U.S., Germans Fear Terror Attack

May 11, 2007 --

German Court Rejects Appeal by Jailed 9/11 Helper
Germany's highest court of appeal rejected a legal challenge by a Moroccan friend of the September 11, 2001 hijackers against a 15-year jail sentence for being an accessory to mass murder. (Reuters)

Syria Jails Activist for D.C. Meetings
A human rights activist was sentenced to 12 years in prison yesterday for meeting with Bush administration officials at the White House during a 2005 visit to Washington. (Washington Times)

Harsh Reality for Many Iraqi Women
In a nation seized by horrific violence, it is rare for any one killing to stand out. But the case of a recent "honor killing" in Iraq has the world's attention. (ABC News)

Threat to Christians: Convert or Else
Christians in the tribal Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan have received threatening letters from Taliban groups informing them that they must convert to Islam within 10 days or else. (ABC News)

Death Toll Disputed From Airstrike In Afghanistan
The death toll of civilians killed in an airstrike by foreign forces Tuesday was much higher than the official figure of 21, and may be as high as 80, according to residents reached by telephone. (International Herald Tribune)

Taliban Says Frees French Hostage in Afghanistan
A French aid worker captured by the Taliban over a month ago was released on Friday, a spokesman for the Afghan rebel group said. (Reuters)