U.S. attorney general talks tough on terrorism
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is promising to stay tough on terrorism. In a pre-planned visit to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Lower Manhattan, Sessions called Tuesday's attack in Tribeca a reminder of threats from terrorists. Sessions seemed to rebut comments from President Donald Trump about how the justice system handles terror suspects.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is promising to stay tough on terrorism. In a pre-planned visit to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Lower Manhattan, Sessions called Tuesday's attack in Tribeca a reminder of threats from terrorists. Sessions seemed to rebut comments from President Donald Trump about how the justice system handles terror suspects.
Prosecutor: ISIS inspired truck attacker
Saipov was charged with providing material support to terrorist group ISIS and violence and destruction of a motor vehicle that resulted in death, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim. Investigators found evidence that Saipov carried out the attack in the name of ISIS, Kim said, adding that Saipov told investigators that he was inspired by gruesome videos of ISIS fighters killing prisoners and that he had planned the attack for two months.
Saipov was charged with providing material support to terrorist group ISIS and violence and destruction of a motor vehicle that resulted in death, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim. Investigators found evidence that Saipov carried out the attack in the name of ISIS, Kim said, adding that Saipov told investigators that he was inspired by gruesome videos of ISIS fighters killing prisoners and that he had planned the attack for two months.
Truck attack probe
John Miller, deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, said that Sayfullo Saipov knew exactly what he was doing when he plowed into innocent people on the West Side bike path. In fact, officials claim Saipov followed step-by-step instructions put out by ISIS on social media on how to carry out a viscous act like this one.
John Miller, deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, said that Sayfullo Saipov knew exactly what he was doing when he plowed into innocent people on the West Side bike path. In fact, officials claim Saipov followed step-by-step instructions put out by ISIS on social media on how to carry out a viscous act like this one.
Praise for hero NYPD cop
Officials and neighbors are praising a cop who stopped a terrorist from causing more carnage in the Manhattan attack. Nash is assigned to Lower Manhattan's 1st Precinct?and has been on the force for five years. He was patrolling his regular beat near where the attack took place. He shot the suspect, Sayfullo Saipov, soon after the attack took place.
Officials and neighbors are praising a cop who stopped a terrorist from causing more carnage in the Manhattan attack. Nash is assigned to Lower Manhattan's 1st Precinct?and has been on the force for five years. He was patrolling his regular beat near where the attack took place. He shot the suspect, Sayfullo Saipov, soon after the attack took place.
Manhattan terror attack
The NYPD said that a 29-year-old man rammed a rental truck into several cyclists and pedestrians in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, killing eight people. The driver barreled along the bike path for the equivalent of about 14 blocks and collided with a small school bus. The driver got out and brandished weapons. A police officer with the 1st Precinct shot him. The chaotic incident unfolded just feet from the World Trade Center site.
The NYPD said that a 29-year-old man rammed a rental truck into several cyclists and pedestrians in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, killing eight people. The driver barreled along the bike path for the equivalent of about 14 blocks and collided with a small school bus. The driver got out and brandished weapons. A police officer with the 1st Precinct shot him. The chaotic incident unfolded just feet from the World Trade Center site.
Officials release information about attack
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Police Commissioner James O'Neill, and other officials spoke about the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. A man drove a rented Home Depot truck onto the bike/pedestrian path at West St/Houston St, headed south, and struck multiple people, killing eight.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Police Commissioner James O'Neill, and other officials spoke about the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. A man drove a rented Home Depot truck onto the bike/pedestrian path at West St/Houston St, headed south, and struck multiple people, killing eight.
Feds: NYC terror attack stopped
Federal officials claim that they have stopped a plan to carry out terror attacks at several locations in New York City, including Times Square, concert venues, subway stations, and more. A federal court on Friday unsealed indictments against three men in connection with the failed plot, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim. The men planned to carry out the attacks during summer 2016 in the name of ISIS, Kim said.
Federal officials claim that they have stopped a plan to carry out terror attacks at several locations in New York City, including Times Square, concert venues, subway stations, and more. A federal court on Friday unsealed indictments against three men in connection with the failed plot, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Joon Kim. The men planned to carry out the attacks during summer 2016 in the name of ISIS, Kim said.
U.S.-Iran tensions stirred at U.N.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday remained cryptic on his impending decision regarding the Iran nuclear deal, which was entered into during President Obama's tenure. Recertifying it falls to Trump. He has already done so twice. Now another 90-day renewal deadline is October 15.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday remained cryptic on his impending decision regarding the Iran nuclear deal, which was entered into during President Obama's tenure. Recertifying it falls to Trump. He has already done so twice. Now another 90-day renewal deadline is October 15.
Terror suspect in Brooklyn federal court
One day after the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a U.S. citizen accused of fighting for al Qaeda had his day in federal court. Prosecutors are linking him to a bombing in Afghanistan. American-born Muhanad Mahmoud al Farekh, 31, was reportedly on a Pentagon kill list. But after Farekh was captured in Pakistan in 2015, the Obama administration allowed him to be tried in federal court in Brooklyn.
One day after the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a U.S. citizen accused of fighting for al Qaeda had his day in federal court. Prosecutors are linking him to a bombing in Afghanistan. American-born Muhanad Mahmoud al Farekh, 31, was reportedly on a Pentagon kill list. But after Farekh was captured in Pakistan in 2015, the Obama administration allowed him to be tried in federal court in Brooklyn.
Terrorism aftermath in Spain
A manhunt is underway in Spain for at least one terrorism suspect still on the run. He is believed to be part of a Morocco-based terror cell. ISIS claimed responsibility for the carnage in Barcelona. A couple from California celebrating their first wedding anniversary together were on a delayed honeymoon in Barcelona. Jared Tucker and his wife Heidi were visiting Las Ramblas when a white van came barreling down the street and ran over innocent people in a murderous terror attack on a peaceful Thursday afternoon.
