Counter-terrorism - Page 37

March 11, 2020

Family of Libyan terrorist involved in 1988 Pan Am bombing given go-ahead to appeal his conviction

On December 21, 1988, Pam Am flight 103 was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie at the behest of Libyan government officials, claiming the lives of all 243 passengers, 16 crew on-board, and 11 people below. And now the family of the lone convicted terrorist attack instigator has been given the green light by Scottish legal authorities to posthumously appeal that conviction.

March 6, 2020

Pompeo: Al Qaeda a 'shadow' of its former self, time to 'turn the corner' in Afghanistan

The Taliban peace agreement marks a "historic opportunity" to "turn the corner" and make sure the United States is "never attacked again from Afghanistan," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday. 

February 29, 2020

Lindsey Graham on US-Taliban peace agreement: 'Let's give it a try'

America should give the peace agreement with the Taliban a chance, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Saturday.

February 17, 2020

Where is Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony?

Eight years ago, Joseph Kony soared from the fringes of the foreign policy establishment and became a household name across the United States – due in large part to a viral video titled “Kony 2012” by the Washington-based non-government organization Invisible Children.

February 15, 2020

Esper optimistic about Taliban deal, warns of risk involved in political agreements

A new U.S. deal with the Taliban could see a reduction in violence by Monday but Defense Secretary Mark Esper is cautiously optimistic about its effectiveness.

February 15, 2020

NY State Sheriff's Association President: Green Light Law restricts information law enforcement needs

New York State's controversial "Green Light Law" prevents federal law enforcement agencies from doing their job, New York Sheriff's Association President Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy said Saturday.

February 8, 2020

Rep. Steve Scalise: 2020 Dems fumble while Trump closes out 'great week'

This week was a great week for President Trump while 2020 Democratic presidential candidates just "don't get it," House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., said Saturday.

February 5, 2020

Wife, son of soldier killed in Iraq attend SOTU, call for action against Iran terror funding

Kelli Hake and 13-year-old Gage said that terror law is being incorrectly interpreted by the court system. 

January 18, 2020

Dan Hoffman: US will stay in Iraq to fight ISIS – Trump’s order to kill Soleimani benefits both countries

America’s military involvement in Iraq and our fight against the ISIS terrorist group there is not over – despite initial concerns about U.S. troops being expelled from the country after President Trump ordered a drone strike that killed Iranian terrorist Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Iraq Jan. 3.

January 17, 2020

James Carafano: Iran Ayatollah Khamenei 'really nervous' about anti-government protests

A rare public appearance by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows how nervous his regime is about the "level of anger and mistrust" inside Iran today, retired Army Lt. Col. James Carafano said Friday.