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The article presents an introduction to the best photographs of 2005 as chosen by "Time." The author considers the impact images have on our perceptions and the emotional force they exert. Included are images of Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, the tsunami of December 2004, the London bus bombings, and the earthquake in Pakistan.

Focuses on the investigation into the terrorist bombings in London. Reports on how advanced forensics and old-fashioned footwork traced the attacks to four suicide bombers from London with possible ties to al-Qaeda; Description of the four suspects believed to have carried out the bombing; Britons difficulty of accepting the idea that the suspects were Londoners; Discussion of how the biggest police investigation in British history has already unearthed a number of links between the bombers and al-Qaeda.

Comments on the impact of the July 7, 2005 London subway bombings on the War on Terrorism. Portrait of the organization of terrorist activities under Al Qaeda; Impact of the U.S.-led War on Terrorism on Al Qaeda's organization and leadership; Influence of the London bombings on the world's understanding of Al Qaeda's actions and goals; Argument that Europe has become a central focus of both terrorist activity and counterterrorism efforts; Changes in the organizational behavior of terrorist groups since the capture of key leaders in Afghanistan and Iraq; Discussion of the impact of the Iraq War on the prevention of terrorism worldwide.

Focuses on terrorist attacks in London, England in which subways and commuter buses were bombed on July 7, 2005. Report that the attack, which was the largest in London since World War II, killed at least 49 and injured 700; Description of the initial investigations by police and forensics experts; Claim of responsibility for the attack by a group connected to Al Qaeda, who cited retaliation for Great Britain's support of U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Suspicion of investigators that British Moroccans tied to Al Qaeda were behind the bombings; Potential links between the bombing and London and the bombing of trains Madrid, Spain, in March, 2004; Details of Great Britain's policies in the War on Terrorism. INSET: DEADLY COMMUTE.

The article presents an introduction to the best photographs of 2005 as chosen by "Time." The author considers the impact images have on our perceptions and the emotional force they exert. Included are images of Hurricane Katrina, the Iraq War, the tsunami of December 2004, the London bus bombings, and the earthquake in Pakistan.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues including a paper on the terrorist bombings in London, England, in the July 18, 2005 issue, "Why Iraq Has Made Us Less Safe…" by Daniel Benjamin in the July 18, 2005 issue, and "The Quiet Power of the Stoic," by Andrew Sullivan in the July 18, 2005 issue.

The article discusses how the people residing in London, England, are living under continuous threat after the terrorist attacks of July 7, 2005. A nation that has prided itself on the fact that most of its police officers go about unarmed is uneasy about seeing flak jackets and machine guns on its streets. The British government is preparing legislation that will grant much wider powers to the authorities enabling them to crack down on those who aid and abet terrorists.

Focuses on the investigation into the terrorist bombings in London. Reports on how advanced forensics and old-fashioned footwork traced the attacks to four suicide bombers from London with possible ties to al-Qaeda; Description of the four suspects believed to have carried out the bombing; Britons difficulty of accepting the idea that the suspects were Londoners; Discussion of how the biggest police investigation in British history has already unearthed a number of links between the bombers and al-Qaeda.

The article informs that the biggest police investigation has unearthed a number of links between those four suicide bombers who attacked London, England and the al-Qaeda, a terrorist group. Police and intelligence services around the world have joined the hunt. British authorities were also pursuing a British-born Pakistani who entered England through a Channel port.

Comments on the impact of the July 7, 2005 London subway bombings on the War on Terrorism. Portrait of the organization of terrorist activities under Al Qaeda; Impact of the U.S.-led War on Terrorism on Al Qaeda's organization and leadership; Influence of the London bombings on the world's understanding of Al Qaeda's actions and goals; Argument that Europe has become a central focus of both terrorist activity and counterterrorism efforts; Changes in the organizational behavior of terrorist groups since the capture of key leaders in Afghanistan and Iraq; Discussion of the impact of the Iraq War on the prevention of terrorism worldwide.

