Gunmen Attack Religious Sites in Dagestan

Gunmen attacked religious sites in Dagestan, a majority Muslim area known for its diverse ethnicities and religious faiths, but also for Islamic extremism.

Islamic Extremist Motive in Mannheim Knife Attack

German authorities have uncovered evidence of an Islamic extremist motive in a knife attack in Mannheim, where a police officer was fatally injured. The attack was carried out by a 25-year-old man from Afghanistan who had his asylum application rejected. The assailant targeted members of a group opposing political Islam, injuring five members and killing a police officer. Calls have been made to enable deportations to Afghanistan and Syria.

Sweden arrests individuals in terrorism plot

Sweden's Security Service arrested four people on suspicion of preparing 'terrorist offenses' with links to Islamic extremism and organized crime. The arrests came on the same day that Sweden became the 32nd member of NATO.