Authorities arrest man over New York car bomb plot
04/05/2010 - USA

Authorities arrest man over New York car bomb plot

US investigators have arrested a man in connection with the failed Times Square car bombing in New York. The suspect, Faisal Shahzad, was detained while attempting to board a plan from New York to Dubai.
Police reportedly identify rigged SUV owner as Pakistani-American
04/05/2010 - USA

Police reportedly identify rigged SUV owner as Pakistani-American

US authorities are looking to arrest the owner of the 1993 Nissan Pathfinder that was rigged to explode in New York’s Times Square. The suspect is a naturalised United States citizen from Pakistan.
Police narrow manhunt to two suspects in car-bomb attempt
04/05/2010 - USA

Police narrow manhunt to two suspects in car-bomb attempt

Police narrowed their search to two suspects Monday as the manhunt continues for the perpetrators of a attempted car-bomb attack in New York's Times Square. It is still unclear if those responsible had international ties.
White House says Times Square car-bomb attempt was 'terrorism'
03/05/2010 - USA

White House says Times Square car-bomb attempt was 'terrorism'

The White House labelled the failed car bomb in New York's Times Square as an act of terrorism Monday, stepping up the gravity of the incident from earlier reports. Unnamed officials say it appears the attack was coordinated by several people.
Video indicates Taliban leader was not killed in US strike
03/05/2010 - USA

Video indicates Taliban leader was not killed in US strike

Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud appears in videos which surfaced when his followers claimed responsibility for Friday's failed car-bombing in New York. The videos allegedly were made after he was thought to have been killed in a US missile strike.
The Web comments the failed car bombing in the heart of New York
03/05/2010 - WEBNEWS

The Web comments the failed car bombing in the heart of New York

In this edition: the blogosphere comments on the discovery of a car bomb in Times Square, an illegal immigration law in Arizona sparks controversy online.
Who is the real Times Square Hero?
03/05/2010 - Press Review

Who is the real Times Square Hero?

In today’s press review, we focus on the failed bomb attack in Times Square. International newspapers have reported several “heros”, including T-shirt vendor Lance Orton, hand-bag vendor Duane Jackson and Senegalese immigrant Aliou Niasse.
Manhunt under way for suspect in failed Times Square car bombing
03/05/2010 - USA

Manhunt under way for suspect in failed Times Square car bombing

Law enforcement officials were examining surveillance footage Monday as they investigate a failed car bombing in New York's Times Square. Police are seeking a white male in his 40s who left the area after removing a layer of clothing.
Taliban claim responsibility for failed Times Square bomb
03/05/2010 - USA

Taliban claim responsibility for failed Times Square bomb

Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the Times Square car bomb that city police diffused on Saturday, according to an audio recording on an Islamist website. However, security analysts have urged caution regarding the claim.
Police defuse car bomb in Times Square
02/05/2010 - USA

Police defuse car bomb in Times Square

Police found and defused a car bomb inside a suspicious vehicle in New York's Times Square. "We avoided what could have been a very deadly event,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
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