January 2015
Preliminary Results of Investigations into the Sydney Hostage Situation
The Sydney hostage situation resulted in the deaths of two hostages and the Iranian-born hostage-taker, Haron Monis. Initial investigations reveal that one hostage was killed…
Condoleezza Rice's Presence in Court Regarding Iran-Related Information Disclosure
Condoleezza Rice testified in a court case regarding the disclosure of classified CIA information related to Iran's nuclear program. The case involves Jeffrey Sterling, a…
End of Another Hostage Situation in France
A hostage situation in Colombes, north of Paris, ended peacefully with the surrender of the hostage-taker and no injuries. Meanwhile, a photographer was shot during…
U.S. Federal Police Arrests Man for Planning Attack on Congress
The FBI arrested Christopher Lee Cornell in Ohio for planning an attack on the Congress building and expressing support for ISIS. His arrest follows another…
Trial of Former CIA Officer Begins Over Leak of Information Regarding Iran
The trial of Jeffrey Sterling, a former CIA officer, has commenced for leaking classified information about a covert operation against Iran's nuclear program to journalist…
Egypt's Supreme Court Acquits Hosni Mubarak of Corruption Charges
Egypt's Supreme Court acquitted former President Hosni Mubarak of corruption charges, ordering a retrial while leaving his custody status unclear. This ruling has sparked mixed…
French Police Release Images of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified and released images of two attackers, Saïd and Chérif Kouachi, involved in the Charlie Hebdo attack, while a third suspect, Hamid…
French Police Announce Identification of Attackers in Paris
French police have identified two brothers and a homeless man as the attackers behind the deadly assault on Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead and…
Death of Suspect in U.S. Embassy Bombing Before Trial in New York
Abu Anas al-Libi, an al-Qaeda suspect accused of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings, died in a New York hospital shortly before his trial. His death…