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"Internet backbone at center of suspected attack"
By Joris Evers
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Published: February 6, 2007, 5:53 PM PST
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "There are signs that hackers attacked key parts of the backbone of the Internet on Tuesday, but no damage seems to have been done, experts said.
The attack appears to have focused on the Domain Name System, which maps text-based domain names, such as "News.com," to the actual numeric IP addresses of servers connected to the Internet, and vice versa. Several key DNS servers saw traffic spike in the early morning on Tuesday, several experts said--a sign of an attack.
"It is an unusual large amount of traffic that is hitting DNS servers," said John Crain, chief technical officer at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, which operates one of the main so-called root DNS servers. "We see large attacks on a regular basis, but this hit quite a few servers, so it was fairly large."
Yet the DNS servers were able to withstand the onslaught, Crain added."
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China a worldwide military threat
The Orange County Register ^ | 2/06/2007 | Peter Navarro
Posted on 02/06/2007 6:51:55 PM PST by Paul Ross
If China shooting down one of its old satellites in a ballistic missile test isn't a shot heard round the world, it should be. The question every politician and consumer of cheap Chinese goods should be asking themselves is: Just what kind of military monster are we creating by supporting the Chinese economy?
Balance of excerpt here
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http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21186214-661,00.html
"Rocket was ready to fire"
February 07, 2007 02:00pm
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "But AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty said today that the rocket had been forensically examined by experts and found to be active.
"It was able to be used, yes," Mr Keelty told reporters in Canberra today.
"We continue to examine the rocket launcher that has been seized, we have identified its origins, we have been able to identify a batch number, having moved the rocket launcher to another part of Australia where it's been totally dismantled."
He said a "major search exercise" conducted during the past six weeks in an undisclosed location had failed to find the missing six rockets.
"What we do know is there is at least six other rocket launchers missing and we are working with defence trying to locate where those other rocket launchers are," Mr Keelty said."
UPDATE:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/015156.php
February 06, 2007
"UK: Jihadists stands by call to behead Muslims who join British army"
SNIPPET: "Although he also stands by the claim that his words were "taken out of context." Abu Izzadeen Update: "Extremist stands by punishment claims," from ITN,..."
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(ITV NEWS)
February 05, 2007
"'He who joins the British Army, the American Army, he is a mortal kaffir and his only hukum (punishment) is for his head to be removed'"
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(TIMES ONLINE)
September 20, 2006
"UK Home Secretary Reid jeered during speech to Muslims"
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ASSIST News Service (ANS) - PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA
Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net -- E-mail: danjuma1@aol.com
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
"Leader of missionary couple abductors confirmed dead"
By Noel Tarrazona
Special to ASSIST News Service
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "ZAMBOANGA CITY, PHILIPPINES (ANS) -- Kaddafy Janjalani, the leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group who abducted American missionary couple Martin and Gracia Burnham in 2001, was confirmed dead by Philippine and U.S. authorities who conducted forensic examination two weeks ago.
Janjalani was killed in a gun battle with Philippine soldiers in the jungles of Patikul, Sulu which both U.S. and Philippine governments described a successful campaign against global terrorism.
The Burnhams were abducted at Dos Palmas in Puerto Princesa City in May 27, 2001 and were held captive for more than a year. Gracia was rescued by Philippine soldiers while her husband Martin was killed in the rescue operations. The couple was working for New Tribes Mission.
Two things could happen after the Abu Sayyaf top leader Kaddafy Janjalani was killed in a 30-minute gun battle in the jungles of Patikul, Sulu. Either it will finally end the 15-year terror activities in Southern Philippines or the group will even be stronger to take vengeance against Philippine and U.S. governments whose joint efforts were responsible for the death of their leader, who had a 5 million dollar reward on his head.
These possibilities are now under study by both RP and U.S. authorities as part of their global campaign against terror. Military intelligence reports disclosed that the Abu Sayyaf is now working as to who will succeed Janjalani and the following names were already considered as possible successor Radullan Sahiron, a one armed fighter who is already in his 70s, Abu Pula, the group’s strategist who is in his 50s, and Isnilon Hapilon, who was responsible in the kidnapping of three Americans and 17 Filipino tourists in Palawan resort in 2001.
However, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon said that the Abu Sayyaf will have a hard time looking for a leader as strong as Janjalani since there is no viable leader that could provide the same kind of Janjalani’s leadership.
Moreover, the US government upon learning the death of Janjalani, lauded President Gloria Arroyo’s administration in her support to US campaign against global terrorism. The U.S. military support also has been instrumental in neutralizing the Abu Sayyaf."
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Last Updated: Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 06:58 GMT
"'Al-Qaeda' arrests in Afghanistan"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A coalition military statement said that the operation on Wednesday morning was conducted "based on information provided about an al-Qaeda member known to pass correspondence for al-Qaeda senior leaders".
National Intelligence Director John Negroponte recently said al-Qaeda was strengthening its ties across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe from a secure hideout in Pakistan. Pakistan rejected the comments."
THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
Piracy Alert
23 Jan 2007
Unusual attack off Kuala Tanjong, Indonesia
More...
Weekly Piracy Report
31 January-6 February 2007
The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB's Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 31 January to 6 February 2007.
ALERT
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
Forty seven incidents have been reported since 28.01.2006. Pirates are targeting ships preparing to anchor. Ships are advised to take extra precautions.
