Do Saudi funds fuel extremism across Europe? Continent reverses stance on 'harmless benefactors' of Muslims in the region

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Saudi Arabian support for Europe's Muslim population is now being viewed by European intelligence forces and law enforcement officials as encouraging Islamic militancy rather than financing benign humanitarian aid. Current investigations are focusing on Saudi-backed foundations, mosques and schools.

Europe, Financial management, Finance, Company financing, Islamic militants

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Spain bomb suspects had ties linking to al Qaeda: officials are nearly sure attacks mark first ones in the EU by Islamic jihad

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Investigations into the Madrid train station bombing have yielded two suspects so far who are involved with several radical Muslim movements with links to al Qaeda. If such ties are proven, the bombing will mark the first Islamic jihad attack within the European Union.

Legal issues & crime, Spain, Company legal issue, Investigations, Influence, European Union, Islamic fundamentalism, Al-Qaeda, Madrid Train Station Bombings, 2004

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Germany, Saudi Arabia to boost cooperation to fight terrorism

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Saudi Arabia and Germany will increase cooperation in fighting terrorism. German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said that his country would discuss strategies in fighting terrorism with Saudi Arabia during a visit to the kingdom.

Strategy & planning, Germany, Alliances, partnerships, Planning, International aspects, Security systems industry, Alliances and partnerships, Company business planning, Antiterrorism measures

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