German terror link: Djerba bombing trial begins in Paris

The trial of three suspected terrorists behind the deadly 2002 attacks on a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba began in Paris on Monday. If a conviction is secured for a German man thought to be involved in the attack, it could prove embarrassing for investigators in Germany. On April 11, 2002, at 9:35…

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Accused 9/11 plotter faces trial in France

The self-described mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks went on trial in absentia in Paris for allegedly ordering a deadly Tunisian synagogue bombing less than a year after the assault on New York and Washington. The proceedings are expected to highlight the reach and complexity of al-Qaida-linked networks in North Africa, although they are unlikely…

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