War on Terrorism News
At least 3 dead in explosion aboard Philippine bus
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A homemade bomb ripped through a commuter bus in the southern Philippines on Thursday, wounding 27 people, police said. The military initially reported three people were killed, but police and army officials later corrected themselves and said there were no deaths.
Report: Taliban using sophisticated media network
By NAHAL TOOSI Associated Press Writer KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban have created a sophisticated media network to undermine support for the Afghan government, sending threats by text message and spreading the militia's views through songs available as ring tones, according to a report released Thursday.
Agent: No rights advisement for Gitmo prisoners
By MIKE MELIA Associated Press Writer GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) - An FBI agent testifying at the first Guantanamo war crimes trial said interrogators did not advise detainees here of any rights because the military prison is dedicated to intelligence gathering, not law enforcement.
UK court rejects terror plotters' appeal
LONDON (AP) - A British court has rejected an appeal by five men, serving life sentences for plotting a bombing spree, to overturn their convictions.
British soldier wounded in Afghan ambush dies
By FISNIK ABRASHI Associated Press Writer KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A British soldier died after being wounded in an ambush in southern Afghanistan, while U.S.-led coalition troops killed several militants near the capital, officials said Wednesday.
More...
|
