Saudis Battle Al Qaeda
April 5, 2005 --
7 Terrorists Shot Dead as Battle Rages
As Saudi security forces killed seven suspected terrorists in a fierce gunbattle that raged for the second successive day till late last night here, the Cabinet renewed its pledge to continue the Kingdom's anti-terror campaign. (Arab News)
Al Arabiya TV is reporting that Moroccan terror suspect Abdel Karim Al Mejjati who is wanted by the FBI, as well as the Moroccan, Spanish and Saudi authorities was amongst those killed. Al Arabiya also said Saoud El Oteibi who was also on the Saudi list of most wanted was also killed in the clashed.
U.S. Raises Reward for Suspect in '93 Attack
The U.S. State Department said Monday that it was offering a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the capture and conviction of the last remaining person wanted in connection with the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. (AP)
Bioterror Plans Inadequate, GAO Says
Government Has Yet to Develop Certified Anthrax Test Procedures, Study Shows. (Washington Post)
Hague Takes On Darfur War Crimes
A sealed list of suspects accused of war crimes in Sudan's Darfur region is to be handed to the ICC. (BBC)
Justice Dept. Defends Patriot Act Before Senate Hearings
On the eve of Senate hearings on the government's power to fight terrorism, the Justice Department on Monday defended the law passed after the Sept. 11 attacks as "an invaluable tool" and released new data showing increased use of a particularly controversial type of search warrant. (NY Times)
Patriot Act Expiring
Several provisions of the USA Patriot Act expire on Jan. 1, 2006, if not renewed by Congress. (AP)
Two Iraqis Charged in Al-Zarqawi Cash Aid
Two Iraqis detained in Sweden for almost a year were charged Monday with collecting and transferring money to terrorists, including Abu Musab Zarqawi, the most wanted terrorist in Iraq. (AP)
U.S. Drones Crowd Iraq's Skies to Fight Insurgents
In the skies over Iraq, the number of remotely piloted aircraft has shot up to more than 700 now from just a handful four years ago. (NY Times)
