2008年12月22日星期一

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

Germany debates release of Red Army terrorist (The Christian Science Monitor)

Posted: 22 Dec 2008 02:00 AM CST

The Christian Science Monitor - Friday's release of Christian Klar, one of Germany's last two jailed Red Army Faction (RAF) militants, has reignited a debate here over the legal system's handling of the graying, often unrepentant terrorists who traumatized Germany in the 1970s and '80s.

Indian doctor hopes Australian terror probe will vindicate him (AFP)

Posted: 22 Dec 2008 01:48 AM CST

Indian-born doctor Mohamed Haneef, arrested in Australia over failed bomb attacks in Britain last year, hopes an inquiry will prove there was never any basis to charge him, his lawyers said Monday.(AFP/File/Dibyangshu Sarkar)AFP - An Indian-born doctor arrested in Australia over failed bomb attacks in Britain last year hopes an inquiry will prove there was never any basis to charge him, his lawyers said Monday.


Cheney defends US 'war on terror' policies (AFP)

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 11:47 PM CST

US Vice President Dick Cheney has said in an interview that he did not know if Al-Qaeda terror leader Osama bin Laden, seen here, is still alive.(AFP/File)AFP - Vice President Dick Cheney has defended controversial interrogation methods in the US "war on terror," while acknowledging he was not sure if Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was still alive.


Cheney Gives Vigorous Defense of Bush Record and His Own (CQPolitics.com)

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 01:02 PM CST

CQPolitics.com - Vice President Richard Cheney on Sunday staunchly defended the Bush administration's record in Iraq, its authorization of electronic surveillance programs, and the use of a "robust" interrogation program as legitimate exercises of presidential power in fighting the war on terrorism.

Fort Dix jurors say they expect to finish Monday (AP)

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 03:10 PM CST

A vehicle entry gate is shown at Fort Dix, New Jersey May 8, 2007. (John Randolph/Reuters)AP - Jurors in the case of five men accused of plotting an attack on New Jersey's Fort Dix say they expect to finish deliberating Monday.


Cheney defends powers in fighting terrorism (AP)

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 08:58 AM CST

AP - There's no doubt the Bush administration expanded government power during the fight against terrorism.

Prayers and flowers mark Mumbai hotel opening (Reuters)

Posted: 21 Dec 2008 11:03 AM CST

Security guards and hotel staff inspect a vehicle before it enters the Trident-Oberoi hotel in Mumbai December 21, 2008. REUTERS/Punit ParanjpeReuters - Indians of Muslim and Hindu faiths held roses and chanted religious verses to mark the reopening of Mumbai's Trident hotel on Sunday, three weeks after it was damaged in a militant attack.


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