SubscribeU.S. terror report cites Venezuela, Iran
May 1, 2008
“Venezuela’s associations with terror states, Iran’s meddling in Iraq and the resurgence of al Qaeda in Afghanistan top the concerns in a new State Department report on terrorism threats in countries around the world.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not cooperating with U.S. anti-terror efforts and has “deepened Venezuelan relationships with state sponsors of terrorism Iran and Cuba,” the annual report says.” (CNN)
U.S., Allies See Progress in Selling Al-Qaeda As an Enemy to the Muslim World
April 28, 2008
“The top White House terrorism expert thinks some gains are being made in the worldwide public relations battle against al-Qaeda, as the administration and its overseas allies press efforts to show that Osama bin Laden’s network is killing Muslim civilians rather than defending its interests.” (Washington Post)
Bin Laden’s Deputy Says Iran Trying to Undermine Al Qaeda
April 23, 2008
“Al Qaeda’s No. 2 leader issued a new audiotape Tuesday accusing Shiite Iran of spreading a conspiracy theory about who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks to discredit the power of the Sunni terrorist network.” (Fox News)
EU advises Pakistan against talks with al Qaeda
April 22, 2008
“The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Pakistan should resist talking with al Qaeda in its efforts to quell militancy in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
Javier Solana told a news conference in Islamabad that al Qaeda leaders were operating outside Pakistan’s law and constitution.” (Reuters)
US homeland security chief says terror groups recruiting Western Europeans
April 17, 2008
“Terrorist groups are believed to be actively recruiting Western Europeans for possible attacks in Europe, or to use the continent as a springboard for strikes in the United States, the U.S. Homeland Security chief said Tuesday.” (International Herald Tribune)
Doctor withheld information on foiled Glasgow bomb attacks
April 14, 2008
“A doctor whose brother died after staging a failed suicide car bombing at Glasgow airport pleaded guilty Friday to withholding information from police about that and two other attacks.” (AFP)
Pakistan to Fight Terrorism With `Determination’
March 28, 2008
“Pakistan’s new coalition government will fight terrorism with “determination,” Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani told visiting U.S. envoys, a day after a coalition partner indicated the parliament may review the policy.” (Bloomberg)
Brown Brings Together U.K. Security Agencies to Fight Terrorism
March 19, 2008
“Prime Minister Gordon Brown tomorrow will tell Britain’s spy agencies to work more closely with police to fight terrorism, though the government will stop short of creating a single department in charge of security.” (Bloomberg)
US signs visa-waiver deals with Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia
March 18, 2008
“The US administration on Monday signed deals with Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia paving the way for visa-free travel for their citizens despite concerns in Brussels over the bilateral agreements.
The Department of Homeland Security said the three former communist states had agreed to improvements in security with the possibility of securing visa-free travel for nationals travelling to the United States.” (AFP)
3 more EU nations seeking visa-free travel to U.S.
March 17, 2008
“At least three recent newcomers to the European Union will opt this week for agreements with Washington on visa-free travel, the U.S. secretary for homeland security said Sunday.” (International Herald Tribune)