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The majority of five terror suspects being held in police custody in connection with bomb attacks in London and Glasgow are not British and at least one is still at large, according to Sky sources. Two men were arrested after ramming a car into Glasgow Airport on Saturday and a 26-year-old man and 27-year-old woman have been arrested on the M6 near Sandbach in Cheshire. A fifth terror related arrest was made in Liverpool after a car was stopped in the Lime Street area of the city. Sky sources say most of the suspects are not British and at least...

WASHINGTON -- The health of terrorist cleric Omar Abdel-Rahman, the so-called Blind Sheik, is deteriorating _ renewing fears that his death in prison could trigger an attack on the United States, officials said Thursday. There is no credible indication that an attack on the U.S. is imminent, said several law enforcement officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the situation. In a two-page bulletin, dated Dec. 8, the FBI reported to federal intelligence officials that Rahman was rushed from prison to a Missouri hospital two days earlier for a blood transfusion. There, doctors discovered...

INDIA renewed a high security alert at its airports following a warning that the al-Qaeda terror network could try and hijack US-bound passenger flights. ?We sounded an alert after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) forwarded an email that spoke of the possibility of an al-Qaeda attempt to hijack US-bound flights from India,? a home ministry official said. The official, who did not wanted to be named, said the email written by an ?unknown entity? appeared to have originated from India and was received by the FBI Saturday at its headquarters in the US. ?While the 'target' was US-bound flights,...

iPod prompts airport scare in Ottawa Ottawa Citizen Published: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 A suspicious package found in an aircraft washroom on a flight from Chicago on Tuesday afternoon brought out Ottawa police canine and bomb-disposal units. A member of the crew found the package about 4 p.m. The plane landed safely and was isolated away from the terminal. Passengers were taken off the plane and questioned by police while experts investigated the 'package.' The airport was not closed during the three-hour incident. Police issued a statement Tuesday evening saying the suspicious package 'has been identified as an electronic device...

Los Angeles -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Thursday he was blindsided by President Bush's announcement of new details on a purported 2002 hijacking plot aimed at a downtown skyscraper, and described communication with the White House as "nonexistent." "I'm amazed that the president would make this (announcement) on national TV and not inform us of these details through the appropriate channels," the mayor said in an interview with The Associated Press. "I don't expect a call from the president — but somebody." The mayor also suggested that some funding from the Iraq war could be redirected to homeland security, which...

December 22, 2005 -- Australian government's travel advisory and consular assistance service has issued a terror alert for Bosnia on Tuesday citing a growing risk of a terrorist attacks and violent crime. Father of the Bosnian Wahhabi leader, Enes Mujkanovic, in the village of Gornja Maoca, Bosnia "Terrorism is a threat throughout the world. There is a risk of terrorist attack in Bosnia and Herzegovina," says the Australian advisory. "We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Bosnia because of the risk of being caught up in incidents associated with ethnic tension or...

The United States has issued an alert for citizens living in southern China after receiving "credible information" that a terrorist threat may exist against US government facilities in the city of Guangzhou. A notice on the website of the US consulate in Hong Kong, says the threat "also may exist for places where Americans are known to congregate or visit, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools or outdoor recreation events". Last Wednesday, Chinese police warned that Islamic extremists could be planning attacks on luxury hotels in China this week, ahead of US President George W. Bush's three-day visit starting...

This is my first post so I hope I got it right. This is breaking here in San Anonio. A single engine plane has been forced down at Stenson Field south of San Antonio. Homeland Security, DPS and SAPD are on the scene. They are waiting for a Chinese tranlator but they have Chinese illegals in custody and said that the pilot was someone Homeland Security has been looking for. I'll post more as it comes available.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - An Italian tourist aboard a flight from Sydney to Vienna caused an international security alert after he sent a joke text message from his cell phone to his wife claiming his plane had been hijacked by terrorists, the Australian government confirmed Sunday. The man, Antonio Casale, 35, sent the message to his wife from Kuala Lumpur during a refueling stop on a Lauda Air flight from Sydney last Sunday night, Sydney's Sunday Telegraph newspaper reported. Transport Minister John Anderson's spokesman confirmed the newspaper report. Casale claimed terrorists were in control of the plane and were taking...

NEW YORK -- Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry says he would discontinue the color-coded terror alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security and find "some more thoughtful way of alerting America," according to an interview in Rolling Stone magazine. "I think Americans, sadly, laugh at it," Kerry said, referring to the alerts in an interview to be published Friday in Rolling Stone. "They don't know what to do." Kerry said he felt "a sense of bitter disappointment" by the ads run by the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth that questioned his conduct and the medals he received as a...

(IsraelNN.com) Authorities have apprehended a third terror suspect. As a result, the terror alert that has been in effect in Jerusalem since Wednesday afternoon has ended.