The 2006 Annual IMB Report on Piracy and Armed Attacks against Ships is now published. Please see the end of this page to order.
Suspicious crafts
02.02.2007 1100 LT in position 10:40N - 062:07E, Arabian Sea.
A general cargo ship received a VHF call from a craft advising that she is a Korean fishing vessel and asked for fresh water. Master suspected piracy, raised alarm and steered away from the craft. Suspicious craft followed the ship. Master increased speed and at 1210 LT the craft gave up the chase. Soon after, another four small high speed crafts approached the suspicious craft whilst talking/laughing on VHF ch 14. The suspect craft was wooden, painted white and green with a speed of 15-20 knots with no fishing equipment on deck.
Recently reported incidents
30.01.2007 1945 LT in position : 10:15.4N - 064:42.5W, Bahia de Pozuelos, Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela.
Two robbers boarded a container ship at anchor. Duty crew spotted them and informed Duty Officer on bridge. Alarm raised and a search was carried out. All doors, access into the ship was closed down and locked. Duty to stringent security measures onboard, the attack was unsuccessful.
29.01.2007 0030 LT at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Despite active anti piracy measures, a container ship berthed alongside was boarded by robbers armed with knives. They took one of the watchman hostage, placed a knife at his throat and threatened him. Robbers stole ship's stores and escaped by jumping overboard. Port authorities informed and a patrol boat arrived 30 minutes later and a search carried out but no one was caught.
27.01.2007 2310 UTC in position 02:03S - 106:54E, Tg. Priok anchorage, Indonesia
Armed robbers boarded a container ship at anchor from the stern. They broke open locked steering room door and entered the engine room via watertight manhole. They stole ship's stores.
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http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=5&id=10178
Updated: February 6th, 2007 02:57 PM PDT
Home > Airline and Airport Security News
"No-Fly List Violation Earns Fine for Ticket Agent"
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TAMPA
http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20070206-115726-6331r.htm
"U.S. mulls Iraq refugees"
By Nicholas Kralev
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
February 7, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The State Department said yesterday it will re-examine U.S. policy on the admission of Iraqi refugees, likely leading to a sharp increase in the number it admits each year."
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England - Bomb Explodes At DVLA (Third mail bomb in 3 days)
Sky News ^ | February 7, 2007
Posted on 02/07/2007 2:32:57 AM PST by HAL9000
A woman has been injured after a parcel bomb exploded at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency centre in Swansea, the third such attack in three days.
The latest blast happened in the post room of the DVLA.
The victim is said to have non life-threatening injuries.
Yesterday two people were hurt when a package exploded in Wokingham, Berkshire, at the offices of an accountancy firm linked to Speed Check Services, the provider of digital speed cameras to the police.
That followed a letter bomb attack the day before at the central London offices of Capita, which runs London's congestion charge system.
The latest attack appears to confirm fears that an enraged motorist is mounting a daily letter bomb campaign.
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"Hezbollah Rising"
By James Rosen
Fox News | February 7, 2007
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"Warden Message: Avoid Jerusalem's Old City"
Consular Affairs Bulletins
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6 Feb 2007
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Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Wed Feb 07 2007 03:02:38 GMT-0800.
KENYA
February 06, 2007
This Travel Warning is being issued to remind American citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel to Kenya at this time due to ongoing safety and security concerns. This supersedes the Travel Warning of August 10, 2006.
The Department continues to recommend that private American citizens in Kenya evaluate their personal security situation in light of continuing terrorist threats and increasing incidents of violent crime. Terrorist acts may include suicide operations, bombings, attacks on civil aviation, and attacks on maritime vessels in or near Kenyan ports. Violent criminal attacks, including armed carjacking and home invasions/burglary, can occur at any time and in any location, and are becoming increasingly frequent, brazen, vicious, and often fatal. In January 2007, two family members of a U.S. Embassy employee were killed by armed carjackers. Kenyan authorities have limited capacity to deter and investigate such acts.
U.S. citizens should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate and random attacks on civilian targets in public places, including tourist sites and locations where foreigners are known to congregate, as well as commercial operations associated with U.S. or other foreign interests.
American citizens in Kenya should remain vigilant, particularly in public places frequented by foreigners such as clubs, hotels, resorts, upscale shopping centers, restaurants, and places of worship. Americans should also remain vigilant in residential areas, schools, and at outdoor recreational events, and should avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Americans who travel to or reside in Kenya despite this Travel Warning are encouraged to register through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi. The U.S. Embassy is located on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; telephone (254) (20) 363-6000; fax (254) (20) 363-6410. In the event of an after-hours emergency, the Embassy duty officer may be contacted at (254) (20) 363-6170. The Embassy home page is http://kenya.usembassy.gov.
Updated information on travel and security in Kenya may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For further information please consult the Consular Information Sheet for Kenya, the East Africa Public Announcement, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, which are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.
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"FDA Public Health Advisory
Life-Threatening Side Effects with the Use of Skin Products Containing
Numbing Ingredients for Cosmetic Procedures"
(February 6, 2007)
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"FDA Warns Five Firms To Stop Compounding Topical Anesthetic Creams"
(December 5, 2006)
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"The Middle East on a Collision Course (3): The Lebanese-Syrian Front"
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