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Posted on 05/01/2008 3:06:29 PM PDT by nwctwx
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080506/NATION/758237019/1001
“Scrapped vessels haunt Coast Guard”
By Jen Haberkorn
May 6, 2008
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Eight ships that were supposed to be the government’s latest, best weapon for stopping terrorists, illegal immigrants and smugglers now float unused in a U.S. Coast Guard shipyard in Baltimore, the symbol of a nearly $100 million taxpayer debacle.
Instead of patrolling, the ships were deemed unfit for the high seas after just a couple of months of use and eventually will be dismantled without ever fulfilling their promise”
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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Note: Picture included.
blog:
http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/7185.htm
(”Source: Middleeasttransparent.com, April 30, 2008”)
“Picture Of Khamenei Handing Shi’ite Flag To ‘Hidden Imam’ Circulated Throughout Iran”
Posted at: 2008-05-05
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19101&Itemid=21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080506-03
May 6, 2008
Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Forces, U.S. Special Forces kill seven Special Groups criminals in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Force teams, advised by U.S. Special Forces, engaged Special Groups criminals conducting a small arms fire attack in Baghdad in two separate operations, May 4 and 5, killing seven and detaining two.
During the May 4 operation, ICTF killed one Special Groups criminal who was attacking an Iraqi Police station and Coalition forces with small arms fire from a rooftop.
As the team left the area, they were attacked again by small arms fire from three more gunmen.
The ICTF returned fire, killing two.
In the al-Shoalah neighborhood in northern Baghdad, the ICTF conducted an operation May 5 to prevent Special Groups activity and disrupt improvised explosive device networks.
During the operation, Special Groups criminals attacked the team with an IED and small arms fire. As a firefight developed, U.S. Special Forces authorized a Coalition aircraft to engage the enemy. The aircraft fired four rounds killing one enemy fighter.
The ICTF then cleared two structures in the area and detained two individuals for questioning.
After clearing the two structures, the ICTF left the neighborhood and were attacked by three more gunmen.
The ICTF returned fire killing all three.
“Operations to enforce the rule of law, detain criminal elements and disrupt their networks continue across Baghdad,” said Col. Bill Buckner, MNC-I spokesman. “We are chipping away at their ability to intimidate innocent Iraqis and conduct their criminal activities.”
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Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19103&Itemid=21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080506-06
May 6, 2008
Coalition forces, Iraqi Army clear insurgents, detain 29 in joint operation
Multi-National Division – Center
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – In an effort to clear out criminals in the area, Iraqi Army Soldiers, with support from Coalition forces, secured several houses in the city of Jabella, Iraq, May 2.
The operation resulted in the detainment of 29 suspected insurgents.
Soldiers with the 31st Brigade, 8th Iraqi Army Division, led the early morning operation, with help from Soldiers with from 502nd Infantry Regiment currently attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.
“This operation was very successful,” said 2nd Lt. Kyle Comfort, a native of Anniston, Ala., currently assigned to 502nd Inf. Reg.. “Once the operation got rolling, they already had a cordon of the city.”
With information from Iraqi intelligence, the soldiers set out clearing the area of caches, suspected criminals and illegal weapons.
“This was actually a completely Iraqi Army (conducted) operation,” Comfort said. “They were in charge of planning and coordinating the operation.”
Throughout the operation, there was always a Coalition force presence, but the IA had control of the operation.
During the maneuver, Iraqi soldiers came across more than 50 AK-47s, SKS assault rifles and assorted ammunition. The detainees and weapons were turned over to the IA Soldiers for further questioning.
The daytime operation was conducted in support of Operation Marne Rugged, an operation to establish security for local Iraqi communities against al-Qaeda in Iraq and criminal forces.
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Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19107&Itemid=21
Press Release A080506a
May 6, 2008
Coalition forces detain 15 suspected al-Qaeda terrorists
BAGHDAD – Iraqi and Coalition forces detained 15 suspected terrorists, including two wanted individuals, while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq operations around the country today.
In two coordinated operations 60 miles north of Baghdad, Coalition forces detained nine suspected terrorists, including a wanted man believed to work in the foreign terrorist facilitation network. When Coalition forces arrived at the target building, three suspects crept out the back and into tactical positions behind a vehicle. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent from the men and called for supporting aircraft to engage them. One suspected terrorist was wounded in the engagement and taken to a military medical facility.
