Terrorism

NYPD Report Indicates Directive to Gather Intel at Shiite Mosques
The AP has been all over a story of NYPD spying on local Muslims, but the recent revelation of a secret police document further details the illicit spying.

Remains of U.S. Troops Dumped in Landfill by Air Force
An investigation revealed that the U.S. Air Force unit charged with processing the remains of killed U.S. soldiers returning from overseas had dumped the cremated remains of over 250 soldiers in a landfill.

US War on Terror Cost Crosses $1 Trillion
As per the latest Congressional report, since 9/11, the war on terror cost has gone over the $1 trillion mark for the United States.

We've Failed Again on 13/2/2010
Many lives fell apart in Pune and the world around, when the bomb blast hit the reputed German Bakery Shop.. I don't know the reason for writing this article..but somewhere I too was in tears...

Chidambaram Says No Intelligence Failure in Pune Bomb Blast
Pune was rocked by a bomb blast on Saturday at the famous German Bakery in Koregoan Park, the favorite joint for many foreign nationals and local people.

Money for Votes and Votes for Money
Indian people have been mute spectators to their leaders' favorite sport - money for votes and votes for money. If probed deeply, bribery has always been the key to terrorism in India, but the common man still holds the power to get back his secured and peaceful living.

Is "Second Life" a Virtual Training Ground for Terrorists?
Recent news reports reveal the alarming trend of virtual terrorism on reality websites like "Second Life."

International Insurgency
Insurgency movements have been into continuation right from when civilization began. The design of it has changed from time to time. In antique times, insurgents were people who opposed the village or state hierarchy.

Five-nation plan to combat terrorism
Defense Ministers from Australia, Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore agreed on June 2, 2003 to examine ways to adapt their 32-year-old security pact to counter a "new generation" threat - international terrorism.

Playing with double standards in dealing with terrorism!
Today when the whole world knows who is behind all the terrorism and nuclear proliferation, why the two great countries are playing double game? Why they are neglecting it? What's the reason? USA and Britain are playing with double standards in their so-called global war against terrorism. They need to reformulate their strategies.

American Muslims Praised by White House Prior to Hearing
Prior to hearings on the spread of terrorism in the U.S., White House staffers have praised U.S. Muslims for their stand against terrorism.

Proving Nothing is Sacred, Bomb Blast Hits Funeral in Baghdad
Bombings throughout Iraq have been hitting particular sensitive targets in recent months, with the latest bombing being initiated at a funeral.

Suspected Suicide Blast Rips Through Russian Airport, 31 Dead
Thirty one people are already confirmed dead after an explosion tore through the boarding area of Russia's most modern airport.

Planned Terrorist Attacks in Denmark Discovered and Avoided
A terrorist threat in Denmark was thwarted yesterday by Danish and Swedish police, who had been monitoring those arrested for several months.

Radical Muslim Group Wreaking Havoc in Nigeria
A radical Muslim group known as Boko Haram is threatening to take over in Northern Nigeria, and Western diplomats are taking note.

Mark Ruffalo Tells Press He Was Never on Terror Watch List
Mark Ruffalo was recently rumored to be on a terrorist watch list, but in reality he was simply linked to a film that drew the eye of Pennsylvania's 1950s-inspired Office of Homeland Security.

Four Men Convicted in New York Synagogue Bombing Plot
The four men who were arrested last year for planning to blow up synagogues in New York City were found guilty yesterday in a federal court.

Times Square Bomber to be Sentenced in New York
Faisal Shahzad, the man who left an SUV packed with explosives in Times Square, has plead guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

U.S. Government Warns Tourists of Terror Threats in Europe
The U.S. State Department advised tourists traveling in Europe to be on alert for terrorist activity, especially around popular destinations and public transportation.

Supreme Court Upholds Material Support Ban for Terror Groups
The Supreme Court Ruled 6-3 in favor of banning even peaceful forms of material support for groups labeled by the U.S. government as terrorist organizations.

