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FILE: Investigators inspect a truck following a terror attack incident in New York on October 31, 2017 in which 8 people were killed. Picture: AFP

Us anti terrorism

The state of terrorism in wealthy countries, explained with numbers

By World Economic Forum

According to the Global Terrorism Index released in November, there has been a 67% increase in attacks and a nearly 600% increase in deaths from terrorism since...

  • This handout photo provided by the Orlando Police Department on 12 June, 2016 shows Orlando, Florida police chief John Mina(R) speaking at a press conference following a mass shooting at the Pulse Night Club in Orlando as mayor Buddy Dyer looks on. An estimated 20 people were killed at a gay nightclub after a heavily armed gunman seized hostages early June 12, prompting a police SWAT team to storm the venue, officials said. Picture: AFP.

    Obama urges new gun laws following Florida mass shooting

    At least 53 others were wounded in what is now known as the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

    2172 days ago
  • FILE: The City of Johannesburg, with Ellis Park Stadium on the left and the Johannesburg Stadium on the right. Picture: Aki Anastasiou/EWN.

    Govt moves quickly to quell diplomatic spat with US over terror alert

    Yesterday Dirco & State Security accused the US of trying to interfere with SA’s efforts to combat terrorism.

    2175 days ago
  • FILE: The City of Johannesburg, with Ellis Park Stadium on the left and the Johannesburg Stadium on the right. Picture: Aki Anastasiou/EWN.

    US officials summoned to explain terror threat

    Govt has summoned the US ambassador to explain the circumstances surrounding the issuing of a terror alert.

    2176 days ago
  • FILE: Police Minister Nathi Nhleko Picture: GCIS.

    #TerrorAlert: Govt working behind the scenes, says police minister

    Nathi Nhleko says behind-the-scenes work is being done to assess and deal with the latest terror alert.

    2178 days ago
  • Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    #TerrorAlert: ‘Travel warnings don’t mean citizens are under threat’

    The Home Affairs Department says South Africans should be assured by the reaction from government.

    2178 days ago
  • FILE: This was the second US air strike in three months against Islamic State in Libya. Picture: AFP.

    US air raid hits Islamic State in Libya, 43 dead

    Warplanes launched airstrikes against suspected Isis training camps in Sabratha, Libya.

    2286 days ago
  • FILE: Demonstrators at a rally supporting Kurdistan hold placards protesting against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in front of the White House on 16 August, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    New Isis video threatens attack on White House

    The Isis threat comes a day after the group put out a video threatening New York City.

    2378 days ago
  • FILE:Ten American families brought the case after family members died in attacks in Jerusalem from 2002 to 2004. Picture: AFP.

    Palestinian groups lose case, ordered to pay $218,5m

    Ten American families brought the case after family members died in attacks in Jerusalem from 2002 to 2004.

    2647 days ago
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