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9/11 victim’s remains identified nearly 23 years after terror attack

Almost 23 years on from the deadly attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York, a victim’s remains have been identified. John Ballantine Niven, 44, was an executive at Aon Risk Services, an insurance firm on the 105th floor of Tower Two of the Trade Centre complex in September 2001. Niven is the 1,650th victim identified from the deadliest act of terrorism on American soil, when hijackers crashed planes into the Twin Towers, killing 2,753 people on September 11th. At the time of his death, he left behind a wife and an 18-month-old son, with his body remaining unidentified until now. “While the pain from the enormous losses on September 11th never leaves us, the possibility of new identifications can offer solace to the families of victims,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the ongoing work from the Office of Chief Medical Examiner that honours the memory of John Ballantine Niven and all those we lost.” In recent years, the medical examiner’s office has been utilising modern advanced DNA technology to identify victims through their remains. “We will forever remember our heroes who perished on 9/11 and we appreciate the continuous efforts of forensic experts to help identify victims,” Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said in a separate statement. “We’re hopeful that this amazing advance in technology helps bring peace to Niven’s family and allows him to eternally rest in peace.” Roughly 40 percent of victims of the World Trade Centre attack have yet to have their remains identified, as few full bodies were recovered when the towers collapsed. Image credits: Getty Images / legacy.com

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Investigations continue into hospital terror explosion

An explosion in a taxi has prompted British authorities to amp the country’s threat level up from substantial to severe, as the incident is treated as an act of terrorism. David Perry, a taxi cab driver, was injured after the cab he was driving exploded outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital just before 11am on Remembrance Sunday. Authorities are investigating the explosion and have since identified the passenger as 32-year-old Emad Al Swealmeen, who died at the scene. According to police, Mr Al Swealmeen brought a homemade explosive device into the cab and asked Mr Perry to drive him to the hospital. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845675/bus-explosion2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0c2d4a82a159482193623405ddd5b4a6" /> Carl Bessant was inside the hospital when the explosion occurred. Image: Carl Bessant CCTV footage shows the cab pulling into the drop-off section of the hospital car park at speed before the explosion occurred. The driver then got out of the vehicle before it was engulfed in flames, and has since been treated for injuries. Liverpool Mayor Joanne Anderson praised Mr Perry and suggested he had diverted the incident from occurring inside the hospital by locking the passenger in the cab. “The taxi driver in his heroic efforts has managed to divert what could have been an absolutely awful disaster,” she <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/liverpool-hospital-explosion-uk-terror-threat-level-raised-to-severe-after-men-arrested-under-terrorism-act/630e52b4-2135-4cdf-bad4-8ade94cb60f1" target="_blank">told</a> the BBC. “The taxi driver locked the doors. “Our thanks go to him.” However, authorities have not confirmed her account of the incident. Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the “sickening attack”, telling reporters that British people “will never be cowed by terrorism”. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTKqG9sKvo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWTKqG9sKvo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ian Redpath & Jeremy Chopra (@allontheboard)</a> </div> </blockquote> “We will never give in to those who seek to divide us with senseless acts of violence,” he said. Three men believed to be “associates” of the deceased man were also arrested in other parts of Liverpool on Sunday under the Terrorism Act, with a fourth detained on Monday. They have since been <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59287001" target="_blank">released</a> without any charges laid. In the hours following the explosion, police raided two properties where Mr Al Swealmeen was believed to live, with both located within a mile of the hospital. Police also confirmed that a controlled explosion was carried out at one of the properties where they believe Mr Al Swealmeen constructed the explosive device he used in the cab. Assistant Chief Constable Jackson <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-16/heroic-cabbie-praised-for-actions-after-deadly-liverpool-blast/100622794" target="_blank">said</a> the explosion was declared a terrorism incident, but that the motive behind it was yet to be determined. <img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7845676/bus-explosion3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/dcc90df5df7c4996bde4d00917e9c433" /> Forensic officers undertook a fingerprint search outside the hospital following the blast. Image: Getty Images “Our enquiries indicate that an improvised device has been manufactured and our assumption so far is that this was built by the passenger in the taxi,” he said. “The reason why he then took it to the Women’s Hospital is unknown, as is the reason for the sudden explosion.” Constable Jackson said the connection between the explosion and the time it occurred - shortly before Remembrance Day events were due to start - is a line of inquiry authorities are pursuing. Police also <a rel="noopener" href="https://newsnationusa.com/news/world/uk/controlled-explosion-near-liverpool-house-where-taxi-terrorist-made-bomb/" target="_blank">believe</a> the explosive may have failed to detonate properly or was set off prematurely. The explosion comes within a month of the UK’s first fatal incident, where British MP David Amess was stabbed to death during a constituency meeting. Image: The Guardian / YouTube

