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Moscow bombing prompts scrutiny of airport security worldwide

The Moscow bombing Monday that left 35 people dead has prompted calls for tighter airport security measures – but some say better intelligence is the answer to thwarting attacks.
Terrorism & Security
Tensions flare after Israeli forces kill Palestinian at West Bank checkpoint

Israeli military forces shot and killed a Palestinian man Sunday as he approached a checkpoint in the West Bank city of Nablus holding a bottle.
Terrorism & Security
Britain says it will support military intervention in Ivory Coast

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said that his country will support UN-sanctioned military intervention as fears of the tension devolving into genocide and civil war grow.
Terrorism & Security
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange arrested in London on rape charges

The arrest, on rape charges from Sweden, comes after Julian Assange warned that WikiLeaks could release key US cables if anything 'happened' to him.
Royal wedding: Prince William to marry Kate Middleton

Prince William’s marriage next year to his college sweetheart, Kate Middleton, will also bring cheer to Britain amid economic woes – just as his parents’ wedding did in 1981.
Britain says it's still US 'wingman' despite defense budget cuts

Britain's sharp defense budget cuts target 8 percent of the military's $59 billion budget. Prime Minister David Cameron called President Obama to reassure him that the UK would remain a 'first rate' military power.
Terrorism & Security
WikiLeaks row puts Britain's David Cameron on defensive with Pakistan

WikiLeaks intelligence led Britain Prime Minister David Cameron to imply that Pakistan is 'exporting terror.' He is refusing to back down from the statement, despite Pakistan's quick rebuttal and criticism.
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Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 18?

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland dissipated today and a British Airways labor strike was canceled, allowing Europe's airports to return to near-normal operations. But the British Met Office is taking fire for its volcanic ash cloud forecasts.
Pink Floyd wins download battle against EMI

British Rock band Pink Floyd won a court battle with EMI Thursday.
Kyoto to Copenhagen: Why UN's glacial global warming talks need overhaul

Some specialists are calling for an overhaul of the UN global warming process, which yielded only modest progress in Copenhagen.
Terrorism & Security
In Pakistan, suicide blast kills 30 near military headquarters

The suicide attack in Rawalpindi, Pakistan came hours after Pakistan announced a $5 million total bounty for 21 top Talilban leaders wanted 'dead or alive.'
Terrorism & Security
Convicted terrorists escape Moroccan jail

The jailbreak coincides with the trial in London of eight suspects who allegedly attempted to bomb transatlantic planes.
Terrorism & Security
Emboldened Pakistani militants seize, then abandon, fort on bordernear Afghanistan

The attack is a setback for the Army and is raising concerns ahead of next month's elections.