021, as you might recall. As we've

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Nigerian military confirms senior Boko Haram commander's surrender to troops

STORY: Nigerian military confirms senior Boko Haram commander's surrender to troops DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of airstrikes on known Boko Haram locations 2. various of military inspecting attacked areas 3. various of military retrieving leftover ammunition by terrorists 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BERNARD ONYEUKO, Spokesman for the military STORYLINE: A senior commander of the extremist group Boko Haram has surrendered to troops in the heat of ongoing anti-terror operations in Nigeria's northeast region, the military confirmed on Thursday. The terrorist commander, identified as Saleh Mustapha, was a leader of the Boko Haram in Bama area, one of the frequently attacked locations in the northeastern state of Borno, said Bernard Onyeuko, a spokesman for the military, who addressed reporters in Abuja, the Nigerian capital. Onyeuko said Mustapha surrendered to the troops on Tuesday, explaining the military had intensified anti-terror operation

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Restoration at Iraq's IS-devastated archaeological site underway

STORY: Restoration at Iraq's IS-devastated archaeological site underway DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: MOSUL, Iraq CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the archaeological site of Hatra in Mosul STORYLINE: The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage has announced that it was restoring monumental sculptures vandalized by militants of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in the historic city of Hatra in northern Iraq. In the middle of an Iraqi desert, about 90 km southwest of Nineveh's provincial capital Mosul, Hatra stands with its monumental sculptures and high walls full of inscriptions and watchtowers dating back to 2,000 years ago. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the archaeological site of Hatra, the State Board of Antiquities revealed some monumental sculptures that have been restored during the past three months by Iraqi experts in cooperation with Italy's International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), under the sponsorship of the Interna

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IRAQ-HATRA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE-RESTORATION

(220225) -- MOSUL, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows the archaeological site of Hatra, an ancient city about 90 km southwest of Nineveh's provincial capital Mosul, in Iraq. The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage has announced it was restoring monumental sculptures vandalized by militants of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in the historic city of Hatra in northern Iraq. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the archaeological site of Hatra, the State Board of Antiquities revealed some monumental sculptures that have been restored during the past three months by Iraqi experts in cooperation with Italy's International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), under the sponsorship of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH). (Photo by Yasser Al Hamdani/Xinhua)

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IRAQ-HATRA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE-RESTORATION

(220225) -- MOSUL, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows the archaeological site of Hatra, an ancient city about 90 km southwest of Nineveh's provincial capital Mosul, in Iraq. The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage has announced it was restoring monumental sculptures vandalized by militants of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in the historic city of Hatra in northern Iraq. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the archaeological site of Hatra, the State Board of Antiquities revealed some monumental sculptures that have been restored during the past three months by Iraqi experts in cooperation with Italy's International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), under the sponsorship of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH). (Photo by Yasser Al Hamdani/Xinhua)

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IRAQ-HATRA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE-RESTORATION

(220225) -- MOSUL, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 24, 2022 shows the archaeological site of Hatra, an ancient city about 90 km southwest of Nineveh's provincial capital Mosul, in Iraq. The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage has announced it was restoring monumental sculptures vandalized by militants of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in the historic city of Hatra in northern Iraq. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the archaeological site of Hatra, the State Board of Antiquities revealed some monumental sculptures that have been restored during the past three months by Iraqi experts in cooperation with Italy's International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), under the sponsorship of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH). (Photo by Yasser Al Hamdani/Xinhua)

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IRAQ-HATRA-ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE-RESTORATION

(220225) -- MOSUL, Feb. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors attend a ceremony held at the archaeological site of Hatra, an ancient city about 90 km southwest of Nineveh's provincial capital Mosul, in Iraq, Feb. 24, 2022. The Iraqi State Board of Antiquities and Heritage has announced it was restoring monumental sculptures vandalized by militants of the extremist group Islamic State (IS) in the historic city of Hatra in northern Iraq. At a ceremony held on Thursday at the archaeological site of Hatra, the State Board of Antiquities revealed some monumental sculptures that have been restored during the past three months by Iraqi experts in cooperation with Italy's International Association of Mediterranean and Oriental Studies (ISMEO), under the sponsorship of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH). (Photo by Yasser Al Hamdani/Xinhua)

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Battle continues in northern Iraq

Smoke rises from a territory occupied by the Islamic State extremist group on the outskirts of Sinjar, northern Iraq on May 12, 2016, as Kurdish Peshmerga forces fire attacks. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Battle continues in northern Iraq

Photo taken May 12, 2016, in Sinjar, northern Iraq, shows buildings heavily damaged in battles between the Islamic State extremist group and Kurdish Peshmerga forces. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Palmyra in Syria after ISIS's withdrawal

Photo taken April 19, 2016, shows buildings destroyed in fighting involving the Islamic State extremist group, Syrian government forces and Russian forces, in the central Syrian city of Palmyra. The group controlled the historic city for 10 months until March 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Palmyra ruins in Syria after ISIS's withdrawal

Photo taken April 20, 2016, shows the Colonnade and the Tetrapylon (R back), which escaped destruction by the Islamic State extremist group, in the ruins of Palmyra, a world heritage site in central Syria. The group controlled the historic city for 10 months until March 2016, and in that time the militants destroyed some of the ruins' monuments, including the Arch of Triumph and the main sanctuary inside the Temple of Bel. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo