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“‘Russian missiles could target US shield’”
The International News ^ | December 18, 2007 | The Intenrational News
Posted on 12/18/2007 2:46:42 AM PST by Flavius
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=A250CAD9-7CC3-43CB-92E4-F4A00842BA88
“Exposing the Threat of Islamist Terrorism”
By Jamie Glazov
FrontPageMagazine.com | Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Photo Caption: “PLEDGES: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas conferred yesterday in Paris, where Israel came under fire for expanding West Bank settlements.”
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071218/FOREIGN/724175168/1001
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“U.S. joins rebuke of Israel”
By Nicholas Kralev
December 18, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “PARIS — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joined her counterparts in the international “Quartet for Middle East peace” yesterday in a rare formal rebuke of Israel for its plans to expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Meeting at a donors conference in Paris that won $7.4 billion in pledges for the Palestinians, the Quartet also warned that the money will help improve the Palestinian economy only if Israel lifts some of the physical and administrative obstacles to Palestinian travel and trade.”
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3483980,00.html
Lebanon sentences two over Germany bomb plot
Published: 12.18.07, 11:45 / Israel News
A Beirut court sentenced one Lebanese man to life in prison and another for 12 years on Tuesday for their roles in a failed attempt to detonate bombs on two trains in Germany in 2006, judicial sources said.
One of the two, Youssef al-Haj Deeb, was sentenced in absentia in Beirut to death but the judgement was reduced to life in prison. Identified by German authorities as Youssef Mohamad E. H. D, he is being held in Germany where he went on trial on Tuesday. Jihad Hamad was handed a 12-year sentence in Beirut. Both were convicted of attempted mass murder.(Reuters)
Note: To read the entire text of the report; click on the link below.
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THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
Weekly Piracy Report
11-17 December 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 11 to 17 December 2007.
ALERT
Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong
Suspicious crafts
Recently reported incidents
16.12.2007: 2115 UTC: 08:48.5N-013:57.0W: Sierra Leone.
Eight pirates armed with ak47 guns in military like fatigues boarded a chemical tanker underway. They stole crew personal belongings, ship’s properties and escaped. No injuries to crew.
09.12.2007: 1800 LT: 16 NM Off Coroni shore, Suriname.
Five masked pirates armed with guns approached the fishing vessel underway. They fired several shots and ordered the crew to lie on the icebox. They then locked the crew in the fish pen. The pirates took hostage 2 crewmembers at gunpoint and ordered them to discharge the fish into their boat. Before leaving, the pirates stole a drum of gasoline, one propeller, vessel’s property and two cell phones. They destroyed the fishing vessel’s engine coil and escaped. The fishing vessel was drifting until the next day afternoon, when another fishing boat towed them to Mahaica bridge area. Incident reported to Mahaica police station.
11.11.2007: 0500 LT: Corentyne river, Guyana.
The captain and crew of 22 fishing vessels of the number 66 fish complex were left stranded after armed pirates robbed them of their gasoline, engine coils and a quantity of fish glue. Three of the boats returned to the fish complex while many other fishermen were forced to swim to the Coroni shore in Suriname. Rescue teams have gone out to search for the other boats.
04.11.2007: Early hours: Bonny river, Niger delta, Nigeria.
Eight pirates, in a speedboat, armed with guns boarded a vessel underway. They shot one crewmember dead and wounded the others. Pirates ransacked the vessel and stole vessel’s property and escaped.
17.12.2007: 0430 LT: 14:35.2N-120:52.5E: Manila north anchorage, Philippines.
Eight armed pirates boarded a contained ship, at anchor, awaiting berthing instructions. They were spotted by the anti piracy watch and reported to the D/O. Alarm raised and crew alerted. The pirates jumped overboard and escaped in a waiting boat. Nothing was stolen.
30.09.2007: 1900 LT: 14:36.65N – 120:53.25E, Manila international container terminal, Manila, Philippines.
During heavy rain and poor visibility, robbers boarded a container ship unnoticed via the anchor chain. They broke into the CO2 room and stole eight pieces of extension cable for the refrigerator containers and a liferaft. Upon discovery of the robbery, master reported to the port state control centre and the Philippines coast guard. Coast guard conducted investigation and advised to take precautionary measures.
11.09.2007:0030 LT: off Tioman island waters, Malaysia.
Six pirates, in a small high-speed boat, armed with knives boarded a tanker underway. They assaulted all six crewmembers. The captain, received head injures and the crewmembers were robbed off their documents and clothing’s.
08.09.2007: 2100 LT: 01:26.8N – 104:21.4E, 3.5 NM off TG. Punggai, Kota Ttinggi, Malaysia.
Seven pirates, in a wooden boat, armed with guns and knives approached a tanker underway. They boarded the tanker and tied up the master and seven crewmembers with nylon ropes. One crew jumped overboard. Pirates stole cash and personal belongings of master and crew. They left the ship and headed into Indonesian waters. No injuries to crewmembers. The crew who jumped overboard is missing.
19.08.2007: 0100 LT: 06:03.1S – 115:32.84E, approximately 120NM North of Bali, Indonesia.
