Tag: Terrorism

In this photo released Wednesday, March 4, 2015, by the Syrian official news agency SANA, Syrian President Bashar Assad speaks during an interview with Portuguese state television, RTP, in Damascus, Syria. Assad denied that his troops drop barrels bombs on civilians telling a journalist: "You are talking about massive propaganda." (AP Photo/SANA)

In Syria, the enemy of our enemy is still our enemy

Anne Pierce · April 6, 2015 9:00 am

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky celebrates on the court after an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game against Kentucky Saturday, April 4, 2015, in Indianapolis. Wisconsin won 71-64.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Spring’s distractions don’t slow America’s enemies

Hugh Hewitt · April 5, 2015 9:00 pm

In this Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, file photo, a Houthi Shiite Yemeni holds a flag of Hezbollah, as others chant slogans during a rally to show support for their comrades in Sanaa, Yemen. (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed, File)

Lebanese Hezbollah calls Iran deal a ‘victory’

Luke Rosiak · April 4, 2015 10:18 pm

President Barack Obama speaks about the negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear technologies during a statement in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 2, 2015. Iran and and six world powers have agreed on the outlines of an understanding that would open the path to a final phase of nuclear negotiations but are in a dispute over how much to make public. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

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Obama expresses ‘horror and sadness’ over Kenya terrorist attack

Brian Hughes · April 3, 2015 9:34 pm

"In recorded conversations with an informant, [Alaa] Saadeh revealed his support for ISIL, including the terrorist organization's use of beheadings and mass killings to impose its violent agenda," the Justice Department said. (AP Photo)Â

Two N.Y. women arrested for trying to use bomb on U.S.

Kelly Cohen · April 2, 2015 6:36 pm

When the Islamic State takes over new territory, its first priority is restoring security and basic services, primarily water and electricity, as quickly as possible. (AP Photo, File)

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U.N. report: More than 25,000 foreigners fighting alongside terrorists in Middle East

Kelly Cohen · April 2, 2015 11:50 am

In this Friday, March 27, 2015 file photo, Iraqi soldiers watch movements of their enemy at the front line during clashes between Iraqi security forces and Islamic State group extremists in Tikrit, 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Baghdad, Iraq. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed, File)

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Iraqis retake Tikrit from Islamic State

Tara Copp · March 31, 2015 4:21 pm

O’Keefe Misses the Mark

Ethan Epstein · March 31, 2015 12:29 pm

Bashar Assad: Even with airstrikes, Islamic State has expanded

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Bashar Assad: Even with airstrikes, Islamic State has expanded

Kelly Cohen · March 30, 2015 11:50 am

Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Arabi, right, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri leave a press conference at the conclusion of an Arab summit meeting in Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt, Sunday, March 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Thomas Hartwell)

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Arab nations agree to form unified military to combat common threats

Ethan Barton · March 29, 2015 8:26 pm

A Yemeni man carries a box of ammunition he took from a military depot in Aden, Yemen, Friday, March 27, 2015. Shiite rebels, known as the Houthis, has seized the city since Wednesday. Looters have then taken weapons and ammunition from two abandoned army camps. (AP Photo/Yassir Hassan)

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UN calls for negotiations as Yemen crisis worsens

Jennifer Peebles · March 28, 2015 3:27 pm

Many run-of-the-mill flyers may be raising red flags without knowing, according to the Transportation Security Administration's controversial Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) program. (AP Photo)

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TSA: Ordinary passenger behavior a sign of terrorism

Kelly Cohen · March 27, 2015 6:44 pm