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Virus lockdown could fuel radicalization – Europol
Europol director Catherine De Bolle says the pandemic's worldwide economic and social impacts could escalate existing discontents
Forgiveness takes on a new meaning for Cherry Pie Picache in 'Radical Love'
The documentary chronicles Cherry Pie's journey in forgiving her late mother's killer
Inside extremists' brains
Studies suggest that just as there is no one simple cause to political, religious, or social radicalization, there is also no one strong hand punitive measure to solve radicalization
[OPINION] Women and violent extremism
By empowering women, we, in turn, empower their communities and change the dynamics of these spaces, leading to the promotion of peace, tolerance, and respect
Rappler Talk: Rohan Gunaratna on global security, threats in Southeast Asia
Maria Ressa talks to terrorism expert Rohan Gunaratna
PH charges social media-savvy widow of terrorist with inciting to rebellion
Karen Aizha Hamidon, the wife of slain Ansar Khalifa Philippines leader Mohammad Jaafar Maguid, has recruited fighters to join the siege in Marawi City
Why security in the Middle East matters to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia must brace for the effects of Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem and the loss of territory of ISIS in Mosul and Raqqa – both of which may have dire consequences for the region
A region in panic: ASEAN doubles down against ISIS threat
World leaders understand that the ISIS threat is not over and a war could erupt again – in their countries, if not in the Philippines – as they expect the return of Asian fighters from the Middle East
ASEAN highlights need to reintegrate radicals to counter terrorism
There will be an ad-hoc experts working group under the Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) to carry out the plans
Marawi in 360: The Cost of War
Part 2: Experience firsthand the living conditions of the evacuees. Listen to their pain and their worries. Witness the cost of the war through the first-ever, virtual-reality war documentary on the city and surrounding towns.
Marawi in 360: Inside the War Zone
(UPDATED) Part 1: Experience firsthand what has been left by the battles in Marawi, and the challenges faced by the Philippine military through the region's first-ever, virtual-reality war documentary
ASEAN officials begin talks to battle terrorism, illegal drugs
Other crimes such as human trafficking, money laundering, and intellectual property theft are also on the agenda of the officials' meeting in the Philippines
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Spain to identify attack victims as manhunt for suspect deepens
UPDATED The suspected jihadists had been preparing bombs for one or more attacks in Barcelona regional police chief Josep Lluis Trapero tells reporters
Confronting Islamophobia
Swami Tyagananda a Hindu monk offers a nugget of wisdom For him it is difficult to hate a religion when you personally know that warm intelligent and considerate people practice it
Indonesian domestic workers radicalized in Hong Kong – report
Rights activists and the Indonesian Muslim community in Hong Kong said they were unaware of radicals and fear that reported links with IS would breed unfair suspicion
How pro-ISIS fighters recruited Filipino youth for Marawi siege
Through messaging app Telegram and by targeting university campuses in Mindanao pro ISIS fighters successfully convince Muslim youth to join their ranks in Marawi and contribute financially to the cause
When hope fights back amid conflict in Marawi
Violence may have become the new normal but people are not letting it get in the way of their lives
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MILF commits to implement fatwa vs radical extremism
They extremists are creating intrigues and are sowing terror They are also thriving on the sufferings and hardships of people says MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim
Trump urges Muslim leaders to confront extremism
4th UPDATE This is a battle between barbaric criminals who seek to obliterate human life and decent people of all religions who seek to protect it says US President Donald Trump
Malaysia's Najib: Prosperity for all crucial in fight vs extremism
In his first address on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak says the region can avoid the wave of populism felt in other parts of the world by making sure its people benefit from economic growth
Trump talks to world leaders amid alarm over policy on Muslim immigrants
3rd UPDATE US President Donald Trump s decree suspends the entire US refugee resettlement program for at least 120 days while tough new vetting rules are established
France marks one year since Paris attacks
3rd UPDATE French President Francois Hollande unveils plaques at sites across the city that were attacked by the Islamic State
One year after Paris attacks, how has France changed?
