The Impact of War Obama Lays Groundwork For Afghanistan Address November 30, 2009 • The president will use Tuesday night's nationally televised speech on Afghanistan policy to reiterate "that this is not an open-ended commitment," a White House spokesman said Monday.
Virgil Case/AP/AP Terrorism Justice: Courts Vs. Commissions November 27, 2009 • Critics of trying the alleged Sept. 11 co-conspirators in civilian court in New York argue that the venue is inappropriate for terrorism suspects. But supporters say those fears are overblown, and that a federal trial would avoid the taint of the long-troubled military commission system.
Timeline: Recent Major Terrorism Prosecutions In The U.S. November 25, 2009 • The media buzz surrounding the decision to prosecute professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four co-defendants in New York suggests the case is unprecedented. In fact, in recent decades the U.S. has brought hundreds of such prosecutions. Here's a look at the outcomes of some of the more notable ones.
Law In Sept. 11 Trial, Lots Of Evidence, But No Slam-Dunk November 25, 2009 • Prosecutors have plenty of evidence to support allegations that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed masterminded the Sept. 11 attacks, including multiple confessions. But it won't be easy getting most of it into federal court. The accused terrorist most likely won't go free, but the trial could be a long, tough battle.
World Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan November 24, 2009 • President Obama said Tuesday he intends to finish the job in Afghanistan, adding he would soon announce his strategy for the country. The comments came in a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a state visit to the U.S. Obama Aims To 'Finish The Job' In Afghanistan Listen · 3:29 3:29 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120785897/120784370" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Missing-Somali Case Gives Recruitment Clues To FBI November 24, 2009 • Documents unsealed Monday in a Minnesota investigation allege a broad and effective recruitment campaign to persuade Somali-Americans to join an Islamist insurgency in Somalia.
Dario Lopez-Mills/AP World Obama Closes In On Afghan Troop Increase November 23, 2009 • The president is likely to address the nation Dec. 1 to outline strategy for the way ahead in Afghanistan, sources tell NPR. The announcement of a troop increase would be followed by testimony on Capitol Hill by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Opinion Commission Member Wants Detainees In Ill. November 23, 2009 • James Thompson, member of the September 11 commission, believes detention officials in Ill. are capable of handling Guantanamo Bay detainees. In a piece for the Chicago Tribune, he argues bringing the detainees to American soil will make the country stronger and safer. Commission Member Wants Detainees In Ill. Listen · 16:56 16:56 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120700166/120700351" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Somali-Minneapolis Terrorist Axis 8 Charged In Terrorism Probe Of Missing Somalis November 23, 2009 • Prosecutors allege that the suspects provided financial support to young men from the Somali community in Minneapolis to go to Somalia and fight on behalf of al-Shabab, a group on the State Department's list of terrorist organizations. Five of the Minnesotans have been killed. NPR's Michele Norris talks to Dina Temple-Raston about the case. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120683051/120709838" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Law Holder: 'We Need Not Cower' From Terrorism Trial November 18, 2009 • Attorney General Eric Holder appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to defend his decision to put alleged Sept. 11 terrorists on trial in New York. He says the public and the nation's intelligence secrets can be protected during a public trial in civilian court.
Spy Agencies' Quest: What Makes A Terrorist? November 18, 2009 • Investigators are still trying to determine whether alleged Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan was a radical Islamist ideologue or an alienated loner. The U.S. has focused significant intelligence resources on the question of radicalization in recent years, but they admit the dynamics are still not well understood.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's Isolated U.S. College Days November 18, 2009 • The professed Sept. 11 mastermind's North Carolina college years are recalled by a chemistry professor and a former classmate. The CIA claims those college years helped propel Mohammed on a path to terrorism. Though described as jovial, he also maintained a self-imposed isolation. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's Isolated U.S. College Days Listen · 7:21 7:21 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120516152/120527426" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Books What The Future Holds When China Rules November 15, 2009 • British author Martin Jacques witnessed the decline of the British Empire over his lifetime. He predicts that Americans will have a similar experience as the power of the United States declines in the coming years, yielding to an ever more powerful China. He discusses his new book, When China Rules the World. What The Future Holds When China Rules Listen · 6:26 6:26 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120416955/120438139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Can New Yorkers Be Impartial In Terrorism Case? November 14, 2009 • Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other suspects in the Sept. 11 attacks are to be transferred from Guantanamo Bay to New York for prosecution. The city may be prepared to tackle the security and logistics of the trial, but emotions will present a challenge. Can New Yorkers Be Impartial In Terrorism Case? Listen · 3:18 3:18 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120416122/120416109" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Sept. 11 Suspects To Be Tried In U.S. November 13, 2009 • Five Sept. 11 suspects, including the alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be brought to the U.S. to stand trial, the Justice Department will announce Friday. NPR has learned that Attorney General Eric Holder has decided that the suspects should be tried in the Southern District of New York. Sept. 11 Suspects To Be Tried In U.S. Listen · 5:16 5:16 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120377026/120375839" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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