Coverage of Recent London Bombings
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British Bombing Response Offers Lessons to Europe
The London bombings rattled Europe's counterterrorism agencies. But the apparent success of the British police operation in arresting suspects might hold wider lessons for officials across the English Channel.
Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Despite Captures, Police Quiet in London Probe
Police on Friday captured several key suspects in the failed July 21 London bombings, but still have not released all the detainees' names or what they're accused of. Authorities' caution in releasing information has become difficult to maintain, as public tension mounts.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
British Muslim Gathering to Reflect on London Bombings
This weekend, about 4,500 British Muslims gathered in northeast England for a festival called Living Islam. It's a chance for British Muslims to reflect on the London bombings and its repercussions, reaffirm their beliefs -- and have some fun.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
U.K. Police Arrest Seven Linked to Failed July 21 Bombs
As part of what police say is the continuing investigation into the attempted attacks on London on July 21, seven more arrests were made, during two raids in southeast England.
Sun, 31 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
London Police Grill Detainees in Bomb Probe
British police questioning several suspects held in connection with recent bomb attacks, including two men who were arrested yesterday in a raid on a flat in west London. They are also seeking the extradition of one man held in Zambia and another in Italy.
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Londoner Recalls Role of 'Tube' in Blitz
As German planes bombared London during World War II, the British captial's subway system was a haven for people in need of shelter. Now it's a terrorist target. Blitz survivor Colin Perry, 83, tells Jacki Lyden about the Tube, then and now.
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Armed Police Presence New to London Streets
Many Londoners are dismayed at a visible show of force by police after the July bombing attacks. Traditionally, few London police carry weapons. The changes are prompting a great deal of debate.
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Arrests Show No Clear Ties Between London Attacks
Suspects arrested in London and Rome in connection with failed July 21 attacks on the London transit system reveal few similarities to the men blamed for the July 7 suicide bombings. Authorities may be hunting more suspects.
Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Reports: Primary London Suspects in Custody
London police take five suspects in the July 21 transit bombings into custody at locations across the city. And Italian police arrest another man in Rome. British media report that police have now arrested all four suspects in last week's failed attacks.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
British Inquiry Traces Terrorists to Africa
Michele Norris talks with Duncan Campbell, special correspondent for the London <EM>Guardian</EM>. Campbell says the police are not talking about linkage between the July 21 bombers and the July 7 bombers. What is emerging is a network of suspects from the Horn of Africa, Somalia and Eritrea.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Police Arrest Bombing Suspects in London, Italy
Police arrest five people in London, and the Italian government announces another arrest in Rome. All four men suspected in last week's botched transit bombings in London are now in custody.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
Nine More Held in July 21 London Attacks
British authorities now have 17 people in custody in relation to a failed July 21 attack on the London transit system. Nine men were arrested early Thursday. So far, the most notable arrest is that of 24-year-old Yasin Hassan Omar, accused of a direct role in the July 21 bombing attempts.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
U.K. Tube Workers Seek Security Improvements
Workers on London's underground transit system are demanding more radios, more secure rail-car cabs and chemical protection suits in the wake of two recent attacks. They're threatening to go on strike if talks Wednesday with city transportation officials break down.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
British Police Arrest Four in Two Birmingham Raids
Police in Birmingham, England, arrest four men under anti-terrorism laws. Police say one of the men arrested is a suspect in the failed July 21 attacks on London's transit system. Officials continue the hunt for more suspects in the attacks.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 -
London Tense Despite Blair's Speech
Prime Minister Tony Blair pushes for new security legislation in the wake of two rounds of bombings in London. Meanwhile, Londoners return to their daily routines, knowing that bombers are on the loose. Two suspects in the case have been legal residents of Britain for 10 years.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400
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