Nov 25 Osama Bin Laden’s Ex-Driver to Be Returned to Yemen By PBS News Hour Salim Hamdan, a former driver for terror leader Osama Bin Laden, is being transferred from the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, back to his home country of Yemen, defense officials tell news agencies. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch Modern-day Somali Pirates Increase Attacks Somali pirates are increasing the frequency of their attacks and targeting larger ships, targeting oil supertankers and grain cargo vessels. Experts explain the rise in modern-day piracy and the efforts among the international community to curb the problem. Continue watching
Nov 19 Al-Qaida Warns President-elect Obama of Continuing U.S. Policies By PBS News Hour Al-Qaida made its first public statement about President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying it would continue attacks on the U.S. They also criticized Obama for his support of Israel and turning his back on his Muslim roots. Continue reading
Oct 01 Watch ‘The Forever War’ Author Dexter Filkins Recounts Covering Iraq, Afghanistan Wars New York Times war correspondent Dexter Filkins' book, "The Forever War," provides a window into his experiences covering the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for much of the last decade. He talks to Jeffrey Brown about reporting from the front… Continue watching
Sep 17 Attack on U.S. Embassy in Yemen Leaves 16 Dead By PBS News Hour Militants attacked the U.S. embassy in Yemen Wednesday, assaulting the structure with automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenades and at least one suicide car bomb. Officials said the attack killed at least 16 people, including six assailants. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch Joe Biden Gives Focal Point Speech Against McCain’s Foreign Policy Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama's running mate, gave the keynote speech Wednesday in which he criticized the Bush administration's handling of the war on terrorism and warned voters against Sen. John McCain's foreign policy agenda. Following is his speech. Continue watching
Aug 11 Coalition Air Strikes in Afghanistan Stoke Tensions Over Civilian Death Toll By PBS News Hour A U.S.-led air strike in Afghanistan killed 25 Taliban fighters on Sunday but also took the lives of eight bystanders held hostage by the militants, media reports said Monday, highlighting tensions over the civilian toll in the Afghan war. Continue reading
Aug 07 Bin Laden’s Ex-Driver Sentenced to 5 1/2 Years By Admin, PBS News Hour A military jury on Thursday sentenced Osama bin Laden's former driver, Samil Hamdan, to 5 1/2 years in prison, making him eligible for parole in six months. Hamdan was convicted Wednesday on charges of providing material support for terrorism. Continue reading
Aug 01 Scientist Suspected in Anthrax Attacks Dies of Apparent Suicide By PBS News Hour A top U.S. Army biodefense researcher has reportedly committed suicide just as Federal prosecutors were preparing to file criminal charges against him in connection with the 2001 anthrax attacks. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Transcript: Obama’s Speech in Berlin Following is a transcript of Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin, Germany, as prepared for delivery and distributed by his campaign. Continue watching