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White House takes possible terror threat seriously – USA Today
USA Today White House takes possible terror threat seriouslyUSA TodayWASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration is taking seriously the still unconfirmed intelligence tip of a possible al-Qaeda plot tied to the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, counterterrorism adviser John Brennan said Sunday. Sept. …Terror Threat 'Specific,' 'Credible': BrennanBloombergCounterterror Chief: Al Qaeda... »
US debates release of Osama bin Laden pictures to quash doubts over death – The Guardian
Globe and Mail US debates release of Osama bin Laden pictures to quash doubts over deathThe Guardian'We are looking at releasing additional information, details about the raid as well as any other types of material,' said White House counter-terrorism adviser John Brennan. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images The official US version of Osama bin …Should... »
US calls for Lockerbie bomber to return to jail – BBC News
The Hindu US calls for Lockerbie bomber to return to jailBBC NewsThe White House has called for the man convicted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing to be returned to prison in Scotland. President Obama's counterterrorism adviser, John Brennan, said the US had expressed "strong conviction" to Scottish officials that …US claims 'cloud of suspicion'... »
Clapper Tapped for Intelligence Post – Wall Street Journal
Times Online Clapper Tapped for Intelligence PostWall Street JournalWASHINGTON—President Barack Obama nominated Defense Department intelligence chief James Clapper to be the nation's top spymaster, an appointment that taps decades of spy experience but is likely to meet with resistance on Capitol Hill …Counterterror adviser John Brennan: A forceful voice on Obama's security teamWashington PostFight... »
Official: Al Qaeda hasn’t gotten far in getting nuclear weapons – CNN
The Hindu Official: Al Qaeda hasn't gotten far in getting nuclear weaponsCNNPresidential adviser John Brennan said al Qaeda has been trying to get a nuclear weapon for 15 years. Washington (CNN) — The president's top counterterrorism adviser says there is indisputable evidence …Nuclear Security Summit: Obama Invokes Mushroom CloudsTIMEUkraine to give up nuke material;... »
Obama, Counter-Terrorism Aide to Discuss Airline Attack – Voice of America
Telegraph.co.uk Obama, Counter-Terrorism Aide to Discuss Airline AttackVoice of AmericaPhoto: AP US President Barack Obama is meeting with his senior counter-terrorism aide Monday to discuss the attempted Christmas Day, December 25, bombing of a US jetliner. Mr. Obama's meeting with John Brennan comes one day before administration …Yemen instability threatens regional stability: ClintonAFPFreed Guantánamo... »
Security breach locks down Newark airport – msnbc.com
WA today Security breach locks down Newark airportmsnbc.comJan. 3: Deputy national security adviser John Brennan discusses the closure of the US embassy in Yemen in the face of threats from the terror network. Operations at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C in New Jersey were halted Sunday …TSA Shuts Down Terminal After BreachCBS NewsTSA:... »
No "smoking gun" in airplane plot, says White House – Reuters
Times Online No "smoking gun" in airplane plot, says White HouseReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – A top White House official said on Sunday the plot to bomb a Detroit-bound plane on Christmas Day exposed errors but he played down the need for a sweeping overhaul of the US security system. John Brennan, a senior White House... »
US shuts embassy as al-Qaeda ‘plans attack in Yemen’ – BBC News
Telegraph.co.uk US shuts embassy as al-Qaeda 'plans attack in Yemen'BBC NewsThe US has indications that al-Qaeda is planning an attack in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, President Barack Obama's top counter-terrorism adviser has said. John Brennan was speaking after the US shut its embassy in Yemen. "We're not going to take any …US, British Embassies... »