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The World Wide War

With the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York and Washington, terrorism vaulted to the top of government agendas at the turn of the century. Led by the United States and its War on Terror, terrorism has helped shape a new geopolitical balance following the end of the Cold War.

Blood in London: Vicious Attack Seen as Possible Act of Terror

Blood in London Vicious Attack Seen as Possible Act of Terror

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 23, 2013

Authorities are treating the brutal attack in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon as an act of Islamist terror, with Prime Minister David Cameron meeting with top security officials on Thursday morning. Investigators are looking into a possible Nigeria connection. By Carsten Volkery in London more... Forum ]

Conspiracy Theories in Kyrgyzstan: Accounts Tie Boston Bombers' Family to Mafia

Conspiracy Theories in Kyrgyzstan Accounts Tie Boston Bombers' Family to Mafia

SPIEGEL ONLINE - May 03, 2013

As law-enforcement officials search for clues about the early life of the Boston Marathon bombers, a number of conspiracy theories are coming to light. Many are based on alleged ties between the men's father and a local mafia boss in Kyrgyzstan. By Marcus Bensmann and Matthias Schepp in Bishkek/Moscow more... Forum ]

German Jihadists: Officials Fear Return of Syrian War Veterans

German Jihadists Officials Fear Return of Syrian War Veterans

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 26, 2013

German security officials believe that a number of Germans have teamed up with radical Islamists on the frontlines in Syria. What worries them most are the training and ties they've gained abroad -- and whether they'll continue the jihad once home. By Matthias Gebauer and Raniah Salloum more... Forum ]

Interior Minister: Boston Points to 'Dangerous Phenomenon'

Interior Minister Boston Points to 'Dangerous Phenomenon'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 25, 2013

The Boston terrorist attack has more than just Americans worried. In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, German Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich discusses the deadly event, calls for increased video surveillance and warns of future attacks by other lone wolves. By Matthias Gebauer and Veit Medick more... Forum ]

The Lessons of Boston: Beating Terror with Calm

The Lessons of Boston Beating Terror with Calm

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 22, 2013

In the years since 9/11, the response to acts of terror has been disproportionately strong in the United States. After Boston, President Obama took pains to remain calm, breaking with a deplorable tradition. The more routine our response to these crimes, the weaker they become. An Essay By Ullrich Fichtner more... Forum ]

American Psycho: Do Tsarnaev Brothers Represent New Breed of Terrorist?

American Psycho Do Tsarnaev Brothers Represent New Breed of Terrorist?

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 22, 2013

After last week's terror attacks in Boston, Americans themselves seem to have been surprised by their measured response. The more they get to know about the Tsarnaev brothers, though, the more it will become clear that they will now have to get used to a new breed of terrorist. By Gregor Peter Schmitz more... Forum ]

World from Berlin: US Reaction to Boston Shows 'New Maturity'

World from Berlin US Reaction to Boston Shows 'New Maturity'

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 17, 2013

America's measured reaction to the deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon has been admirable, German editorialists write on Wednesday. Remaining calm in the face of deep uncertainty is the key to defeating the aims of terrorists, they argue. more... Forum ]

Flawed Investigation: Prosecutors Hope Nazi Trial Will Trigger Reforms

Flawed Investigation Prosecutors Hope Nazi Trial Will Trigger Reforms

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 16, 2013

German federal prosecutors handling the neo-Nazi terrorism case due to come to trial on May 6 say regional authorities underestimated the capabilities of right-wing extremists. They hope the trial will boost central authorities' power to investigate future cases. By Gisela Friedrichsen more... Video | Forum ]

Show of Solidarity: Europe Shocked by Boston Bombings

Show of Solidarity Europe Shocked by Boston Bombings

SPIEGEL ONLINE - April 16, 2013

European leaders on Tuesday offered their condolences to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, expressing widespread shock over the attacks. With a number of major sporting events coming up in their own countries, officials are also scrambling to increase security. more... Forum ]

Bulgaria Bus Attack: Berlin Wants Hezbollah On EU Terrorist Group List

Bulgaria Bus Attack Berlin Wants Hezbollah On EU Terrorist Group List

SPIEGEL ONLINE - March 29, 2013

The German Interior and Foreign ministries want Lebanon's Hezbollah movement to be placed on the EU's list of terrorist groups if suspicions are confirmed that the organization was behind the bus bombing in Bulgaria last year in which five Israeli tourists were killed. more...

 
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