Yemeni Cleric Born in U.S. Advocates Killing U.S. Civilians
Anwar Al-Awlaki was born in the U.S., but is urging Muslims to kill U.S. civilians at every possible turn.

Portrait of NYC Terror Suspect Emerges
Faisal Shahzad and his wife were well-educated and, at one point, financially successful. New information is emerging about what went wrong and how Shahzad became a terrorist.

NYC Terror Suspect on Plane Departing for Dubai
A naturalized American citizen from Pakistan was arrested while the plane he was on was about to take off for Dubai.

Obama Administration Approves 'Kill or Capture' of American Cleric
The U.S. has authorized military and law enforcement agents to kill or capture Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who is an American citizen born in New Mexico.

Nuclear Terrorism the Top Threat to U.S. According to Obama
In a new strategy initiative, the Obama administration is calling nuclear arms in the hands of rogue nations and terrorist groups the number one threat to U.S. and global security.

Christian Militia Allegedly Planned to Kill a Police Officer
A Christian militia group is alleged to have plotted to kill a police officer and many others in a bombing attack.

Two Female Suicide Bombers Hit Moscow Subways, Dozens Killed
In coordinated attacks this morning, two female suicide bombers detonated themselves at separate Moscow subway stations roughly 45 minutes apart.

India to Use Weaponized Chili to Fight Terrorists
The world's hottest chili, the bhut jolokia, is being weaponized by the Indian military and will be used in tear gas and mace-like applications.

Airport Security Increases after Bombing Attempt
After the failed terrorist attack on a Detroit-bound flight on Christmas Day, U.S. officials are examining security measures and implementing new measures.

Director of the FBI Defends the Use of Informants in Mosques
Director of FBI confirms that the bureau monitors the comings and goings at mosques, but that the focus is always on individuals, not organizations.

Terror Plot Launched in NYC by Bumbling Americans
Most terror plots are, we assume, launched from the dark recesses of Middle Eastern countries, but more and more, terror plots - albeit amateur attempts - are being launched from within the U.S. by Americans.

Pakistani President Says that Osama Bin Laden May be Dead
Reports that Osama bin Laden "may be dead," have been backed up by very little facts, but no one appears to have a clear picture of where the terrorist leader may be.

Justice Department Stops Illegal NSA Surveillance of U.S. Citizens
In a vaguely worded announcement, the Justice Department explained that it had recently put a stop to some illegal surveillance being conducted by the National Security Agency.

CIA Admits to Destroying 92 Videotapes of Terror Interrogations
New information is being released in an ACLU lawsuit against the CIA, claiming the agency intentionally destroyed tapes made of Guantanamo terror interrogations.

Dick Cheney Warns Obama Policies May Invite New Terrorist Attacks
In a lengthy interview given recently, former vice president Dick Cheney defended many of the policies of the Bush administration and warned that softening America's position may be dangerous.

61 ex-Guantanamo Inmates Back to Terrorist Ways
A Pentagon reports indicates that up to 61 former Guantanamo inmates have returned to their former terrorist ways.

FBI Hiring Thousands of New Employees
Even in a troubled economy, the Federal Bureau of Investigations has announced that it will be hiring nearly three thousand new employees to support the Global War on Terror and other agency initiatives.

Thanksgiving Terror Threat Emerges in NYC
Security was increased on the New York subway and transit systems in response to government warnings that al-Qaida may be planning suicide attacks during the holiday season.

Cigarette Smuggling Funds Terrorists
Cigarette smugglers may be sending profits to fund terrorist organizations overseas.

Anti-Islamic Film Causes Global Shockwaves
An anti-Islamic film portrays the Koran as a vital tool for terrorists.

ELF Terrorists Strike Again
Million dollar house fires are being attributed to Earth Liberation Front terrorists.

Professor Who Openly Supports Hezbollah is Denied Tenure
A former DePaul University professor, known for his controversial views on the Holocaust, speaks out in favor of the terrorist organization Hezbollah.

