Terrorism
Colombian cocaine ring linked to Hezbollah
Colombian cocaine ring linked to Hezbollah
Reported from Bogota, Colombia and Madrid — U.S. and Colombian investigators have dismantled an international cocaine smuggling and money laundering ring that allegedly used part of its profits to finance…
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Counter-Terrorism and German-American Relations: A German Perspective
Counter-Terrorism and German-American Relations: A German Perspective
German-American relations reached a historic low point during the years of the second Bush administration. Many argued that this was mainly due to widespread disagreements and a deep personal animosity…
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Saudi Arabia hosts Taliban talks to bolster Pakistan
Saudi Arabia hosts Taliban talks to bolster Pakistan
Saudi Arabia is mediating between Taliban and Afghan officials to prevent its ally Pakistan from sliding into Islamist violence and to wean the Taliban away from al Qaeda, diplomats said…
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As Iraq cools, rebels go to Afghanistan
As Iraq cools, rebels go to Afghanistan
KABUL: U.S. military successes in Iraq have prompted growing numbers of well-trained "foreign fighters" to join the insurgency in Afghanistan instead, the Afghan defense minister said Tuesday. The minister, General…
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Mainstream Muslims act out against terror
Mainstream Muslims act out against terror
Washington, DC - King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia stated in a recent speech that Muslims cannot keep remaining silent while other Muslims continue to cause harm to Islam. Abu Dhabi’s…
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Look who came to dinner ...
Look who came to dinner ...
KARACHI - Although the Taliban and al-Qaeda have consistently rejected overtures to make peace with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces until they leave Afghanistan, the latest initiative led by…
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The tip of India's terror iceberg
The tip of India's terror iceberg
BANGALORE - A wave of bomb blasts in four Indian cities over the past few months has drawn attention to a new, shadowy terror outfit which calls itself the Indian…
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Homeland Security: Combating Nuclear Smuggling
Homeland Security: Combating Nuclear Smuggling
Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, combating terrorism has been one of the nation's highest priorities. As part of that effort, preventing nuclear and radioactive material from being smuggled…
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