Somali militants use many tactics to woo Americans

Like many terror groups, al-Shabab uses Internet videos to draw disenfranchised young men into its fold.

Britain's law lords reject use of secret evidence

Britain's House of Lords on Wednesday ruled against the use of secret evidence to keep terrorism suspects under surveillance without charge.

Al-Qaeda kills British hostage in Mali

Al-Qaeda's North African wing said on Wednesday it had carried out its threat to kill a British hostage it was holding in the Sahara.

UN rights chief urges Obama to prosecute torturers

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday welcomed the election of the United States to the top United Nations rights forum.

Karzai: 'Wildfire of terrorism' hurting regional trade

Afghanistan and Pakistan have to work together to defeat a "wildfire of terrorism" sweeping the region, the Afghan president said on Wednesday.

Cuba, Venezuela and Iran reject US terrorist label

Cuba, Iran and Venezuela assailed the US administration for a new report that lists Havana and Tehran as state sponsors of terrorism.

Taliban unleash 'reign of terror' in Pakistan

The Taliban in Pakistan have moved to within 100km of Islamabad, officials say, sparking global concern.

'Coordinated' attacks kill seven, injure 60 in India

Two bombs ripped through crowded markets on Monday in India's restive north-eastern state of Assam, killing at least seven people and wounding 60.

Freed Guantánamo detainee says US behind his torture

Binyam Mohamed, a UK resident held at Guantánamo Bay for more than four years, was released and put on a plane to home on Monday.

UK marks 20th anniversary of Lockerbie bombing

Britain commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Lockerbie bombing on Sunday.

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