WORLDWIDE CAUTION

The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against American citizens and interests throughout the world. In some countries, the worldwide recession has contributed to political and economic instability and social unrest. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated February 2, 2009 to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.

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. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. 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 suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings. The July 17 bombing of the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia, where at least nine people were killed and six Americans were among the 50 or more injured; the February 2009 kidnapping of an American UNHCR official in Pakistan; the kidnapping of four European tourists in January on the Mali-Niger border; the kidnapping of two Canadian diplomats in Niger in December 2008; and the kidnapping of NGO workers along the Kenya-Somali border in July 2009 all illustrate the continuing desire of extremists to strike Western targets and perceived interests.

Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas, and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. Terrorists attacked two hotels, a railway station, restaurant, hospital, and other locations frequented by Westerners in Mumbai, India, on November 26, 2008. Over 170 persons are believed to have been killed, including six Americans, and hundreds were injured. On September 20, 2008, terrorists bombed the Islamabad Marriott Hotel killing two U.S. Department of Defense employees and one Department of State contractor. One private American sustained minor injuries. A July 9, 2008, terrorist attack on Turkish police guarding the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey, killed three police officers and wounded other police personnel. The March 15, 2008, bombing of an Italian restaurant in Islamabad, Pakistan, injured several Americans.

Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. Bombs exploded near city buses in Tripoli, Lebanon, on August 13 and September 29, 2008, killing twenty-one people. Other incidents include multiple anti-personnel mine detonations on passenger buses in June 2008 in Sri Lanka, multiple terrorist attacks on trains in India in 2006, the July 2005 London Underground bombings, and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid. Extremists also may select aviation and maritime services as possible targets, such as the August 2006 plot against aircraft in London, or the December 2006 bomb at Madrid's Barajas International Airport. In June 2007, a vehicle was driven into the main terminal at Glasgow International Airport and burst into flames, but the bomb failed to detonate.

Credible information indicates terrorist groups seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa. Terrorist actions may include bombings, hijackings, hostage taking, kidnappings, and assassinations. While conventional weapons such as explosive devices are a more immediate threat in many areas, use of non-conventional weapons, including chemical or biological agents, must be considered a possible threat. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets such as public transportation, residential areas, and public areas where people congregate, including restaurants, hotels, clubs, and shopping areas.

In January 2009, unidentified gunmen opened fire outside the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen. No injuries were reported. On September 17, 2008, armed terrorists attacked the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, Yemen, killing several Yemeni personnel, one embassy security guard, and a few individuals waiting to gain entry to the embassy. On January 15, 2008, a roadside explosion in Beirut, Lebanon killed three Lebanese and injured an American citizen. On December 11, 2007, two vehicle-borne explosive devices were detonated at the UN headquarters in Algiers and the Algerian Constitutional Council. There were a series of bombings in Morocco in March and April 2007, two of which occurred simultaneously outside the U.S. Consulate General and the private American Language Center in Casablanca. Additionally, an attack took place on the American International School in Gaza in April 2007. These events underscore the intent of terrorist entities to target facilities perceived to cater to Westerners.

Potential targets are not limited to those companies or establishments with overt U.S. ties. For instance, terrorists may target movie theaters, liquor stores, bars, casinos, or any similar type of establishment, regardless of whether they are owned and operated by host country nationals. Due to varying degrees of security at all such locations, Americans should be particularly vigilant when visiting these establishments.

The violence in Iraq and conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has the potential to produce demonstrations and unrest throughout the region. The armed conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas in Gaza in December 2008 and January 2009 raised tensions and sparked demonstrations throughout the world. The Department of State continues to warn of the possibility for violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests in the region. Anti-American violence could include possible terrorist actions against aviation, ground transportation, and maritime interests, specifically in the Middle East, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula, and North Africa.

The Department is concerned that extremists may be planning to carry out attacks against Westerners and oil workers on the Arabian Peninsula. Armed attacks targeting foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia that resulted in many deaths and injuries, including U.S. citizens, appear to have been preceded by extensive surveillance. On February 22, 2009, there was a bomb attack targeting a popular tourist destination in Cairo, Egypt's Old City. Tourist destinations in Egypt frequented by Westerners were also attacked in April 2006 resulting in many deaths and injuries, including Americans. Extremists may be surveilling Westerners, particularly at hotels, housing areas, and rental car facilities. Potential targets may include U.S. contractors, particularly those related to military interests. Financial or economic venues of value also could be considered as possible targets; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 and the September 2006 attack on oil facilities in Yemen are examples.

