Counterterrorism
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 07:55
PBS Newshour's interview with White House Counterterrorism Adviser Lisa Monaco discussing the standard for determining terrorist threats.
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 07:32
YouTube video of President Barack Obama speaking on Terrorism in Africa.
Friday, October 11, 2013 - 07:11
On Saturday, October 5, United States Special Forces carried out a raid in Tripoli that resulted in the capture of Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai, also known as Anas al-Libi. U.S. Army personnel from a three-car convoy pulled up outside of al-Libi’s place of residence and abducted him without any violent struggle.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 09:12
The army has responded to a series of attacks by pouring in troops and armoured vehicles, but while it says it is fighting terror, civilians have been caught in the middle.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 09:02
Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the U.S. suspension of some aid to Egypt, the detention of Abu Anas al-Libi, continued Israeli-Palestinian talks, the elections in Azerbaijan, and counterterror cooperation with Iraq.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 08:59
Iraq has executed 42 "terrorism" convicts over the past week, the justice minister said Thursday, defying condemnation of its extensive use of the death penalty as violence intensifies.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 08:51
People in attacked villages and towns, including those sympathetic to the military, complain that it is conducting its war indiscriminately, not differentiating between civilians and militants.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 08:50
Spokesperson marie Harf addresses diplomatic relations with Libya, the presences of Al Qaeda in Syria, nuclear negotiations with Iran, concerns about violence in Egypt, and the Palestinian economy.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 08:42
The tribesmen promise more attacks and warn that every army response earns more support for radical groups with links to al Qaida.
Thursday, October 10, 2013 - 08:36
Abu Anas al Liby is in military custody, but nothing he tells U.S. interrogators can be used against him because he has not been read his rights.