AN ARREST IN GERMANY: The Express reports German police arrested a Syrian immigrant who they believe fought for the Islamic State while living in Syria and was “undertaking surveillance on potential targets in Berlin” on behalf of the Islamic State. He had also recruited a fighter for ISIS. “Germany’s top prosecutor said this is the first prosecution brought against an immigrant suspected of planning an attack.”

According to the indictment:

“He scouted out potential attack targets during stays in Berlin and he helped send at least one person as a fighter to Syria. In addition, he made himself available as a contact person for potential attackers in Germany and signaled his fundamental readiness to commit an attack in Germany.”