Mob attack on policewoman outrages President Macron

The French government vowed a crackdown on urban violence Tuesday after shocking video footage emerged of a policewoman being beaten on New Year's Eve.

Thousands flee fireworks explosion at Australia beach

Two people were injured when a barge carrying a New Year fireworks display caught fire at an Australian beach.(BBC)

Iran Warns Nationals about Visiting Turkey during New Year’s Eve

As the Turkish police tightened security in the countdown to New Year’s Eve one year after a gunman killed 39 people in Istanbul [Constantinople], the Iranian Embassy in Ankara warned nationals to avoid unnecessary trips to the country or stay away from crowded and insecure areas.

Turkey Detains 18 People over Izmir Attack

Turkish police detained 18 people in connection with Thursday's gun and bomb attack which killed two people in the city of Izmir, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Friday.

Turkish Media: Two Foreign Nationals Detained at Airport over Istanbul Attack

Two foreign nationals suspected of being connected to the killing of 39 people on New Year’s night in Istanbul, Turkey have been detained at Istanbul’s Ataturk international airport, Turkish media said.

France: plus de 900 voitures endommagées ou brûlées dans la nuit du Nouvel An

Alors que le nombre des véhicules vandalisés augmente considérablement d’année en année, le ministère français de l’Intérieur fait l’objet de critiques pour avoir tenté de dissimulé les données exactes.

Istanbul nightclub attack kills 39 in New Year carnage

At least 16 foreigners were among 39 people people killed in the gun attack on an Istanbul club during New Year festivities, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said Sunday.

Europe ramps up security measures as it gets ready to ring in the New Year

European countries were on Saturday getting ready to ring in the New Year amid heightened security measures faced with a looming terror threat.

Australia kicks off global New Year party in defiance of terror threat

Australia rang in the new year Sunday with a spectacular fireworks display in Sydney, sending rainbow-colored showers into the night sky and defying the global terror attacks that cast a pall over 2016.

Islamist terror is 'greatest threat' to Germany: Angela Merkel

Islamist terrorism is the biggest challenge facing Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel has said in her New Year message.

Threat of New Year attack in US low but 'undeniable': agencies

U.S. defense and security agencies said they believed the threat of militant attacks inside the United States was low during this New Year's holiday, yet some chance of an attack was "undeniable," according to security assessments reviewed Friday.

Russia mourns 92 victims of Tu-154 passenger jet crash

Russia is observing on Monday a nationwide day of mourning in remembrance of 92 people, who died in a passenger aircraft crash near the resort city of Sochi in the early hours of Sunday, December 25.

Bodies of 4 Victims of Tu-154 Plane Crash Found Off Sochi : Russian MoD

The bodies of four victims of Russia’s Tu-154 aircraft crash were discovered by rescue workers near Russia's Black Sea resort city of Sochi, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

FBI warns of possible Islamic State attacks on US churches

The FBI on Friday advised US law enforcement agencies and private security firms to be on the alert in light of threats by Islamic State to target churches and Christmas celebrations, CNN said.

Dozens killed in massive blast at Mexican firework market

A massive explosion gutted Mexico's biggest fireworks market Tuesday, killing at least 29 people and injuring 70, authorities said.

Vigipirate: France adds new highest level of warning to security alert system

Ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, France has upgraded its national security alert system – known as Plan Vigipirate – to introduce a new highest level of warning.

Merkel vows tougher action against criminal refugees after Cologne assaults

German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced on Saturday that her party has decided to take tougher action against criminal refugees after a spate of attacks and sexual assaults in Cologne by suspects that include refugees.

Police, far-right protesters clash at Cologne protest

German police in the city of Cologne fired water canons and tear gas Saturday afternoon to disperse protesters linked to the right-wing Pegida movement, while the demonstrators threw firecrackers and bottles at police officers.

German police hunt suspects after terror attack alarm in Munich

German police are searching for "five to seven persons" from the terror group Islamic State (IS) after a terror attack alarm on the New Year's Eve, Munich police announced  on Friday.

France ’Not Finished with Terrorism’ Says Hollande

French President Francois Hollande said in his New Year’s Eve address to the nation Thursday that France “has not finished with terrorism yet”.