Why Bush has more to fear than fear itself By LAWRENCE MARTIN Thursday, August 5, 2004 - Page A15 The latest terrorism alert -- which, like the others, has thankfully produced nothing but fear itself -- was based primarily on at least three-year-old communications in Pakistan. Though there is unsettling material, nothing in these documents suggests that any attack was planned for this period of time. Yet the Bush administration went ahead with another dire terror alert anyway, spreading alarm through Gotham. The President then turned up the hysteria volume another notch. "We are a nation in danger," he said....

In light of todays terror alert in New York, New Jersey and Wash. D.C. I thought some might find this online guide useful.

HERNDON, Va. (Reuters) - U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge on Friday warned top executives of major American sports organizations that al Qaeda may strike soon -- possibly at large sports events. In a seminar for commissioners and other top officials of professional and amateur sports organizations, Ridge and other Homeland Security officials asked for help in ensuring safety at and around major sporting events. He repeated a warning that the government fears al Qaeda might try to stage another large-scale attack in the United States, though he said he had no details on the time, place or method. "You...

Police are on a high alert level in the Sharon area Friday morning following specific hot terror alerts. Roadblocks were set up along road No. 5, between Oranit and Qassem junction, north-east of Petah Tikva. The security forces blocked off the entrance to and exit from Kafer Qassem. Roads leading to Rosh Ha'ayin have also been partly blocked off, and roadblocks were set up in the area. General closure until after Purim Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz ordered a general closure imposed on Judea, Samaria, and the Gaza Strip after 56 warnings were received by the security establishment of plans by...

A communication breakdown led French officials to allow a plane to take off for America even though U.S. authorities had asked that it be held during a high-threat terror alert. The incident, disclosed by Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson in an interview with Associated Press, has helped bring about changes in the way U.S. officials talk to foreign governments during terror threats. In December, the National Targeting Centre in Virginia had worked for 90 minutes to verify the backgrounds of everyone aboard the jet but still had questions about two or three passengers when it learned the plane had departed....

Police in Kiryat Shmona are reportedly chasing a suspicious man who fled a shopping mall after setting off a metal detector alarm. According to Yediot Ahronot, the man tried to enter the Nehamia mall in the northern city. He was stopped at the main entrance's metal detection system, and fled on foot. According to reports, the man tried to enter the mall at another entrance, and failed there too. Police describe the man as having dark hair, is tall, and sporting a goatee beard.

Dec. 31, 2003 Shalom 2003, Shalom 2004: Tel Aviv celebrates By HILARY LEILA KREIGERAs the countdown to 2004 drew closer, Tel Avivians intent on ringing in the New Year showed no signs of missing the celebration, despite police warnings of a massive terror attack in the area and boosted security throughout the country. "Today more than ever people really need a reason to party. I hope they use this one," said Mike's Place co-owner Gal Ganzman, while preparing to host an all-night party featuring plenty of music, booze and customers. Though the Tel Aviv branch of the popular bar was...

Code Orange: The Reason Why By Dr. Walid Phares FrontPageMagazine.com | December 22, 2003 As soon as Homeland Security officials declared the Orange alert level yesterday afternoon, many in the U.S. rushed to assess the "necessity" of such an elevated warning. Unfortunately, most considered the evaluation self-centered. One main sound bite ruled the airwaves: "Beware of crying wolf." The concern that repetitive calls for Orange alert may well weaken the whole system is a glaring consumer-driven fallacy. One of the strategic tools in the War on Terror is popular mobilization, which, combined with such an alert, can deter a terrorist...

<p>US and British intel, plus al-Qaeda deep operational "plants"</p> <p>COMMENT: Based on current intelligence, it appears that the attack on NYC will be weapons-grade anthrax dispersed to intentionally disrupt the city to a maximum degree. Las Vegas: it is stated specifically that a major cable network will be tipped off to cover this explosion. Casualties are expected to be enormous forcing people to flee from the attacked cities. D.C. is continually singled out as a recipient of a suitcase nuke (fission weapon), not a radiological nuke (dirty bomb). Another American city is being targeted though not specifically named. Based on previous intel, it appears that Los Angeles is the most likely candidate.</p>

NAIROBI, Kenya - The U.S. Embassy warned American citizens Tuesday of a potential terrorist attack on two hotels in downtown Nairobi and two bank buildings were evacuated due to a bomb threat. "The U.S. government recently received an anonymous warning detailing terrorist threats aimed at American and Western interests in downtown Nairobi ... the timing of the threat is within the next several days," the U.S. Embassy said in a statement. Although the "information has not been corroborated," it was released in the interest of public safety," the statement said. United Nations security officials also warned employees from visiting the...