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Close up: World War Z frames the terror of ‘loss of self’ and the threat of a mass pandemic

How do filmmakers communicate big ideas on screen? In this video series, film scholar Bruce Isaacs analyses pivotal film scenes in detail. (Warning: this video contains violence and may be upsetting for some viewers.) <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rTkFBg2gSRQ" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> There is perhaps no better time than now to appreciate the unique and subversive genre of <a href="https://theconversation.com/were-obsessed-with-zombies-which-says-a-lot-about-today-37552">zombie movies</a>. These films have always been great socio-cultural lenses. Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead were two classics of the genre. <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt">World War Z</a> (2013), an adaptation of Max Brook’s 2006 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8908.World_War_Z">apocalyptic zombie novel</a> continues this tradition. In a pivotal scene set in Jerusalem, director <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0286975/?ref_=tt_ov_dr">Marc Foster</a> encapsulates the greatest threat posed by zombies: the end of our individuality and loss of uniqueness. The casting of Hollywood star <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000093/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm">Brad Pitt</a> is crucial, as are the cuts between him as a figure and the invading mass. Written by Bruce Isaacs. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/close-up-world-war-z-frames-the-terror-of-loss-of-self-and-the-threat-of-a-mass-pandemic-145090">The Conversation.</a>

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London terror attack: Man shot dead after stabbing rampage

The knifeman who strapped a fake bomb vest to his chest before stabbing two people in South London had been released from prison just a few days prior. Sudesh Amman was under the watchful eye of counter-terror cops before the “knife obsessed” jihadi went on a rampage on Streatham High Road early this morning. Terrified witnesses heard shots fire and saw the 19-year-old fall to the ground on Streatham High Road. Amman, from Harrow, North London, was sentenced to over three years in prison but was let-out on automatic release after serving half his sentence – despite concerns he still held extremist views. The man was just a teenager when he was arrested and was jailed for possessing and distributing terrorist documents. It was also revealed that Amman had shared an Al-Qaeda magazine in his family WhatsApp group and told his siblings “the Islamic State is here to stay”, the court heard. He owned bomb making manuals and also had plans to carry out acid attacks, his trial was told. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> *UPDATED STATEMENT* on our response to this afternoon's incident in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Streatham?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Streatham</a>. We treated three patients for injuries at the scene, and took all three people to hospital. <a href="https://t.co/oDCIO3sh6i">pic.twitter.com/oDCIO3sh6i</a> — London Ambulance Service (@Ldn_Ambulance) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ldn_Ambulance/status/1224027508695277569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2020</a></blockquote> A source said Amman was released early because there was nothing the authorities could do under existing laws to keep him behind bars. But he was put under the strictest licencing terms and that’s why the police were so quick to respond to the incident that occurred today. Scotland Yard is yet to confirm that Amman was known to counter-terror authorities, but it is believed he was on the watch-list due to the speed at which they responded. Witness Kiranjeet Singh told the Sun Online that Amman stole a 10-inch knife from his brother’s bargain shop before injuring multiple people who came in his way. He stabbed a woman in the back before she ran away screaming in pain said another witness, and then he followed that attack by slashing a young man in the chest with a “huge knife”. Armed forces rushed to the scene, where the knife-wielding man was wearing a suicide vest and shot him three times just after 2pm.

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Expert weighs in: In this new world of bushfire terror, I question whether I want to have kids

