2009年7月1日星期三

Yahoo! News: Terrorism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yahoo! News: Terrorism


Poll: Pakistanis worried about terrorists, wary of U.S. (McClatchy Newspapers)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 02:51 PM PDT

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON — In a reversal of public opinion, most Pakistanis now consider terrorist groups a "critical threat" to their country and support their government in its fight against the Taliban in Swat valley, according to a survey released Wednesday.

NYPD: High-profile buildings need tighter security (AP)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 02:30 PM PDT

AP - Managers and developers of high-profile skyscrapers, sports stadiums and other buildings in the city need to take more steps to guard against terrorist attacks, according to a new report by the New York Police Department.

U.S. targets four in Pakistan for terrorism support (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 11:58 AM PDT

Reuters - The U.S. Treasury on Wednesday froze the assets of four people it said helped carry out terrorist attacks and provided support to al Qaeda and another militant group in Pakistan.

Treasury takes aim at Pakistan terror networks (AP)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 11:49 AM PDT

AP - The Treasury Department on Wednesday took action against four Pakistani men suspected of providing support to terror groups in the country.

Queen announces new award for British troops (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 11:19 AM PDT

Queen Elizabeth II, seen here in 2008, launched a new award Wednesday for members of the British armed forces killed in action or by a terrorist attack.(AFP/File/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Queen Elizabeth II launched a new award Wednesday for members of the British armed forces killed in action or by a terrorist attack.


Britain unveils new medal to families of army dead (AP)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 09:25 AM PDT

In this undated image made available by Britain's Ministry of Defence Wednesday July 1, 2009, the Elizabeth Cross, named after Britain's reigning monarch, is seen. Britain has unveiled a medal that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II. The nearest kin of military personnel killed in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan will be among those eligible to receive the Elizabeth Cross. (AP Photo/Sgt. Andy Malthouse, Ministry of Defence)AP - Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II.


Scientists lower Alaska volcano threat level (AP)

Posted: 01 Jul 2009 02:41 AM PDT

AP - Alaskans can put away their dust masks and spare air filters, for now, because Mount Redoubt seems to have cooled off since its last major eruption nearly three months ago.

India sets up regional base for anti-terror troops (AFP)

Posted: 30 Jun 2009 09:39 PM PDT

National Security Guard commandos stand in formation in Mumbai on June 30. India's first regional unit for specialist anti-terror troops has opened in Mumbai, fulfilling a government pledge after criticisms of the military's slow response to last year's attacks on the city.(AFP/Indranil Mukherjee)AFP - India's first regional unit for specialist anti-terror troops has opened in Mumbai, fulfilling a government pledge after criticisms of the military's slow response to last year's attacks on the city.


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