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

By Larry Habegger | May 1st, 2008 |

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]

Yemen: Attacks on Foreign Residences, U.S. Embassy Prompt Departure of Embassy Personnel

By Larry Habegger | April 10th, 2008 |

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The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa has ordered the departure of non-emergency staff and their families from Yemen following a series of violent incidents, most recently the April 6 attack on... [Read this entry]

Spain: Authorities Worry About ETA Summer Violence

By Larry Habegger | March 26th, 2008 |

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In the past few weeks the Basque separatist group ETA has assassinated a former politician and detonated a car bomb outside a police station in Calahorra in northern Spain, raising... [Read this entry]

Netherlands: Threat Level Raised to “Substantial”

By Larry Habegger | March 12th, 2008 |

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The government raised the terrorist threat level to “substantial” March 6 because of increasing links between foreign and European jihadist networks, terror-related arrests in Germany, Denmark, Spain and the United... [Read this entry]

United States: Amtrak to Begin Random Baggage Screening

By Larry Habegger | February 20th, 2008 |

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Using procedures similar to those applied on the New York City subway system, Amtrak began randomly screening passengers’ carry-on bags this week in its first significant visible increase in security... [Read this entry]

India: Security Tightened on Air India and Indian Airlines Flights, at Airports and in Other Areas

By Larry Habegger | February 20th, 2008 |

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Security was tightened on all Air India and Indian Airlines international flights after Indian intelligence agencies reported a hijacking threat Feb. 18. The warning specifically applied to flights heading to... [Read this entry]

Russia: Racial Attacks Increase in Moscow

By Larry Habegger | February 20th, 2008 |

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Hate crimes against foreigners are increasing in Moscow, where four dark-skinned people were murdered in five days recently, prompting Moscow police to increase their street patrols throughout the city and... [Read this entry]

Northern Ireland: Security Tightened after Dissident Republican Threat

By Larry Habegger | February 14th, 2008 |

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The Police Service of Northern Ireland warned Feb. 6 of an increased threat from dissident republicans throughout the province. Violence has diminished substantially in Northern Ireland in recent years as... [Read this entry]

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