Focuses on terrorist attacks in London, England in which subways and commuter buses were bombed on July 7, 2005. Report that the attack, which was the largest in London since World War II, killed at least 49 and injured 700; Description of the initial investigations by police and forensics experts; Claim of responsibility for the attack by a group connected to Al Qaeda, who cited retaliation for Great Britain's support of U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Suspicion of investigators that British Moroccans tied to Al Qaeda were behind the bombings; Potential links between the bombing and London and the bombing of trains Madrid, Spain, in March, 2004; Details of Great Britain's policies in the War on Terrorism.

This article highlights certain lessons that terrorist bombings on London, England on July 7, 2005 present before the world. An investigation into the bombings provides lessons about the nature of the threat posed by al-Qaeda. European nations are at the receiving end of threats. The other lesson underscored by the London bombings is that the terrorists have adjusted to a new order. The most enduring lesson terrorism experts have learned is that terrorism can't easily be contained.

This article presents information on investigations which are going on after terrorist bombings on London, England on July 7, 2005. The article takes help of photographs to depict various aspects of the bombings. Two days after the attacks, British police said no arrests in connection with the bombings had been made. Investigators are looking into whether Abu Mousab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaeda's top operative in Iraq, may have helped supply explosives for the London bombers.

Looks at how New York City and other cities in the United States responded to the subway and bus attacks in London. History of subway bombings in America; Overview of steps taken by law enforcement officials in New York and Washington following the London attacks; Question of whether or not U.S. subways and bus routes will remain safe after this response to events in London has ended; Comments on the issue from Stephen Lynn of the Council on Foreign Relations; Author's view that once the U.S. accepts that some attacks are inevitable, sensible things can be done to limit the damage and disruption they cause.

The article presents information on the reactions of different muslims in Great Britain after the bombings by suicide bombers in London, England on July 7, 2005. Many muslims feel implicated in the attacks carried out ostensibly in the name of their religion. The London blasts exposed fault lines, not only between different ethnic identities but between generations and economic classes.

This article presents an interview with U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. When asked about the biggest challenge he faces in balancing competing tensions, he refers to the war on terror, which involved fighting a new kind of enemy. Gonzales believes that the detainee-abuse problems are isolated cases that do not involve many superior officers. He comments on what the London subway terrorist bombings taught him about intelligence and law enforcement. He answers several other questions.

Focuses on actor Rob Lowe, who is appearing in a West End production of "A Few Good Men" in London, England. His visit from British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Comments of Lowe to reporters concerning the bombings.

Presents the author's reaction to the terrorist bombings in London. Discussion of the differences between the London attacks and the 9/11 attacks on the United States; View that American's react to crisis with action and emotion while the British react with calm and a steady endurance; Discussion of English culture; Author's view that the British people have a deep strength that is as self-effacing as it is unmovable.

Offers a look at the response of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's response to the London subway bombings on Thursday, July 7, 2005. Quotations from Blair's public comments after the bombings; Appreciation for Blair's role in leading the country's response to terrorism; Role of Blair in the G8 summit of world leaders on relieving African poverty in Gleneagles, Scotland; Analysis of the events and policies of Blair's final term as Prime Minister; Benefits of the G-8 summit and London's win of bidding for the 2012 Olympics on Blair's political reputation.

Presents quotations from politicians and public figures related to world politics and current events as of July 18, 2005. Reaction of Queen Elizabeth II to terrorist bombings in London, England; Comments of U.S. President George W. Bush following a bicycle accident in which he collided with a Scottish policeman; Statement of rapper Lil' Kim upon her sentencing for lying to a federal grad jury in a murder trial.

Focuses on antiterror proposals made by British Prime Minister Tony Blair in the aftermath of the July, 2005, London bombings. Proposal to ban radical groups, extend pretrial detention, and list extremist centers and bookstores that would trigger deportation for any foreigner associated with them; Unease of moderate Muslims, a group that could assist Britain weed out radicals, with the populist proposals; Banning of Omar Bakri Muhammad, a Syrian-born Islamic preacher who started the British branch of Hizb-ut-Tahrir and al-Muhajiroun, through which he has condoned terrorist activities.

The article focuses on two suicide bombers named Shahzad Tanweer and Mohammed Sidique Khan, who were involved in terrorist attacks in London, England on July 7, 2005. British born Tanweer was a young boy aged 22 years and mad about cricket and terrorist Osama bin Laden. Pakistani officials believe that Tanweer and Khan visited Pakistan in the months preceding the attacks to make preparations.

