Thousands of fake bomb detectors were marketed and sold in the Middle East. But even though the manufacturers have been jailed for fraud, security guards are still using the phony detectors.
American-born Al Qaeda leader killed in Yemen
Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorist figures who was responsible for the Times Square car bombing, was killed in Yemen today.
President Obama announces complete withdrawal from Iraq by year’s end
In an address to the media, Obama announced that the U.S. war in Iraq was over and all U.S. forces would be home for the holidays. He did not take questions.
After five years, Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas (with video)
An exchange between Hamas and Israel is underway this morning. Gilad Shalit is back home in Israel and nearly 500 Palestinian prisoners are headed for Gaza, the West Bank or other parts of the Middle East.
U.S. foils Iran’s plot against Saudi ambassador
American officials say they disrupted a major terror plot with a connection to Iran.