Mexican president says he received death threat
August 21st, 2012 - 11:26 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Aug 21 (IANS/EFE) President Felipe Calderon said over the weekend that a threat was made against the presidential aircraft early in his term and he took it so ... Read more...
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Government defends Chattisgarh operation, activists seek independent probe (Roundup)
July 2nd, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) An anti-Maoist operation in Chattisgarh last week that left 17 suspected rebels killed was Monday defended by the central and the state governments, even ... Read more...
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42 Taliban killed in Afghanistan
June 17th, 2012 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 17 (IANS) Over 40 Taliban militants have been killed and 37 suspects detained during joint security operations in different provinces of Afghanistan in last 24 hours, the ... Read more...
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Soldier, two rebels killed in Philippines
May 13th, 2012 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Manila, May 13 (IANS) A soldier and two New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed in a clash in Canlaon City in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental, a ... Read more...
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Maoists kill 12 CRPF troopers in landmine blast (Fourth Lead)
March 27th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), March 27 (IANS) After a lull of over three years, Maoists struck again Tuesday killing 12 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and injuring 28 others in a ... Read more...
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Maoists kill 11 CRPF troopers in landmine blast (Third Lead)
March 27th, 2012 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), March 27 (IANS) After a lull of over three years, Maoists struck again Tuesday killing 11 CRPF troopers and injuring 29 others in a remote-triggered landmine blast in ... Read more...
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Senior Haqqani leader captured in Afghanistan: NATO
October 1st, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Oct 1 (IANS) A senior leader of the Haqqani network has been arrested in Afghanistan by the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the military alliance said in ... Read more...
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14 killed in security operation in Afghanistan
July 16th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, July 16 (IANS) At least 14 people, including seven insurgents, were killed and 14 injured during a security operation in west Afghanistan, Xinhua reported Saturday.According to a police ... Read more...
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Royal wedding security cost 7.2 mn pounds
June 10th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 10 (IANS) Security for the British royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine cost the economy 7.2 million pounds (over $11 million), Scotland Yard has said.The police ... Read more...
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Bomb found in Ireland ahead of Queen’s visit
May 17th, 2011 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Dublin, May 17 (IANS) A bomb was found near Dublin Monday night, ahead of Queen Elizabeth's historic four-day visit in Ireland.The Irish army rendered safe a viable improvised explosive ... Read more...
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Osama’s son killed in Pakistan
May 2nd, 2011 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) A son of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed in Pakistan, a media report said.Xinhua quoted Duniya TV as saying that one ... Read more...
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`Osama’s death to reduce terror acts in Indonesia’
May 2nd, 2011 - 12:09 pm ICT by IANS
Jakarta, May 2 (IANS) The killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is expected to reduce the movement of global terror groups, including those in Indonesia, a senior ... Read more...
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Royal wedding security operations dubbed a ‘huge success’
April 30th, 2011 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
London. Apr 30 (ANI): The biggest ever security operation for the royal wedding has been described as a 'huge success' after Scotland Yard mounted a series of pre-emptive strikes.In the days ... Read more...
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Counter-terrorism in UK tougher since last Royal wedding
April 17th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 17 (ANI): British authorities facing a range of potential threats are launching an unprecedented security operation in preparation for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton to ... Read more...
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227 kg bomb defused in Northern Ireland
April 10th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.10 (ANI): The police in Northern Ireland and have said that a bomb found in van on main Belfast to Dublin road could have resulted in huge devastation and loss of ... Read more...
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Brit police plan to stop-and-search to prevent Royal Wedding disruption
March 29th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 29 (ANI): The police in Britain are considering using stop-and-search powers to prevent protesters from disrupting the Royal Wedding after 149 people were charged following a mass protest in ... Read more...
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Police fears mobile meltdown on Royal Wedding day
March 6th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 6 (ANI): The police fear that the UK might witness a mobile meltdown thanks to the Royal Wedding in April.As a result, are renting satellite phones and special mobile SIM ... Read more...
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Taliban bomb expert captured by NATO
January 7th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, Jan 7 (IANS) Afghan and NATO coalition forces have captured a Taliban leader, reported to be an expert in using improvised explosive devices, in southern Afghanistan, a NATO statement said ... Read more...
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Taliban ‘intelligence operative’ with Pakistan links captured in Kandahar
December 31st, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
Kabul, Dec 31 (ANI): In a joint security operation in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, Afghan and coalition forces have captured a Taliban intelligence operative, who scouted targets and attack sites for suicide ... Read more...
