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All Posts Tagged With: "terrorism"
Worldfocus Radio
November 5, 2009
Worldfocus Radio: Philippines — the forgotten terrorist front
Interview
November 5, 2009
Daily life goes on in war-torn Pakistan
The Pakistani military has been aggressively going after militant groups -- after seemingly incessant terrorist attacks in many parts of the country. But we don't hear much about the toll on average Pakistanis and how they cope with the menace of militant attacks. Daljit Dhaliwal talks about everyday life in Lahore with Saeed Shafqat.
Signature Video
October 20, 2009
An unusual weapon in the war against extremism
Worldfocus correspondent Hoda Osman and producer Rebecca Haggerty visited the North African kingdom of Morocco to report on how many Moroccans - including those in the government - are turning to Sufism as a moderating influence to combat religious extremism.
Interview
October 20, 2009
Saudi Arabia rehabilitating Al-Qaeda suspects
In recent years, the Saudi government has been battling homegrown terror suspects and even has a program to rehabilitate al-Qaeda militants. Daljit Dhaliwal talks to historian Robert Lacey about the latest developments in Saudi Arabia.
How You See It
October 7, 2009
Uncertainty on eighth anniversary of war in Afghanistan
Wednesday marks the eighth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan. After eight years of war in Afghanistan, are the United States and the world safer from terrorism? Tell us what you think.
Video / Blogwatch
August 20, 2009
Scotland frees terminally ill Lockerbie bomber
Scottish authorities confirmed that they had freed the Libyan man convicted in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. The man is dying of cancer. Did Scottish authorities make the right decision? Tell us what you think.
Video
August 10, 2009
Bombings in Iraq continue after U.S. drawback
A series of bomb blasts killed dozens of people in Iraq. The attacks came less than 24 hours after workers began removing protective blast walls around Baghdad, under government orders -- underscoring the increase in violence since U.S. forces have pulled back from major cities.
Interview (video)
August 4, 2009
Somalia emerges as birthplace of terrorism, piracy
Police arrested four Australian citizens of Somali and Lebanese descent in connection with a plot to blow up a large army base outside Sydney. In Somalia, pirates have released a German container ship and its crew. Sarjoh Bah of New York University discusses the conditions in Somalia that have allowed pirates and terrorists to thrive.
WorldDesk (blog)
June 12, 2009
Somali piracy by a different name
Here’s a different take on the issue of piracy off the African coast: the people we call pirates think that they are the ones under attack? It reminds Peter Eisner of the old saying: One person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter.
Blogwatch / Video
June 3, 2009
Israel simulates war in nationwide “doomsday” drill
On Tuesday, sirens blared as Israel conducted a nationwide drill aimed at preparing citizens in the event of missile attacks, suicide bombings and natural disasters. Israeli bloggers shared their experiences and wondered about the meaning behind the drills.
