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Terrorism

Oxford Dictionaries defines terrorism as "the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims."

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Australia: Police arrest several over Sydney church stabbing

UNRWA: Review finds 'neutrality' issues, no terror proof

Australia: Teenager charged with terrorism in church attack

Ukraine updates: Iran, Russia 'spreading terror,' Kyiv says

Pakistan: 11 killed in suspected separatist raid

Germany: 3 teens held over suspected Islamist attack plans

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A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall with flowers and candles in the foreground

A view shows the burnt-out Crocus City Hall with flowers and candles in the foreground

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus?

Could Moscow attack suspects face execution in Belarus?

Some Russian politicians want the Moscow terror attack suspects to stand trial in Belarus, which has the death penalty.

Suspected terrorist and RAF member Daniela Klette.

Suspected terrorist and RAF member Daniela Klette.

Germany's RAF terror: Will new arrest answer old questions?

Germany's RAF terror: Will new arrest answer old questions?

After Daniela Klette's arrest, investigators are hoping for new insights into crimes committed by the Red Army Faction.

Chibok school girls waiting after their arrival for rehabilitation at the Women Development Centre in Abuja (May 2017)

Chibok school girls waiting after their arrival for rehabilitation at the Women Development Centre in Abuja (May 2017)

Nigeria's Chibok girls: What happened in April 2014?

Nigeria's Chibok girls: What happened in April 2014?

Ten years ago, 276 schoolgirls were abducted from Chibok in northeastern Nigeria. The kidnappings still resonate today.

A man walks near a board with a slogan calling for the return of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack

A man walks near a board with a slogan calling for the return of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack

Israel: Thousands remember October 7 terror attacks

Israel: Thousands remember October 7 terror attacks

Thousands have gathered to remember the victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks. DW's Amien Essif reports from Jerusalem.

Two Israelis embrace next to photos of people killed or taken captive by Hamas militants at the Nova music festival in southern Israel.

Two Israelis embrace next to photos of people killed or taken captive by Hamas militants at the Nova music festival in southern Israel.

October 7 in Israel: A day of terror and carnage

October 7 in Israel: A day of terror and carnage

Six months on, a look back at the terrorist attacks by Hamas in Israel on October 7, 2023.

A tourist boat travels on the River Seine at night with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

A tourist boat travels on the River Seine at night with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

France races to bolster security ahead of Olympics

France races to bolster security ahead of Olympics

Increased security concerns after the large-scale terror attack near Moscow have cast a shadow over the Paris Olympics.

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People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

People lay flowers at a makeshift memorial for the victims of the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack

After Moscow attack, could Putin's image suffer in Russia?

President Putin shrugged off Western warnings ahead of the deadly Moscow attack. Will this affect his public image?

Black and white photo of RAF terrorists (top row, l-r): Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin, Ronald Augustin, (bottom row l-r): Jan-Carl Raspe, Klaus Jünschke, Ilse Stachowiak and Irmgard Möller

Black and white photo of RAF terrorists (top row, l-r): Andreas Baader, Ulrike Meinhof, Gudrun Ensslin, Ronald Augustin, (bottom row l-r): Jan-Carl Raspe, Klaus Jünschke, Ilse Stachowiak and Irmgard Möller

Germany's RAF terrorism — an unresolved story

The left-wing terrorist Red Army Faction emerged from the radicalized student protest movement in the 1960s and '70s.

Svenja Schulze speaks with two African women

Svenja Schulze speaks with two African women

Germany aims to confront extremism in Sahel region

In Burkina Faso, Development Minister Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta.

Houthi supporters gather as they hoist weapons and chant slogans against the UK and US

Houthi supporters gather as they hoist weapons and chant slogans against the UK and US

Yemen: Houthi 'terrorist' label a threat to aid?

Last time the Houthis were designated "terrorists," aid organizations feared work in Yemen would have to stop.

French police in front of the Eiffel Tower

French police in front of the Eiffel Tower

Olympics a 'huge challenge' for France's security agencies

Paris is preparing to ramp up security with unprecedented measures for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Not everyone is happy.

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.