Terrorism news

The growing issue of homegrown terrorism in the United States
Over the past decade, attacks and plots by homegrown US terrorists have increased, the work of extremists from across the political spectrum, says an analysis by the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based at the University of Maryland.

CSARN highlights Olympic security threats
What should businesses consider when running resilience scenarios related to London 2012?

A decade after 9/11, DHS matures
The US Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee commends department’s development and presses for continued progress.

US sets out preparedness strategy for CBRNE threats
The National Strategy for CBRNE Standards looks at chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives threats.

Report highlights DHS progress fulfilling 9/11 Commission recommendations
Includes details of actions for strengthening resilience to disasters and safeguarding and securing cyberspace.

UK Strategic National Guidance on CBRN decontamination
Cabinet Office guide is aimed at public and private sector contingency planners.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee warns of changing but persistent terrorist threat to US
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Maine., have warned America not to lower its guard against terrorism now that the tenth anniversary of 9/11 has passed.

Norwegian government establishes ‘22 July Commission’
The Norwegian government has decided to establish a commission to look into the attacks on the government offices and the island of Utøya on 22 July 2011.

MI5 updates advice to businesses on terrorism protection
‘Protecting Against Terrorism’ updated.

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