For the second time in less than a month, an American has been charged with terrorism after attempting to join al-Qaeda groups in Somalia.
War & Terrorism
Quotes: Congressman Says Army Leaker Committed Capital Offense
“If they won’t charge him with treason, they ought to charge him with murder.”
— REP. MIKE ROGERS, a Republican from Michigan, telling a radio host that Army analyst Bradley Manning’s alleged release of documents to Wikileaks …
Army Private Accused of WikiLeak Transfered to Virginia Brig
Pfc. Bradley Manning has been accused of leaking classified material to secret-sharing site WikiLeaks, and has been transferred from Kuwait to a military brig in Virginia.
Al-Qaeda Stealing Blood From Hospitals in Iraq
Looking for blood to treat their injured fighters, Iraqi insurgents turn to hospitals and blood banks—and steal it at gunpoint.
Fast Facts: Wikileaks
The secret-sharing site just released 92,201 internal records from the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Find out more about this controversial organization.
Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Speaks in London
In light of whistle-blowing website Wikileaks publishing more than 90,000 secret military files on the war in Afghanistan, Australian founder Julian Assange decided to give a press conference in London Monday.
Quotes: Senior Khmer Rouge Official’s Prison Sentence
“If you can kill 14,000 people and serve only 19 years — 11 hours per life taken — what is that? It’s a joke.”
— THEARY SENG, a Cambodian who is now a U.S. citizen, on the sentencing of Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, a …
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Critic Discharged from Army, After Telling
Lt. Dan Choi, an openly gay, outspoken critic of the U.S. military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, has been honorably discharged from the Army — for violating “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.”
South Park Critic Arrested on Terror Charges
Zachary Chesser, who made controversial statements regarding the creators of South Park last spring, has been arrested on unrelated charges after allegedly attempting to join a terror group connected with al-Qaeda.
Odd Vacation Choice of the Week: Groovy Congressional Fallout Shelter
Once a backup haven for the members of Congress in case of nuclear attacks, Project Greek Island is now a tourist attraction. Talk about a blast from the past—and we don’t mean the Cold War paranoia. Check out that wallpaper! …
World Cup Horror: Bombings in Uganda Kill Dozens
What was a joyous afternoon for millions of football fans around the world became a nightmare for dozens in Kampala. Two bombings resulted in the deaths and injuries of World Cup fans and restaurant patrons in Uganda’s capital …
Quotes: GOP Chair Michael Steele Names Real Culprit for Afghanistan War
“This was a war of Obama’s choosing. This is not something the United States has actively prosecuted or wanted to engage in.”
RNC Chairman Michael Steele at a Connecticut fundraiser pretty much putting the onus for the …