The master onboard tug SM V discovered that the workboat, Anchor 2, was missing. It was subsequently located at 2150 LT on 20.10.2007. On investigation, it was found that the towing rope was missing. The right side glass window, the doors leading to the steering console and the navigational control were broken. The CSO suspected that some pirates had boarded the unmanned anchor 2 and cut off the towing rope and set the workboat adrift. Incident reported to coastal state and flag state.
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=77187
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“Warden Message: Nicaragua Holiday Crime Increase and Embassy Closure Dates”
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Nicaragua
17 Dec 2007
Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=77183
YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Afghanistan Holiday Terrorist Activity
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
South / Central Asia - Afghanistan
17 Dec 2007
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RELATED REPORTS
28 Nov 2007
WARDEN MESSAGE: AFGHANISTAN SUICIDE VEHICULAR BOMBING THREAT
11 Oct 2007
WARDEN MESSAGE: INCREASED AFGHANISTAN THREAT LEVEL
19 Sep 2007
WARDEN MESSAGE: AFGHANISTAN THREAT LEVEL INCREASE
11 Sep 2007
WARDEN MESSAGE: KABUL CONSULAR SECTION RAMADAN HOURS
6 Sep 2007
WARDEN MESSAGE: AFGHANISTAN’S NATIONAL MARTYR’S DAY
U.S. Embassy Kabul released the following Warden Message on December 17:
The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform American citizens in Afghanistan that sustained terrorist activity through the holiday period of Eid-al-Adha is likely. Travel of Embassy personnel in the greater Kabul area is being carefully evaluated.
We take this opportunity to remind the community to review their safety precautions, particularly during the holiday season. The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.
The U.S. Embassy strongly encourages all personnel to remain vigilant and to closely evaluate their personal security posture, practices and predictability, to include varying times, routes and venues whenever possible. Americans who find themselves in cases of extreme emergency in Afghanistan may contact the Embassy receptionist via 0700-10-8001 or the Consular Section via mobile at 0700-20-1908.
Updated information may be obtained by contacting the American Embassy in Kabul at usconsulkabul@state.gov or by calling the Consular Section at 0700-10-8380.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html , the Travel Warning and Consular Information Sheet for Afghanistan can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained 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. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=77186
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“Warden Message: Benin Increased Petty Crime, Criminal Activity”
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Benin
17 Dec 2007
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Dec 18 2007 03:44:28 GMT-0800 (PST).
Worldwide Caution
October 09, 2007
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http://globalpolitician.com/articledes.asp?ID=3900&cid=2&sid=1
“The War on Zionism”
Ted Belman - 12/19/2007
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http://www.albawaba.com/en/news/220140
“Lebanon: 31 charged with plotting to attack Christian religious sites”
Posted: 18-12-2007 , 14:58 GMT
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Lebanese judicial authorities charged 31 al Qaeda-linked individuals on Tuesday for plotting to attack a church and other religious sites in the Christian town of Zahleh in the eastern Bekaa Valley. According to Reuters, judicial sources said the suspects were also charged with possessing illegal weapons including rockets and forging documents. Death sentences were recommended for 14 of them.”
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“Libya wants to cooperate with Europe against terrorism (uh huh)”
Radio Netherlands ^ | December 18 2007
Posted on 12/18/2007 2:10:33 PM PST by knighthawk
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019215.php
(DAILY MAIL.co.uk)
December 18, 2007
“British children targeted with sing-along DVD for would-be suicide bombers”
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Previously...
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/015742.php
http://www.pmw.org.il/asx/PMW_mamareem2007.asx
http://pmw.org.il/bulletins_mar2007.htm#b210307
“Four-year-old girl vows to be suicide terrorist in Hamas TV dramatization”
by Itamar Marcus and Barbara Crook, March 21, 2007
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48450
Forces in Afghanistan Kill Insurgents, Destroy Roadside Bombs
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces killed more than 21 insurgent fighters and dismantled roadside bombs in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials said.
In a day-long battle, Afghan and coalition forces killed several insurgents near the village of Deh Rawod in the Tarin Kowt district of Oruzgan province.
The Afghan-led force was conducting a security patrol in the area when a group of insurgents attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. Afghan forces quickly returned fire, putting the enemy on the defensive.
Sixteen insurgents relocated to a nearby structure, where they re-engaged the combined force. The Afghan troops returned small-arms and mortar fire and called in close-air support, effectively eliminating the enemy.
“Afghan national security forces quickly repelled the insurgent ambush. Those insurgents experienced first-hand the superior capabilities of the (forces),” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesman. “The (Afghan national security forces are) working to rid Afghanistan of extremists who are working to destabilize the country and sabotage Afghan freedom.”
In Helmand province, coalition forces killed several militants using precision-guided munitions on a Taliban command and control network. Troops targeted several militants outside a compound and employed precision-guided munitions, which killed the militants, including the alleged Taliban commander, who was believed to be facilitating the movement of foreign fighters and suicide bombers throughout the area, military officials said.
In a follow-on operation, Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search of compounds in the Kajaki district of Helmand province for individuals reported to be associated with the militants targeted during the strike.
