Jan 19 China, Russia now outpace the threat of terrorism, Pentagon says By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press China's expanding military and Russia's increasing aggression are bigger U.S. national security priorities than terrorism, the Pentagon said Friday. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 2:19 Attempted pipe-bomb attack sparks panic in New York subway By PBS News Hour Emergency crews swarmed the streets near Times Square this morning after a man detonated a homemade pipe bomb in the New York subway, creating a panic during rush hour. The suspected attacker, identified as 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, was taken to… Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch 7:54 Counterterrorism chief says ISIS adapting to inspire, not control attacks By PBS News Hour What do officials know about the attempted morning attack of a New York subway and the motives of the alleged bomber? Nicholas Rasmussen, outgoing director of the National Counterterrorism Center, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the difficulties of preventing such… Continue watching
Nov 30 A militant leader is set free in Pakistan. Here’s why it matters to the U.S. By Larisa Epatko Hafiz Saeed’s release does not bode well for U.S.-Pakistani relations, and with Defense Secretary James Mattis reportedly visiting Islamabad on Sunday, the Pakistani government will have much to explain. Continue reading
Nov 22 New York City truck attack suspect indicted on terrorism, murder charges By Erica R. Hendry A grand jury handed down a 22-count indictment against Sayfullo Saipov, 29, of Paterson, New Jersey, who police say was inspired by ISIS videos to plan an attack in the United States. The goal: to "kill as many people as… Continue reading
Nov 05 What draws ‘lone wolves’ to the Islamic State? By James L. Gelvin, The Conversation Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the Manhattan bike path attack, wasn't a devout Muslim. He cursed and came late to prayers. A terrorism expert explains why such a man may want to be a martyr. Continue reading
Nov 01 Could Trump send the New York City terror suspect to Guantanamo? By Ben Fox, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would consider sending the suspect in the New York bike path attack to the Guantanamo Bay detention center. But just a few hours later, the government filed federal terrorism charges against suspect Sayfullo Saipov,… Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 9:51 New York suspect reportedly planned attack for a long time. What more could law enforcement do to prevent terrorism? By PBS News Hour The suspect in the deadly New York attack, Sayfullo Saipov, was charged by the federal government for providing support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports on how investigators are piecing together a clearer… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 4:15 Suspect in custody in NYC after ‘lone-wolf’ truck attack By PBS News Hour At least eight people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a rented pickup truck plowed into a busy bicycle path near the World Trade Center Memorial in Manhattan on Tuesday. A 29-year-old male has been taken into… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 4:57 News Wrap: Dozens missing after deadly Mogadishu truck bombing By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, more than 300 people are confirmed dead and nearly 400 wounded after Saturday’s massive truck bombing in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu. The government blamed the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab. Also, 31-year-old conservative Sebastian Kurz is set to… Continue watching