Terror Threat

US issues terror alert for Istanbul; Turkey rejects statement, says it isn't based on 'concrete intelligence'

A US consulate in Turkey has alerted its citizens of heightened security in an Istanbul neighborhood because of a possible terror threat.

Germany's biggest music festival interrupted due to potential terror threat

One of Germany's biggest music festivals, Rock am Ring, was interrupted over a "possible terrorist threat," police said.

Germany to continue deporting Afghans who pose threat, conceal identity, says foreign ministry

The German government said on Thursday it will continue to deport people to Afghanistan if they are considered a threat, have committed crimes or persistently refuse to reveal their identity.

Pakistan issues terror threat alert for India-Pakistan border attack

Islamabad has issued an alert for a possible attack at the India-Pakistan border in Punjab province.

Brazilian police apprehend 'amateur' terror group that was targeting Rio Olympics

Brazilian police have arrested 10 members of an "amateur" would-be terrorist group that expressed loyalty to the Islamic State organization and was targeting the upcoming Olympics, officials said Thursday.

Despite threat report Belgium maintains security alert level

Belgium's is keeping the security alert status at its current level despite reports that fighters from Syria could pose an imminent threat.

Cristiano Ronaldo's presence makes Pourtugal a terror target at Euro 2016: Fernando Santos

Cristiano Ronaldo's presence makes Portugal a more significant potential target for terror attacks during Euro 2016, according to coach Fernando Santos.

Need 'genuine' global cooperation to fight terror: India to UN

Describing the challenge posed by the growing terror threat as "daunting", India has called on the UN to do more to combat the scourge and emphasised that "genuine and effective" global cooperation is essential for achieving zero tolerance towards terrorism.

Several Australian schools evacuated and now in lock-down over bomb threats

A number of schools in Australia were put under lockdown and students evacuated after "numerous threats" made to them as they opened today after the long Christmas holiday period, sparking multiple police operations.

Germany shuts down train stations in Munich after tip off about Islamic State attack

Germany shut down two train stations in Munich about an hour before midnight on Thursday following a tip from the intelligence service of a friendly country that the Islamic State (IS) militant group was planning a suicide bomb attack.