A manhunt is underway in Spain for at least one terrorism suspect still on the run. He is believed to be part of a Morocco-based terror cell. ISIS claimed responsibility for the carnage in Barcelona. A couple from California celebrating their first wedding anniversary together were on a delayed honeymoon in Barcelona. Jared Tucker and his wife Heidi were visiting Las Ramblas when a white van came barreling down the street and ran over innocent people in a murderous terror attack on a peaceful Thursday afternoon.
Pakistani film to highlight war against terror
Pakistani cinema continues to establish itself in the international film industry but its latest movie is what the actors call a social responsibility. Hum Films will debut a war movie called "Yalghaar" in 22 countries. The movie is inspired by actual events of a military operation in the Swat Valley against an extremist stronghold.
Pakistani cinema continues to establish itself in the international film industry but its latest movie is what the actors call a social responsibility. Hum Films will debut a war movie called "Yalghaar" in 22 countries. The movie is inspired by actual events of a military operation in the Swat Valley against an extremist stronghold.
Brussels attack
Belgian authorities said they foiled a "terror attack" Tuesday when soldiers shot and killed a suspect after a small explosion at a busy Brussels train station that continued a week of attacks in the capitals of Europe.
Belgian authorities said they foiled a "terror attack" Tuesday when soldiers shot and killed a suspect after a small explosion at a busy Brussels train station that continued a week of attacks in the capitals of Europe.
Attack outside London mosque
A driver plowed into a crowd of Muslim worshippers outside a north London mosque early Monday in an attack that police said they were investigating as a terrorist incident. Ten people were injured and police said a man died at the scene, though he was receiving first aid at the time and it wasn't clear if he died as a result of the attack or something else.
A driver plowed into a crowd of Muslim worshippers outside a north London mosque early Monday in an attack that police said they were investigating as a terrorist incident. Ten people were injured and police said a man died at the scene, though he was receiving first aid at the time and it wasn't clear if he died as a result of the attack or something else.
Attack in Iran
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a pair of stunning attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 40.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a pair of stunning attacks on Iran's parliament and the tomb of its revolutionary leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, which killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 40.
London terror attack
British police named two of the three men who left a trail of bloodshed with a van and knife attack in central London and appealed for the public's help Monday to learn more about their movements in the days leading up to the deadly rampage that killed seven people dead and dozens wounded. Khuram Shazad Butt was a 27-year-old Pakistani-born Briton known to authorities, according to a statement issued by London police. Rachid Redouane, who had claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, variously given his age as 30 or 25 and also used Elkhdar as a surname, was unknown until the night the two were shot dead along with a third attacker who has not been identified, police said.
British police named two of the three men who left a trail of bloodshed with a van and knife attack in central London and appealed for the public's help Monday to learn more about their movements in the days leading up to the deadly rampage that killed seven people dead and dozens wounded. Khuram Shazad Butt was a 27-year-old Pakistani-born Briton known to authorities, according to a statement issued by London police. Rachid Redouane, who had claimed to be Moroccan and Libyan, variously given his age as 30 or 25 and also used Elkhdar as a surname, was unknown until the night the two were shot dead along with a third attacker who has not been identified, police said.
Extremism online
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Following Saturday's attack in London, Facebook is promising to do more to keep terrorists off its network. But stopping extremists from spreading their message of hate across the web is so difficult because it requires vigilance and cooperation from law enforcement, internet users, and most importantly social media companies, experts told Fox 5. While Facebook and others say they already work to combat online extremism, some critics said that is not nearly enough.
Music festival security
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
The NYPD is out in force at the Governors Ball three-day music festival on Randall's Island in light of the recent concert attack in England. The Governors Ball, just like Ariana Grande, attracts a young crowd of music fans. The department has extra security stationed at the festival but said no threat has been made.
Lopez Rivera breaks silence
A Puerto Rican nationalist recently freed from prison will still march in a Manhattan parade ? even though he has stepped aside from a formal role as "Procer de la Libertad" ? National Freedom Hero. It is unclear whether that development will placate critics who objected to the parade committee's original plan to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera, who was part of a militant group responsible for bombings in the 1970s and '80s that killed and maimed New Yorkers.
A Puerto Rican nationalist recently freed from prison will still march in a Manhattan parade ? even though he has stepped aside from a formal role as "Procer de la Libertad" ? National Freedom Hero. It is unclear whether that development will placate critics who objected to the parade committee's original plan to honor Oscar Lopez Rivera, who was part of a militant group responsible for bombings in the 1970s and '80s that killed and maimed New Yorkers.
FALN victim's son condemns parade
A bomb exploded at Fraunces Tavern on January 24, 1975, killing four people, including Frank Conner, a banker. FALN, a Puerto Rican militant group, claimed responsibility for that and about 100 bombings across the country. The bombing is back in the headlines because Oscar Lopez Rivera, co-founder and leader FALN, is being honored as a national freedom hero in next week's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
A bomb exploded at Fraunces Tavern on January 24, 1975, killing four people, including Frank Conner, a banker. FALN, a Puerto Rican militant group, claimed responsibility for that and about 100 bombings across the country. The bombing is back in the headlines because Oscar Lopez Rivera, co-founder and leader FALN, is being honored as a national freedom hero in next week's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Massacre in Egypt
Fighter jets from Egypt have crossed the border and bombed militant bases in eastern Libya, according to Egypt's president. The strike was in response to a deadly attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo Friday.
Fighter jets from Egypt have crossed the border and bombed militant bases in eastern Libya, according to Egypt's president. The strike was in response to a deadly attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo Friday.