DNI: Major Points of US Worldwide Threat Assessment

James Clapper, right, the US director of National Intelligence, testifies on 'World Wide Threats' on Capitol Hill Photo: REUTERS

Major Points of US Worldwide Threat Assessment -- Voice of America

The U.S. Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday presented to Congress an assessment of worldwide threats to U.S. national security interests. The following are some of the key points as listed in James. Clapper's prepared statement for the record.

Terrorism: The Pakistan-based "core" al-Qaida group once led by Osama bin Laden has diminished in operations importance. However, the global jihadist movement of al-Qaida and like-minded groups continues to be a dangerous transnational force.

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