By Jim Lynch on Jul 1, 2007 in News, War on Terrorism | 3 Comments
Here is a roundup on the latest news and reaction to the terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow.
UPDATE 12:15 Eastern:
The U.S. is adding more air marshals on flights to Europe.
The U.S. is adding air marshals to overseas flights because of concerns about potential terrorism threats originating in Britain and Europe, the homeland security chief said [...]
By Jim Lynch on Jun 30, 2007 in News, War on Terrorism | Comments Off
UPDATE II: Via Fox News
In response, Britain raised its security alert level to critical — the highest possible level indicating terrorist attacks are imminent.
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said she had raised the level and ordered security to be tightened in response to events in London and Scotland over last 48 hours.
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Following on the heels [...]
By Jim Lynch on Jun 29, 2007 in News | Comments Off
This AP Story is just coming in.
A vehicle in central London that was packed with explosives, gas canisters and nuts and bolts would have caused “significant damage,” a British security official told The Associated Press Friday.
Authorities said they had defused an explosive device found in the parked car, and the new government called an emergency [...]
By Jim Lynch on Oct 10, 2006 in News, Non-political | Comments Off
Terminal Two at London’s Heathrow airport has been evacuated.
Authorities evacuated Heathrow Airport’s Terminal Two on Tuesday after a man ran up to the Air Algeria desk, dropped off a package, and ran away, police said.
About 2,000 people were ordered out of the terminal, which houses many European carriers, police said.
The British Airports Authority said a [...]