LONDON (AP) -- Britain's security services have been placed on a higher level of alert because of intelligence that al-Qaida may be planning a new attack, the British Broadcasting Corp. reported Saturday.Internal alerts for the police and military are not usually made public. The Home Office, which oversees the intelligence services, would not comment on the BBC report and said it never discussed alert levels unless there is a specific threat.``If there's a specific threat the government would not hesitate to issue an alert,'' a spokeswoman said on customary condition of anonymity.The BBC said the alert status had been raised...

Death Toll Climbs to 6 in Tzrifin Attack 19:43 Sep 09, '03 / 12 Elul 5763(IsraelNN.com) ZAKA is reporting the death toll in the Tzrifin base suicide bombing attack has risen to six. This number is yet unconfirmed by police officials. High Alert Continues Nationwide 19:00 Sep 09, '03 / 12 Elul 5763 (IsraelNN.com) Police and other security agencies remain on high alert with an emphasis being placed on Jerusalem and the Sharon region.

F-16 Jets Launched In East as Precaution Emergency Network Undergoes First TestBy Bradley Graham and John Mintz Washington Post Staff Writers Friday, August 15, 2003; Page A11In the first minutes after yesterday's power blackout, the Pentagon launched two Air Force F-16 fighter jets to patrol skies between New York and Washington, and put other military aircraft on alert at eastern U.S. bases, defense officials said.But federal and regional authorities quickly determined that the electrical shutdown was not caused by a terrorist act and did not reflect a national security threat, the officials said.The sudden paralyzing blow to a large section...

Al-Qaida false alarm Gordon Prarher Posted: June 7, 2003 According to a June 3 headline in the Washington Times, "CIA says al-Qaida ready to use nukes." That headline and the exclusive accompanying story sent shock waves across the country and around the world. You've probably been hiding in your basement fallout shelter ever since. The story by Times investigative reporter Bill Gertz is even more frightening than the headline. Gertz begins, "Al-Qaida terrorists and related groups are set to use chemical, biological and nuclear weapons in deadly strikes, according to a new CIA report." Wow. It's not just al-Qaida we...

The National Terror Alert is going back to Yellow. Breaking news, could not find a link to anything about it, even at FEMA's site. As of 2:20 Eastern Time, they still have Orange posted.:

LONDON (Reuters) - European ministers warned that dormant Islamic terrorist cells could strike at any time, heightening worldwide alerts against a possibly resurgent al Qaeda after suicide bombings in Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Both Saudi Arabia and Morocco announced the detention of suspected Islamic militants, and the Saudis said on Sunday they were looking seriously at al Qaeda links to last Monday's bombings in the capital Riyadh. Suicide attackers killed Westerners, including Americans, in Riyadh, and several Europeans in Morocco's Casablanca. Both Arab kingdoms have historically close ties with Washington. "There are dormant Islamic terrorism cells which could wake up...

Disaster drill begins today in South Seattle By Christine ClarridgeSeattle Times staff reporterMany of the patrol cars, firetrucks and ambulances South Seattle residents will see or hear today won't be responding to real emergency calls. They will be participants in one of the country's largest disaster drills ever. The drill, dubbed Topoff 2, for Top Officials, is designed to test the mettle of local and national emergency-response teams to the detonation of a "dirty bomb" in South Seattle. What you might seeIn South Seattle and Sodo areas: • The exercise will take place near the Tully's roasting plant (the...

As War Looms, New York City Braces for Terror By Jeff McKayCNSNews.com CorrespondentMarch 18, 2003 New York City (CNSNews.com) - Immediately after President Bush's address on Monday preparing the nation for war, the security landscape was immediately beefed up in the New York area, considered a primary target for terrorists. A plan dubbed "Operation Atlas" will be the most visible set of security precautions covering New York City since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. A myriad of security measures will be enacted the minute the first shots are fired in Iraq. These will include bomb-sniffing dogs in New York...

At 11 (or about) they will drop alert from orange to yello

Hazmat on the scene.

A man has been arrested at Gatwick Airport under anti-terrorist laws. It follows the arrest of two men near Heathrow. Gatwick's North Terminal has been closed and its flights suspended. No further details have been released by Sussex Police. Stansted Airport has announced its security is being stepped up.

Morning explosions, combined with high terror alert, cause fears of another attack ------- A series of explosions ignited to demolish old buildings at a Linden, N.J., factory site yesterday morning jerked Staten Island residents out of their beds, generating fears that another terror attack was under way -- and complaints that the city didn't issue a warning. Three buildings on the ISP Environmental Services site at Tremley Point, a hazardous waste disposal facility formerly operated by the General Aniline and Film Chemical Corp., were demolished at 7:30 a.m., said Linden Police Lt. Jim Sarnicki. He said the New York Police...

