terrorism

Published
August 2, 2022

The downside: U.S. strike shows Afghanistan still terror base

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was quick to congratulate President Biden on the operation, but also made the case that it 'further indicates that Afghanistan is again becoming a major thicket of terrorist activity.'
Published
August 1, 2022

Ayman al-Zawahri, al-Qaida leader, killed at 71

Ayman al-Zawahri, an Egyptian-born physician, took over as leader of al-Qaida after the death of Osama bin Laden. He was killed in a U.S. strike on Aug. 1.
Published
June 29, 2022

Lone surviving attacker in Paris massacre guilty of murder

A special terrorism court also convicted 19 other men involved in the attacks in 2015 that killed 130 people and injured hundreds more.
Published
March 18, 2019

New Zealand firms consider pulling ads from social media after terrorist attack

The mass shooting, which killed 50 people at 2 mosques, was live-streamed on Facebook.
Published
March 15, 2019

Attacks on New Zealand mosques fuel concern over Islamophobia worldwide

World leaders express condolences and condemnation Friday following the deadly attacks.
Published
March 15, 2019

White supremacist accused in New Zealand massacre appears in court on murder charge

Police say Brenton Harrison Tarrant, a 28-year-old Australian, broadcast live video of the slaughter on Facebook.
Published
March 10, 2019

The View From Here: There’s not much room for compromise between the parties anymore

Even in 'odd' years, powerful political forces drive elected officials away from common ground.
Published
February 26, 2019

Jon Stewart lobbies Congress to back first responders 9/11 fund

The comedian has repeatedly slammed Congress for delaying health care funding for first responders and survivors who risked their lives on 9/11.
Published
February 21, 2019

Coast Guardsman accused of planning terror attack posed ‘very significant threat,’ prosecutor says

Christopher Paul Hasson was arrested after federal law enforcement seized guns and ammunition that they say he planned to use to kill journalists and Democratic politicians.
Published
February 20, 2019

White supremacist Coast Guardsman planned domestic terrorist attack

Federal investigators arrested Christopher Paul Hasson after finding weapons, ammunition and a list targeting journalists and Democratic politicians.