Nov 28 Watch Mumbai Attacks Raise Questions on India’s Ability to Combat Terror As more details emerge about the Mumbai attacks, questions are stirring on India's ability to prevent and respond to terrorism. Analysts examine the government's response and what it means for larger security issues. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch Colombian Defense Chief Describes Risks, Planning for Hostage Rescue Following the dramatic rescue of fifteen hostages in Columbia by government forces, some held by rebels for years, Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos describes events and planning leading up to the rescue effort. Continue watching
Jul 02 Betancourt and Americans Rescued from Colombian Rebels By PBS News Hour Colombia's military announced Wednesday it rescued French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans who were held hostage for years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC. Continue reading
Dec 08 Iraqi Group Says Hostage Killed; Suicide Bomber Attacks Bus By PBS News Hour An Iraqi insurgent group said in an Internet posting Thursday that it has killed a kidnapped U.S. security consultant. The claim's authenticity was not immediately verified. Continue reading
Sep 22 Hostage Body Recovered; NATO Agrees to Help Train Iraqis By PBS News Hour U.S. officials on Wednesday recovered the body of American hostage Jack Hensley, who was beheaded, after militants demanded the release of female Iraqi prisoners. Continue reading