National

RCMP Lays Terror Charge In Absentia Against Ontario Man Ahmad Waseem

The Canadian Press, 10 Jun, 2015 11:09 AM

WINDSOR, Ont. — The RCMP has laid terrorism charges in absentia against a 27-year-old man from Windsor, Ont.

Ahmad Waseem is charged with facilitating a terrorist activity, participating in terrorist activity and with leaving Canada to participate in the activities of a terrorist group.

The RCMP said Waseem went to Syria in November 2013 to fight for the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

There have been reports that he has died fighting in Syria, but the RCMP says it has no information to confirm that.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Waseem and Interpol has been notified.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Regulator Delving Into Whether Canadians Are Staying Ahead Of The Digital Curve

OTTAWA — Canada's telecom regulator is asking Internet users whether they're getting enough speed — and enough bang for their buck.

Regulator Delving Into Whether Canadians Are Staying Ahead Of The Digital Curve

Suspicious Envelopes Found At Five Manitoba Courthouses: RCMP

WINNIPEG — RCMP say they are investigating suspicious envelopes found at five courthouses in Manitoba.

Suspicious Envelopes Found At Five Manitoba Courthouses: RCMP

RCMP Announce Winners Of 2015 Name The Puppy Contest

The winning names are Haley, Hammer, Hannah, Haven, Hawk, Herc, Hero, Hector, Hitch, Hooper, Hope, Hulk and Hunter.

RCMP Announce Winners Of 2015 Name The Puppy Contest

Bell Media President Kevin Crull Stepping Down Effective Immediately

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) says Kevin Crull is leaving his position as president of Bell Media, CTV's parent company, effective immediately.

Bell Media President Kevin Crull Stepping Down Effective Immediately

Pakistan Must Help Accused Terrorist Jahanzeb Malik Held In Canadian Isolation: Lawyer

TORONTO — A Pakistani man accused of planning bomb attacks on downtown Toronto needs help from his country given that he is likely to be kept in solitary confinement for the foreseeable future, his lawyer said Thursday.

Pakistan Must Help Accused Terrorist Jahanzeb Malik Held In Canadian Isolation: Lawyer

Medical Expert Says 6-year-old Boy's Injuries Comparable To High-Speed Car Crash

REGINA — A medical expert says a six-year-old boy who was beaten to death by an older child on a Saskatchewan reserve had injuries similar to those seen in high-speed car crashes or a 10-metre fall.