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November 2015
Turkey Shoots Down Russian Fighter Jet
Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet that allegedly violated its airspace, leading to a confirmation from Russia that the jet was over Syria. The…
Belgium Extends State of Emergency for One Week
Belgium has extended its state of emergency for one week due to heightened security concerns following the Paris attacks. Prime Minister Charles Michel announced that…
16 Arrested in Belgian Police 'Anti-Terrorist' Operation
Belgian police arrested 16 individuals in an anti-terror operation following the Paris attacks, although key suspect Salah Abdeslam was not among them. The operation involved…
Prevention of Forouhar Memorial Ceremony; 'This Time Without Prior Notice'
On the seventeenth anniversary of their murder, security forces prevented the memorial ceremony for Dariush Forouhar and Parvaneh Eskandari without prior notice. Parastou Forouhar, their…
Death of the mastermind behind the Paris terrorist attacks confirmed
The Paris prosecutor confirmed the death of Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the mastermind behind the recent terrorist attacks in Paris that killed at least 129 people. His…
Evacuation of a Terminal at Copenhagen Airport Following Discovery of Suspicious Luggage
Danish police evacuated a terminal at Copenhagen Airport after finding a suspicious suitcase, amidst heightened security following recent terrorist attacks in Europe. This incident reflects…
Death of at least two suspects in extensive security operations in Paris
A major security operation in Paris resulted in the deaths of at least two suspects linked to last week's terrorist attacks, with reports of heavy…
Second Domestic Operation by French Security Forces Following Paris Attacks
French security forces launched over 120 operations in response to the recent Paris attacks, which killed at least 129 people. The operations, which also included…
Kurdish Peshmerga Take Control of Central Sinjar
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have recaptured central Sinjar from ISIS, marking a significant military victory. This operation, supported by U.S.-led coalition forces, aims to reclaim territory…
Kurdish Peshmerga Operations to Retake Sinjar from the Islamic State
Kurdish Peshmerga forces have launched an operation to reclaim Sinjar from the Islamic State, supported by U.S. airstrikes. This operation is significant due to the…
Significant Increase in Russian Asylum Applications in the U.S. in 2015
In 2015, Russian asylum applications in the U.S. surged to the highest level in two decades due to increased political repression, corruption, and discrimination against…
Austrian Grandmother Tears Up One Million Euros in Banknotes
An 85-year-old Austrian woman tore up nearly one million euros to upset her heirs, but the Austrian central bank has stated it will exchange the…
ISIS Lover Sends Russian Girl to Prison
Varvara Karalova, a 19-year-old Russian girl, was arrested for allegedly attempting to join ISIS and recruiting others. Her mother claims she is psychologically dependent on…
Victory of the Ruling Justice and Development Party in Turkey's Parliamentary Elections
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) won Turkey's parliamentary elections with 49.4% of the vote, ensuring Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's continuation in office for…