News: Security
Islamic State jihadists target major venues in terror campaign
Regular contributor James M. Dorsey believes that stadia have emerged as a target of Islamic State jihadists in the wake of last weekend’s terror attacks in the French capital of…
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Cricket Australia call off Bangladesh tour over security fears
Australia’s tour of Bangladesh has been called off following high-level meetings about threats of militant attacks. Cricket Australia announced that the two-Test series, slated to…
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ICC will not send umpires to Pakistan
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will not send umpires to Pakistan to officiate in their upcoming limited-overs series against Zimbabwe because of security concerns. Cricket’s…
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Islamic State jihadists destroy ancient treasures in Iraq’s Mosul museum
Islamic State has released a video showing militants armed with sledgehammers and jackhammers destroying priceless ancient artefacts in the Iraqi city of Mosul. Experts and officials…
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Raised terror alert leads to increased event security
Security is to be tightened at major sporting events and public gatherings in the wake of the Australian Government's decision to raise terror alert level to high. With the Federal…
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Rays to boost nature-based tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia is now the world's largest sanctuary for manta rays, after the Indonesian Government backed evidence supporting the marine giants' tourism value. Indonesia now plans that…
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ACC presses ahead with Bangladesh Asia Cup plans
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the 2014 Asia Cup national team cricket tournament will take place in Bangladesh despite widespread civil unrest in the country. It has…
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Women barred from Afghanistan’s first waterpark
The conflict hardened Afghanistan capital of Kabul has a new attraction, a US$5 million waterpark in the heart of the city. The new 2,300 metre2 facility, which includes six water slides,…
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