Extremism
Far-Right Terrorism Has Increased 320 Percent in Just 4 Years: Report
The annual Global Terrorism Index said that the number of terrorist deaths worldwide fell significantly from 2017 to 2018.
Far-Right Leader Fails in Bid to Throw Out Lawsuit Over Alleged Riot
A judge in Portland, Oregon denied a motion aimed at throwing out a lawsuit launched against Joey Gibson and members of his alt-right activist group Patriot Prayer. The lawsuit alleges that Gibson and his group are responsible for a riot that took place outside a bar in the city May 1st.
Top Rabbi: Social Media Giants Are Failing to Tackle Deadly Hate Speech
The president of the Conference of European Rabbis said society must "come to terms with this threat and this danger" as online hate leads to terror attacks.
Twitter Is Giving Trump 'Special Treatment' Despite New Rules: Expert
On Tuesday the social media giant published new guidelines for world leaders amid calls to curtail the president's aggressive online rhetoric.
From 8chan to Telegram: Experts Point to Extremists' New Favorite Platform
The lack of regulation for private channels attracts terrorist groups, who use Telegram to message recruits, spread propaganda, fundraise and orchestrate violent attacks, according to the Counter Extremism Project.
Christian Persecution in India Is 'Very Troubling,' Franklin Graham Says
The evangelical leader also suggested that persecuted Indians should pray for Modi in the hope it will prompt him to better protect religious minorities.
Six Jehovah's Witnesses Jailed in Russia for 'Extremism'
The men were convicted of being part of "an extremist organization," but church leaders insist they were jailed "for their peaceful Christian worship."
Boston Tightens Security Ahead of 'Straight Pride' Parade
Police are gearing up for potential conflict between straight demonstrators and counter-protesters.
Sarah Silverman Shares Disturbing Video of Pastor Calling Her a 'Witch'
Florida Pastor Adam Fannin said of the comedian that he hopes "God breaks her teeth out and she dies."
Video: Omar Refuses to Dignify Trump Claim She Is Pro-Al-Qaeda With Answer
Trump refused to apologize for racist comments regarding four Democratic congresswomen on Monday.
Russia Spy Chief Warns 5,000 ISIS Foreign Fighters on Former Soviet Border
Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Federal Security Service, warned that 5,000 fighters from ISIS had been deployed in northern Afghanistan.
White House Won't Sign 'Christchurch Call' to Confront Online Extremism
The White House released a statement encouraging respect for "freedom of expression and freedom of the press."
Gab Bans 'Crying Nazi' After Post About Killing Lefists
"If you killed the 50 loudest Leftists in the United States, especially if you didn't get caught, and continued killing, these people would shut their stupid f**king a**hole mouths."
Dan Rather on Trump: 'Manure Spreader in a Windstorm'
The long-time journalist and broadcaster told CNN the president's social media output was "ridiculous, but...unrelenting."
Russia Censors 'Deadpool' Comic for Promoting Nazism
"In Russian legal terms even satire can be treated as propaganda," said Mikhail Bogdanov, director of "Deadplay" publisher Komilfo.
Scandinavian Backpacker Murders Linked to Terrorism
Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland were found stabbed to death in a remote mountain camp site Monday.
Jehovah's Witness Faces 'Extremism' Charges in Russia
The case has been initiated against 44-year-old Sergey Ledenyov in the far eastern Kamchatka region.
17-Year-Old Blows Himself Up in Russia's Intel Agency
The bomber died and three employees were injured by the blast, which investigators are treating as an act of terrorism.
'Islamic State' Ring Spanning 17 Prisons Dismantled
Several of the group's radicalized members were set for release when the organization was uncovered.
The Hobbit: How Tolkien Sunk Inquiry Into His Race
The author warned a German publisher "the time is not far distant when a German name will no longer be a source of pride."
'Islamophobic Attack': Car Hits Muslims Leaving Mosque
The people in the car were allegedly taking drugs and made Islamophobic comments before driving into a crowd of Muslims.
Russia, China Could Spark More Global Extremism: Report
Support for authoritarian governments is likely to foment extremist resistance in fragile states, new analysis argues.
Three More Jehovah's Witnesses Detained in Russia
At least 29 members of the Christian denomination have been arrested on criminal charges in Russia, with 23 remaining in official detention. The others are under house arrest.
Anti-Muslim Extremist Group Planned to Attack Women
Nine men and one woman were charged with terrorist conspiracy following the arrests.
How Common Is White Nationalism In the Military?
At least three service members have been linked to neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division.
Only Religion Can Stop Terrorism: Russia's Top Priest
Patriarch Kirill has repeatedly praised Putin, calling his presidency a "miracle of God."
ISIS 'Cyber Caliphate' Is Major Threat, GOP Chair Warns
Extremists' use of technology is a persistent threat, experts warn.
Trump Doesn't Verify His Tweets, Says Huckabee Sanders
Trump didn't fact-check his retweets of far-right British politician Jayda Fransen, and didn't even know who she was, Sarah Huckabee Sanders said.
How Donald Trump's British Broadside Backfired
Trump wanted to tell the U.K.'s leader the U.S. is "doing just fine!" with terrorism after she condemned his anti-Muslim tweets.
Anti-Semitism Threat Is Growing, New Study Shows
"Extremists feel energized like they never have before. They're behaving like they have the wind at their backs," the national director of the Anti-Defamation League said.