Islamist Groups

19 May 2013

Tunisia's government barred Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia from staging a weekend rally in the central city of Kairouan, saying the organisation, which openly supports al-Qaeda, posed a "threat to...

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Briefs, March 10, 2013

10 Mar 2013

Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada was arrested in London for breaching his bail terms, days before the British government begins an appeal against a court decision blocking his deportation to...

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Egypt's Mursi hopes to overcome crisis with new constitution as protests continue

30 Nov 2012

An Egyptian panel was rushing through approval of a new constitution at the centre of a political crisis pitting the Islamist president against his opposition, which has threatened new protests....

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Moroccan village divided over 'Islamists' driving out prostitutes

31 Oct 2012

For years, the Moroccan mountain village of Ain Leuh with its crumbling whitewashed walls was known locally as the place to go for sex.

3:34AM

Briefs, October 24, 2012

24 Oct 2012

Troops bring calm to Beirut streets

4:31AM

Nigeria's battle with Boko Haram Islamist group leaves more dead

22 Oct 2012

Hundreds of residents of a northeastern Nigerian city were fleeing yesterday after three days of Islamist attacks that left at least 31 dead and many buildings and properties razed.

3:28AM

Opinion

Howard Winn

Ferry companies shouldn't be subsidised while they burn dirty fuel

2:53AM

Shirley Yam

What were our top officials doing to let HKMEx fail?

3:37AM

Islamists clash with rivals over shape of new Egypt

Opponents and supporters of Egypt’s President Mohammed Mursi clashed in Cairo on Friday in the first street violence between rival factions since the Islamist leader took office.

12:12AM

Yemeni warplane misses target, kills 10 civilians

Ten civilians including a 10-year-old girl were killed in a Yemeni government air strike that had apparently missed its intended target, a car carrying Islamist militants, tribal officials and...

6:53PM

Talking points

Our editors will be looking ahead today to these developing stories ...

Kuala Lumpur hosts Philippine peace talks

5:36PM

Muslim region tense ahead of US exercises

Governor still trying to calm anger over army 'massacre'

7:24PM

Rebels 'ready to help military'

A Muslim separatist group negotiating peace terms with the government said yesterday it had offered to abandon its strongholds so troops could go after al-Qaeda-linked militants.

4:42AM

Military centre sparks fears over US role

A US$14 million centre being built for the exclusive use of US soldiers inside the headquarters of the Philippine armed forces in Mindanao has sparked renewed controversy over the role of the US...

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