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Are martial arts clubs adding punch to the jihadist cause?

Combat sports are booming around the world but in France increasingly draw the attention of intelligence services hunting potential jihadists.
Take all steps possible to protect citizens, US tells Bangladesh

The United States wants to see Bangladesh government take every step possible to protect its citizens, Spokesperson of US State Department Mark Toner says in a daily press briefing.
Citizens get smart ID cards soon

The citizens would get their smart national identity (NID) cards “very soon” as preparation for their distribution was
Spain holds most open election in decades

Spaniards are to go to the polls in a landmark election that will see more than two parties compete for power for the first time in decades.
Belgium-Spain friendly cancelled due to security concerns

Football friendly between Belgium and Spain scheduled for Tuesday in Brussels has been cancelled on the recommendation of the national crisis centre following the Islamist attacks in Paris.
Around four million voters kept out Myanmar election

When Myanmar votes next month in what has been billed as its first free and fair election in 25 years, around 4 million of his fellow citizens, won't be taking part.
Indonesia removes churches after religious violence

Authorities in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province on Monday began tearing down several small Christian churches after hardline Muslims demanded their closure.