Chavez defends ETA suspects wanted in Spain (AP)
AP - President Hugo Chavez on Monday defended a group of Basque separatists who arrived in Venezuela years ago, saying he is certain they aren't involved in terrorism.

Boston immigration trial starts for Homeland boss (AP)
AP - A trial has begun in Boston for a former top U.S. Department of Homeland Security official accused of encouraging her Brazilian housekeeper to remain in the United States illegally.

Yemen kills Qaeda chief in fresh air strikes (AFP)

AFP - A suspected Al-Qaeda chief was killed in a new wave of Yemeni air raids against the branch of the global terror network thought to be behind a botched US airliner bombing, an official said on Monday.

Yemen launches airstrike on al-Qaida hideout (AP)
AP - Yemen's embassy in Washington says its nation's air force launched an airstrike on an al-Qaida hideout ahead of a likely terror attack.

No word from woman freed in alleged plot, mom says (AP)
AP - A Colorado woman who says she is the mother of an American held and later released in Ireland over an alleged plot to kill a Swedish cartoonist said Sunday she does not know where her daughter or grandson may be.

Man wanted by Spain for 'terror offences' arrested in London (AFP)

AFP - Police said Sunday they arrested a man wanted on a Spanish extradition warrant for alleged terror offences.

2 Indians arrested in alleged Mumbai terror plot (AP)
AP - Indian police said Sunday they prevented a major terrorist strike in Mumbai by arresting two men who were preparing to attack several targets in the city, the country's financial and entertainment hub.

Irish police free 4 in alleged artist murder plot (AP)
AP - Four people, including an American woman, arrested over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge, but three others remain in custody, Irish police said Saturday.

Asia, Pacific nations vow to fight threats to civil aviation (AFP)

AFP - Asia and Pacific nations vowed Saturday to fight emerging terror threats to commercial aircraft by boosting international security standards and measures, including screening technology.

AP Source: Colo. woman held in terror probe (AP)
AP - A U.S. official says a Colorado woman has been detained in Ireland in connection with an alleged plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist whose sketch offended many Muslims.

Al-Qaida suspect from NJ worked at 6 nuke plants (AP)

AP - An American seized in Yemen in a sweep of suspected al-Qaida members had been a laborer at six U.S. nuclear power plants, and authorities are investigating whether he had access to sensitive information or materials that would be useful to terrorists.

Anti-terror exercises launched in Indonesia (AFP)

AFP - Indonesian police and the military launched a series of anti-terror exercises on Saturday, a week ahead of a visit to the country by US President Barack Obama.

Eminent Pakistani Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Terrorism (Time.com)
Time.com - Can an influential Pakistani cleric end terrorism by declaring a fatwa against it?

Tough choice ahead on settlement for 9/11 workers (AP)

AP - In the years after the 9/11 terror attacks, 10,000 people who helped clear mountains of debris from Lower Manhattan filed lawsuits blaming New York City for failing to protect them from the toxic dust.

'Jihad Jane' joins growing list of American terror suspects (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - They were born and raised all over the United States. Indiana, Oregon, and New Mexico. Alabama, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.

AP source: NJ man may have sought terror groups (AP)
AP - A law enforcement official says a New Jersey man charged in Yemen with being a member of al-Qaida traveled to that country with the goal of joining a terrorist group.

Jihad Jane: Terrorism Charge Boosts Patriot Act Support (Time.com)

Time.com - Growing evidence of an expanded terrorism threat from U.S. citizens, like that of Colleen LaRose, a.k.a. "Jihad Jane," may undermine efforts to trim the Patriot Act's powers

Suicide bombers strike Pakistani market, killing at least 43 (McClatchy Newspapers)
McClatchy Newspapers - ISLAMABAD — In the fifth terrorist attack this week in Pakistan, extremists set off twin suicide bombs Friday in the eastern city of Lahore, killing at least 43 people, a reminder of the continued threat to the country despite an overall fall in violence.

9/11 Trials: Can Graham Help Forge a White House Deal? (Time.com)

Time.com - Caught short on civilian trials for terrorism suspects and closing GuantÁnamo, the Obama Administration is negotiating with GOP Senator Lindsey Graham. But it's not clear he can deliver

Ex-Bush aide Rove 'proud' of tough interrogation (AFP)

AFP - A top aide to former US president George W. Bush has defended the use of harsh interrogation techniques, insisting he is "proud" of the methods and they had helped prevent terrorist attacks.