May 20 U.S. Raises Terror Alert Level; Embassies in Saudi Arabia Close The U.S. government raised the nationwide terror alert level to "orange" or high Tuesday, on the heels of a FBI warning to local law enforcement agencies that the al-Qaida terrorist network "remains active."… Continue reading
May 20 FBI Warns of New Threats; U.S., British Embassies in Saudi Arabia to Close The FBI has warned local law enforcement agencies that the al-Qaida terrorist network "remains active" and could launch new attacks in the United States or against American interests overseas. Continue reading
May 20 Watch U.S. Raises Terror Alert Level Philip Shenon of The New York Times assesses the reasons behind the U.S. decision to raise the nationwide terrorist threat level to "high" -- its second-highest designation. Continue watching
May 20 Watch Saudi Investigation Margaret Warner discusses the investigations into the bombings abroad with Peter Finn, a reporter in Riyadh with The Washington Post. Continue watching
May 20 Watch Philippine President Arroyo President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines discusses her country's efforts to combat terrorism and its relationship with the United States. Continue watching
May 19 Watch Al-Qaida: Lingering Shadows As investigators in Morocco and Saudi Arabia continue looking for those responsible for last week's bombings and for evidence of al-Qaida's involvement, experts discuss the terrorist network's potential strategy and strength. Continue watching
May 16 Watch Cities Preparing for the Worst Chicago and Seattle have been testing the readiness of top officials and first responders through mock terrorist attacks this week. Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW Chicago reports on the lessons learned during these trials. Continue watching
May 16 Watch Saudis Under Scrutiny Saudi Arabia pledged to "do whatever it takes" to combat al-Qaida following Monday's suicide bombings in Riyadh. Experts assess Saudi Arabia's response to terrorism. Continue watching
May 16 Watch Saudi Reaction to Terror Saudi Arabia pledged to "do whatever it takes" to combat terrorism following Monday's suicide bombings in Riyadh that killed 34 people. Continue watching
May 13 Watch Terror Assault in Saudi Arabia Following Monday's car bombings in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh, former U.S. Senator Wyche Fowler, Saudi Institute Director Ali Al-Ahmed, and former FBI counterterrorism expert Matthew Levitt discuss the significance of the attack and the likelihood of ties to… Continue watching