Governor warns Texans to be vigilant 02/08/2003 The Associated PressAUSTIN — Security at Texas airports, borders and waterways has tightened following the elevated national terror alert, although Gov. Rick Perry says the state is under no specific threat.But the governor urged residents to report any suspicious activity to law enforcement officers immediately."The State Emergency Operations Center already has been activated due to the space shuttle Columbia tragedy and we will notify state agencies, health institutions, schools and others to review their security measures and take appropriate actions to guard against terrorism," Perry said Friday."I encourage Texans to be especially vigilant,"...

PARIS: European countries are quietly stepping up security ahead of one of western Christianity's biggest holidays, as a warning attributed to terror network al-Qaeda threatened attacks on both Christians and Jews. "The strikes of Islam's warriors will continue if God so wills it," said a message attributed to al-Qaeda that appeared Monday on an Islamic web site. "The whole world knows that the war of the Crusaders against Islam and Moslems is doomed to failure. Despite the hopes of Crusaders and Jews, it will never succeed." This year's Christmas holidays are the second since the September 11, 2001 attacks in...

France will double its anti-terrorism security measures during the busy Christmas holiday season, Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin said today. The international situation and increased travel required the government to take "all measures of vigilance and prevention to ensure the security of our citizens," Raffarin said in Paris. "The entirety of state services will be mobilised," he added. The French government stepped up a six year anti-terror programme known as Vigipirate immediately after the September 11 attacks last year. Raffarin's centre-right government made its decision after a meeting today, taking into consideration an expected rise in shopping traffic, use of public...

PRIME Minister John Howard will remain "on call" during his summer holidays, but has refused to speculate on the prospect of a Christmas terror offensive. Australia has been placed on heightened security alert after general warnings of possible terrorist action, and the Australian embassy in the Philippines was closed this week after a specific threat against it. Today, Mr Howard said he hoped there would not be a Christmas terror offensive, but refused to comment further on the chances of an attack. "I'm not going to indulge in chance and random predictions, I don't want to depress people," he told...

David Blunkett came under fire today over a blunder which spread unnecessary alarm over the threat of a terror attack on London and the rest of Britain. An inquest was under way at the Home Office into how officials came to release a report in which the Home Secretary claimed that al Qaeda could strike with poison gas or a "dirty" radioactive bomb. ...In London, there are fears that terrorists might be planning an attack on the Tube involving Sarin, the poison gas used by religious fanatics in 1995 on Tokyo subway.

Al-Qaida's favoriteOctober target dates Military intelligence specialist offerspossible imminent terror scenarios Posted: September 30, 20021:00 a.m. Eastern © 2002 WorldNetDaily.com A U.S. military intelligence specialist is warning two significant dates in October are highly likely times for new terror attacks by Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network. Christian M. Weber, contributing editor for Soldiers for the Truth, an organization headed by Col. David Hackworth, points out Oct. 2 is the anniversary of the federal court conviction of blind Sheikh Omar Abdel al-Rahman, the spiritual mentor of bin Laden and his top lieutenant, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in connection with the first World Trade Center bombing....

A terror alert closed a 20-mile stretch of I-75 (Alligator Alley) at the edge of the Florida Everglades Friday morning. Police stopped two cars after specially trained dogs indicated they sniffed explosives. Live aerial television footage at 7:47 a.m. showed two cars stopped on the highway; and a bomb expert approaching a suitcase lying on the ground, outside the car's trunk. (The explosive experts were still working into the 8 a.m. hour, laying out detonator cord, although they had not blown up anything except for a small backpack or package of some kind.) Fox News reported that a waitress at...

The Bush administration has heightened its color-coded terror alert for Wednesday to orange - the color of flames, as it just so happens. The orange alert (one level higher than the current yellow) will cover a day when scenes of burning buildings are expected to be played over and over again as part of televised "one year later" proceedings. Attorney General John Ashcroft said the U.S. intelligence community has information from a senior level al Qaeda prisoner of car bombings and other attacks planned against American facilities -- mostly overseas -- on the anniversary of last year's major strikes in...

WASHINGTON (AP) - United States security agencies here are on alert to a potential terrorist attack after a man videotaped the Washington Monument, Pentagon and other buildings, it was reported Monday. Officials said, however, they had no specific threats. The alert was issued Wednesday after U.S. intelligence officials obtained a copy of a videotape that contained pictures of the Washington Monument, Pentagon and other buildings, The Washington Times reported, quoting sources that it did not name. The man, whom the paper described as being of Middle Eastern origin, videotaped the buildings and also paced off several distances around the monument,...

<p>"There is growing concern," the department said in a statement. It cautioned Americans to be careful and said "softer targets" may be selected by terrorists because security at U.S. installations has been strengthened.</p>