Jailed bomb plotter hails ‘Taliban victory’
The jailed ringleader of a plot to kill thousands of people by bombing up to ten commercial airliners in mid-flight has hailed the Taliban’s “greatest victory” over troops in Afghanistan.
Security
Al-Qaeda in Yemen issues anti-Shia fatwa
The sharia committee of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has issued a fatwa that approves of violence against secessionist Houthi Shia Muslim rebels.
Live
Militants launch jihad in Syria
A new militant Islamic group that claims it is coming to the defence of the people of Syria has released a video on extremist websites to announce its establishment.
Cyberwar
Anonymous hacks European Parliament
Hackers working under the Anonymous umbrella have brought down the website of the European Parliament and several Irish government websites.
Video
UK slammed in Pakistan Taliban video
In a major new video from the Pakistan Taliban, Britain is blamed for the creation of a government that has oppressed the country’s people over decades.