(CNN)The deadly terror attacks in Paris and Beirut last week are consistent with a worldwide trend of increased terrorism -- now at its highest level ever -- according to a new study. Deaths from global terrorism increased by 80% in 2014 with 32,658 people being killed, says the study. The report highlights that despite 78% of terrorist acts being concentrated in five countries -- Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq -- terrorism is spreading, with more countries recording attacks and deaths than previously. The Global Terrorism Index report, which was released Tuesday, says there has been a "dramatic rise" in terrorism over the last 15 years. There are nine times more people...
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