Al Qaeda's Yemeni franchise, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, lost two prominent ideological leaders in a U.S. airstrike Sept. 30. This loss will severely hamper the group's outreach to English-speaking Muslims.
Though the most dangerous organizations in Mexico have little motivation to attack during the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, visitors will still encounter some risks.
The legal team of an accused Sinaloa cartel figure has caused a stir with its claim that the U.S. government cut a deal with the Sinaloa Federation. Though likely false, the claim could still prove useful in his defense.