Iraqi and Coalition forces captured a wanted man in Kirkuk, who is believed to distribute extremist propaganda and work with al-Qaeda in Iraq – or AQI – terrorists.
In Tarmiyah, 25 miles north of Baghdad, Coalition forces detained four suspects while targeting a terrorist tied to several AQI networks in central Iraq.
Targeting an AQI operative in Mosul who coordinates attacks against them, Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist.
“Iraqi and Coalition efforts to stop the violence al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists inflict on Iraqi citizens continue in earnest,” said Lt. Col. Maura Gillen, MNF-I spokeswoman. “We are working with the elected government to help provide a more secure future for the Iraqi people.”
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Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3540120,00.html
Qassam rocket fired at Sderot
Published: 05.06.08, 10:36 / Israel News
A Qassam rocket fired from northern Gaza on Tuesday reportedly landed in Sderot.
No injuries or damage were reported. (Shmulik Hadad)
UPDATE:
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1209627023687&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
May 6, 2008 13:01
“Polish police say son of Kuwaiti ambassador held three teens captive”
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
WARSAW, Poland
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A man who claimed he had a bomb and briefly held three Jewish teenagers captive in a Warsaw hotel is the son of the Kuwaiti ambassador to Poland, Polish police said Tuesday.”
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/05/04/bc-olympics-security-activists.html
“Activists’ tactics pose serious threat to 2010 Games: analysts”
Last Updated: Sunday, May 4, 2008 | 3:20 PM ET
The Canadian Press
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_burma.html
Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520
This information is current as of today, Tue May 06 2008 04:31:44 GMT-0700 (PDT).
BURMA
May 5, 2008
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
“Worldwide Caution”
January 17, 2008
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.”
PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/020906.php
(THE SCOTSMAN)
May 6, 2008
“UN teacher by day, jihadist bomb-maker by night”
Appalling!
Lebanon airport official removed over alleged Hezbollah ties
Snippets: Lebanon's Cabinet decided Tuesday to remove Beirut airport's security chief over alleged ties to the militant Hezbollah group, the country's information minister said.
He also said the Cabinet declared that a telecommunications network used by Hezbollah for military purposes was illegal and a danger to state security.
Grenade in luggage prompts Saint John airport evacuation
Note to Cindy: it's worse than thought:
US State Department loses a LOT of laptops
Internal auditors found that the department lost track of $30 million worth of computer equipment, "the vast majority of which... perhaps as much as 99 per cent," were laptops, according to one official. Another official calculated that the average State Department laptop costs $3,000 and figured that meant as many as 1,000 laptops might be astray.
Three suspects have been sentenced for their roles in terrorizing campers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness last August.
Twenty-year-old Travis John Erzar, 19-year-old Casey Fenske and 19-year-old Zachary Ross Barton were all sentenced for terroristic threats. All three must testify against others accused in the incident and are not allowed in the BWCAW for three years.
TB strain may be linked to unpasturized dairy
The incidence of a strain of tuberculosis (TB) called Mycobacterium bovis, or M. bovis, associated more often with cattle than humans, is increasing in San Diego and is concentrated mostly in Hispanics of Mexican origin, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in collaboration with San Diego County public health officials. Their analysis shows that changing patterns of TB in the United States are increasingly being driven by conditions outside of the country, especially in binational communities.
Thats a lot of laptops.
I wonder who has them.
ON THE INTERNET:
www.youtube.com/user/AsSahabMedia
ON THE INTERNET:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz2Iao3XinE
HAARETZ.com: "SADDAM COLLECTED INFORMATION ON DOZENS OF POTENTIAL TARGETS IN ISRAEL" by Amir Oren (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "In addition to the detailed collection of intelligence on potential Israeli targets, the documents also show that Saddam's intelligence was following closely the links between Iran and Hezbollah and the potential that such ties could provide Iran to operate in the territories and in North Africa.") (Last updated March 23, 2008, 08:41)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49790
Iraqi, Coalition Forces Detain 15 Suspected Terrorists
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008 – Iraqi and coalition forces detained 15 suspected terrorists, including two wanted individuals, while targeting al-Qaida operations throughout Iraq today.