Many Parisians still confess to being troubled by unwelcome memories while enjoying themselves in bars or restaurants
Indonesian police shoot man wielding machetes, ISIS symbol
The man was shot 3 times as he stabbed wildly at officers on a busy intersection in Tangerang a satellite city outside the capital
German police hunt Syrian bomb plot suspect
Security is stepped up at airports and train stations as the search for 22 year old Jaber Albakr continues
Is it true that full day school promotes "Revolusi Mental"?
To what extent can FDS – or any similar educational system such as pesantren produce graduates with a high level of “revolusi mental” competence and awareness?
Indonesia radio denies Singapore's claim of airing content supporting ISIS
The Indonesia station sometimes features speakers who preach extreme religious views the Singapore ministry said blaming it for the reason two Singaporean men tried to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS
Attacker staked out Nice site, accomplice suspected
3rd UPDATE Seven people are now being held over the carnage
Bangladesh bans TV station, tracks students after attacks
As part of its fight against radicalization Bangladesh tells school authorities to provide info on students who go missing for 10 days or more
UP radicals, moderates in the 80s unite against Marcos Jr
The martial law activists call on their fellow UP alumni to unite and oppose the Marcoses
Belgium's Muslims vow to fight radicalization after attacks
The time has come to act Today we re launching a program against radicalization says Imam Ndiaye Mouhameth Galaye
ISIS attacks will lead to its own demise – Kerry
John Kerry on the attacks in Jakarta: There is nothing in any act of terror that offers anything but death
Jakarta attacks confirm regional fears over ISIS – analysts
The blasts and gunfire that rock Jakarta come after 6 years of relative calm following a government crackdown that weakened the country s most dangerous homegrown Islamic networks
Boko Haram kills at least 14 in Christmas Day attack in Nigeria: vigilantes
At least 14 people are killed and several others injured by Boko Haram gunmen in a Christmas Day attack on a village in northeastern Nigeria
University of Batangas, PUP reap confidence, exposure from V-League
Winless squads University of Batangas and Polytechnic University of the Philippines are set for an interesting clash in the Shakey’s V League 12 Collegiate Conference
Santiago, Singh team up as NU keeps PUP winless
Santiago finishes with 12 points and Singh has 11 as the Lady Bulldogs rise to 3 1 in Group A
British PM vows to 'de-glamorize' ISIS, tackle extremism
David Cameron promises to clamp down on extremists at home including non violent ones
UP makes quick work of PUP for first V-League win
The Lady Maroons bagged their first victory in the tournament after dropping their opening game against National University in Group A
9 arrested over explosives in Hong Kong
It comes as a series of rallies take place in the lead up to Hong Kong legislature s vote on Friday on the divisive roadmap for the city s electoral system
More than 6,000 European jihadists in Syria – EU official
Focusing on those seeking to leave for Syria to wage jihad or those returning from the conflict meant intervening too late says EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jouriva
Indonesia's religious affairs minister: Radicals have made heaven cheap
The religious affairs minister of the country with the biggest Muslim population in the world speaks up about the rise of radicalism in Indonesia
Australia stops third teenager headed for Mideast jihad
The 17 year old boy was taken off a plane at Sydney airport on March 12 after being interviewed by counter terrorism officers Immigration Minister Peter Dutton tells reporters
Brother of Copenhagen gunman arrested
The suspect is charged with complicity in the perpetrator s actions
France reforms seek to tackle Muslim radicalization
France outlines plans to set up a dialogue forum tapping leading associations intellectuals and other notable figures from the Muslim community for regular talks with the government
Nigerian president calls for US help as Boko Haram invade city
I can tell you that there are no plans as I speak here to send US troops into Nigeria There are no US troops operating in Nigeria Pentagon spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby tells reporters
UK's Prince Charles voices alarm at radicalization
In a BBC interview the heir to the throne voices concern about Christians fleeing the Middle East in droves
ISIS has executed 100 foreigners trying to quit – report
An activist opposed to both ISIS and the regime of Syrian President Bashar al Assads says he verified 100 executions of foreign ISIS fighters trying to leave the jihadist group s de facto capital
