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U.S. Attorney General Holder: No Decision Yet on Where to Try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, 9/11 Conspirators
Written on 15 Apr, 2010 at 4:39 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 150 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The decision to hold a trial in New York City drew strong opposition when it was proposed late last year, with Mayor Michael Bloomberg saying the cost for security and the imposition on New York residents, particularly those who live... (Continue reading)
Gitmo Detainees Are Returning to Terror Upon Release – Latest Report
Written on 30 Mar, 2010 at 5:09 in World | viewed 321 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Senior U.S. official confirms new addition to growing list of more than 100 released Guantanamo Bay detainees who have returned to terrorism. After being fitted with a prosthetic leg (at a cost to American taxpayers between $50,000 and $75,000) ... (Continue reading)
President’s Next Selection for Transportation Security Chief Withdraws From Consideration
Written on 27 Mar, 2010 at 6:40 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 168 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Robert Harding took himself out of the running Friday night as head of the Transportation Security Administration, another setback for Obama after his first choice withdrew in January. Did he really leave or was he forced... (Continue reading)
Americans Will Die if Alleged 9-11 Mastermind Is Executed says Bin Laden
Written on 26 Mar, 2010 at 5:37 in World | viewed 141 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden threatened in a new audio recording released Thursday to kill any captured Americans if the U.S. executes the accused mastermind of the Sept.11 attacks or any other Al Qaeda suspects. In a brief 74-second... (Continue reading)
Chicago Terror Suspect Expected to Plead Guilty – Could Escape Death Penalty
Written on 18 Mar, 2010 at 5:08 in State, World | viewed 116 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Headley pleaded not guilty in January to 12 counts, including six that charge a conspiracy to murder and maim people in India and provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The most serious charges, conspiracy to bomb public places... (Continue reading)
Moving Gitmo Prisoners to U.S. ‘Makes no Sense’ says Rep. Boehner
Written on 14 Mar, 2010 at 18:11 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 127 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Two months past President Obama's self-imposed deadline for closing Guantanamo, the facility remains open as details of where to house the suspects are being worked out." They want $500 million from this Congress to rehabilitate this prison in northwest Illinois,"... (Continue reading)
Second in Command of the Afghan Taliban Disclosing Valuable Intelligence
Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 6:50 in World | viewed 131 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who was captured by Pakistani authorities in a raid, has become "a vital asset in gathering information on the Taliban and other extremist groups operating in the region," states an unnamed Pakistani. The former operations chief... (Continue reading)
KSM Trial Reversal Could Clear Way for Gitmo Closure
Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 6:22 in From The White House, U.S. | viewed 193 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
"I don't believe Khalid Sheikh Mohammed robbed a liquor store. He's the mastermind of 9/11. ... If he's not an enemy combatant, who would be?" Graham told CBS' "Face the Nation." He suggested that using the tribunals for such... (Continue reading)
Praising Fort Hood Killer American Al Qaeda Spokesman Calls for More
Written on 7 Mar, 2010 at 8:00 in World | viewed 165 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Gadahn, also known as Azzam al-Amriki, was dressed in white robes and wearing a white turban as he called for attacks on what he described as "high-value targets." Gadahn said fighters should target mass transportation systems in the West and... (Continue reading)
Iran’s hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad – September 11 a Lie
Written on 7 Mar, 2010 at 7:43 in World | viewed 201 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
"September 11 was a big lie and a pretext for the war on terror and a prelude to invading Afghanistan," Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying by state TV. He called the attacks a "complicated intelligence scenario and act."... (Continue reading)