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Chinese tech firms reportedly commit to help combat online terrorism activities

Chinese Tech Firms Commit to Help Fight Online Terrorism Activities

Apr 12, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

Technology firms in China have committed to combatting online promotion of terrorism, the government's internet regulator announced on Tuesday.

Chinese university is training counterterrorism specialists

Chinese University Trains Counterterrorism Specialists

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 06:10 AM EDT

With the alarming numbers of deadly terrorist attacks almost everywhere around the world, China is training counterterrorism personnel to prepare for imminent extremist threats.

U.S. Officials: Embassy Closure Weakened Counterterrorism Efforts In Yemen

Geann Pineda |

Feb 13, 2015 06:03 AM EST

The United States admitted its counterterrorism capability in Yemen has weakened following the shut down of its embassy there.

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyoni opposes the BNPT's chosen location for the new de-radicalization center.

Indonesia’s Yudhoyono Opposes Islamic De-Radicalization Center’s Site

Christl Leong |

Sep 15, 2014 11:29 AM EDT

Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has objected to the location of the National Counter-Terrorism Agency BNPT's newest de-radicalization center last week, months before its intended launch at the end of the year.

Obama’s Syrian Rebel Training Program Against ISIL Met With Skepticism

Christl Leong |

Sep 12, 2014 12:45 PM EDT

President Barack Obama plans to deepen U.S. involvement in dealing with the ISIL threat by providing arms and training to moderate Syrian rebels in the Middle East, officials said on Wednesday. The proposal however, raises questions on how it can be effectively implemented without backfiring on Washington.

U.S. Military Carries Out Airstrike Against Extremists In Somalia

Jin Tuliao |

Sep 02, 2014 05:03 AM EDT

The United States forces conducted counter-terrorism strike against al-Shabab militant group in Somalia, Pentagon officials said on Monday giving no further details on the operation.

U.S. Officials And Experts Weigh In On ISIS Threat

Christl Leong |

Aug 24, 2014 06:35 AM EDT

U.S. officials have grown concern about the ISIS threat especially as the the group continues to gain momentum across northern and western Iraq. But some experts argue that the group's capability may be overstated and that its extreme brutality and radicalism may work against its pursuit of an Islamic caliphate.