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April 15, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

Afghanistan: Taliban claim victory after US leaves ‘Valley of Death’
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/International/15-Apr-2010/Taliban-claim-victory-after-US-leaves-Valley-of-Death
— US troops pull out of death valley
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghanistan/article7097901.ece
— Taliban defiant following Marjah operation
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/LD16Df03.html

Afghanistan: Obama reaffirms 2011 Afghanistan withdrawal
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36545654/ns/politics/
— Three U.S. lawmakers sponsor Afghan pullout plan
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE63D4O520100414

(Pakistan/Afghanistan) NATO forces fail to capture fleeing Taliban: Pak military official
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/15-Apr-2010/Pak-army-anger-at-Nato-border-tactics-after-forcing-militants-out-report

(Pakistan/Afghanistan) Pakistan Daily Times: “critics say Islamabad is picking and choosing which groups to pursue, with little effect on the nearly nine-year Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan”
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\15\story_15-4-2010_pg7_37

(Pakistan) U.S. Drone strike kills 4 Taliban in Waziristan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\15\story_15-4-2010_pg7_14

(Pakistan) Taliban threaten to foil plans of Mehsud tribes’ rehabilitation
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\14\story_14-4-2010_pg7_20

(Pakistan) 2 people injured in Panjgur grenade attack — bombing of barber shop
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\14\story_14-4-2010_pg7_30

(Pakistan) Girls school blown up in Bara
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/14-Apr-2010/Girls-school-blown-up-in-Bara

(Pakistan) Two girls attacked with acid in Balochistan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\14\story_14-4-2010_pg7_8

(Pakistan) Lashkar-e-Islam ready for talks with government
— Dawn: “The banned militant group appealed the government to stop the on-going military operation in the Bara tribal region.”
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/07-lashkar-e-islam-ready-for-talks-with-government-ha-01

India: Bomb detected on Delhi-bound train, defused
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Bomb-detected-on-Delhi-bound-train-defused-/articleshow/5810183.cms

Iraq says it foiled 9/11-style plot — against Shi’ite shrines
http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2010/04/15/iraq_says_it_foiled_911_style_plot/

(Iraq) Bombs and shootings kill six, injure 13 in Iraq
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\15\story_15-4-2010_pg7_38

(Iraq) Apartment building in Baghdad falls in fiery blast — police
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2075795&Language=en

(Iraq) Senior officer in Iraq Counter-Terrorism bureau assassinated
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2075708&Language=en

(U.S.) NYC Zazi Case: Imam to be sentenced in NYC subway-plot case — Ahmad Afzali
— AP: “Afzali was arrested in September as authorities scrambled to thwart a plot by Najibullah Zazi to attack subways in Manhattan.”
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gT-Kwm3eHQPp5qw5B5yzpuy07XuwD9F3FQHO0

(U.S.) Ohio terrorist ties to al-Qaida operative revealed
— Tribune Chronicle: “Guantanamo Bay detainee Mohamedou Ould Salahi sent Christopher Paul a fax in 1997 asking for advice on where to send would-be jihadists, or holy warriors, and later referred to Paul as ‘a man of great respect in Al-Qaida,’ according to the ruling Friday by U.S. District Judge James Robertson in the District of Columbia.”
http://www.tribtoday.com/page/content.detail/id/106972.html?isap=1&nav=5031

(U.S.) Holder: NYC ‘not off the table’ as site of 9/11 terror trial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/14/AR2010041402992.html

Jihad Recruitment, From the Rocky Mountains to Yemen
http://hurryupharry.org/2010/04/13/jihad-recruitment-from-the-rocky-mountains-to-yemen/

(UK) Police “need more powerful weapons to tackle terrorists” — Yates
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2075893&Language=en

Iran could have nuclear weapon in 3-5 years: top US official
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jUP-F4mC2Y36vp6QNWKh_CCAL_Ww

(Iran) US seeks five-pronged Iran sanctions
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7097936.ece

