Terrorism in Algeria's impact on natural gas development in North Africa
Stephen Beard Jan 21, 2013
After a terrorist group claims responsibility for a bloody hostage crisis in Algeria, a look at how terrorism and civil unrest in North Africa impact's the U.S.'s energy supply.
Hostages held at natural gas facility in Algeria
Gordon Correra Jan 17, 2013
There is a fast-moving hostage crisis this morning at a natural gas complex in Algeria. The complex is run by BP and Statoil. Islamist militants attacked the facility apparently in protest of France's intervention in Mali.
France accused of fostering market in hostages
John Laurenson Mar 12, 2012
Despite official denials, France is accused of being too ready to pay ransoms for hostages -- and so encouraging kidnappers to abduct its citizens.
American al-Qaida and YouTube preacher dead?
John Moe Sep 30, 2011
U.S.-born, Anwar al-Awlaki, al-Qaida's "YouTube preacher", is being reported as killed this morning. Awlaki has been reported dead in the past,...
Jihadist internet forum knocked down
John Moe Jun 30, 2011
The al-Shamukh site has been around for a while now as a sort of message board forum for members of al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. It...
