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
Apr 30 Watch French Muslims Struggle to Achieve Success In the days leading up to France's presidential run-off election, Margaret Warner reports on the changes taking place in the country, including its growing Muslim population, and how they may impact the upcoming vote. Continue watching
Apr 11 Suicide Bombers Strike Algerian Capital By PBS News Hour A North African al-Qaida affiliate claimed responsibility for the Wednesday bombings of the Algerian prime minister's office and a police station that left at least 23 people dead and injured more than 160. Continue reading
May 23 Algerian Death Toll Soars, Aid Begins to Flow to Survivors The death toll for the earthquake that rocked northern Algeria late Wednesday surpassed 1,600 Friday as searchers continued the grim work of sifting through destroyed apartment buildings and homes. Continue reading