EU faces growing threat of Islamist fighters returning from Syria: EuropolJanuary 14, 2015 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Europol Director Rob Wainwright warned that the European Union is facing a growing threat of Islamist fighters returning from Syria, and says that as many as 5,000 Europeans are still fighting in Syria, Antiwar reports. This has been a long-standing concern, as those fighters will eventually return home with ties to international jihadist movements, and an eye toward attacks in the Western world. Wainright warned Europe faces a “capability gap” in dealing with the returning Islamists, and that the risk of sleeper cells was more than at any time since 9/11. Europeans have flocked to Syria, mostly to join the Islamic State, in numbers unprecedented, and IS and the other groups have been able to absorb them with relative ease. Some 1,000 jihadists head to Syria and Iraq from around the world during any given month now, as the U.S.-led war makes it even easier for IS to recruit from abroad. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |