Channel 4 News - War on Terror

Three killed in bulldozer attack

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:52:00 +0100

A Palestinian driving a bulldozer deliberately into traffic has killed three people and injured dozens in Jerusalem.

Clarke warns Smith over 42 day law

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Channel 4 News has seen letters from former home secretary Charles Clarke in which he warns the present incumbent, Jacqui Smith, about "inadequacies" in the bill to extend terror suspect detention to 42 days.

Qatada bailed but not 'free'

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Abu Qatada, the man known as Bin Laden's spiritual ambassador in Europe, is bailed tonight after six years in prison, Andy Davies reports.

From Jail To Jihad

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:41:00 +0100

Dispatches investigates the spread of Islamic extremism throughout British prisons and asks if today's prisoners will become tomorrow's terrorists.

Davis exit: masterstroke or a mess?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Either a masterstroke or a disaster, the verdict of one Tory MP after the shock resignation of the shadow home secretary, David Davis. Gary Gibbon reports.

Labour edges 42 day terror vote

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:00:00 +0100

In a critical moment for Gordon Brown's leadership, nine votes ensure a knife-edge victory on the government's proposed 42-day limit for holding terror suspects.

42 day vote - the squeeze is on

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Downing Street says tonight's vote on 42-day detention powers for terror suspects will be "very, very tight".

Moves to ease 42-day terror plan

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:03:00 +0100

The government plans concessions over the scheme to extend the period terror suspects can be held. Cathy Newman reports.

Warlords Next Door?

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:41:00 +0100

Dispatches reveals how key politicians at the heart of the vicious fighting in Somalia - described as the world's worst humanitarian crisis - enjoy incredibly close links to Britain.

Hassan Butt freed amid 'scam' claims

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Police take unprecedented step of releasing extracts from 12 days of interview with man suspected of funding, recruiting and fighting for Al Qaeda. Simon Israel reports.

It Shouldn't Happen To A Muslim

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:27:00 +0100

On the third anniversary of the 7/7 London Bombings, Peter Oborne investigates whether these attacks and the fear of terrorism has fuelled the rise of violence, intolerance and hatred against British Muslims.

7/7 accused had Afghan training

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:00:00 +0100

The trial of three men accused of aiding the 7/7 bombers hears that one of them trained on the Afghan frontline. Andy Davies reports.

The events of 9/11

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:58:00 +0100

How the events of 9/11 unfolded with the four hijacked planes.

9/11: five years on

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:35:00 +0100

Sixty months later, as America remembers, the grief is as powerful as ever.

Israel pulls troops out of Gaza

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000

After five days of hostilities in Gaza in which more than 100 people died, Hamas and Israel are both claiming victory.

Cleared Algerian wins payout right

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:09:00 +0000

The Court of Appeal rules the British government owes Lotfi Raissi, wrongly accused of training 9/11 attackers, a payout and an apology.

Accused Algerian demands apology

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Lotfi Raissi, the Algerian arrested 10 days after September 11 and accused of training the pilots involved in the atrocities, has demanded a public apology.

New 7/7 blast video released

Thu, 01 May 2008 19:00:00 +0100

New CCTV pictures emerge of the planning and aftermath of the multiple suicide attacks of the July 7 bomb plot. Sue Turton reports.

Jury shown 7/7 bomber video

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:00:00 +0100

The jury in the trial of three men accused of helping the 7/7 bombers is shown home video of Mohammed Siddique Khan.

New 7/7 footage released

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:00:00 +0100

Police surveillance footage of a man accused of helping to plan the 7/7 attacks is shown at his trial. Sue Turton reports.

'Wrong place at the wrong time'

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:00:00 +0100

A German-born former Guantanamo detainee says he was wrongly identified as a Taliban accomplice. Andy Davies reports.

Six charged over 9/11 attacks

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:33:00 +0000

Six Guantanamo detainees, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are charged with 169 offences in connection with 9/11.

Guantanamo man arrested in UK

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:11:00 +0000

One of three British residents flown here from Guantanamo Bay last night is now in court fighting extradition to Spain, instead of being reunited with his family.

Bush: CIA detention not 'torture'

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:30:00 +0100

Is President Bush's assurance at odds with secret documents giving CIA agents permission to use extreme interrogation techniques?

How dangerous are 'Guantanamo Five'?

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:23:00 +0100

Dangerous Jihadis, or victims of a Pentagon smear campaign? New claims about five British residents still held in Guantanamo bay.

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Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:24:00 +0000

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