Finnish Mall Gunman Kills 5 Then Himself, Police Say
A man clad in black went on a shooting rampage Thursday, killing his ex-girlfriend then gunning down four workers at a suburban shopping mall near Helsinki before turning his gun on himself, police said.
Pakistan to Seek Terror Charges Against 5 Americans
Pakistani police say they plan to ask a court to charge five Americans arrested in early December with terrorism, and will seek life imprisonment sentences against them.
Cops Find Body of Alleged Finland Mall Guman; 5 Killed
A man clad in black went on a shooting rampage Thursday, killing his ex-girlfriend then gunning down four workers at a suburban shopping mall near Helsinki before apparently turning his gun on himself, police said.
World Cities Ring in 2010 Amid Heightened Security
Fireworks exploded over Sydney’s famous bridge and the Eiffel Tower prepared for its own colored-light spectacle as the world celebrated a New Year that many hope will be more prosperous and peaceful than 2009.
Bomber Reportedly Invited on U.S. Base in Afghanistan
The Associated Press has learned that the bomber who killed seven CIA employees at a remote outpost in southeastern Afghanistan had been invited onto the base and was not searched.
North Korea’s New Year’s Resolution: Be Less Hostile
North Korea says it remains committed to achieve a nuclear-free Korean peninsula through dialogue and negotiations
Dutch to Use Scans on U.S. Flights, Call Attack ‘Amateurish’
The Netherlands will immediately begin using full body scanners for flights heading to the United States to prevent future terrorist attacks like the Christmas Day attempt by a young Nigerian.
Officials: Somali Tried to Fly With Explosives Last Month
Officials say a Somali national tried to board a commercial airliner in Mogadishu last month with powdered chemicals, liquid and a syringe that together could have caused an explosion.
Hugo Chavez Warns Opponents Against Coup Attempt
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is looking to 2010 facing a recession, trying to prevent widespread power outages, and warning his opponents against a coup attempt.
NATO: 5 Canadians Killed in Afghanistan Blast
NATO says four Canadian troops and one journalist from Canada were killed in an explosion in Kandahar province, one of the most dangerous areas of southern Afghanistan.