As fires continue to burn along Australia’s south-east, it’s impossible to ignore how climate change can wreak devastation and disrupt lives. Australia has always experienced bushfires. However, climate change <a href="https://theconversation.com/weather-bureau-says-hottest-driest-year-on-record-led-to-extreme-bushfire-season-129447">means</a> this year’s bushfires were so extreme in their ferocity and spread they could be <a href="https://www.space.com/australia-wildfires-space-station-astronaut-photo.html">seen from space</a>. And this is just a taste of what’s to come. I’m a marine scientist, and research the effects of climate change on coral reefs. Aside from bushfires, coral bleaching is one of the most severe manifestations of climate change in Australia. Watching corals turn white and die is just another daily reminder of the disasters our children will be up against. Until now, my partner and I have both wanted to be parents one day. Now I’m not so sure. Here are the things I’m weighing up. The forces at play I am not alone in these family planning concerns. In September last year I hosted a Women in STEM seminar and photography <a href="https://www.emergingcreativesofscience.com/women-in-steam">exhibit</a> showcasing female scientists at the University of New South Wales. One of the major points of discussion was how to plan for a family, knowing how climate change will affect the quality of life of the next generation. Cases of “<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-rise-of-eco-anxiety-climate-change-affects-our-mental-health-too-123002">eco-anxiety</a>” when it comes to family planning are on the rise. <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/it-doesn-t-feel-justifiable-the-couples-not-having-children-because-of-climate-change-20190913-p52qxu.html">Many couples</a> in my generation are rethinking what it means to start a family. Even Prince Harry and Meghan Markle <a href="https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-harry-reveals-how-many-kids-he-and-meghan-will-have/news-story/1f6acaf856c50b6e613cd882aa0d9f74">said last year</a> they’ll have only two children at most, for the sake of the planet. But other factors also affect family planning decisions, such as religious, cultural and societal expectations. And of course there are the views of partners and spouses to take into account. In my case, I come from a large Italian-American, Catholic family. My family expects me to settle down and have babies as soon as possible. But my partner and I both agree the planet cannot sustain a growing population that results from these traditional religious expectations. Would going childless make a difference? Studies show having fewer children is one of the most effective ways an individual can mitigate climate change. Choosing to have one less child prevents <a href="https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/aa7541#erlaa7541f1">58.6 tonnes of carbon emissions</a> entering the atmosphere each year, according to a 2017 study. That’s like 25 Australians going car-free for the rest of their lives. In fact, even if you do your bit to reduce emissions in your lifetime, such as riding a bike and using energy-saving lightbulbs, having two children means your <a href="https://theconversation.com/how-family-planning-could-be-part-of-the-answer-to-climate-change-32667">“legacy” of carbon emissions could be 40 times greater</a> than that saved through lifestyle changes. But having one less child is not a quick fix for climate change. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4246304/">As research in 2014 pointed out</a>, even one-child policies imposed worldwide, coupled with events causing catastrophic numbers of deaths, would still leave the world population at 5–10 billion people by 2100 – enough to cause stress on future ecosystems. So it’s critical we, as consumers, start now in making our lifestyles more environmentally friendly if the world’s population continues to grow. The above research concluded the most immediate and effective way to keep the planet’s warming at bay is policies and technologies to reign in global emissions. The planet our children will inhabit On our current business-as-usual trajectory, we’re on track for at least a <a href="https://climateactiontracker.org/global/temperatures/">4℃</a>temperature increase by 2100. Even if the temperature increase was limited to 2.8℃ (now an optimistic scenario) major changes in <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/07/major-us-cities-will-face-unprecedente-climates-2050/">weather patterns would occur by 2050</a>. These changes would bring more <a href="https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/climate-change-and-drought-factsheet/">severe droughts</a>, <a href="http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/updates/articles/a023.shtml">flooding</a>, <a href="https://time.com/5627355/climate-change-heat-waves/">heatwaves</a>, <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/sea-level-rise/">sea level rise</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/nov/11/what-are-the-links-between-climate-change-and-bushfires-explainer">bushfires</a>. This is not a future I want for my children. Already, <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-018-0315-6">climate hazards have been implicated</a> in pre- and post-natal health problems for children. Children whose mothers were exposed to floods while pregnant exhibited increased bedwetting, aggression towards other children and below-average birth weight, juvenile height and academic performance. What’s more, exposure to smoke from fires during pregnancy may have affected brain development and resulted in premature birth, small head circumference, low birth weight and foetal death This season’s bushfires caused a <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/spike-in-ambulance-calls-for-help-before-smoke-haze-worsens-20200107-p53pea.html">51% spike</a> in people needing help for respiratory issues on one of the most extreme days in Melbourne. Children are among the most vulnerable to respiratory issues stemming from poor air quality. But it’s not just physical health in question – mental health is also at risk. Today’s children already know that without major change, the world they were born into will limit their quality of life. It’s not only affecting their <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/the-dread-and-worry-keeping-young-australians-up-at-night-20191115-p53aw5.html">mental health</a>, but also their process of identity formation, with children experiencing an “<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-terror-of-climate-change-is-transforming-young-peoples-identity-113355">existential whiplash</a>”. They’re caught between two forces: the belief held by previous generations that if you work hard you’ll have a high quality of life, and knowledge that climate change will make parts of the planet inhabitable. Weighing it all up Of course, improvements in family planning are not solely a matter for the developed world. As <a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/353/bmj.i2102">experts have stated</a>, family planning has the potential to empower women in developing nations, giving them the basic human right to choose whether to have children. Policies to support this – such as better access to contraception and giving more girls a quality education – <a href="https://www.who.int/bulletin/volumes/87/11/08-062562/en/">would be a “win-win”</a>, improving reproductive rights and slowing the population growth to combat climate change. As for my own situation, my mind isn’t yet made up. I am seriously considering not having kids altogether. Or perhaps my partner and I will have only one child, or adopt. But one thing is clear. Whether you want to create a healthier planet or you’re concerned about the Earth your children will inherit, climate change should weigh heavily on your family planning decisions. Written by Melissa Pappas. Republished with permission of <a href="https://theconversation.com/in-this-new-world-of-bushfire-terror-i-question-whether-i-want-to-have-kids-126752">The Conversation.</a>

