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Posted on 02/01/2007 7:36:02 PM PST by nwctwx
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February 22, 2007
"Three Executives of National Cleaning Company Indicted for Harboring Illegal Aliens and Evading Taxes
Employees arrested at 63 locations in 17 states and D.C."
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich
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"Ramos, Compean release on bond nixed on appeal"
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | February 23, 2007 | Jerome R. Corsi
Posted on 02/23/2007 2:18:16 AM PST by Man50D
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"The Mullahs' Voice"
By Kenneth R. Timmerman
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"Symposium: Iran: The Countdown"
By Jamie Glazov
FrontPageMagazine.com | February 23, 2007
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"Iran defies nuclear ultimatum"
By George Jahn
ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 23, 2007
VIENNA, Austria
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"Europe's Iran Problem"
By Daniel Johnson
The Weekly Standard | February 23, 2007
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Warden Message: Ongoing Dili Security Concerns
Consular Affairs Bulletins
East Asia / Pacific - East Timor
22 Feb 2007
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11 Feb 2007
Dili Gang Clashes Continue
9 Feb 2007
Warden Message: East Timor Insecurity
21 Nov 2006
Warden Message: Ongoing Dili Insecurity
1 Nov 2006
East Timor Travel Warning
1 Nov 2006
Travel Warning: East Timor
U.S. Embassy Dili issued the following Warden Message on February 22, 2007:
The U.S. Embassy reminds Americans of ongoing security concerns within Dili in light of the increase in gang fighting and related security incidents in recent weeks, as well as demonstrations planned for this week.
Gang-related disturbances continue to occur daily in a number of areas around Dili. Recent days have seen a particular rise in incidents in the Kampung Merdeka area, as well as continued regular incidents in Bairro Pite. Although most incidents have been non-lethal in nature, a number of deaths have been associated with these attacks. Disturbances often occur indiscriminately and with little warning, and foreigners have been affected in some instances.
Crowds have been gathering near the heavily guarded warehouses in Bebonok and Fomento, demanding access to rice. These groups have been mostly peaceful but in some cases have become violent and attacked nearby government buildings. Approximately one thousand demonstrators arrived from the districts late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, February 21, and are currently staying at the National Stadium. Additional demonstrators from several districts are planning to arrive in Dili on Thursday, February 22, and there are plans for demonstrations in front of the Government Palace the same day.
We wish to remind Americans that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.
Rock-throwing attacks against vehicles have also risen significantly over the last 48 hours. These have primarily been directed at Timorese government vehicles and international security force and UN police vehicles, but other vehicles have been caught up in the attacks. There have also been reports of people being subject to extortion when stopped at stoplights, and Americans are advised to exercise caution at stoplights. Americans are also advised to avoid public transportation and taxis.
The Embassy advises all Americans to exercise extreme caution, especially when traveling after dark or in known trouble spots and to minimize travel within Dili at night as much as possible. As always, avoid any large gatherings of people, and immediately depart the area of any altercation or disturbance. Remember to keep radios, as well as cell phones, charged and ready
The U.S. Embassy will continue to provide updated warden messages regarding significant changes in the security environment as needed.
Please note this number for contacting the UNPOL Joint Operations Center: Cell Phone 723-0365 or hard line 332-2772. The emergency police number of 112 is also available.
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"Papau, Indonesia: Crisis in Puncak Jaya
- thousands of predominantly Christian Papuans driven into the jungle by the Indonesian military"
By Elizabeth Kendal
World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA RLC)
Special to ASSIST News Service
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Islamic Radicals Seek a Spectacular Slaughter
strategy page ^ | February 17, 2007
Posted on 02/18/2007 8:10:46 AM PST by george76
Police and troops on Sulawesi were put on high alert, because military intelligence had picked up information indicating that Islamic radicals from all over Indonesia were moving to Sulawesi in an attempt to launch a spectacular attack on local Christians.
Australia has warned its citizens to stay away from Central Sulawesi, where most of the violence tends to take place. To make matters worse, the Christians are ready to strike back if the Islamic terrorists go after them again.
Over the last few years, some 2,000 people have died in religious strife on Sulawesi.
The Islamic radicals need a spectacular operation to revive declining enthusiasm ...
(Excerpt) Read more at strategypage.com ...
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This information is current as of today, Fri Feb 23 2007 03:27:15 GMT-0800.
Worldwide Caution
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Ahmadinejad: We’ll protect our rights until the end
Published: 02.23.07, 10:47 / Israel News
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said his country would defend its rights until the end, in response to the IAEA's report published Thursday in Vienna, which accused Iran of accelerating its nuclear program rather than halting it.
“The Iranian nation is on guard, and will protect its rights until the end,” Ahmadinejad said during a speech. (AFP)
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"Video: Jihadis use CNN sniper clip in propaganda"
posted at 11:29 am on February 22, 2007 by Allahpundit
My pleasure.
Weird text messages sent from Connex (Australia)
Reports are being made that a text message has been sent from Melbourne train company “Connex” which mentions their staff killing people.
ALLAHU AKBR FROM CONNEX! our inspectorS Love Killing people - If you see one coming, run. Want to bomb a train? they will gladly help! See you in hell!
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http://blogs.miccas.net/miccas/2007/weird-text-messages-sent-from-connex/
placemark
Hmm...weird is a good word for it.
Thanks Velveeta.
Connex runs the Metrolink system in Los Angeles...at least they are the contractor that provides the Engineers and Conductors.
Thank you BurbankKarl.
OK, it looks like it might be a hoax, but let's archive these urls.
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"Weird text messages sent from Connex"
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Cheney Thanks Australia for Firm Stance Against Terrorism
By John D. Banusiewicz
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2007 – Australia has earned the world’s respect for its firm stance in the war on terror, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said today in Sydney.
