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Top 3 reasons why Al Qaeda is more dangerous than ever

On the one-year anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death, defense analysts say that there are plenty of reasons to think that a resurgence of the perniciously resourceful Al Qaeda is not out of the question.

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'Undetectable' bomb reveals how Al Qaeda threat to US is evolving (+video)

The foiled plot to plant another 'underwear bomb' on a US airliner shows that as the core of Al Qaeda declines, affiliates like Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula are taking the lead.
Briefing
Top 3 reasons why Al Qaeda is more dangerous than ever

On the one-year anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s death, defense analysts say that there are plenty of reasons to think that a resurgence of the perniciously resourceful Al Qaeda is not out of the question.
Secrets are safe as WikiLeaks, starved of funds, halts operations

WikiLeaks will not release any more secrets until it can raise enough money to keep going, according to the clandestine group's website. It has been choked by financial institutions that no longer process online donations to WikiLeaks.
9/11 lessons not learned: three failed reforms

Most of the 9/11 commission's recommendations have been implemented, but three reforms, in particular, have failed to fully take shape since 2001.
Top Secret America: Counter-terrorism apparatus is hidden, lacks oversight

Top Secret America, intelligence gathering by the government, has grown so unwieldy and expensive that no one really knows what it costs and how many are involved.
What Obama could learn from France about stopping terrorists

To defend itself from terrorist attacks, the US should go on the offensive with a proactive strategy, like France.
Warrantless Wiretaps: Were They Valuable?

Bush and Cheney thought so, but some Justice Department officials said they were illegal.
Terrorism & Security
Japan prepares to blast North Korean missile out of the sky

The missile launch is believed to be a military test, though Pyongyang insists it is launching a satellite.
Somalia's piracy problem is everyone's problem

'Arrghh matey' isn't so funny when you know what's at stake.
Terrorism & Security
New report highlights ties between global warming and US security

A warming climate would mean less food and more immigration, which could worsen ethnic strife.
Terrorism & Security
Broad-based U.S. push to tighten Internet monitoring

A new initiative aims to better coordinate investigation of cyberattacks on government systems. Efforts to intensify monitoring of the Internet and to broaden wiretapping powers are heating up the privacy debate.