“An attack on a Christian village in central Nigeria early Tuesday morning left 13 people dead, an official said. At about midnight, the village of Kuru Station was attacked by unknown assailants, Riyom local government chairman Simon Mwadkon told CNN. Three houses were attacked and 12 people were killed at the scene, he said. Four [...]
“With a weekend death toll of more than 30 victims, including 15 who were found decapitated, the Mexican resort city of Acapulco is facing its most gruesome levels of drug-related violence since the start of the drug war in 2006. Authorities in Guerrero state, where Acapulco is located, said that in all 31 people died [...]
“The British government has warned the aviation industry of a possible al Qaeda attack, security sources and the BBC said on Friday. The BBC said it had obtained a letter from the Department of Transport addressed to the air transport sector which explained the reason for heightened threat. ‘There are indications that al Qaeda may [...]
“Security officials believe Al Qaeda’s ‘International Operations wing’ is plotting one or more attacks in Europe, including against the UK. The restricted document reveals the threat is ‘credible’ and would be designed to claim a ‘large number of casualties’. Possible methods include a suicide or car bomb or the use of ‘firearms against aircraft and [...]
“A package that ignited today at a Washington post office was addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a U.S. official said. The official, who wasn’t authorized to speak on the matter and asked for anonymity, said the package caught fire when postal workers threw it into a bin. The package ‘was similar in nature’ [...]