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Stronger control key to prevent weapons smuggling from BiH

A U.K. citizen has been detained in ?zmir on suspicion that he fought for jihadists in Syria, Turkish police have announced in the wake of demands from Ankara that Western countries do more to cut down on extremists traveling to Syria.

France: Child questioned by police for "supporting terror"

PARIS -- An eight-year-old boy in France was questioned by police on Wednesday after he allegedly made comments in praise of terrorists, police said.

French President Francois Hollande on Jan. 28 called on Turkey to take new steps towards the "truth" behind the mass killings of Armenians a century ago, saying "it is time to break the taboos".

Albania, Italy create anti-terror task force

Italian authorities say that in fighting terrorism, it is important to engage Albania and Kosovo.

Roberto Della Rocca, a deputy director with the Italian police (left) visits Albania's interior ministry. [Albanian Ministry of Internal Affairs]

The 49-year-old Bosnian citizen, sought by Austrian authorities, is believed to be part of an Austrian-based network that has been recruiting people from the Balkans and organizing their transfer to battlefields in Iraq and Syria.

"Whoever has pained the prophet or has written articles in newspapers, magazines, books or produced movies in which he is offended? this is considered an act of war," imams Abdurrahim Balla and Bujar Hysa wrote in a letter sent from prison, which is being circulated on social networks.  

Balkan citizens, officials condemn terrorism

Citizens and activists strongly condemn acts of terrorism that are creating a fear of Muslims in the region.

Hooded gunmen stormed the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine known for lampooning radical Islam, killing 12 people. [AFP]

BiH, region increase security after Paris attacks

Several countries in the region have increased their security measures and are prepared to deal with acts of terrorism, officials say.

Security measures in the region have increased after the terrorist attacks in Paris. [AFP]

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