Jan 18 Watch Crises in Algeria, Mali Reflect Regional Unrest Recent terrorist activity in Mali and Algeria reflect greater regional tumult and threat to international security. Ray Suarez talks to Mary Jane Deeb from the Library of Congress and Dirk Vandewalle from Dartmouth College about the various geopolitical factors at… Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch Accounting for Hostages in Algeria as Militant Conflict Intensifies in Mali Accounting for Hostages in Algeria as Militant Conflict Intensifies in Mali… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa… Continue watching
Jan 17 Watch Algeria Raids Gas Plant to Free Hostages; Conflicting Reports on Fallout After Islamic militants tied to al-Qaida took hostages at a natural gas plant in Algeria as retribution for France's strikes in Mali, the Algerian government launched an assault to free those held, including some Americans. Jeffrey Brown reports on conflicting… Continue watching
Jan 16 Watch News Wrap: Secretary Ken Salazar Announces Departure From Interior Department In other news Wednesday, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced plans to step down from his position in March. During his four years working for the Obama administration, Salazar pushed for greater conservation and renewable energy. Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch As Life Gets Back to Normal, Tripoli’s ‘Heart Beginning to Beat Again’ Gadhafi's Family Flees, but Hunt Remains for Libyan Leader… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch News Wrap: Obama, McChrystal Discuss Afghan Strategy In other news, Obama met with General McChrystal to discuss strategies for Afghanistan, and a suicide bombing in Pakistan killed at least 49 people. Continue watching
Aug 19 Suicide Bomber Kills 43 at Algerian Police School By Admin, PBS News Hour A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-rigged car into a police academy as applicants lined up to register for classes Tuesday, killing at least 43 people and injuring 38 others, Algeria's Interior Ministry said. Continue reading
Dec 11 Blasts Kill Scores at U.N. Buildings in Algiers By PBS News Hour The North African wing of al-Qaida is suspected of detonating twin car bombs that killed as many as 67 people near U.N. buildings in the Algerian capital Tuesday. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch Al-Qaida Regrouping to Pre-Sept. 11 Strength, Report Says A classified report from U.S. intelligence analysts outlines the growing power of al-Qaida. Counterterrorism expert Daniel Benjamin and Lawrence Wright, a reporter who covered the terrorist organization following the Sept. 11 attacks, talk about the global threat. Continue watching