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Second victim in London Bridge attack named

Saskia Jones, who was described as a “funny, kind and positive influence” has been named as the second victim of Friday’s London Bridge terror attack. The 23-year-old former Cambridge University graduate had only just applied to the police’s graduate scheme, with the intention to specialise in victim support, when her life was brutally stolen from her. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iw2h9lqCY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iw2h9lqCY/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Kushal Roy (@unapologetickushal)</a> on Dec 1, 2019 at 12:26pm PST </div> </blockquote> In a heartbroken statement, her family said her loss would leave a huge void in the lives of everyone she had met. “Saskia was a funny, kind, positive influence at the centre of many people’s lives,” they said. “She had a wonderful sense of mischievous fun and was generous to the point of always wanting to see the best in all people. “She was intent on living life to the full, and had a wonderful thirst for knowledge, enabling her to be the best she could be. “Saskia had a great passion for providing invaluable support to victims of criminal injustice, which led her to the point of recently applying for the police graduate recruitment programme, wishing to specialise in victim support." Miss Jones had been attending a prisoner rehabilitation initiative, when convicted terrorist Usman Khan attacked volunteers and delegates with two larges knives. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gP5uKIzMD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gP5uKIzMD/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ideologiekritische Aktion (@ideologiekritische_aktion)</a> on Nov 30, 2019 at 1:00pm PST </div> </blockquote> She died alongside another Cambridge graduate, Jack Merritt, who was as equally committed to helping others specifically prisoners’ who wanted to turn their lives around. Khan was released from prison last year after serving eight years of a 16-year sentence for plotting to blow up the London Stock Exchange and other targets. He had been invited to attend the event to discuss his experiences, however, began stabbing at least five people and fatally wounding Miss Jones and Mr Merritt. Director of the Institute of Criminology, at Cambridge Professor Loraine Gelsthorpe, shared a heartfelt statement about her former student. "Saskia's warm disposition and extraordinary intellectual creativity was combined with a strong belief that people who have committed criminal offences should have opportunities for rehabilitation,” she said. "Though she completed her MPhil in Criminology in 2018, her determination to make an enduring and positive impact on society in everything she did led her to stay in contact with the Learning Together community. "They valued her contributions enormously and were inspired by her determination to push towards the good." <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ilhR7Jft1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5ilhR7Jft1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by JD dan (@janined62)</a> on Dec 1, 2019 at 10:47am PST </div> </blockquote> She also made a heartfelt tribute to Mr Merritt: "All of us at the Institute will miss Jack's quiet humour and rigorous intellect. Jack's passion for social and criminal justice was infectious. He was deeply creatively and courageously engaged with the world, advocating for a politics of love. He worked tirelessly in dark places to pull towards the light." Just last month, Miss Jones shared a post onto her Facebook page which relayed a heartfelt sentiment about appreciating the little things in life. “I hope I never get tired of the night sky, of thunderstorms, of watching cream make galaxies in my coffee,” the post read. “This world is ugly. I hope I never grow to be someone who can no longer see the small beautiful things.”

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“Absence of empathy”: Donald and Melania Trump under fire over photo with El Paso shooting victim

