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The disgraceful language of extremism and the tricks it plays
The language of war can be every bit as objectionable as the language of extremism, argues Colin Randall
Muslims in Europe denounce ISIL extremism
On YouTube, Twitter, and in large-scale demonstrations, Muslims in Europe are condemning Islamic extremism, writes Colin Randall.
Should ex-jihadis be welcomed back into normal society?
It is possible that words of discouragement from a rehabilitated former combatant will stem the tide of westerners joining ISIL, writes Colin Randall.
Disillusioned radicals in Iraq, Syria ‘should have way out’
Former intelligence chief and Muslim campaigner say returning extremists could be the most potent weapon against groups such as ISIL.
World unites in a ‘race against time’ to beat ISIL
World leaders met in Paris as French war planes flew from the UAE on their first reconnaissance flights over Iraq.
Scottish independence referendum ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond said he expected the Yes campaign to win a “substantial majority” in Thursday’s vote on separation from the United Kingdom.
Beware of false friendships, they rarely ‘pass mustard’
Faux amis come in many forms but not all of their instances pass mustard, writes Colin Randall.
From Coldplay to jihad, the Scottish girl who joins ISIL
She was a young Muslim girl at an expensive private school with a fondness for Harry Potter and Coldplay. So why did Aqsa Mahmood leave Scotland and her loving family for a new life in Syria preaching violence as a member of Islamic State?
Cameron announces new UK anti-terror measures
The prime minister says it is 'abhorrent' that some UK citizens have 'declared their allegiance' to ISIL.
All across North Africa, the beautiful game turns ugly
Routine cheating or exorbitant ticket prices seem trivial when set against real suffering and harm in or near football stadiums, writes Colin Randall
Silence over UK’s Muslim Brotherhood inquiry raises questions
David Cameron's government says it is studying report before releasing it, but media speculate that findings may affect ties with Middle East allies.
Voice and other clues sought to trace journalist’s killer
British accent of Islamic State militant in beheading video has given UK and and US investigators a start in trying to identify the killer.
Paris, a city of spectacular heists
When robbers ambushed Prince Abdulaziz’s convoy en route to an airport favoured by VIPs outside Paris this week, the Saudi royal joined a list of victims of high-profile crime in the French capital. Colin Randall reports.
European Islamist fighters go online to spread their message
Messages show Britons are taking part in the atrocities committed by Islamist militants, including mass executions and kidnappings
Newsmaker: Louis van Gaal
The new Manchester United manager, who celebrates his 63rd birthday today, is facing arguably the biggest challenge of his glittering career in the dugout, after taking over at one of the biggest football clubs in the world.
