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The history and scale of the Taliban, the next big thing after al-Qaeda.

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 The History and Scale of the Taliban The Taliban is an Islamist extremist group that emerged from the Afghan civil war in the 1990s. The group rose to power in Afghanistan in 1996 and ruled the country until 2001, when they were ousted by a US-led coalition. Despite this setback, the Taliban has remained a major force in Afghanistan and has been involved in ongoing conflict in the country since 2001. Origins of the Taliban The Taliban emerged from the Afghan civil war in the 1990s, which followed the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989. The country was left in a state of chaos, with various groups vying for power. In this context, the Taliban emerged as a new force in Afghan politics. The group's origins can be traced to the The group's origins can be traced to the city of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. Many of the Taliban's early leaders were former mujahideen fighters who had received support from the United States and other Western countries during...

2020 Hanau, Germany shooting, hostage-taking incident

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 The Full Story of the 2020 German Hanau Shooting On February 19, 2020, a horrific mass shooting occurred in the town of Hanau, Germany, leaving 11 people dead and several others injured. The perpetrator of the attack, identified as 43-year-old Tobias Rathjen, carried out the shootings at two shisha bars in the town before turning the gun on himself. Introduction The 2020 German Hanau shooting was a senseless act of violence that shook the nation. The tragedy left families devastated and communities in mourning. In this article, we will delve into the full story of the Hanau shooting, exploring the events that led up to the attack, the aftermath, and the impact it had on Germany as a whole. Background of the Shooter Tobias Rathjen was born in Hanau and grew up in the town of Oberursel. He was described as a loner who had a fascination with conspiracy theories and believed in the existence of a global secret society. In the months leading up to the shooting, Rathjen posted several v...