The article presents information related to those bombings that took place in London, England on July 7, 2005. Benedetta Ciaccia, an Italian-born business analyst, was among thousands of commuters on the way to work on July 7 as suicide bombers blew themselves up on three London Underground trains and a bus.

The article focuses on the threat of improvised explosive device attacks (IED) in the U.S. Following the attacks in Madrid, Spain and London, England, the U.S. is the most probable next target. But the U.S. administration has done little to prepare a national strategy for the threat. The national IED Task Force hasn't yet provided any clear steps after its only meeting in November 2005.

The article reports on Hayatt, a 30-year-old citizen of Pakistan, who has stayed in Athens for 5 years. After the bomb attacks in London on July 7, 2005, several Greek and British intelligence officers kidnapped him for questioning concerning violence caused. Hayatt was asked to say about his knowledge on the London bombings. The captors spoke in Greek and English. Though Hayatt was not harmed physically, the captors threatened reprisals against his family if he keeps mum on the issue.

The article reports on the hunt carried on by the Europe's governments to grab potential terrorists after London, England terrorist attacks on July 7, 2005. French police raided in suburban Paris and the city of Evreux in Normandy. They arrested nine alleged extremists linked to Algeria's terrorist Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat. Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy proclaimed that the risk of an attack is at a very high level.

The article presents information on probable link of four British suspects of London's suicide bombings with al-Qaeda. Two videotapes issued by al-Qaeda's number two, Ayman al-Zawahiri reveals that Mohammed Sidique Khan, suspected leader of the London suicide attacks may have had a much more direct and longterm involvement with al-Qaeda than previously thought and also a connection to Southeast Asian terrorist groups.

The article presents information on the impact of the terrorist attacks on the British Muslim population in London, England. Evidence is mounting of increased abuse of people presumed to be Muslim. The author is a British Muslim political columnist and receive a steady torrent of ugly e-mail invective. He does not believe that there is a simple causal connection between the Iraq occupation and the London bombings. However the war has aggravated the impotent fury of millions of young Muslims.

Focuses on actor Rob Lowe, who is appearing in a West End production of "A Few Good Men" in London, England. His visit from British Prime Minister Tony Blair; Comments of Lowe to reporters concerning the bombings.

Presents the author's reaction to the terrorist bombings in London. Discussion of the differences between the London attacks and the 9/11 attacks on the United States; View that American's react to crisis with action and emotion while the British react with calm and a steady endurance; Discussion of English culture; Author's view that the British people have a deep strength that is as self-effacing as it is unmovable.

Offers a look at the response of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's response to the London subway bombings on Thursday, July 7, 2005. Quotations from Blair's public comments after the bombings; Appreciation for Blair's role in leading the country's response to terrorism; Role of Blair in the G8 summit of world leaders on relieving African poverty in Gleneagles, Scotland; Analysis of the events and policies of Blair's final term as Prime Minister; Benefits of the G-8 summit and London's win of bidding for the 2012 Olympics on Blair's political reputation.

Presents quotations from politicians and public figures related to world politics and current events as of July 18, 2005. Reaction of Queen Elizabeth II to terrorist bombings in London, England; Comments of U.S. President George W. Bush following a bicycle accident in which he collided with a Scottish policeman; Statement of rapper Lil' Kim upon her sentencing for lying to a federal grad jury in a murder trial.

This article presents the author's comments on the courage of Britishers that they showed in the wake of terrorist attack on London, England on July 7, 2005. The author also reflects on the need for them to have patience in the war against terrorism. Their reflexive instinct at times of crises is often calm and steady endurance. After the attack, Britishers insisted on normalcy. According to the author, Britishers need to fight back militarily when appropriate.

This article highlights the leadership ability of Tony Blair, prime minister of Great Britain, that he showed after terrorist bombings on London on July 7, 2005. After the bombings, he plowed through several press conferences, as well as emergency meetings of a Cabinet committee and eleventh-hour sessions at the G-8 meeting of world leaders in Gleneagles. It shows an almost ferocious resilience at his core. So far there is no sign Blair will pay a political price for the bombings.