Lebanon: Hezbollah confirms report it received scud missiles
http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=173204
— Syria “Strongly Denies” Scuds Going to Hezbollah
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503543_162-20002567-503543.html
— US concerned Syria may supply Scuds to Hezbollah
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gNU1tGuyPXPQO9mnAHavQp-eZ0UQ

Syrian Government Daily: U.S., Israel behind Moscow Bombings
http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4102.htm

Gaza: Hamas executes two Palestinians in Gaza — accused of collaborating with Israel
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-47717420100415
— Gaza: Hamas executes two for ‘informing’ for Israel
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.255405371

Gaza: IDF kills four Islamic Jihad men who were planting bombs
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1162958.html

Hamas: “Blood Libel on Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV – American Center for Islamic Research President Dr. Sallah Sultan: Jews Murder Non-Jews and Use Their Blood for Passover Matzos”
http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4099.htm
http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/2443.htm
— on Ohio’s Sallah Sultan — also spelled Salah Sultan or Salah Soltan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallah_Sultan
— his web page - Salah Soltan
http://salahsoltan.com/main/26.0.0.1.0.0.phtml

West Bank: “Israeli settlers burn Palestinian vehicle, smash others near Nablus”
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2075733&Language=en

Israel warns of terror threat in Egypt
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/Special/2010/04/14/Israel-warns-of-terror-threat-in-Egypt/UPI-62711271258321/

Yemen stresses cleric Awlaqi wanted for Qaeda links
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100415/twl-yemen-stresses-cleric-awlaqi-wanted-3cd7efd.html

Somalia’s Al Shabab recruits ‘holy warriors’ with $400 bonus
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Africa/2010/0415/Somalia-s-Al-Shabab-recruits-holy-warriors-with-400-bonus

(Canada) Video of alleged terror leader shown in court — Fahim Ahmad
http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2010/04/14/13581521.html

(Canada) CSIS destroyed Harkat records: Lawyer
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/CSIS+destroyed+harkat+records+Lawyer/2752498/story.html

(Turkey) Seven PKK rebels surrender to Turkish forces
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2075924&Language=en

EU: Court fines Italy for deporting terrorist Mourad Trabelsi
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/04/eu-court-fines-italy-for-deporting.html

Netherlands: Number 3 on the PVV list was radical imam’s lawyer
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/04/netherlands-number-3-on-pvv-list-was.html

Philippines: 12 dead as Muslim militants attack Philippine city
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100413/ap_on_re_as/as_philippines_muslim_rebels

Philippines: Bishop fears for life as Muslim separatists attack city
http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=6030

Philippines troops hunt Abu Sayyaf militants after terrorist bombings on Basilan
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2010/0414/Philippines-troops-hunt-Abu-Sayyaf-militants-after-terrorist-bombings-on-Basilan

Australia: Top terrorist recruiter of Al-Qaeda at Sydney mosque — Anwar al-Awlaki
— apparently in November 2009
— Canberra Times: “Since Mr Awlaki’s lecture, all speakers must now be approved by the mosque.”
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/national/national/general/top-terrorist-recruiter-of-alqaeda-at-sydneymosque/1803557.aspx?storypage=0
— Australian Federal Govt looking into Al Qaeda sermon reports
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/15/2873940.htm?section=justin

Indonesia: Terrorist involved in the beheading of three Christian female students killed in Aceh
— Enal Tao
http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Terrorist-involved-in-the-beheading-of-three-Christian-female-students-killed-in-Aceh-18124.html

Indonesia: Two dead and scores injured after violent clashes in Jakarta over fate of tomb of Muslim cleric
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1266114/Two-dead-scores-injured-violent-clashes-Jakarta-fate-tomb-Muslim-cleric.html

Indonesia: 1,000 police officers deployed for Islamist rally
— AKI: “Thursday’s rally was due to include members of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) and the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR), whose members were also involved in Wednesday’s standoff.”
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.254970365

Burma: Nine killed in bomb blasts in Myanmar’s main city: official
http://www.mysinchew.com/node/37785

