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Former Egyptian militants turn to politics

The strictest of Egypt's Islamists, some with roots in terrorist groups in the 1980s and '90s, are emerging from the shadows of the Mubarak era to fight for power at the ballot box.
A Foreigner Carrying in the Crook of His Arm a Tiny Bomb

Has post-9/11 fear created a not-so-brave new world of bullies and fools?
Japanese oil tanker attacked by terrorists, says UAE

Japanese oil tanker M. Star was subject last month to a terrorist attack, UAE inspectors said Friday, raising fears of a new campaign targeting global oil interests.
'Jihad Jane' joins growing list of American terror suspects

Homegrown militants like Jihad Jane are joining the Islamist terror threat to the US. For some, it's as much about social distress as it is about radical ideology.
'Jihad Jane': How does Al Qaeda recruit US-born women?

The case of 'Jihad Jane' raises troubling questions about the ability of Al Qaeda to attract US-born women to terrorism.
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Top 10 American jihadis: Where does Jihad Jane rank on the list?

Pennsylvania woman Colleen LaRose, or 'Jihad Jane,' is only the latest in a string of American-born Muslim extremists, experts say. Here's a Top 10 list.
New York, terror trial capital of the US

New York's federal courts have seen many major terrorist trials since the early 1990s, several involving Al Qaeda-linked operatives.
Holder in the dock as critics focus on New York 9/11 terror trial

Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision was bound to raise sharp responses. Those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks are weighing in along with politicians and pundits.