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Hoekstra Discusses Homegrown Terrorism Threat, Al-Qaeda Links
In an exclusive LIGNET interview, Peter Hoekstra, former chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, explains that the Boston Marathon bombers probably represent homegrown terrorism, a threat he says has been growing in the West since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Hoekstra discusses whether there was an international hand behind the attack – including a link to Al-Qaeda.
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Germany: Rise of Anti-Euro Party Threatens Future of EU
Only weeks after its founding, a new German political party that favors abandoning the euro is quickly gaining traction and building legitimacy. It may not be able to attract enough support to hurt Chancellor Angela Merkel’s chances of winning a third term this fall. But it could make it more difficult for her to lead a spirited defense of the common currency, and the European Union.
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Japan’s Economic Bazooka Will Not Go Unchallenged
It is rare for a central bank to exceed the expectations of its actions as comprehensively as the Bank of Japan did in early April. The transition in body language from Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa to its new chief, Haruhiko Kuroda, is at least as significant as the measures announced. However, its moves to devalue the yen are worrying Japan’s economic competitors and could lead to a strong response from China.
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China: Mystery and Fear Surround Bird Flu Virus
New cases of a deadly bird flu virus have been cropping up daily in China for several weeks, but investigators have few answers and little insight into how the infections are spreading. The H7N9 virus is enigmatic and frightening – at least 20 people have already died. Some patients expire quickly from severe pneumonia while others carry the illness but show no symptoms. A large proportion of those who test positive say they were never in contact with any type of birds or poultry.
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