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Terrorism gang jailed for plotting to blow up London Stock Exchange
Six of the nine men had been personally taught by former Islam4UK spokesman Choudary, while four were also in contact with notorious convicted terrorists Abu Izzadeen and Sheikh Faisal. Choudary has since claimed his former pupils' plans were 'taken ...
Read more on Telegraph.co.uk

Urewera four trial set to kick off
Prosecution was initially sought under the Terrorism Suppression Act but the Solicitor General declined permission. The trial of the original 17 accused faced numerous appeals over what evidence could be admitted, whether a jury would decide the case ...
Read more on Stuff.co.nz

Reno teen shows anti-terrorism invention to President Obama
But, all joking aside, Obama also told Taylor that his invention could help protect the United States from terrorists. In a roomful with a marshmallow-shooting air cannon and robots, Taylor's invention stood out for its seriousness.
Read more on Reno Gazette Journal

Bin Laden raid commander seizes moment to expand US special operations
That rescue served to drive home President Barack Obama's national security achievements in his first term, as his State of the Union speech Tuesday night effectively launched his bid for a second term. The senior defense official, however, ...
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70 W. Bank settlements on national priority list
Most of them – 57 – are settlements located outside the boundary of the security barrier's planned route. Israel has promised the international community that it would not provide special incentives for settlement development and construction.
Read more on Jerusalem Post

Counter-terrorism chemical labs test for synthetic pot
Testing for it is the latest way a multibillion-dollar national infrastructure built to respond to biological attacks has adapted to the lack of an actual attack. Katie Seely, 31, a chemist at the Arkansas Department of Public Health counter-terrorism ...
Read more on Los Angeles Times