A backlash is building over Donald and Melania Trump after the US first lady posted a photo on Twitter showing the couple smiling broadly while holding a two-month-old baby whose parents were killed in the El Paso mass shooting. On a visit to the Texan city last week, the president could be seen flashing a thumbs-up when posing with the infant as well as hospital staff and first responders. The child, named Paul, lost his parents Jordan and Andre Anchondo after they attempted to shield him from the bullets in the August 3 shooting. The boy was discharged from University Medical Center, but reportedly brought back at the request of White House for Trump’s visit. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> I met many incredible people in Dayton, Ohio & El Paso, Texas yesterday. Their communities are strong and unbreakable. <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@potus</a> and I stand with you! <a href="https://t.co/SHzV6zcVKR">pic.twitter.com/SHzV6zcVKR</a> — Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/FLOTUS/status/1159511786695069697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2019</a></blockquote> The pictures have been widely slammed, with many people describing the Trumps’ gesture as insensitive. “Your husband is grinning like a game show contestant and giving a ‘thumbs up’ next to a baby orphaned during another mass murder,” one wrote in response to the first lady’s post. “If you had normal human empathy you’d realize how horribly odd this is.” <img style="width: 500px; height: 374.867px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7829452/trumpselpaso.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/283bb8aeae9d445fa7a6841180934a99" /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"> Your husband is grinning like a game show contestant and giving a "thumbs up" next to a baby orphaned during another mass murder. If you had normal human empathy you'd realize how horribly odd this is. Then again, if you did you wouldn't be married to him. — John Pavlovitz (@johnpavlovitz) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnpavlovitz/status/1159846976399298561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"> I can’t look at this. I am just stunned & horrified. How did this happen? Who thought releasing a photo of these monsters holding a newly orphaned infant, whose parents were killed thanks to their racist vitriol, with a grin & thumbs up was somehow acceptable? They are heartless. — Amie Wexler (@am_wex) <a href="https://twitter.com/am_wex/status/1159718367516712961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> THE THUMBS UP. I’m nauseous. Bringing an orphaned baby back for a photo op. It’s all horrible. <a href="https://t.co/0Ls8jaRREt">https://t.co/0Ls8jaRREt</a> — Dana Schwartz (@DanaSchwartzzz) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanaSchwartzzz/status/1159883673102979072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2019</a></blockquote> A hospital official told <a rel="noopener" href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/08/08/politics/trump-el-paso-victims-hospital-visit/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a> there was a general assessment among patients that the president acted with “an absence of empathy” during the visit. “Some people didn’t want any visitors. Some didn’t want to meet [Trump],” the official said. The president did not meet with any of the eight survivors still receiving treatment in the hospital. Five declined to see Trump, while three were in poor condition or do not speak English. According to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/09/trump-el-paso-melania-orphan-baby-thumbs-up" target="_blank">Guardian</a>, doctors at the Del Sol medical center also said Trump appeared to “lack empathy” after he boasted about drawing a larger crowd at a January rally in the city than “crazy” 2020 Democratic presidential contender Beto O’Rourke. Tito Anchondo, the uncle of the baby, told The Associated Press on Friday that Trump “was just there to give his condolences and he was just being a human being”. He told the <a href="https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2019/08/06/el-paso-texas-family-grieves-parents-who-died-protecting-newborn-son-walmart-attack/1937865001/">El Paso Times</a> that his late brother supported Trump. He said, “We should be coming together as a country at this time instead of threatening each other with hate messages.”

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Four injured after attempted terror attack in New York

Witnesses have described terrifying scene of people “running for their lives” after a man detonated a homemade bomb inside the New York subway system during Monday morning rush hour. Authorities called the explosion in the terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue an "attempted terrorist attack" and police identified the suspect in custody as Akayed Ullah, 27. The suspect, a former cab driver believed to be from Bangladesh, strapped an improvised pipe bomb to his body with velcro and zip ties that exploded in an underground passageway. <img width="398" height="299" src="http://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/080b6834f11ec8649f756eb2d21b2398" alt="Akayed Ullah pictured on his 2011 driver’s licence shows. Picture: New York Department of Motor Vehicles via AP" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> The New York Post report he carried out the attack as revenge, saying from his hospital bed according to law enforcement sources the Post spoke to: “They’ve been bombing in my country and I wanted to do damage here.” New York governor Andrew Cuomo described the explosive as an unsophisticated “low-tech device” that the suspect learnt how to make on the internet. He told CNN the man “wound up hurting himself” when the device partially detonated in the passageway. The New York Police Department said Akayed was in custody at Bellevue Hospital in a serious condition suffering burns and lacerations to his hands and abdomen. Three people suffered minor, “non-life-threatening” injuries including ringing in their ears n, the New York Fire Department confirmed. One of the injured was a Port Authority police officer.

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BREAKING: Several people killed after truck plows into cyclists in New York

A man has been shot and taken into custody in New York after driving his Home Depot rental truck onto a busy bike path and firing at a crowd. At least six people have been killed and 15 more have been injured. The incident occurred on the West Side Highway in Lower Manhattan, nearby Stuyvesant High School and the site of the World Trade Center. It comes just hours before New York’s annual Halloween parade, which attracts thousands to the area. “What happened was there was a car crash… he came out of one of the cars. He had two guns. He was running around Chambers [Street] and somebody started to chase him,” 14-year-old Stuyvesant student Laith Bahlouli told reporters. “I heard four to six gunshots – everybody starts running.” US police have described the incident as a terror attack, with reports suggesting the FBI has taken over the investigation. UPDATE: The death toll has risen to eight, according to a statement from Mayor Bill de Blasio. "This was an act of terror and a particularly cowardly act of terror aimed at innocent civilians, aimed at people going about their lives who had no idea about what was about to hit them. We know of eight innocent people who have lost their lives and over a dozen more injured. "We know that this action was intended to break our spirit, but we also know New Yorkers are strong, New Yorkers are resilient and our spirit will never be moved by an act of violence." The suspect allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is great" in Arabic) during the incident. More to come.

