Suspected Islamist militants destroy girls school in NW PakistanPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Suspected Islamist militants blew up a girls school close to the main city in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, police said. AP sources: Obama may expand terror strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama may change course again as the war worsens in Afghanistan, steering away from the comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy he laid out this spring and toward a narrower focus on counterterror operations aimed at al-Qaida. AP sources: Obama weighs more drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The White House is looking at expanding counterterror operations in Pakistan to refocus on eliminating al-Qaida instead of mounting a major military escalation in Afghanistan. Colo. alleged terror plotter appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Timeline of events in NYC terror probeDENVER — A timeline leading to the arrests of Najibullah Zazi, his father and an associate in a terror investigation, according to arrest warrant affidavits prepared by FBI special agents, public statements and public records: Terror suspect’s arrest in Denver sparks federal warnings on danger of mass transit attacksDENVER — Counterterrorism officials are warning mass transit systems around the nation to step up patrols because of fears an Afghanistan-born immigrant under arrest in Colorado may have been plotting with others to detonate backpack bombs aboard New York City trains. AP sources: Obama may expand drone strikes instead of bulking up US force in AfghanistanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s strategy against al-Qaida may shift away from more troops in Afghanistan and toward more drone strikes against terrorist targets. Colo. terror plot appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Colo. terror plot suspect appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Pakistan says Swedes arrested among 13 foreigners under investigation for ties to al-QaidaISLAMABAD — Pakistan said Monday it was investigating a group of foreigners — including a Swedish man once held at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay — for ties to al-Qaida after they were detained on immigration offenses. Head of Pakistani Islamist group that India accuses in Mumbai assault put under house arrestLAHORE, Pakistan — The leader of a banned Islamist group that India has accused of carrying out attacks on its financial capital late last year was placed under house arrest again Monday. Colo. terror plot suspect, 2 others, due in federal court on charges of lying to authoritiesDENVER — An Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer faced a court appearance Monday as the government warned law enforcement around the nation about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Police say attack on Pakistani provincial minister foiled, suicide bomber blows himself upPESHAWAR, Pakistan — Police officers foiled a plan to assassinate a regional education minister in northwestern Pakistan when they took on four militants in a gunbattle Monday that ended with a teenage suicide bomber blowing himself up, police said. FBI: Notes on bomb-making in handwriting of airport shuttle driver arrested in terror plotDENVER — Investigators said they found notes describing how to make bombs in the handwriting of an airport shuttle driver arrested as part of a terrorism investigation, and they also discovered his fingerprints on materials — batteries and a scale — that could be used to make explosives. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr feast to end holy fasting month of RamadanA look at how Muslims around the world began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a three-day feast that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Pakistan gains upper hand against Taliban fighters while Afghan unrest spirals out of controlISLAMABAD — A successful army offensive, a shift in public opinion against the militants and the killing of top Taliban leaders have given grounds for cautious optimism in Pakistan as progress across the border in Afghanistan appears stalled amid spiraling violence and postelection turmoil. 2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested on charges of making false statements to FBI in terror caseAURORA, Colo. — The arrest of a Colorado airport shuttle driver as part of a terrorism investigation reveals a murky plot that involved him receiving explosives training with al-Qaida in Pakistan and downloading instructions on his computer on how to build bombs. 2 Colorado men, 1 New York City man arrested in federal terror probeDENVER — A 24-year-old Colorado airport shuttle driver and his father were arrested on formal charges of making false statements to federal agents in an ongoing terror investigation, and a third man was arrested in New York City on the same charges, the Justice Department said Sunday. 2 Colorado men, 1 NYC man arrested for making false statements in federal terror probeDENVER — The FBI arrested a 24-year-old Colorado man on charges of making false statements to federal agents in an ongoing terror investigation, and supporting documents contend the man admitted receiving weapons and explosives training from al-Qaida in Pakistan. Army: Taliban commander dies from wounds suffered during capture in Pakistan’s Swat ValleyISLAMABAD — A feared Taliban commander known for beheading opponents died in custody Sunday from wounds sustained during a fierce firefight with Pakistani security forces last week, the military said. Pakistan official says bomb blast kills 2 people at security checkpoint in country’s northwestPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A Pakistani official says a bomb blast has killed two people at a security checkpoint in the country’s northwest. Pakistan official: Court to indict 7 Mumbai attack suspects held on terror charges next weekISLAMABAD — A Pakistani court will indict seven suspects in the Mumbai attacks in the coming week, but India needs to provide evidence against the head of a banned Islamist group Pakistan is investigating in the plot, a top official said Saturday. Residents of Pak’s Bara district flee homes following Lashkasr’s warningLANDI KOTAL - Following a warning issued by the leader of a terrorist organization, hundreds of Bara residents fled their houses to move to safer places before the last day of Eidul Fitr festivities. Pakistan police say they raided US-contracted security firm for illegal weapons possessionISLAMABAD — Police raided a Pakistani security firm that helps protect the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, seizing 70 allegedly unlicensed weapons and arresting two people. The incident follows a series of scandals surrounding American use of private contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pakistan police say they raid US-employed security firm for alleged illegal weapons possessionISLAMABAD — Pakistani police say they have raided a local security firm that has a contract with the U.S. Embassy. Man to answer questions for 4th day; attorney denies leaked reports of al-Qaida linkDENVER — A man under investigation in a terrorism probe in New York and Denver is expected to voluntarily answer questions for a fourth day even as a senior U.S. intelligence official says the man played a crucial role in an intended terrorist attack. Bomb kills local mayor in northwestern Pakistan hours after suicide attack leaves 40 deadPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A bombing at a mosque in northwestern Pakistan killed a prominent Sunni Muslim official just hours after a suicide attack in a nearby Shiite Muslim-dominated village left 40 dead, police said Saturday. Bomb kills local mayor in northwest Pakistan hours after suicide attack leaves 29 deadPESHAWAR, Pakistan — A bombing at a mosque in northwest Pakistan killed a prominent Sunni Muslim official just hours after a suicide attack in a nearby Shiite Muslim-dominated village left 29 dead, police said Saturday. Iran, Israel, 5 nuclear powers are part of global network to detect signs of atomic testingUNITED NATIONS — Iran, Israel and the five nuclear powers that are permanent Security Council members are part of a global network to detect signs of testing of a new atomic bomb, a positive sign of cooperation in the bid to halt the spread of such weapons, the head of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty organization said Friday. FBI questions father of Colorado man being investigated in terrorism probeDENVER — A man under investigation in a terrorism probe in New York and Denver has indicated he is associated with al-Qaida and played a key role in a planned terror attack, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Friday. |
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