Flight Instructor Gets $5 Million for Tip on Moussaoui
A Minnesota flight instructor who helped the FBI find Zacarias Moussaoui receives $5 million from the feds; the two co-workers who actually called the FBI are miffed.

"General Butt Naked" Seeks Forgiveness for Mass Murders
A Liberian rebel commander, dubbed General Butt Naked, has confessed to his role as terrorist and mass murder, in hopes of gaining forgiveness.

Is Nessie a Terrorist?
Does the Loch Ness Monster have terrorist ties? Or was it just a ruse to hide a jihad training camp?

CIA Investigated for Destruction of Videotaped Interrogations
W.’s press secretary has been ordered to clam up regarding the terrorist interrogation tapes destroyed by the CIA.

Verdict on Terrorist Charity Expected
A Dallas based charity, accused of being a front for funding terrorist activity in the U.S., prepares for the verdict in a federal trial.

The Military's New V-22 Osprey: Up, Up, and Away!
The US Marine Corps have themselves a new weapon to fight terrorism and a better way to get their men in and out of battle quickly all around the world.

Terrorism
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Insurgent Leaders Split with Al Qaeda
In what appears to be a long-awaited break for U.S. troops in Iraq, Al Qaeda may be losing a number of allies in the embattled country. The split comes on the tail of the killings of 12 in Shia vs. Sunni battles.

Two Men Jailed for Terrorizing the Public in Boston
A judge ordered that two men be held on bond Thursday for placing electronic devices all around the city of Boston in a publicity stunt that caused the public to panic amid fears of terrorism.

U.S. Embassy Attacked in Greece
A 2.36 inch missile hit the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, today. The attack is being called a terrorist attack supposedly by the group, Revolutionary Struggle. There were no injuries and the missile damaged the outside of the building, a third floor bathroom, and shattered glass in nearby buildings.

Pat Robertson Predicts Mass Killings in the United States
Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson said Tuesday that God told him there will be a terrorist attack late this fall that will affect millions of people.

Feds Rate Travelers on How Likely They Are to be Terrorists
For the past four years, federal agents have been assigning computer-generated scores to millions of travelers worldwide that indicate the likelihood of them being terrorists or criminals.

Feds Agree to Pay Oregon Man $2 Million for Wrongly Arresting Him
An Oregon lawyer who was misidentified by the FBI and arrested in the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings has settled his lawsuit against the government for $2 million.

Rudy Giuliani Takes Aim at the White House
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, who became a national hero after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, filed papers Monday to begin testing the waters for a 2008 presidential bid.

11 People Charged With Terrorism by British Police
Investigators found martyrdom videos and bomb-making components during nearly 70 searches in connection with the foiled plot to blow up U.S.-bound jetliners from Britain.

U.S. Embassy in India Warns Americans about Imminent Bombings
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi warned Friday that foreign militants may be targeting two major Indian cities for terrorist attacks in the coming days.

U.S. Airline Threat Level Highest Ever, Following UK Terror Plot
The United States issued its highest terrorism alert Thursday for commercial flights from Britain and raised security on all domestic and international flights after a major terror plot was foiled in London overnight.

Innocent Man Killed By Police in London Subway, Not a Terrorist
The man that was chased and killed by Metropolitan Police in a London subway on Friday was just an electrician wearing a heavy coat, not a terrorist.

Girl’s Heart Stops Beating While Riding Disney’s Tower of Terror
A 16-year old British girl was riding a popular thrill ride at Disney World in Orlando Tuesday when her heart suddenly stopped beating.

the K Chronicles: "Terror Rising"
Keef's neighbor is profoundly affected by the rise in terror warnings..

Timothy McVeigh Executed: Death of Timothy McVeigh Brings Closure to a Painful Memory
After killing 168 people in 1995 by detonating a bomb outside a federal building in Oklahoma, Timothy McVeigh’s death brings closure for some.