Terror attacks by Islamist groups

[Pies4shaw]

[Wokko]

[stui magpie]

[Pies4shaw]

We do need some better dangerous-driving laws.

[Skids]

Counter-terror forces have revealed that a terrorist attack in Australia is 'probable' but are encouraging residents to go about their business as usual.

It comes after it was reported the country is on high alert with fears Islamic State is set to launch a series of attacks around the world on Wednesday, a key date of Ramadan.

'Go about your activities as normal': Counter-terrorism cops urge for calm after ISIS warn of an attack TODAY - as police admit an attack is 'probable' during Ramadan's 'Night of Power'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4623118/Counter-terrorism-police-urge-calm-ISIS-threat.html?ito=social-facebook

[David]

What a fearmongering beat-up. The actual quote from security agencies in the article is that the risk remains unchanged and that there is no specific reason to worry about the (seemingly regular) threats issued by ISIS. The article even contradicts its own headline � the source is quoted as saying "there is not [sic] state of high alert". The Daily Mail really are a repellent news organisation.

[Mountains Magpie]

73 dead in Pakistan

http://217.218.67.231/Detail/2017/06/24/526383/Pakistan-terror-attack-death-toll-Daesh-

[thesoretoothsayer]

[Skids]

But hey, we'll be safe in Melbourne now! Phew.

The Victorian bollards received mixed reactions from Melburnians, with some commuters telling 3AW they thought they were "unnecessary", while others believed that they were a product of "a reality we have to live".

A city worker told Fairfax that he thought the concrete blocks were "absolutely hideous".

"What next -- barbed wire? It doesn't look good at all," he said.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/06/22/anti-terror-bollards-have-popped-up-in-melbourne-overnight_a_22583505/

A reality we have to live..... really?

So, as the London Mayor casually advises - Sadiq Khan has said he believes the threat of terror attacks are �part and parcel of living in a big city� and encouraged Londoners to be vigilant to combat dangers.

Vigilant, so simple really

[Skids]

It just gets better......

Still, let�s forget all of our terrorism troubles for a moment and enjoy a fun day at the football. Next year�s AFL multicultural round should be a particular delight. Those planning to attend, however, might consider arriving a little earlier than usual. Like, say, this week. That�s because the AFL is installing airport-style body scanners.

�The walk-through weapons �detectors will be introduced at the MCG, Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park to protect fans from attack,� Melbourne�s Herald Sun reported last week.

�In another new anti-terror measure, fans will be allowed to carry only clear plastic bags into the stadiums, making additional checks easier for security staff.�

And yet more awkward for fans.

�Just as at airports, patrons will walk through a scanning arch while their personal possessions will travel on a tray,� the Herald Sun continued.

That�s not going to the footy. That�s being cleared to visit a high-security prison.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/opinion/tim-blair-doom-and-gloom-just-a-load-of-bollards/news-story/b2a2dbb0dc7f0e493c18ae8439c81f28

[watt price tully]

Islamic terrorists behead 9 civilians in Kenya attack

http://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-terrorists-shoot-hack-9-to-civilians-to-death-in-kenya/

[HAL]

Who are you talking about?

[watt price tully]

A case of just desserts

"....A quick-thinking Egyptian tank crew saved dozens of lives after crushing a vehicle packed with four suicide bombers and over 100 kilos of high explosives..."

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4994698,00.html

[stui magpie]

^

Nice work there.

is there a market for cooked, minced terrorist in a can?

[Pies4shaw]

That's harsh, Stui - these were just ordinary fundamentalists going off to their day job to do routine things. What right did the tank operator have to interfere like that?