Beware of Suspicious Osama bin Laden Links!


Updated 05/03/11 1:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Osama bin Laden Faked Leak Photos Cause Cyberattacks

The excitement and curiosity over the death of Osama bin Laden hasn't just sparked a flurry of activity on the Internet — it's also become a feeding ground for hackers looking to steal your information. Just because something shows up in a Google search or gets past your spam folder doesn't mean it's legit — hackers prey on unsuspecting victims during news events by hiding malicious links and Read more

How Osama bin Laden News Affected the Internet


Updated 05/03/11 5:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Osama bin Laden Twitter and Internet Traffic Spikes

Millions of Americans were captivated last night as President Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, but the news did more than just increase TV ratings — it also caused a huge spike in Internet activity while citizens searched for details and updates. Find out how this breaking news affected the Internet below! Twitter — It was a big moment for Twitter, as the news actually broke on Read more

Morning Links — Stars React to Osama Bin Laden's Death


Updated 05/02/11 10:43 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Reaction to Osama Bin Laden's Death

See what celebrities are saying about Osama Bin Laden's death — Us Weekly What really went down with Pippa and Harry — Lainey Gossip Jordin Sparks tweets a bikini photo — Too Fab How William and Kate drove off into the sunrise — People Jaden Smith's huge Karate Kid payday — Huffington Post Lindsay Lohan to plead no contest — PopEater Tallulah Willis busted for alcohol possession Read more

Social Networks: The New News Feed


Updated 05/02/11 7:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

President Obama's Osama bin Laden Speech on Ustream

Last night at 8:35 p.m. PST, President Obama announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed by a military operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. But by the time his speech had started, the news of bin Laden's death had already spread around Twitter and Facebook. While social media is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends, it's quickly becoming my favorite place to check up Read more

Twitter, Facebook Explode as News of Osama Bin Laden's Death Spreads


Updated 05/02/11 5:58 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Osama Bin Laden Death on Twitter

President Obama took to the airwaves earlier to announce that Osama bin Laden had been killed. And if you had been away from your TV set, radio, or Internet at any point this evening, you could quickly get caught up on the events due to several trending topics like "Osama bin Laden," "mission accomplished," "Watching CNN," and "Wolf Blitzer." We already know that Twitter is a great source for Read more

Spain Says No to Asylum For Osama Bin Laden's Son


Updated 11/10/08 8:02 AM · Posted by LibertySugar · 21 comments

Spain Says No to Asylum For Osama Bin Laden's Son

Yesterday Spain told Omar bin Laden, one of Osama bin Laden's 19 sons, that he was not welcomed there. The 27-year-old Saudi citizen lives in Egypt with his 52-year-old British wife, but while in Madrid for flight layover, he appealed for asylum. Omar argued that his pacifist stances put his life at risk in the Middle East. Even so, Spain rejected his petition. An anonymous Spanish official said Read more

Pakistan's New President Finds Himself in Awkward Trouble


Updated 10/02/08 6:00 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 12 comments

Pakistan's New President Finds Himself in Awkward Trouble

When American politicians do something awkward they have to answer to YouTube, but Pakistan's new president, Asif Ali Zardari, has to answer to religious leaders and feminists. A religious leader issued a fatwa, a nonbinding opinion on Islamic law, condemning Zardari for flirting with Sarah Palin at the UN. The radical prayer leader said Zardari disgraced the whole nation with "indecent gestures, Read more

Boo, I'm Osama bin Laden? Are Certain Costumes Off-Limits?


Updated 09/14/08 12:48 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 33 comments

Boo, I'm Osama bin Laden? Are Certain Costumes Off-Limits?

While it may be a bit until Halloween, all those "Spirit Stores" are popping up selling costumes already, and they made this story jump out at me. This week a senior British police officer found himself in hot water over his choice of costume for the local carnival parade. He's been advising the Afghan government on counter-terrorism, so I suppose he thought his costume was true to the theme: he Read more

Is Osama bin Laden Winning?


Updated 08/18/08 4:53 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 48 comments

Is Osama bin Laden Winning?

It's a dicey question, but consider this: a military superpower engages a desperate and religiously motivated army in a remote desert nation. They spend years attempting to crush this insurgency only to be driven into economic ruin. Does it sound familiar? It happened to the Soviet Union after facing the CIA-backed mujahideen fighters and Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan in the 1980s. The question Read more

Know the Facts? Al-Qaeda Marks 20 Years of Terror


Updated 08/13/08 5:00 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 15 comments

Know the Facts? Al-Qaeda Marks 20 Years of Terror

Twenty years ago this week, Osama bin Laden and his cohorts founded the infamous militant group al-Qaeda. For two decades the terrorist network has sought to end foreign influence in Muslim countries, kill US citizens and their allies everywhere, and create a perfect Islamic form of government in the Muslim world. The past 20 years have seen many gruesome al-Qaeda successes, but the group also Read more