Activist beat security for Blair arrest attempt

THE young activist who attempted a citizen’s arrest on Tony Blair beat supposedly tight security to confront the former British prime minister.

Radiation buzz

Leading scientists and U.S. senators have begun questioning the safety and effectiveness of new full-body scanners used at some airports in the United States that employ X-rays to generate an image of a traveler's body.

Ahead of the line

It has been nearly a decade since Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked two planes that took off from Logan International Airport and flew them into the World Trade Center. Now, Logan is viewed as one of the safest airports in the country — a distinction that can be both a blessing and a curse. Logan International Airport - Airport - World Trade Center - Business - Terrorism

Saudis query Sri Lankan maid's torture claim

Saudi government and private sector officials have questioned the account of a Sri Lankan maid who said her Saudi employers forced 24 nails and needles into her body.

CISF finds empty grenade shell at Delhi airport

The incident comes even as Home Minister P Chidambaram is holding a high-level security review meet in New Delhi.