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ISIS makes chilling threat against Prince George

Islamic State extremists have targeted Prince George in a chilling new threat against the UK, saying, “Even the royal family will not be left alone.” The ISIS fanatics allegedly posted a photo of the future king on encrypted instant messaging app Telegram alongside the young prince’s school address and the terrifying comment, “School starts early”. It’s also believed the message contained words from a jihadi song, which translates from Arabic to: “When war comes with the melody of bullets, we descend on disbelief, desiring retaliation.” Telegram has been described as a “breeding ground” for terrorists after it was revealed that extremists had been using the app to spread propaganda in the time leading up to the 2015 Paris attacks. “Now we are seeing explicit threats,” internet surveillance expert Barry Spielman told the Daily Star. “It seems that as IS continues to lose ground in Syria and Iraq, it has stepped up its threats to hit the West.” It’s not the first threat against the royal family – the Queen was targeted <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/determined-queen-defy-isis-terror-6252715" target="_blank">in 2015</a> and just last month, ISIS challenged Prince Harry to come and fight them. “Why don’t you come here and fight us if you’re man enough, so that we can send you and your Apaches to hellfire?”

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“Run, tell, hide”: UK police release video on what to do in a terrorist attack

It looks like a trailer for a Hollywood film about terrorism. Shots of happy families relaxing poolside at a sunny resort give way to a close-up of a woman's panicked face as she hears gunfire and turns to run. Families start fleeing as a woman shouts "we have to get out of here now!" It's clear from the outset that, while the footage may be fictional, no suspension of disbelief is required. This could happen to you. And, if it does, you had better be prepared. The British Government's four-minute film advising people what to do in the event of a terror attack overseas is deliberately confrontational. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f_VrwYJawxc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Parents pick up their children and run as the shots continue to resound, a woman narrowly avoids running into a stream of bullets, a hotel staff member is forced to barricade himself in the laundry room, a woman lies face down and motionless on the patio... "If you hear gunshots, think about your safest option," the voiceover says to the tune of dramatic background music. "If there is a safe route, run. This is the best option." The video pushes the "run, hide, tell" message that was relayed to the British public after a gunman opened fire on a Tunisian beach resort in June 2015, killing 38 people, including 30 British tourists. And it pulls no punches with its advice. Insist others run with you, but don't let their indecision slow you down. Make sure your route doesn't put you in the line of fire. Try not to get trapped. The police may be unable to distinguish between you and an attacker. In the wake of the recent terror attacks in the UK, it's no surprise that the government is on heightened alert to any future assaults and wants to keep its citizens safe, whether they are at home or abroad. Firearms and weapons attacks "are thankfully rare", the video voiceover states, but "being prepared and knowing how to respond is important and may save lives". Which is why, I would argue, that the video is important. It may have all the characteristics of a good Hollywood thriller - action, suspense, a pulse-racing soundtrack - but it's depicting a scenario that many have been caught up in in real life. And many more caught be caught up in in future. Can you be too overdramatic when you're trying to convince people they need to know how to handle such an extreme situation? More sensitive souls - or children - may find the video disturbing, or even upsetting, but it's important they know what to do in the event of a terror attack. Sometimes a bit of fearmongering is what's needed to get people to sit up, take notice and take something seriously. While we in New Zealand can sometimes feel remote from the major terror attacks, we shouldn't give in to a false sense of security. There are the many Kiwis who travel to countries which have been victim to terrorist attacks: the UK, France, Bali, Turkey... The list goes on. The New Zealand government would be wise, I would suggest, to create a similar video for Kiwis, showing us exactly how we should react if we find ourselves under terrorist fire on our own shores or on holiday. After the terror attack in London's Westminster in March, Massey University teaching fellow John Battersby warned that a similar-style "leaderless" attack could very well happen here. "Anyone who is inspired enough, for any cause, could use this tactic, and we need to think how we would deal with that if it would happen," he said. "Our society is different, we are a lot further away, and we are often not directly affected, and I wouldn't want people to over-react. But on the other hand we need to think about the fact there is a certain tactic which is becoming a preferred method to deliver terror. As it was in Nice and Berlin, the technology used is unsophisticated and you may not see it coming." Written by Lorna Thornber. First appeared on <a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/">Stuff.co.nz.</a>

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Queen responds to Manchester terror attack

