“After a spate of violent attacks on tax collectors and the shooting of an energy company official last week, Italy’s government said Thursday that it was increasing security on thousands of potential targets.” Source: Italy Steps Up Security in Wake of Attacks – NYTimes.com
“Terrorism has scarcely been mentioned as event organizers make final preparations with the NATO summit now a little more than a week away, though federal agents have worked behind the scenes to confront the stark possibility that hosting dozens of world leaders could make Chicago a bigger terror target — at least for a few [...]
“Just days before the one-year anniversary of Usama bin Laden’s death, federal authorities are telling partners around the country there is no specific, credible threat to the U.S. homeland but they remain concerned ‘lone wolf’ terrorists could use the date to avenge the former Al Qaeda leader’s death. “ Source: Feds urge vigilance 1 year [...]
“Without making a public or private announcement, the FBI has ended critical intelligence sharing with all 77 law enforcement fusion centers nationwide. This policy was implemented less than two days after a top FBI official told Congress about the FBI’s extensive efforts to share intelligence with state and local partners.” Source: PJ Media » BREAKING: [...]
“Web browsing habits, email conversations and phone calls will be monitored by the government under new legislation set to be unveiled in May. The government is planning to announce the legislation in the Queen’s Speech in May, with Home Office confirming it believes such steps are necessary to tackle criminality and terrorism.” (Source: Government plans [...]