— In two coordinated operations 60 miles north of Baghdad, coalition forces detained nine suspected terrorists, including a wanted man believed to work in the foreign-terrorist-facilitation network. When coalition forces arrived at the target building, three suspects crept out the back and into tactical positions behind a vehicle. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent from the men and called for supporting aircraft to engage them. One suspected terrorist was wounded in the engagement and taken to a military medical facility.
— Iraqi and coalition forces in Kirkuk captured a wanted man believed to distribute extremist propaganda and work with al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists.
— In Tarmiyah, 25 miles north of Baghdad, coalition forces detained four suspects while targeting a terrorist tied to several al-Qaida in Iraq networks in central Iraq.
— While targeting an al-Qaida operative in Mosul who coordinates attacks against them, coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist.
“Iraqi and coalition efforts to stop the violence al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists inflict on Iraqi citizens continue in earnest,” said Army Lt. Col. Maura Gillen, a Multinational Force Iraq spokeswoman. “We are working with the elected government to help provide a more secure future for the Iraqi people.”
In other news from Iraq, Iraqi security forces and Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers killed nine criminals and discovered weapons caches during night operations in Baghdad yesterday and today.
— At about 6:35 p.m., soldiers from 11th Iraqi Army Division discovered six rocket-propelled grenades and two explosively formed projectiles in New Baghdad.
— Iraqi army soldiers from 24th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, discovered 32 81 mm mortar rounds while on patrol west of Baghdad at about 7 p.m.
— At about 7 p.m., Iraqi national policemen from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st National Police Division, discovered a weapons cache in the courtyard of the Imam Ali Mosque in the Ghadier neighborhood of Baghdad. The police found five explosively formed projectiles, two improvised explosive devices, five rocket rails, three grenades and numerous rounds of various ammunitions. Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, provided a security cordon outside the mosque.
— At about 9:20 p.m., Iranian-trained “special groups” fighters fired upon a barrier emplacement team in Baghdad’s Sadr City neighborhood. An aerial weapons team was called in support of troops in contact and fired one Hellfire missile, eliminating the criminal threat.
— Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, currently attached to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Iraqi army soldiers from the 11th Iraqi Army Division, were attacked with rocket-propelled grenades in Sadr City. Iraqi army soldiers engaged the dismounted criminals with RPGs, and soldiers from 1-64 Armor fired two M1A2 Abrams tank rounds, killing six criminals.
— At about 2:50 a.m., an aerial weapons team witnessed criminals emplacing an improvised explosive device in New Baghdad. The team fired two Hellfire missiles and killed three criminals.
“Iraqi security forces and U.S. soldiers are working side by side to eliminate the criminal elements, discovering and seizing weapons caches and capturing or killing criminals involved in violent attacks against innocent Iraqi civilians and Iraqi and coalition forces,” said Col. Allen Batschelet, chief of staff of Multinational Division Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division. “They put their lives on the line daily for the Iraqi people; they are all heroes.”
Also yesterday, an improvised explosive device struck an emergency services unit of the Kirkuk police force at about 9 a.m. One member of the unit was killed, and seven were wounded in the attack. An explosive ordnance detachment and quick reactionary force immediately responded to the scene of the attack, which occurred on a popular thoroughfare frequented by morning commuters.
“These cowards will utilize any means necessary to stop the attempts by the courageous people of Kirkuk and its [Iraqi security forces] to bring about peace and stability to their city,” said Army Col. David Paschal, commander of 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division. “It’s too late. These tactics will only strengthen the resolve of its citizens and the ISF that protect them. There are no more places to run and hide for these violent criminals.”
In other operations yesterday, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers killed two criminals and discovered two weapons caches in Baghdad.
— At about 5:15 a.m., soldiers with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discovered a weapons cache containing 60 mm mortar rounds, a rocket-propelled-grenade launcher, an RPG warhead, a light anti-tank weapon, a PKC light machine gun, an RPG fuse and PKC rounds.
— At about 8 a.m., soldiers with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, discovered two large containers filled with 7.62 mm rounds while on a combat patrol.