The Queen has expressed her “deepest sympathies” to all those affected by the <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2017/05/manchester-rocked-by-suspected-terror-attack/">Manchester terror attack</a> at a music concert on Monday, which left 22 dead and 57 injured. Her Majesty released an official statement that read: “The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people, adults and children, who had just been enjoying a concert. I know I speak for everyone in expressing my deepest sympathy to all who have been affected by this dreadful event and especially to the families and friends of those who have died or were injured. I want to thank all the members of the emergency services, who have responded with such professionalism and care. And I would like to express my admiration for the way the people of Manchester have responded, with humanity and compassion, to this act of barbarity.” Today, the Queen held a minute’s silence at Buckingham Palace. As pictured above, the Queen and Prince Philip took a moment out of their annual garden party to lead guests in the tribute to all those killed and injured by the tragedy. Prince Charles also spoke out about the terror attack. “That such a large number of people, including so many young concert-goers, lost their lives or have suffered so much in this appalling atrocity is deeply distressing and fills us with intense sadness,” he said. “Words cannot adequately express what so many families must be feeling at this incredibly difficult time and our most heartfelt sympathy is with all those who have so tragically lost loved ones or who have been affected in some way.” Kensington Palace released a statement on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. All three commended the people of Manchester for being “an example to the world”. “Hundreds of friends, parents, children, and partners are confronting unimaginable grief today, and we send our thoughts to them all,” they said. “We also send our thanks to the people of Manchester for their display of strength, decency, and community that is an example to the world.”

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William, Kate and Harry join victims at a Westminster terror attack service

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended a multi-faith service in London’s Westminster Abbey with victims of the March 22 terror attacks and victims’ families. Before the service, Prince William lay a wreath at the abbey’s Innocent Victims Memorial, a slate that remembers those who have been killed, tortured or oppressed. The service took place metres away from Westminster Bridge, where Khalid Masood ran down pedestrians in his car and then stabbed a police officer. Police, ambulance workers and fire fighters who helped victims after the terror attack attended the service with Home Secretary Amber Rudd, who was representing the prime minister and London mayor. Melissa Cochran attended the service whose husband Kurt died in the attack. The couple were from Utah in the United States and were in London celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Other victims of the attack include police constable Keith Palmer, retiree Leslie Rhodes and Aysha Frade. Masood was shot dead by police after he fatally stabbed Keith Palmer in a Parliament courtyard. Image credit: Kensington Palace via Twitter

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UK terror attack brings London to its knees

London has been left reeling after a terrorist attack outside Westminster, in which a car ran over several pedestrians and a police officer was stabbed outside parliament. Four people have been confirmed as casualties, including the stabbed police officer and the attacker, and at least 20 other people are still being treated for injuries. While specific details on the incident remain hazy, reports can confirm that a large vehicle ran down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge, before crashing into the railings surround the parliament. The suspected driver left the vehicle then walked into the parliamentary precinct where he attacked the officer before he was eventually shot. London's assistant police commissioner Mark Rowley said, "This is a day we planned for but hoped would never happen. Sadly it's now a reality. We will continue to do all we can to protect the people of London." Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed no Australians were caught up in the attack in a statement from Washington, “I extend the Australian's Government's deepest sympathies over the incident. I understand the British police are treating it as a terrorist incident until other information comes to hand. I can assure Australians that to this point no Australians have been identified.” Amongst the terror, moments of bravery and humanity have shone through. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, released a stoic statement on Twitter with the message Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Londoners will never be cowed by terrorism. <a href="https://t.co/SidIuIztvu">pic.twitter.com/SidIuIztvu</a> — Mayor of London (@MayorofLondon) <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorofLondon/status/844631399713947648">March 22, 2017</a></blockquote> Writing for <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>, Jonathan Freedland shared the story of a brave MP who had tried to save the officer who was stabbed, “On any other day, Tobias Ellwood might be seen as just another Tory MP. But then came word that he had given CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to a policeman who lay wounded – and with it a reminder that the MP, a former army officer, had lost a brother in the Bali bombings of 2002.” The attack comes on the one year anniversary of last year’s terror attack in Brussels, where suicide bombers killed more than 30 people at an airport and metro station. Our deepest sympathies go to those affected. Video credit: Facebook/Aaron Tsang via Storyful Hero image Credit: Twitter/James West via Storyful

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How safe it is to travel to Europe

