DHS report in 2009 warned of "lone wolf" attacks

By Aaron Mehta

Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and c

Ex-DHS watchdog: Random searches, more cameras needed to protect mass transit

By John Solomon

The Homeland Security Department’s former chief watchdog says the government needs to do more to protect mass transit in the United States f

After Moscow bombings, U.S. subways still vulnerable to terrorism

By John Solomon

A sarin gas attack on Japan's subway system in 1995. A foiled subway terror plot in New York City. Attacks on underground trains in London i
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Justice Dept. drafts sweeping expansion of anti-terrorism act

By Charles Lewis and Adam Mayle

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2003 — The Bush Administration is preparing a bold, comprehensive sequel to the USA Patriot Act passed in the wake o

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… House.”Dr. David Cole, Georgetown University Law professor and author of Terrorism and the Constitution, reviewed the draft legislation at the request of the …"

"… hancement Act of 2003 include:Section 201, “Prohibition of Disclosure of Terrorism Investigation Detainee Information”: Safeguarding the dissemination of i …"

"… ions.Section 405, “Presumption for Pretrial Detention in Cases Involving Terrorism”: While many people charged with drug offenses punishable by prison term …"

"… tober 9, 2002, hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Alice Fishe …"

GAO says Congress is in the dark about anti-terrorism efforts across government

By Laurel Adams

State Department fails to inform Congress of government-wide efforts to thwart terrorist havens

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… to the Government Accountability Office.State’s 2010 Country Reports on Terrorism excluded some of State’s own initiatives that contribute to denying terr …"

An incentive to clamp down

By Mutegi Njau

With U.S. prodding, 3 East African nations get tough on terrorist suspects — even when evidence is lacking

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… sts and suspend due process.In Uganda, law denies rightsUganda's 2002 Anti-Terrorism Act criminalizes aiding and abetting Terrorism, establishing terrorist org …"

"… has been awash with reports about suspects who are arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act and blatantly denied their fundamental human rights as enshrined in th …"

"… oki, has condemned misusing the justice system to fight political battles. Terrorism suspects are increasingly tried before both civilian and military courts, …"

"… terrorists — which makes them subject to criminal charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act, according to Charles Onyango-Obbo, a Ugandan journalist working in Na …"

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Lone wolves and home-grown terrorists: Experts warn of a growing threat from unusual sources

By Malik Siraj Akbar

In guarding against terrorism, extremists can’t be overlooked

Excerpts from this story referencing "Terrorism":

"… y Institute of International Studies (MIIS).Bale, who directs the Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program, said attacks with unconventional weapons a …"

"… heir capabilities and qualities,” he said.Charles Blair, director of the Terrorism Analysis Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said that, …"

"… orist and extremist groups operating in the United States,” Kenney said. Terrorism experts propose “major focus of efforts” to track down unusual suspect …"