Marathon blasts hurt US image as safe place to study2013-04-19
The death of the Chinese student in the Boston bombings presents a potential image nightmare for US higher education , which is determined to counter perceptions that the United States is unsafe.

Deadly Boston bombings underscore U.S. security concerns2013-04-18
After twin bombings killed three people and wounded over 170 others at Monday's Boston Marathon, many Americans are asking how safe the United States is from terrorists'mayhem.

Boston tragedy a warning to step up security, says Blatter2013-04-18
The bomb attack on the Boston marathon was a tragedy and a warning to sports organisers to increase security, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday.

Terrorism knows no boundaries2013-04-17
It is not the first time we learn, in a painful way, that terrorist attacks can be on anyone, no matter how old they are or which country they come from.

Boston explosion: Aftermath and conspiracy2013-04-17
The flags at the White House will be flown at half-staff until sunset April 20 mourning the victims of Monday's Boston explosion. The decision was taken by President Barack Obama, and it will be spread to all the U.S. diplomatic missions and military bases.

Bombing ends feeling of security in Boston2013-04-17
It was as good a Patriots Day, as good a marathon day, as any, dry and seasonably warm but not hot like last year's.

Boston bombings "cruel act of terror": Pentagon chief2013-04-16
U.S.Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Tuesday called the deadly bombings at Boston Marathon a"cruel act of terror, while saying it was important not to jump to conclusions before having all the facts.

Explosions turn Boston Marathon into horrific tragedy2013-04-16
Two explosions struck the Boston Marathon Monday, turning a festive game on Patriots'Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts, into a horrific tragedy.

UN chief calls US marathon bomb 'senseless violence'2013-04-16
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday condemned the bombing at the Boston Marathon, calling it"senseless violence".

Triple explosions rock Boston, triggering fears of terror in U.S.2013-04-16
Three explosions rocked the U.S. city of Boston on Monday afternoon, killing two and injuring over 100, turning the traditional local marathon festivity into a scene of blood and terror.

UN Secretary-General: Boston marathon bombing 'senseless, appalling' act2013-04-16
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the bombing at the Boston Marathon, calling "this senseless violence... all the more appalling for taking place at an event renowned for bringing people together."

Boston blasts to be handled as 'act of terror'2013-04-16
The White House does not yet know who planned and carried out explosions at the Boston marathon but is handling the incident as"an act of terror, a White House official said on Monday.