From the Eiffel Tower to the Sistine Chapel and countless attractions in between, Europe has long been the dream location for tourists around the world. But recent events have led many tourists to question whether or not this is still the case. The tragic run of violent attacks across France, Belgium, Germany and Turkey, combined with the burgeoning Syria refugee crisis and sensationalist media coverage has culminated in a dramatic reduction in tourist numbers in the last year. And the airlines, accommodation providers and operators are feeling it. Mark Okerstrom, chief financial officer of Expedia, noted the decline in an interview with <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/" target="_blank">The New York Times</a>, stating, “We haven’t seen a bounce back. What we don’t know for certain is whether there’s an overall dampening impact to global travel, or to Europe specifically.” David Katz, a managing director at Telsey Advisory Group, backed Okerstrom’s assertion up, noting the decline and saying that overall, “These events, which are tragic and very, very significant, each take a small but noticeable bite out of demand.” But there’s another side to this too. As demand decreases there’s the chance that there a better offers available on flights, accommodation and other expenses like attractions and tours that may have in the past been prohibitively expensive. Dr David Beirman, a senior tourism lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney, says, “Because there are so many ways now in which people travel to Europe, it’s very easy for over-60s to cocoon themselves from some of the more dangerous aspects of travel in Europe… I know very well too that a lot of over-60s are in the backpacker’s brigade. You certainly can’t characterize over-60s as soft travellers in fact many of them are prepared to be quite adventurous.” <a href="http://www.nationalseniors.com.au/" target="_blank">National Seniors Australia</a> recently asked members whether they were re-thinking European travel plans, and while there was obviously a degree of concern, many were taking a level-headed approach to the possibility of visiting Europe. Terry (Cairns) put it well, when he said, “Safety concerns may put me off European travel. Only a fool would ignore potential terrorist action. However, I don't consider European travel unsafe, as fewer people have been killed by terrorists than in previous decades, and there is a greater risk of death by heart attack, stroke, or car accident than by terrorists.” So what do you think? Do you think now’s the best time to visit Europe, or should it be avoided? Share your thoughts in the comments, we’d love to hear from you. Related links: <a href="/travel/international/2016/09/10-european-villages-you-havent-been-to/">10 European villages you haven’t been to</a> <a href="/travel/cruising/2016/09/i-saw-the-best-of-europe-on-an-imperial-danube-cruise/">I saw the best of Europe on an Imperial Danube cruise</a> <a href="/travel/international/2016/08/magical-french-region-of-alsace/">France’s Alsace is like something from a fairy-tale</a>

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Is it safe to travel to France?

First, there was the Charlie Hebdo shooting last January, then the Paris terror attacks in November, and most recently the Bastille Day attack in Nice and the stabbing of a Catholic Priest in Normandy. Understandably, these horrific incidents have people asking, “is it still safe to travel to France?” The country has reported a huge 30 per cent decline in visitors this August, but is it for good reason? According to the <a href="http://www.wttc.org/" target="_blank">World Travel & Tourism Council</a>, French tourism numbers are unlikely to return to their former levels for around 13 months, possibly longer if there are more incidents. The state of emergency declared in France after the Paris attacks was set to expire just a week ago, but recent events have seen it extended by a further three months. The nation has also seen up to 7,000 troops have deployed to at-risk areas in an effort to increase security. At the moment, the New Zealand Government’s <a href="https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/france" target="_blank">SafeTravel</a> website says there is "some risk" for travellers planning a trip to France. “New Zealanders in France are advised to keep themselves informed of potential risks to safety and security by monitoring the media and other local information sources.” So, for those still expecting to visit the country, the best thing you can do is stay alert. The French government has released a smartphone app to keep both citizens and travellers aware of any incidents happening around them. To download the Population Alert and Information System app for your iOS device, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/saip/id1116703676?mt=8" target="_blank">click here</a>. For Android devices, you can download the app <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deveryware.saip&hl=en" target="_blank">here</a>. Related links: <a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/07/5-rules-to-follow-when-using-free-wi-fi-overseas/">5 rules to follow when using free Wi-Fi overseas</a> <a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/06/5-international-cities-you-should-never-visit-alone/">5 international cities you should never visit alone</a> <a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/05/drones-are-the-new-threat-to-airline-safety/">Drones are the new threat to airline safety</a>

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10 people arrested over suspected terror plot at Rio Olympics

Brazilian police have reportedly arrested 10 people suspected of planning a terror attack during this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Two more suspects are still on the run. All 10 suspects are of Brazilian nationality, but all have pledged their allegiance to the so-called Islamic State terror group on social media. Despite discussing the use of weapons and guerrilla warfare on the unsuspecting public, Justice Minister Alexandre de Moraes claims the group were “complete amateurs and ill-prepared”. “A few days ago they said they should start practicing martial arts, for example.” None of the accused have actually travelled to Syria or Iraq, where ISIL is based, but several had been attempting to secure funds for their planned attacks. The group was caught after one of the suspects emailed a store in Paraguay, trying to purchase an AK-47 assault rifle. The communication was intercepted by police, who seized computers and phones but no weapons. Related links: <a href="/news/news/2016/06/zika-vaccine-tests-a-major-success/">Zika vaccine tests a major success</a> <a href="/travel/travel-tips/2016/05/experts-warn-postpone-or-move-rio-olympics-to-prevent-zika-catastrophe/">Postpone or move Rio Olympics to prevent Zika catastrophe, warn experts</a> <a href="/news/news/2016/04/olympic-flame-officially-lit-for-rio-games/">Olympic flame officially lit for Rio games</a>

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