Tag: Terrorism
War of words: Former mentor badmouths Al Qaeda number 2
Al Qaeda number two Ayman al-Zawahiri is a plagiarist who worked for Sudanese intelligence before his handlers grew tired of his jokes, his former spiritual mentor has claimed in a newspaper article.[MORE]
Doctor charged over car bombs 'loves England'
A Jordanian doctor accused of conspiring to kill hundreds of people in car bomb attacks in London and Scotland says he loved England and was dedicated to his medical training.[MORE]
Failed toilet bomber 'least cunning person ever'
A Muslim convert who admitted trying to blow up a restaurant in the English town of Exeter had his sentencing delayed till the new year on Friday to allow for psychiatric reports.[MORE]
Guantanamo judge throws out 'forced' confession
A US military judge in Guantanamo Bay has thrown out the US Government's evidence against an Afghan detainee because it was obtained under coercion, a rights group said.[MORE]
Al Qaeda has been 'dramatically' reduced in Iraq: US general
Al Qaeda in Iraq's ability to carry out large-scale attacks against civilians, and on US and Iraqi forces, has been "dramatically reduced," a US general has said.[MORE]
Haneef affair inquiry hands over report
The Clarke Inquiry into the Mohamed Haneef case hands its report to the Government.[MORE]
Suicide bomber kills 9 in Afghanistan
A suicide car-bomber has killed nine people and wounded 16, including two US soldiers, in an attack on a government compound in eastern Afghanistan, a government official said.[MORE]
Guantanamo detainees win court challenge
A US judge has ordered the release of five Algerian terrorism suspects from Guantanamo Bay.[MORE]
40 militants killed in Pakistan: officials
Pakistani forces have killed 40 Islamist fighters as artillery and jet fighters backed ground troops fighting in the Bajaur tribal region, and an air strike hit militants in Swat valley, officials said.[MORE]
7 killed in Yemen clashes: official
Four Yemeni policemen were among seven people killed in clashes between security forces and suspected Al Qaeda militants, a security official said.[MORE]
Pakistan Govt, Taliban lash out against US drone attacks
Pakistan has summoned the US ambassador to Islamabad to lodge a protest over the latest US drone attack in Pakistani territory.[MORE]
Sri Lanka takes Tiger defences: military
Sri Lankan security forces have captured a key defence position from Tamil Tiger rebels after six days of intense and bloody fighting. [MORE]
One dead in bombing at Thai protesters' compound
At least one person has died in Bangkok after a bomb was thrown into a compound full of anti-government protesters.[MORE]
Hicks speaks out against control order
Former Guantanamo detainee David Hicks is worried another control order will be imposed on him.[MORE]
Al Qaeda deputy threatens Obama, urges attacks on US
Al Qaeda number two Ayman Zawahiri has warned US President-elect Barack Obama against sending more troops to Afghanistan, in an internet audiomessage.[MORE]
Major Al Qaeda operative killed in Pakistan: official
A major Al Qaeda operative of Arab origin was among the five militants killed in a suspected US missile strike in north-west Pakistan, a senior security official said.[MORE]
Camping trips weren't terrorist training, court told
Defence lawyers have told a Supreme Court jury the case against Sydney men on terrorism charges isn't strong enough to warrant guilty verdicts.[MORE]
Terrorism trial: Crown's case 'speculative'
The strength of the Crown's case against two Sydney men charged with terrorism offences has been questioned.[MORE]
Taliban threaten Paris attacks, claim troops' killing
The Taliban has threatened to launch attacks in Paris unless France withdraws from Afghanistan, in a video aired by Al Arabiya television.[MORE]
Crown finishes opening address in terrorism trial
The prosecution has wrapped up its opening address in the Sydney trial of five men accused of terrorism offences.[MORE]
Authorities claim arrest of Basque separatist group head
Authorities in France say they have arrested the suspected military head of the Basque separatist group ETA, in the Pyrenes.[MORE]
Obama vows to exit Iraq, rebuild US 'moral stature'
Barack Obama has vowed to pull troops out of Iraq, crush Al Qaeda in Afghanistan and shut down the Guantanamo Bay camp.[MORE]
Terrorism suspects 'planned to bury guns'
The Crown prosecutor in the trial of five Sydney men on terrorism offences is continuing to detail the allegations.[MORE]
NATO soldier, 10 militants killed in Afghanistan
A bomb blast and clashes have killed an international soldier in the NATO-led force in Afghanistan and 10 militants, including some allegedly linked to Al Qaeda, the military said.[MORE]
Rihanna scraps Indonesia concert over security
Barbadian R and B singer Rihanna has cancelled a sold-out concert in the Indonesian capital Jakarta because of security concerns, event organisers said.[MORE]
