By — Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-names-german-global-terrorist-helping-islamic-state Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. names German global terrorist for helping Islamic State World Feb 9, 2015 4:35 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The U.S. has designated a German citizen as a global terrorist for fighting for the Islamic State. The State Department says Denis Cuspert joined the militants in 2012, appearing in numerous propaganda videos. In one from November, the 39-year-old from Berlin holds the head of a man he claimed was executed for opposing the group. Designating a European citizen as a “global terrorist” is rare. Monday’s announcement coincided with German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington. The action bans Americans from doing business with Cuspert and blocks any U.S. assets he has. The United Nations put him on its global blacklist. The State Department said Cuspert, who now identifies himself as Abu Talha al-Almani, recruits German speakers for Islamic State. Germany wants him on suspicion of terrorism at home. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Bradley Klapper, Associated Press Bradley Klapper, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. has designated a German citizen as a global terrorist for fighting for the Islamic State. The State Department says Denis Cuspert joined the militants in 2012, appearing in numerous propaganda videos. In one from November, the 39-year-old from Berlin holds the head of a man he claimed was executed for opposing the group. Designating a European citizen as a “global terrorist” is rare. Monday’s announcement coincided with German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Washington. The action bans Americans from doing business with Cuspert and blocks any U.S. assets he has. The United Nations put him on its global blacklist. The State Department said Cuspert, who now identifies himself as Abu Talha al-Almani, recruits German speakers for Islamic State. Germany wants him on suspicion of terrorism at home. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now