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Turkey detains 400 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids

Turkey detains 400 Islamic State suspects in nationwide raids

Turkish police have reportedly detained 400 suspected members of Islamic State. Raids across the country led to arrests of Turkish nationals and foreigners. They allegedly included terrorists suspected of planning attacks. Hundreds of people were killed in terror attacks in Turkey in 2016. Turkish officials claim at least 780 people, including 350 foreigners, are currently in detention. Feb 5, 2017
Attack at Louvre: French soldier shoots machete-wielding assailant

Attack at Louvre: French soldier shoots machete-wielding assailant

One solider has been injured and an attacker shot following a terrorist incident at the Louvre in Paris on 3 February. From the Carrousel du Louvre – which sits underneath the famous glass pyramid – the French armed forces shot at the assailant five times and he is now receiving emergency treatment. A second man believed to be an accomplice has also been arrested. Reports in the French media have stated the attacker shouted Allahu akbar or God is great in Arabic as he made his attack. Feb 3, 2017
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