Islamist attack

Burkina troops retake hotel after Islamist attack kills dozens from at least 18 countries

Until Friday`s attacks the landlocked nation, an ally of Western governments against jihadist groups in the arid reaches of the southern Sahara, had largely been spared the kinds of attacks that have plagued its neighbours.

Jan 16, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

France says foiled Islamist attack on Navy personnel

France's interior minister said on Tuesday it had foiled a plan by a radical Islamist to carry out an attack on naval military personnel in the southern port city of Toulon.

Nov 11, 2015, 08:56 AM IST