NEWS & ANALYSIS

Al Qaeda Recruits Europeans and Americans for Attack Against Israel, Israeli Intelligence Reports

Intelligence officials fear the international terrorist organization will establish ties with local terrorist groups.

Ahead of Olympics, Security Measures Create Gloomy Atmosphere in Beijing

The Communist state warns that the Olympic Games is under the shadow of an "unsurpassed" terrorist threat.

Venezuela's Chávez No Terrorist

Senior U.S. official describes how the U.S. should respond to a softening in Venezuela's anti-U.S. rhetoric

Is Homeland Security a Quixotic Quest?

A political science professor argues most homeland security expenditures are a waste of precious resources that could be put to better use.

TSA Releases Voluntary Security Recommendations for Protecting U.S. Highways

The recommendations focus on securing hazardous materials moved on the nation's roadways, because the material could be used in a terrorist attack.

States are Preparing for Medical Surge, Says GAO

States are bolstering their medical surge capacity to handle mass casualty events, but many face difficulties drawing up altered medical care plans that may decide who lives and who dies.

Amtrak's Counterterrorism Program Heads West

A mobile unit of 19 counterterrorism agents will randomly screen passengers for explosives and look out for suspicious behavior at California rail stations.

Disaster Management Experts Brief Congress on Ways to Protect Mass Gatherings

Security experts and lawmakers fear a terrorist mass-casualty attack at malls, sporting events, and other places where crowds congregate.

Gunmen Killed Outside U.S. Consulate in Istanbul

Authorities trying to establish identity and motive of attackers.

Gunmen Killed Outside U.S. Consulate in Istanbul

Authorities trying to establish identity and motive of attackers.