Military officials in Bangladesh say they have uncovered a plot by religious extremists to overthrow the government. Brigadier General Muhammad Masud Razzaq shared details of the attempted coup with reporters Thursday, calling it a “heinous conspiracy” to topple Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Razzaq said the coup had been planned abroad and that two retired military […]
Bangladesh Foils Attempt to Overthrow Government
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 7:45 am (UTC-5)
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Turkish Journalists Go on Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot
Posted November 22nd, 2011 at 4:40 pm (UTC-5)
A total of 13 defendants, most of them journalists, went on trial in Turkey Tuesday after being linked with a group allegedly attempting to overthrow the country’s Islamic-based government. The journalists included two well-known investigative reporters , who have been held in prison since March. The defendants are among hundreds of people, including journalists, academics […]
NYC Police Arrest Bomb Plot Suspect
Posted November 21st, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
Police in New York have arrested a man they say was plotting to attack post offices, police cars and soldiers returning from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters Sunday 27-year-old Jose Pimentel was inspired by al-Qaida, but that he was working as a “lone wolf,” and not as part […]
NYC Police Arrest Bomb Plot Suspect
Posted November 21st, 2011 at 4:40 am (UTC-5)
Police in New York have arrested a man they say was plotting to attack post offices, police cars and soldiers returning from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg told reporters Sunday 27-year-old Jose Pimentel was inspired by al-Qaida, but that he was working as a “lone wolf,” and not as part […]
NYC Mayor Says Would-be Bomber Arrested
Posted November 20th, 2011 at 9:15 pm (UTC-5)
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says police have arrested a man who was plotting to attack post offices, police cars, and soldiers returning from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The mayor told reporters Sunday 27-year-old Jose Pimentel was inspired by al-Qaida, but that he was working as a “lone wolf,” and not as part […]
Iran Asks US to Apologize For Assassination Allegations
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
Iran has called for the United States to apologize for allegations of an Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Iranian foreign minstry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said Tuesday that Iran has sent a letter to the U.S. seeking an apology. The letter also calls for the U.S. to provide compensation for damages […]
Pakistani Pleads Not Guilty to US Terrorism Charges
Posted October 24th, 2011 at 1:25 pm (UTC-5)
An 18-year-old Pakistani resident of the United States has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of conspiring to help terrorists in collaboration with an American woman who called herself “Jihad Jane.” Mohammad Hassan Khalid entered the plea Monday in a Philadelphia court. It was the first public-court appearance by the Pakistani citizen and legal U.S. […]
Suspect in Saudi Assassination Plot Pleads Not Guilty
Posted October 24th, 2011 at 11:55 am (UTC-5)
One of the suspects accused in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States has pleaded not guilty. Manssor Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. citizen holding Iranian and American passports, entered his plea in a New York court Monday. He is charged with trying to hire a Mexican drug cartel to kill Saudi […]
Suspect in Saudi Assassination Plot Set for US Court Appearance
Posted October 24th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
One of the suspects accused in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States is set to appear in a New York court Monday. Manssor Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. citizen holding Iranian and American passports, is expected to enter a plea in the case. He is charged with trying to hire a […]
US Indicts 2 in Saudi Envoy Assassination Plot
Posted October 20th, 2011 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
A U.S. grand jury has indicted two Iranian men accused of being involved in an alleged plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the United States. The indictment Thursday in New York means the grand jury believes there is enough evidence against Manssor Arbabsiar and Gholam Shakuri to warrant a trial. Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. […]