Colombia: Chiquita Faces New Claims by Families Over Colombia Terrorism
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=abpecCfbRHbs

War on Women News:

(Pakistan) Male lawyers throw acid on female lawyer in Multan
— Pakistan Daily Times: “he victim suffered serious burn injuries and was shifted to the Nishtar Hospital in Multan.”
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\15\story_15-4-2010_pg7_7

(Pakistan) Two girls attacked with acid in Balochistan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\04\14\story_14-4-2010_pg7_8

(Pakistan) Girls school blown up in Bara
http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/Politics/14-Apr-2010/Girls-school-blown-up-in-Bara

Congo rape crisis ‘increasing’
— Daily Telegraph: “As many as 14 women are raped every day in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, almost half of them in broad daylight and more than half in their own homes, according to a study published on Thursday.”
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/democraticrepublicofcongo/7593710/DR-Congo-rape-crisis-increasing-despite-peacekeepers-Oxfam-report-says.html

India: Hindu Khap leaders protest verdict in “honor killing”
http://news.oneindia.in/2010/04/13/khap-leaders-protest-verdict-in-honour-killing.html

Other News:

Somalia: Islamists order Somali radio stations to stop playing music
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article7097344.ece

Nigeria: Islamic Preaching Bill may breach peace?
http://en.afrik.com/article17340.html

Wall Street Journal: “Amnesty International and Jihad - Why is a human rights group working with a Taliban supporter?”
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303720604575169414119507770.html

UK: “Students” of Anti-Democracy, Islamic Supremacist Leader Attack UK Legislator George Galloway
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/uk-attack-on-george-galloway/

UK: Teen arrested following damage to Muslim graves
http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1215331_teen_arrested_following_damage_to_muslim_graves_

French Government Bans Egyptian Al-Rahma TV – Based on MEMRI Research
http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4097.htm

Bosnia: Karadzic ‘called for Muslim homes to be attacked’
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8621171.stm

(U.S.) Dad sues ‘Thank God for Dead Soldiers’ church
— “Westboro Baptist Church” hate group
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36449471/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts

Pakistan: “NWFP officially renamed as Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa”
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/07-senate-begins-voting-on-18th-amendment-ha-02

Pakistani Christian demand Separate Christian Province
— Pakistan Christian Post: “The PCC President warned government of Pakistan that renaming NWFP as Khyber-Pukhtunkhawa is foundation to break Pakistan and Pakistani Christians have reservations on 18th Amendment.”
http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/headlinenewsd.php?hnewsid=1917

Canada: Sharia MasterCard for Canada
http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1235582/Sharia-MasterCard-for-Canada

Against Totalitarianism News:

Human Rights Group Launches “North Korea: 50,000 for 50,000” Campaign
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/north-korea-50000-for-50000-campaign/

North Korea Freedom Week to Be Held in Seoul April 25-May 1
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/north-korea-freedom-week-to-be-held-in-seoul-april-25-may-1/

Washington Rally Celebrates Eroding Communist Influence in China
— speakers include Responsible for Equality And Liberty (R.E.A.L.)’s Jeffrey Imm
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/33290/

Against Nazi News:

UK: White Supremacist Nazis Accused of Terror Plot — Father and Son Team of Ian and Nicky Davison
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/uk-white-supremacist-nazi-terror-plot/

Virginia: Nazi William White Sentenced to Prison for Threats
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/virginia-nazi-bill-white-sentenced-to-prison-for-threats/

Germany - John Demjanjuk trial: Court expert says ‘Nazi guard’ ID card authentic
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5huA1f0-1f7AikfEOlU8aoK-8oeNQ

Against Racial Supremacism News:

Florida: KKK Fliers Distributed in Flagler County
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/04/florida-kkk-fliers-distributed-in-flagler-county/

Colorado: Boulder Student Arrested In Ethnic Intimidation Case - Threats To Kill Minorities Found At 2 Schools
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/23150601/detail.html

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