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Highly-coordinated security operations for Obama visit
November 4th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
By George Joseph
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A highly-coordinated security operation is being jointly conducted by Indian and US Indian agencies for the four-day visit of US President Barack ... Read more...
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Taliban remain deadly threat in Peshawar despite Pak Army’s ‘purging’ claims
October 18th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
Peshawar, Oct 18 (ANI): Although the Pakistani military claims it has been eliminating the Taliban presence in the Peshawar Frontier Regions (FR), the locals there have little hope, as following the ... Read more...
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Beckham arrives in Trinidad amid kidnap fears
September 26th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 26 (ANI): To help swing the 2018 World Cup bid in England's favour, midfielder David Beckham arrived in Trinidad and Tobago amid a huge security operation over fears that ... Read more...
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Unprecedented security would ensure safe Delhi CWG: Hooper
September 16th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Sep 16(ANI): Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive, Mike Hooper, insists that unprecedented security would ensure a safe Delhi Commonwealth Games.In spite of widespread concerns in the build-up to the October ... Read more...
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13 militants killed in Russia’s Dagestan
September 13th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least 13 militants were killed in a raid carried out by the security personnel in Russia's volatile North Caucasus republic of Dagestan, the National Anti-terrorism Committee ... Read more...
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Officers who killed Moscow Metro blasts’ suspect to be rewarded
August 22nd, 2010 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The security officers who Saturday killed the mastermind behind the Moscow Metro suicide bombings in March will be rewarded, a top Russian official said Sunday.
Magomedsalam Magomedov, ... Read more...
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Six, including medic, killed in Iraq attacks
August 11th, 2010 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Baghdad, Aug 11 (DPA) Six people, including a medic, were killed and four others injured in attacks in Iraq Wednesday, officials in the country said.
Intisar Mohammed Ali, director of the al-Iwiya hospital ... Read more...
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30 Al Qaeda suspects arrested in Yemen
July 17th, 2010 - 5:05 am ICT by IANS
Sana'a, July 17 (IANS) At least 30 people, suspected to be members of terror outfit Al Qaeda were arrested during a security operation in Yemen, a senior minister said.
"Security operations against Al ... Read more...
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Police chief praises World Cup security
July 11th, 2010 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 11 (DPA) South Africa's national police commissioner Bheki Cele has praised the security operation in place at the 2010 football World Cup, saying his force had done an excellent job.
"If ... Read more...
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Fortress Toronto awaits G-20 leaders
June 23rd, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, June 23 (IANS) In the biggest security operation ever mounted in Canada, the venue of the G-20 summit here has been sealed to ward off threats and protests against ... Read more...
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Suspected Al-Qaeda leader arrested in west Mosul, Iraq
June 10th, 2010 - 4:35 am ICT by BNO News
BAGHDAD, IRAQ (BNO NEWS) – A suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader was arrested on Wednesday by Iraqi Security Forces during a joint security operation in west Mosul, the United States Forces in ... Read more...
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$1BN Major Cocaine Bust Made in Gambia, UK Bound!
June 9th, 2010 - 1:00 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Gambian authorities recently made a bust worth one billion dollars and arrested at least a dozen suspected drug traffickers, as well as collecting large quantities of cash and weapons in a huge ... Read more...
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Two US tourists kidnapped in Yemen
May 29th, 2010 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sana'a (Yemen), May 29 (DPA) An American tourist couple and their driver have been kidnapped by gunmen in Yemen, security and tribal sources said Saturday.
They were seized Monday by armed members of ... Read more...
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West Bengal can’t control Maoists until others do: Buddhadeb
May 20th, 2010 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 20 (IANS) Maoist activities in West Bengal cannot be fully controlled if similar security operations are not launched in neighbouring Jharkhand and Orissa, says Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.
"It won't be ... Read more...
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Five CRPF troopers killed as Maoists explode landmine (Second Lead)
May 19th, 2010 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Five troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including a deputy commandant, were killed and one was injured when Maoist guerrillas blew up their patrol vehicle by ... Read more...
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Four CRPF troopers killed in landmine blast (Lead)
May 19th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) Four troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed and two others injured when Maoist guerrillas blew up their patrol vehicle in the trouble-torn Lalgarh belt ... Read more...
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