India: Bombings in Two Cities Raise Tensions

By Larry Habegger | July 30th, 2008 |

A spate of bombings in two major cities and the defusing of 18 other bombs in another city has created tension across the country. The tech hub of Bangalore in... [Read this entry]

Spain: ETA Bombings on Beaches; Police Dismantle Top Terrorist Cell

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2008 |

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Four bombings claimed by the Basque militant group ETA hit tourist beaches in northern Spain July 20, causing one injury and no deaths. The bombings occurred in Loredo and Noja... [Read this entry]

Thailand: Possible Cease-Fire in Troubled South?

By Larry Habegger | July 23rd, 2008 |

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After four and a half years and some 3,000 deaths, a glimmer of hope for a resolution of the Muslim insurgency in southern Thailand appeared via a spokesman claiming to... [Read this entry]

Morocco: Officials Say They Thwarted Terrorist Attacks on Tourist Hotels

By Larry Habegger | July 16th, 2008 |

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Authorities said they foiled a terrorist plot to attack tourist hotels this summer when they arrested 11 extremists linked to al-Qaida in May. The arrests reportedly represented the fourth terrorist... [Read this entry]

Indonesia: Police Thwart Terrorist Attack

By Larry Habegger | July 10th, 2008 |

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Despite Indonesia’s success in bringing terrorists to justice and thwarting attacks before they occur, the threat of terrorism lingers as indicated by the recent arrests of 10 suspected terrorists who... [Read this entry]

Switzerland and Austria: Euro 2008 Soccer Tournament June 7-29

By Larry Habegger | May 21st, 2008 |

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Switzerland and Austria will host the Euro 2008 soccer tournament June 7-29, and because it is a major sporting event that is expected to draw 5 million fans, concerns have... [Read this entry]

India: Bombs in Jaipur

By Larry Habegger | May 14th, 2008 |

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A coordinated series of seven bomb blasts occurred in Jaipur, Rajasthan May 13 killing some 80 people. The explosions within the ancient walled city came a few minutes apart beginning... [Read this entry]

China and Tibet: Lockdown in Lhasa; Interpol Worries about Attacks in Beijing

By Larry Habegger | May 1st, 2008 |

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The Chinese government announced a lockdown on the Tibetan capital of Lhasa from May 1 to June 20 to prevent any disruption of the Olympic torch parade through Tibet. Residents... [Read this entry]

North Africa: Possible Terror Attacks

By Larry Habegger | May 1st, 2008 |

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Algeria warned its neighbors that al-Qaeda is planning high-profile attacks aimed at industrial installations to destabilize local governments. Tunisia is believed to be a main target because of its friendly... [Read this entry]

Egypt: Manhunt for Terrorists in Sinai

By Larry Habegger | April 10th, 2008 |

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Security forces have set up roadblocks and checkpoints in Sinai following reports that two terrorists plan to bomb a tourist site in the region. Egyptian intelligence reported that the two... [Read this entry]

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