The early reports cause freedom-loving people everywhere to shudder: a mid-afternoon blast at a 17-storey government building in Oslo has resulted in fatalities – and fear. And if this turns out – as it initially appears – to be the work of terrorists, it serves as a grim reminder that every democratic nation embracing peace  more...

After intercepting “test run” packages in September, American security officials predicted that Yemen-based terrorists would attempt to send packaged bombs to the U.S. by way of commercial aircraft. That sombre prediction proved accurate with the discovery of Chicago-bound packaged bombs a week ago, in cargo aircraft in Dubai and the UK. Proof: terrorism continues to  more...

The FIFA 2010 World Cup of Soccer involves over 700 athletes from 32 nations…and a staggering $9+ billion in total insurance coverage. The event is historic in that South Africa is hosting the event for the first time on the African continent. Only 20 years ago, South Africa’s apartheid practice caused it to be banned  more...