Terrorism
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FBI says it foiled ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York Capitol buildingAuthorities say 35-year-old Jessica Bowie of Albany, NY, who is facing a federal terrorism charge, had been under surveillance for more than a month before her arrest this week.CrimeAug 20
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Moscow’s mayor calls deadly restaurant bomb attack a ‘brutal terrorist act’At least 21 people were wounded when the explosive device detonated at the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee said late on SaturdayWorldAug 2
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Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 millionThe case is the latest against Iran under the Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act.CanadaJun 12
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Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect apologizes in Austrian courtA man who admitted to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago told an Austrian court Thursday that he was sorry, ahead of a verdict in his trial.EntertainmentMay 28
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U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commanderAn man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.CrimeMay 16
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U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish menThe country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism.WorldApr 30
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Terror groups are targeting youth. What Canadian parents can look forAuthorities allege the 764 Network seeks to manipulate and recruit youth by spreading propaganda and encouraging violent acts both online and offline.CanadaApr 27
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Youth guilty of terror charges in alleged plot against Jewish peopleAn Ontario Superior Court judge has found an Ottawa youth guilty of terrorism charges stemming from an alleged plan to attack Jewish people.CrimeApr 22
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Ontario man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to terrorism chargesAt a January sentencing hearing, Althorpe stated that he regretted his past actions and renounced his extremist beliefs. His defence lawyer requested a sentence of 12 to 14 years.CrimeMar 27
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Toronto police creating counterterrorism unit after synagogue, U.S. consulate shootingsPolice Chief Myron Demkiw said his force would take a new approach to extremism, while also being brought in ahead of six massive World Cup matches.CanadaMar 24
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