While conducting the operation, Afghan and coalition forces, using small arms, killed several armed militants who posed a credible threat to the combined force, according to military officials. During a subsequent engagement on the compound, a group of militants barricaded in a building fired on the combined force. Troops retaliated with hand grenades, killing the enemy fighters.
While searching the compound, the combined force recovered and destroyed several weapons and explosives.
“Afghan and coalition forces are having significant success in degrading the Taliban’s ability to conduct militant operations,” Belcher said.
Elsewhere, Afghan and coalition forces thwarted a group of insurgents who were trying to place an improvised explosive device on a road near the village of Pada in the Shah Wali Kot district of Kandahar province.
Air support dropped ordnance on the suspected IED location, and a secondary explosion, caused by the detonation of the IED, confirmed the weapon was set to injure or kill troops or civilians on the road between the villages of Lwar Byal, Hotak and Alekozi. The insurgents died in the explosion, military officials said.
After Afghan troops cleared the area, they continued their reconnaissance patrol and discovered and neutralized four additional roadside bombs.
“The (Afghan National Army) commander saved the lives of my detachment members, not only once, but four times in a six-hour period,” said an unidentified coalition force soldier quoted in a CJTF 82 news release. “I do not have the words to express my gratitude. … They were outstanding.”
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48447
“Concerned Citizens Turn Over Large Cache in Iraq”
By Maj. Joe Sowers, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq, Dec. 18, 2007
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48449
Troops Kill 5, Nab 30, Destroy Terrorist Tunnels in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2007 – Iraqi and coalition forces killed five suspected terrorists, detained 30 others and destroyed insurgent tunnels and weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
In Iraq today:
— Coalition forces captured a suspected “special groups” leader and detained 11 others during operations in the Aziziyah area, southeast of Baghdad. The alleged leader reportedly received special weapons training, which he passed along to criminal element members who sought to attack Iraqi and coalition troops. He also holds alleged ties to several senior-level leaders involved in attacks on coalition forces, military officials said.
— Troops captured a wanted individual allegedly involved in a foreign terrorist facilitation network during an operation in Bayji. The wanted individual reportedly is a close associate of several senior facilitators, military officials said. Coalition forces nabbed two other suspected terrorists on site.
— Coalition forces captured a wanted suspect involved in foreign terrorist facilitation during an operation in Mosul. Reports indicate he is tied to numerous senior terrorists, including an al Qaeda in Iraq leader for the network north of Mosul. The individual identified himself to ground forces, who subsequently detained him.
— East of Samarra, troops captured three suspected terrorists during an operation targeting al Qaeda members associated with the network in Salah ad Din.
During operations in Iraq yesterday:
— Coalition forces killed five suspected terrorists and detained another north of Muqdadiyah while targeting associates of an al Qaeda in Iraq cell leader operating in Shirween. Supporting aircraft engaged and killed the armed men as they attacked ground forces from positions in a terrorist safe house, military officials said.
— Troops captured a wanted individual in Mosul believed to be the former leader of the Fallujah terrorist network, and an associate of the Karmah network. Ground forces detained one additional suspected terrorist.
— South of Samarra and southwest of Hawaji, coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists while targeting associates of the networks operating north of Baghdad and in Hawija, military officials said.
On Dec. 16, coalition forces captured a wanted individual South of Balad believed to be directly associated with the leader for the al Qaeda network operating north of Baghdad. The network is responsible for car-bomb and improvised-explosive-device attacks, and is involved in extortion, intimidation, weapons trafficking, and facilitating foreign terrorists’ movement. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained two suspects on site without incident.
“There is no place for al Qaeda in Iraq,” said Navy Cmdr. Ed Buclatin, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “We will continue to conduct operations to root out al Qaeda in Iraq in order to secure a safer country for the people of Iraq.”
Northwest of Iskandariyah on Dec. 16, U.S. forces discovered a network of underground tunnels used by al Qaeda in Iraq to store weapons, hide fighters and launch attacks against coalition forces.
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, discovered a cache of improvised explosive device components and were investigating the materials when they unearthed the tunnel network along the Euphrates River.
The tunnels provided access to numerous al Qaeda fighting positions, military officials said. Inside, coalition forces found several machine-gun rounds, which led troops to believe the tunnels may have served as enemy firing positions for anti-aircraft guns, as well as hiding places for terrorist fighters after launching attacks.
Coalition air teams rained missiles and bombs on the tunnels, completely collapsing the network.
U.S. and Iraqi soldiers are in the area as part of Operation Marne Roundup, the latest coalition offensive to target extremists around Iskandariyah that launched Dec. 15. After securing the area, coalition forces plan to build Patrol Base Khidr, a security outpost where Iraqi police will coordinate efforts with local citizens to secure major roads leading to and from Iskandariyah.
Elsewhere in Iraq on Dec. 16, a scout weapons team from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade destroyed a vehicle transporting mortars near Arab Jabour, military officials said.
Meanwhile, a group of concerned local citizens in the area turned over a cache of weapons to soldiers from Company D, 1-30th Infantry Regiment. The cache, which was later destroyed, contained 10 rocket-propelled grenades, 10 pounds of dynamite, a grenade and 90 blasting caps.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq and Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)
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