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Norway

Man charged with murder over bow and arrow and knife attack in Norway

Five people died in the attack in Kongsberg.

Ukraine

What do we know about the Kramatorsk train station attack?

The rocket attack at Kramatorsk comes as Russia steps up its offensive in the east, and Ukrainian authorities have been trying hard to evacuate civilians.

Israel

Israeli forces 'kill Palestinian attacker' after Tel Aviv shooting

The gunman opened fire into a crowded bar in central Tel Aviv, killing two and wounding over 10 in an attack that caused scenes of mass panic.

Russia

Nobel Peace Prize-winning editor 'attacked with red paint' in Russia

“My eyes are burning terribly,” Muratov was quoted as saying on Novaya Gazeta Europe's Telegram channel. He said the assailant shouted: "Muratov, here’s one for our boys.”

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Over 30 dead in twin attacks in Somalia

Two attacks claimed by the Al-Shabaab group left more than 30 people dead in central Somalia on Wednesday night.

Sweden

Suspect arrested after two teachers murdered at Malmö school

Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has expressed “sadness and dismay” at the killings.

Europe Decoded

Alleged attack on Russian teenager is 'fake,' says German police

Police believe a woman's viral video about the alleged attack was deliberately shared to stoke hatred.

Germany

Germany train attacker had Islamic extremist motive, say prosecutors

Four people were injured in the attack on a high-speed train in November.

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Cars left on partially destroyed Irpin bridge following attacks

Footage released by police in Kyiv on Sunday, March 13, shows burnt out and damaged vehicles following attacks on a partially destroyed bridge in Irpin, as civilians continued to flee the area.

Portugal

Police foil attack on students at the University of Lisbon

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and possession of weapons.

Denmark

Man held in Danish psychiatric facility for planning school attacks

The 27-year-old suspect will be detained for five years after being found guilty of attempted murder.

Iraq

Three rockets hit Baghdad's airport and adjacent military base

The rockets struck in the early morning hours, and landed between the civilian and military areas of the airport, two security officials said on condition of anonymity.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Fears of coup attempt after gunfire at military bases

Gunfire was reported at military barracks across the country on Sunday, prompting the government to deny the army was taking over.

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Yemen's rebels hold protest against Saudi-led coalition strikes

Yemen's Houthi rebels hold a mass demonstration in the rebel-held capital Sanaa to denounce deadly airstrikes.

Norway

Norway mass killer poor candidate for prison release, prosecutor says

A psychiatrist who has observed him since 2012 testified Wednesday that Breivik can't be trusted and a prison official told the judges hearing the parole request “there is an imminent danger” that, if released, Breivik would again commit serious crimes.

Netherlands

Dutch judge issues six-month prison sentence for attack on politician

The suspect, identified as Max van den B., was detained two weeks ago outside the home of Sigrid Kaag after he shouted and waved a burning torch.

Nature

Vicious squirrel attacks and injures residents in Welsh town

The animal lashed out at the elderly, children and pets too.

Germany

German man given life sentence for driving into carnival crowd

No one was killed in the incident, but around 90 people were injured, including 20 who needed hospital treatment.

Germany

Germany has foiled planned Islamist attack, says security officials

A 20-year-old Moroccan-German suspect was detained by police in August after trying to buy weapons online.

France

France arrests two suspects planning Christmas knife attack

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the arrests on Twitter.

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