My grudge against this war on terror is greater than ever, and why should it not be? This war on terror has done more damage to Pakistan than any other country, writes Wajeehah A. Sabahat.
Acts of terrorism
Another Qantas hiccup pushes back terror attack news
A cabin decompression on Qantas flight QF670 between Adelaide and Melbourne this morning pushed the terrorist attack at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport off the top of this morning’s radio bulletins.
Enough Europe — Guy Rundle’s euro-bites
There is power in a (European) Union. It was deja vu all over again, as workers all over Europe went out on strike in protest at austerity measures being imposed in order to make up for losses occasioned by the banking crises and bailouts of 2008-09. There were partial strikes in Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, Poland, […]
Should the US support Israel?
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House this week. But the facts show that supporting Israel just increases Arab terrorist attacks on the US, writes Thaddeus Russell.
Dishonest airport security still based on low-setting gambles
There is no doubt more could be done to tighten security at airports. But that isn’t the Australian way, which is to insist on compliance with standards that are more about appearance than effect.
Don’t laugh: how to stop the bum bomb
After the infamous underwear bomber, the next major concern for airport security may be bombs being stowed inside human bodies. Or, ‘butt bombs’, as New Republic have dubbed them. But can they bring down a plane?
Terrorism is about occupation, not religion
Why did these young Muslim men decide to kill thousands of people? Excerpts from their “martyrdom mission” video recordings all point to one simple theme: “Get out of our lands”.
Troubles bubble in Ireland
The recent murders in Ireland will not derail the peace process because there is no appetite for war, writes Adrian Little.
Mumbai terrorist attack: a Crikey wrap
Mumbai has been attacked by terrorists with guns and grenades, holding 200 people hostage in the Taj Hotel, killing at least 80 people and injuring 900. The latest from the global newsroom.
Bangalore police clear Dr Haneefs’ cousin
Last week Bangalore Police announced that there is no evidence that Dr Mohammed Haneefs’ cousin, Kafeel, had worked out a plan to bomb Glasgow airport. These findings by the Bangalore Police are significant, writes Greg Barns.
