Terrorism - Terrorism Around the Globe
Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Descriptions and images of the groups designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. State Department.
Descriptions and images of the groups designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. State Department.
News Still Swirls Around Mumbai Gunman
The lone gunman to survive the bloody November rampage on Mumbai is reportedly of Pakistani origin, but the national security adviser who leaked the information has been fired and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani says no Pakistanis would be extradited in connection with the investigation.
The lone gunman to survive the bloody November rampage on Mumbai is reportedly of Pakistani origin, but the national security adviser who leaked the information has been fired and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani says no Pakistanis would be extradited in connection with the investigation.
Mumbai Gunman Allegedly Claims Pakistan Terror Training
Ajmal Qasab wasn't only captured on camera at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai on Wednesday; he was the only of the gunmen who terrorized the city for some 60 hours who was captured by police instead of being killed in the battle.
Ajmal Qasab wasn't only captured on camera at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai on Wednesday; he was the only of the gunmen who terrorized the city for some 60 hours who was captured by police instead of being killed in the battle.
Brown: Three-Fourths of Terror Plots Come From Pakistan
The prime minister of Britain, acting on a report about where MI5 determines that terror plots against the UK originate, and understandably still rattled after the Pakistan-based attack launched on Mumbai, told Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari that the buck needs to stop with him.
The prime minister of Britain, acting on a report about where MI5 determines that terror plots against the UK originate, and understandably still rattled after the Pakistan-based attack launched on Mumbai, told Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari that the buck needs to stop with him.
Lockerbie, 20 Years Later
Ceremonies were held in Lockerbie, Scotland, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pam Am Flight 103.
Ceremonies were held in Lockerbie, Scotland, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pam Am Flight 103.
Al-Qaida Unlikely to Need Financial Bailout
Here's a twist on the global financial crisis you may not have considered: After 9/11, the focus was not just on physically capturing al-Qaida suspects, but shutting down their financial conduits, making sure they or their supporters couldn't use financial institutions to shuffle terrorist cash.
Here's a twist on the global financial crisis you may not have considered: After 9/11, the focus was not just on physically capturing al-Qaida suspects, but shutting down their financial conduits, making sure they or their supporters couldn't use financial institutions to shuffle terrorist cash.
Death Toll Climbs in Pakistan Marriott Bombing
The message from the gruesome suicide bombing of the Marriott in Islamabad was clear: Pervez Musharraf is no longer around to use his martial law and other tactics against terrorists; Asif Ali Zardari is in power, and al-Qaida and the Taliban are telling him to change course now.
The message from the gruesome suicide bombing of the Marriott in Islamabad was clear: Pervez Musharraf is no longer around to use his martial law and other tactics against terrorists; Asif Ali Zardari is in power, and al-Qaida and the Taliban are telling him to change course now.
India Reeling From Synchronized Bomb Blasts
Eerily, several TV stations were obscurely warned of the blasts minutes beforehand, as an Islamic group sent out an e-mail from a Yahoo account with the subject line "Await 5 minutes for the revenge of Gujarat."
Eerily, several TV stations were obscurely warned of the blasts minutes beforehand, as an Islamic group sent out an e-mail from a Yahoo account with the subject line "Await 5 minutes for the revenge of Gujarat."
More Than a Dozen Killed in Istanbul Explosions
Two bombs exploded about 10 minutes apart in a busy shopping district in Istanbul.
Two bombs exploded about 10 minutes apart in a busy shopping district in Istanbul.
Report: U.S., Israel, France All Helped Rescue FARC Hostages
There were reasons, if the story is true, for all of the parties to have been involved in the yearlong planning that went into rescuing Ingrid Bettancourt and other prisoners from the grasp of the FARC rebels.
There were reasons, if the story is true, for all of the parties to have been involved in the yearlong planning that went into rescuing Ingrid Bettancourt and other prisoners from the grasp of the FARC rebels.
Alvaro Uribe Brings His A-Game
Uribe's government staged an ingenious rescue operation to extract Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors, and 11 Colombian soldiers and policemen. This effectively sidelines wanton FARC negotiator Hugo Chavez.
Uribe's government staged an ingenious rescue operation to extract Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors, and 11 Colombian soldiers and policemen. This effectively sidelines wanton FARC negotiator Hugo Chavez.
Palestinian Plows Bulldozer Through Jerusalem Crowd
A suicide bulldozer driver plowed over cars and tipped over a bus on a busy downtown stretch -- killing three and injuring dozens before he was shot to death.
A suicide bulldozer driver plowed over cars and tipped over a bus on a busy downtown stretch -- killing three and injuring dozens before he was shot to death.
Jerusalem Seminary Slayings Cap Nine Days of Violence
A gunman reportedly from east Jerusalem walked into the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire, killing at least eight.
A gunman reportedly from east Jerusalem walked into the library of a rabbinical seminary and opened fire, killing at least eight.
Karzai Escapes Another Assassination Attempt
Taliban fighters marred one of Afghanistan's most celebrated days by staging an attack aimed at President Hamid Karzai.
Taliban fighters marred one of Afghanistan's most celebrated days by staging an attack aimed at President Hamid Karzai.
Al-Qaida Q&A: Al-Zawahri Answers Reader Mail
Yes, as odd as it sounds al-Qaida's No. 2, Egyptian-born surgeon Ayman al-Zawahri, opened the floor for questions -- and more than 2,000 were submitted by fans, journalists, and critics via extremist websites.
Yes, as odd as it sounds al-Qaida's No. 2, Egyptian-born surgeon Ayman al-Zawahri, opened the floor for questions -- and more than 2,000 were submitted by fans, journalists, and critics via extremist websites.
Palestinian Militant Groups
All Palestinian militants are not created alike: While most share the similar goals of capturing Jerusalem and the elimination of Israel, various militant groups in the West Bank and Gaza Strip often come from conflicting political parties or affiliations.
All Palestinian militants are not created alike: While most share the similar goals of capturing Jerusalem and the elimination of Israel, various militant groups in the West Bank and Gaza Strip often come from conflicting political parties or affiliations.
FBI Most Wanted Terrorists
Features mugshots and basic information -- including reward information -- on the terrorists most wanted by the U.S. government.
Features mugshots and basic information -- including reward information -- on the terrorists most wanted by the U.S. government.