Speaking at the Australian-American Leadership Dialogue conference, Cheney praised Prime Minister John Howard and reaffirmed the value of the U.S.-Australian alliance.
The vice president recalled a speech Howard made in Washington on Sept. 10, 2001 -- the day before terrorists struck the United States -- in which the Australian leader noted the close working relationship between the two nations and their like-mindedness on the subject of freedom.
“In the words of Prime Minister Howard,” Cheney said, “we have ‘demonstrated to the world that values based on freedom and individual liberty in the end win acceptance. But they only win acceptance if behind the commitment is a determination … to defend those values, if necessary fight for them, and always to be ready to repel those who would seek to take those freedoms away.’
“He stuck to those words one day later, and he has stuck to them every day since,” Cheney said. “Prime Minister Howard and the nation he serves have never wavered in the war on terror. The United States appreciates it, and the whole world respects you for it.”
The United States is grateful and proud to have Australia as a friend, Cheney said.
“As leading democracies, Australia and the United States feel a deep sense of responsibility for security and peace in our world,” he said. “The cooperation between our governments has risen to a new level, with stronger ties of defense and counterterrorism, and much broader cooperation on intelligence and information sharing. We're working closely on the joint strike fighter and on ballistic missile defense.”
Having stood together in every major conflict of the last 100 years, Cheney said, the United States and Australia now stand together in the “decisive struggle” against terrorism.
“The notion that free countries can turn our backs on what happens in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other possible safe haven for terrorists is an option that we simply cannot indulge,” he said. “The evil that appeared on 9/11 has returned many times since.
“And we have learned that terrorist attacks, whether in New York or London or Madrid or Casablanca or Jakarta or Bali, are not merely criminal acts by tiny bands of men,” he continued. “Instead, they represent a movement that is global in scope, that formed over a period of decades, and that is determined to sow chaos and destruction within civilized countries.”
Cheney said terrorists have adopted the pretense of being an aggrieved party, claiming to speak for the powerless against modern imperialists.
“The fact is they're at war with practically every liberal ideal, and in their vision, everyone would be powerless except them,” he said. “Their ideology rejects tolerance and denies freedom of conscience. … An ideology so violent, so hateful, can take hold only by force or intimidation, and so those who refuse to bow to the tyrants face brutalization or murder. And no person or group, not even fellow Muslims, is exempt.”
Though their creed is “narrow and backward-looking,” Cheney said, terrorists use modern and sophisticated methods to advance their cause.
“The terrorists use the Internet to spread propaganda and to find new recruits, and they're employing every other tool of communication and finance to carry out their plans,” he noted. “They have proclaimed, as well, the goal of arming themselves with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons. So armed, they would attempt to impose their will by mass murder and blackmail. And no argument, no principle of moral law, and no appeal to reason or mercy could be expected to stop them.”
Terrorists believe free nations lack the will for a long struggle and that, by continuing to commit horrific acts, they will destroy any remaining to oppose them, Cheney said.
“We've never had a fight like this, and it's not a fight we can win using the strategies from other wars,” he said. “An enemy that operates in the shadows and views the entire world as a battlefield is not one that can be contained or deterred. An enemy with fantasies of martyrdom is not going to sit down at a table for peaceful negotiations. The only option for our security and survival is to go on the offensive -- face the threat directly, patiently and systematically until the enemy is destroyed.”
Success for the United States, Australia and their shared principles depends on the willingness to act where action is required, Cheney said. He cited examples of Australia demonstrating that willingness in the Pacific region.
“You've provided military and civilian authorities to help maintain peace and stability in East Timor, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Fiji and Papua New Guinea,” he said. “Your government has provided critical leadership on counterterrorism in Indonesia, the Philippines and other lands. And Australia's contribution to security and good governance in the Pacific island countries is principled; it's effective; and it's indispensable.”
Cheney said the U.S.-Australian alliance is as important as ever as it moves forward.
“We are strong countries that have sacrificed greatly for peace and freedom at home and on distant shores,” he said. “Our purposes in this world are good and right. So we have made our decision. Once again, we choose to face challenges squarely. And once again, we go forward -- as allies, as comrades-in-arms and, above all, as friends.”
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22 February 2007
Subject: Maldonado, Daniel Joseph
A collection of his writings at islamicnetwork.com (organized chronologically), at his blog, and elsewhere, together with the criminal complaint and selected news stories, will all be found here:
www.sofir.org/resources/daniel/index.html
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February 23, 2007
Terror suspect to remain detained until trial [Maldonado]
CINDY GEORGE Houston Chronicle Feb. 22, 2007
Terror suspect Daniel Joseph Maldonado will remain at Houston's federal detention center as he awaits trial, a Houston federal judge ruled Wednesday. Maldonado, 28, is the first American accused of training with al-Qaida in Somalia. He was returned to the U.S. last week and charged with conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction outside the U.S. and knowingly receiving military-type training from a designated foreign terrorist group. He faces up to life in prison if convicted of a bomb-making charge. Based on the evidence presented in a two-day preliminary hearing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Calvin Botley ruled that Maldonado is a flight risk and a danger to the community... U.S. Attorney Don DeGabrielle said he intends to take the case — possibly with additional evidence — to a grand jury in the next two weeks, which could bring additional charges...
Posted on 23 February 2007 @ 14:16 GMT
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23 February 2007
"BULGARIAN AUTHORITIES CATCH, RELEASE ON BAIL, FOUR WHO RUN JIHADIST WEBSITE
No report yet as to their names, but the site is evidently called islam-bg.net based on news reporting from Bulgaria:"
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