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Index To Our Bombing Coverage

The twin blasts at American embassies in Africa sent shock waves around the world.

The United States responded immediately, sending medical aid and investigators to the scene, as other countries pondered the idea of new terrorism in Africa.

The CBS.com coverage of the crisis includes the following:


Some Kenyans Blame The U.S. Signs of mourning are everywhere in Kenya, and so are signs of bitterness towards the U.S. CBS News Correspondent Allen Pizzey reports.

A Sad Homecoming For Americans
President Clinton led a sad homecoming service at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., for 10 of 12 Americans killed in a terrorist attack in Kenya. CBS News White House Correspondent Scott Pelley reports.

Progress In Hunt For Terrorists
Federal investigators have recovered key pieces of evidence from the Nairobi, Kenya, bomb site, including pieces of the actual truck bomb itself. CBS News Correspondent Jim Stewart reports.

A Bond Forged By Bombs
To the radical Islamic groups suspected of Friday's twin U.S. embassy bombings, there is little difference between America and Israel, reports CBS News Correspondent Bob Simon.

Poll: More Terrorism Expected
The majority of respondents to a CBS News poll believe that, in the next year or so, we will see more attacks on U.S. citizens, like the recent bombings at two embassies in Africa.

Embassy Security Scrutinized
The U.S. is stepping up its guard at U.S. embassies around the world, reports CBS News Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson.

12 American Victims OTerrorism
The State Department released the names Sunday of the 12 Americans killed in the terrorist attack on the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.

Stopping The Seed Of Terrorism
Terrorist acts against U.S. embassies should be preventable, an expert says. Neil Livingstone told CBS This Morning that the U.S. has not done everything possible to protect Americans abroad.

Brother Remembers Bomb Victim
Arlene Kirk was one of 12 Americans killed in the bombing of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi. After 20 years in Africa, she had planned to come back to the U.S., her brother told CBS This Morning.

Who Is Behind The Bombings?
CBS News Correspondent Bob Simon reports that just as Kenya and Tanzania were considered safe for Americans, that used to be the case in Saudi Arabia before terrorist bombs in 1995 killed 24 Americans.


Dawn Of Terrorism In Africa?
CBS News Correspondent Allen Pizzey examines the little-held notion that the African continent is fertile ground for terrorists.

American Targets Abroad
There is a long list of violent attacks staged abroad against the United States, from Beirut, to Berlin, to Bogota.

Key Facts On Kenya and Tanzania
Most of what you may need to know about the two countries where bomb blasts rocked American embassies.

Bombings: Background Briefin
A list of resources for information on Kenya, Tanzania, and terrorism.
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