National Security
July 11, 2006
Global outrage, New York jitters after India bombs (Reuters)
Reuters - World powers condemned the bombs that killed over 160 people in the Indian city of Mumbai on Tuesday, and September 11-scarred New York tightened security on its subways.
British terrorism suspects fight extradition to US (Reuters)
Reuters - Two British men wanted by the United States on terrorism charges launched a bid to block their extradition on Tuesday, saying they fear mistreatment by U.S. authorities if they are handed over.
July 10, 2006
Wis. school lets radical instructor teach (AP)
Reid revamps system for assessing terror threat (AFP)
AFP - The Home Office has announced that it will simplify its system for assessing the risk of a terrorist attack, from the current seven levels of alert to a five-level scale.
UK Muslim leaders say anger at Iraq war undimmed (Reuters)
Reuters - Prime Minister Tony Blair's refusal to accept that the war in Iraq has alienated Britain's Muslims is fueling anger in the community and making further attacks by militants more likely, Islamic leaders say.
July 9, 2006
Bag searches become routine on NYC subway (AP)
AP - It was billed as a necessary counterterrorism tactic after the deadly mass transit bombings in London: Anyone entering the city's sprawling subway system could be subjected to a random search of backpacks, briefcases and shopping bags.
Anglican leader pleads for trust in God to combat terrorism (AFP)
AFP - The spiritual leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion is to appeal for people of all faiths to place their trust in God in the wake of terrorist outrages such as the July 7 attacks.
US extends condolences on bombing anniversary (AFP)
AFP - The United States has expressed sorrow and solidarity with Britons in memory of the 52 people killed in London bombings a year ago, a day after the grim anniversary.
July 8, 2006
US extends condolences on British bombing anniversary (AFP)
AFP - The United States has expressed sorrow and solidarity with Britons in memory of the 52 people killed in London bombings a year ago, a day after the grim anniversary.
Man, 36, before London court on terrorism charges (AFP)
Al-Qaida suspect arrested in Hamburg (AP)
Pair seek credit for Flight 93 memorial (AP)
AP - Two college professors who submitted a design for a memorial to those who died aboard United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001, say changes made to the winning submission include elements of their entry, and they want credit for them.
July 7, 2006
Video: 2 London bombers al-Qaida trained (AP)
AP - Two of the four suicide bombers who attacked London last July 7 spent time at an al-Qaida camp to prepare themselves for a suicide mission, the deputy leader of the terror network claimed in a video Friday.
Video: 2 London bombers al-Qaida trained (AP)
AP - Two of the four suicide bombers who attacked London last July 7 spent time at an al-Qaida camp to prepare themselves for a suicide mission, the deputy leader of the terror network claimed in a video Friday.
Video: 2 London bombers al-Qaida trained (AP)
AP - Two of the four suicide bombers who attacked London a year ago had spent time at an al-Qaida camp to prepare themselves for a suicide attack, the deputy leader of al-Qaida claimed in new video excerpts released Friday.
London bomber outlines motives in video (AP)
London commuters take usual journey (AP)
Further details revealed of London bomber video (AFP)
AFP - More details emerged from a video featuring one of the four suicide bombers who attacked London last year as bereaved families and survivors marked the first anniversary of the atrocity.
Britain pauses to remember London bombings (AP)
AP - Britain fell silent Friday on the first anniversary of the suicide bombing assault on London's transit system a stunning strike that killed 52 commuters and wounded more than 700 in the capital's deadliest attack since World War II.
London police warn of more bombings (Reuters)
Reuters - Britain marked the first anniversary of the London suicide bombings with flowers, candles and a 2-minute silence on Friday as the city's police chief said another attack now looked more likely.
