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PM warns Somalia could become a den for terrorism and extremism

May 8, 2013

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Prime Minister David Cameron has warned that Somalia could develop into a hotbed for terrorism if the international community does not properly support rebuilding of the country.

Increased video surveillance spending could be driven by Boston bombings

April 29, 2013

The Boston bombings could fuel a global increase in government spending on video surveillance equipment, according to the information and insight specialists IHS.

First al-Qaeda linked terrorist attack in Canada foiled

April 23, 2013

Two men linked to al-Qaeda groups in Iran have been arrested and charged with planning a terrorist attack on a Canadian train.

Opinion: Congressman King’s focus on Muslim community is unwise

April 22, 2013

Congressman Peter King (R-NY) would have the FBI concentrate its attention on the Muslim community in the wake of the Boston marathon bombings, but as history and Congressman King himself demonstrate, this approach would turn …

Former Pres. of Oncam Global claims video analytics could have prevented Boston bombings

April 19, 2013

The former president of Oncam Global, Dr James Ionson, has claimed that video analytics could have prevented the bombings by detecting the bombers before they struck.
In an interview with NECN.com, he said that it’s frustrating …

Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher to be guarded by security ring of steel

April 11, 2013

Police motorbikes were out in force for the Royal Wedding in 2011.

A huge security operation is being co-ordinated in central London for the funeral of Baroness Thatcher to avoid any potential disruption on the day, with CCTV to play a key role in the operation.

Home Office counter-terror scheme helps stop 500 potential terrorists

March 27, 2013

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The Government’s counter-terrorism anti-radicalisation scheme, Channel, has seen more than 500 would-be terrorists supported, according to a new report.

The UK remains ‘at substantial terrorism risk’, claims senior terror officer

March 26, 2013

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The senior national co-ordinator for counter-terrorism claims police in the UK are foiling terrorism plots as big as July 7 on a daily basis.

Alert statuses rise as militants could pose a ‘significant risk’ in Europe

March 22, 2013

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Several countries have elevated their alert status for fears of a backlash from growing European militant involvement in Syria, Mali and Somalia.

Home Office figures show a 60% increase in terrorism-related arrests

March 21, 2013

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Official Home Office figures have shown there were 245 terrorism arrests in the year to September 30 2012, a 60% increase on the previous year.

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