— At about 10:30 a.m. in the eastern Baghdad neighborhood of Ur, a Multinational Division Baghdad patrol was attacked by criminals using small-arms fire. The soldiers returned fire and killed one special groups criminal.
— At about 11:50 a.m., a Multinational Division Baghdad patrol received small-arms fire at a joint security station in southern Sadr City. An air weapons team fired two Hellfire missiles on the criminals’ position. The team engaged with a third missile when the small-arms fire continued. There was no further contact.
— At about 2:40 p.m. in the eastern Baghdad neighborhood of Jamilla, an unmanned aerial vehicle observed two special groups criminals emplacing an improvised explosive device in the median of the roadway. An air weapons team engaged the two, killing one and wounding the other. The wounded criminal was loaded into a vehicle and evacuated by other criminals. The IED was destroyed in the strike.
“The MND-B soldiers represent the best of our nation and are true professionals,” Batschelet said. “They can transition from engaging a hostile enemy to providing assistance to the Iraqi people. They are warriors, peacekeepers and humanitarians.”
Elsewhere yesterday, terrorists attacked Iraqi army members manning a security checkpoint in Diyala Province. Ten Iraqi army soldiers were killed and 13 were wounded. The wounded were evacuated to a nearby medical facility. “Attacks of this nature against those who are working to protect the citizens of Iraq and make the new Iraq safer for all citizens are yet another example of the barbarous nature of al-Qaida in Iraq,” said Army Maj. Peggy Kageleiry, a Multinational Division North spokeswoman.
In a separate operation yesterday, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained 15 suspects while conducting night operations in the New Baghdad district of eastern Baghdad. Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, detained 15 suspects and seized bomb-making materials as well as a large amount of Iranian currency. Seven of the 15 detainees were held for questioning.
“Operations to enforce the rule of law, detain criminal elements and disrupt their networks continue across Baghdad,” said Army Lt. Col. Steve Stover, a Multinational Division Baghdad spokesman. “We are chipping away at their ability to intimidate innocent Iraqis and conduct their criminal activities.”
Iraqi counterterrorism force teams advised by U.S. Special Forces soldiers engaged special groups criminals conducting a small-arms-fire attack in Baghdad in two separate operations May 4 and yesterday, killing seven and detaining two.
During the May 4 operation, Iraqi forces killed one special groups fighter who was attacking an Iraqi police station and coalition forces with small-arms fire from a rooftop. As the team left the area, they were attacked again by small-arms fire from three more gunmen. The Iraqi team returned fire, killing two.
In the Shoalah neighborhood in northern Baghdad, the Iraqi team conducted an operation yesterday to prevent special groups activity and disrupt improvised-explosive-device networks. During the operation, special groups criminals attacked the team with an IED and small-arms fire. As a firefight developed, U.S. Special Forces soldiers authorized a coalition aircraft to engage the enemy. The aircraft fired four rounds, killing one enemy fighter. The Iraqi team then cleared two structures in the area and detained two individuals for questioning. After clearing the two structures, the team left the neighborhood and was attacked by three more gunmen. The Iraqi counterterrorism force troops returned fire, killing all three enemy fighters.
“Operations to enforce the rule of law, detain criminal elements and disrupt their networks continue across Baghdad,” said Col. Bill Buckner, a Multinational Corps Iraq spokesman. “We are chipping away at their ability to intimidate innocent Iraqis and conduct their criminal activities.”
In earlier operations, Kirkuk’s emergency services unit and the Aruba police conducted a successful joint operation against members of a suspected kidnapping ring May 4. One of the suspects opened fire on police as they approached the target house. The police returned fire, killing the gunman. An Aruba policeman also was wounded in the attack. During a search of the premises, police recovered eight false identification cards, one AK 47 rifle with 35 magazines, and one pistol with 23 magazines. The police also detained another occupant in the house, who is been held for questioning.
“The police are doing an excellent job of targeting criminal elements in Kirkuk,” Paschal said. “The city’s police forces are well-trained and prepared to defend their citizens.”
Iraqis who fail to obey the rule of law will be found out and brought to justice by Iraqi security forces and the people of Kirkuk, Paschal added.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq and Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49793
“England Cites U.S., Australia, New Zealand Security Partnership”
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2008
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