Feb 09 Islamic State determined to strike U.S. this year, intelligence officials say By Deb Riechmann and Richard Lardner, Associated Press Leaders of the Islamic State are determined to strike targets in the United States this year, senior U.S. intelligence officials said Tuesday, telling lawmakers that a small group of violent extremists will attempt to overcome the logistical challenges of mounting… Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 5:28 Why wildlife preserves in Kenya resemble war zones By PBS News Hour With rhinoceros horn now more valuable than gold on the black market, poaching has reached unprecedented levels. Some wildlife preserves in Africa resemble war zones, as rangers struggle to keep pace with poachers, who may have ties to terrorist groups. Continue watching
Jan 26 Watch 9:32 What past elections can teach us about fear politics By PBS News Hour Fear of terrorism has been a recurring theme of the current presidential race -- from grave callbacks to November’s Paris attacks to promises of bans on Muslim immigrants -- but the tactic is nothing new in American politics. Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jan 15 The government’s making a watchlist and checking it twice By P. J. Tobia Nearly two million names populate U.S. government terrorism watchlists. That’s a big number, and there are a lot of lists. Who are the people on these lists? Are they all potential terrorists?… Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 8:20 How well-organized is ISIS in Southeast Asia? By PBS News Hour Multiple gunmen and suicide bombers struck the center of Jakarta, targeting a police booth as well as a nearby Starbucks. Two civilians were killed and five attackers died. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret… Continue watching
Jan 14 Explosions and gunfire in Jakarta leave 5 gunmen, 2 civilians dead By Joshua Barajas Several attackers set off a series of explosions that targeted downtown Jakarta on Thursday and exchanged gunfire with Indonesian authorities, leaving at least seven people, including five assailants, dead. Continue reading
Jan 12 Watch 4:07 Deadly blast in Turkey targets tourists By PBS News Hour An explosion ripped throughout the historic heart of Istanbul on Tuesday, scattering bodies at a major tourist destination. The suicide blast killed 10, most of whom were German visitors. Turkey's prime minister declared the Islamic State was responsible. Chief foreign… Continue watching
Jan 10 Paris remembers victims of 2015 terror attacks By News Desk Around 2,000 people gathered in Paris Sunday to remember the victims of the terror attacks that occurred last year in France, killing almost 150 people. Continue reading
Jan 09 Watch 3:19 Why the White House is seeking Silicon Valley’s help to take on terrorism By PBS News Hour This week, senior White House officials and some of the most prominent figures in Silicon Valley met to seek common ground on the fight to help law enforcement curb suspected terrorists using the internet and smartphones. Dawn Chmielewski, a reporter… Continue watching