A number of al-Qaida operatives and other extremists are believed to be operating in and around East Africa. As a result of the conflict in Somalia, some of these individuals may seek to relocate elsewhere in the region. Americans considering travel to the region and those already there should review their plans carefully, remain vigilant with regard to their personal security, and exercise caution. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, kidnappings, or targeting maritime vessels. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists to seek softer targets such as hotels, beach resorts, prominent public places, and landmarks. In particular, terrorists and like-minded extremists may target international aid workers, civil aviation, and seaports in various locations throughout East Africa, including Somalia. On July 17, three NGO workers were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from their base in Mandera, Kenya, located on the border with Somalia. Americans in remote areas or border regions where military or police authority is limited or non-existent could also become targets.

Americans considering travel by sea near the Horn of Africa or in the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there has been a notable increase in armed attacks, robberies, and kidnappings for ransom at sea by pirates in recent months. Merchant vessels continue to be hijacked in Somali territorial waters, while others have been hijacked as far as 300 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia, Yemen, and Kenya in international waters.

The U.S. Government maritime authorities advise mariners to avoid the port of Mogadishu, and to remain at least 200 nautical miles off the coast of Somalia. In addition, when transiting around the Horn of Africa or in the Red Sea, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in convoys, and maintain good communications contact at all times. Americans traveling on commercial passenger vessels should consult with the shipping or cruise ship company regarding precautions that will be taken to avoid hijacking incidents. Commercial vessels should review the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration's suggested piracy countermeasures for vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden.

The terrorist group, Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), has become increasingly active in the West African countries of Mali, Mauritania, and Niger, as well as in parts of North Africa. AQIM uses regions of these countries as safe havens and platforms from which to conduct operations. Formerly known as GSPC (Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat), AQIM has been designated a terrorist organization by both the United States and the European Union.

AQIM has declared its intention to attack Western interests and targets. AQIM is known to operate in the northern region of Mali, the southeastern region of Mauritania, and along the border between Niger and Mali. In addition to being a threat to Westerners, AQIM contributes to civil unrest and banditry, which reinforce longstanding security concerns in West Africa. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid travel to these areas. U.S. government personnel are required to obtain advance written approval to travel to these areas. For additional information about travel in this region, please consult the Country Specific Information (CSI) for Mauritania, Mali, and Niger.

The U.S. Government continues to receive information that terrorist groups in South and Central Asia may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against U.S. Government facilities, American citizens, or American interests. The presence of al-Qaida, Taliban elements, indigenous sectarian groups, and other terror organizations, many of which are on the U.S. Government's list of foreign terror organizations, poses a potential danger to American citizens in the region. Terrorists and their sympathizers have demonstrated their willingness and capability to attack targets where Americans or Westerners are known to congregate or visit. Their actions may include, but are not limited to, vehicle-born explosives, improvised explosive devices, assassinations, carjacking, rocket attacks, assaults or kidnappings.

In June 2009, gunmen stormed the Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan, and detonated a bomb that resulted in several deaths and scores of injuries. In February 2009, Taliban insurgents conducted a coordinated terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, which resulted in the death of at least 26 and the wounding of 50 individuals. Between October 2008 and June 2009, several American citizens were kidnapped in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In November 2008, coordinated terrorist attacks on luxury hotels, a Jewish community center, a restaurant, train station, hospital, and other facilities frequented by foreigners in Mumbai, India, killed more than 170, including six Americans. On November 12, 2008, an American government contractor and his driver in Peshawar, Pakistan, were shot and killed in their car. In September 2008, more than fifty people, including three Americans, were killed and hundreds were injured when a suicide bomber set off a truck filled with explosives outside a major international hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan. In August 2008, gunmen stopped and shot at the vehicle of an American diplomat in Peshawar. Also in August, three western non-governmental organization (NGO) employees, along with their Afghan driver, were gunned down as they traveled south of Kabul, Afghanistan. On June 2, 2008, a large bomb exploded in front of the Danish Embassy in Islamabad, killing at least six people and wounding nearly 20. In May 2008, a series of coordinated bombings occurred in market and temple areas of the tourist city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. In Afghanistan, kidnappings and terrorist attacks on international organizations, international aid workers, and foreign interests continue.

Previous terrorist attacks conducted in Central Asia have involved improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers and have targeted public areas, such as markets, local government facilities, and, in 2004, the U.S. and Israeli Embassies in Uzbekistan. In addition, hostage-takings and skirmishes have occurred near the Uzbek-Tajik-Kyrgyz border areas.

U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration web site to obtain updated information on travel and security. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad".

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, outside the United States and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern Time (except U.S. federal holidays.)

A very small sampler of what I have looked at recently ON THE INTERNET:

YNET NEWS.com: "ISRAEL PUSHING FOR SANCTIONS ON IRAN" by Roni Sofer "SNIPPET: "Time is running out, and Israel has decided not to depend on the United Nations in terms of sanctions on Iran.") (Published August 7, 2009, 01:01/Israel News) (Read More...)

WASHINGTON POST.com: "IRAN YEARS FROM FUEL FOR BOMB, REPORT SAYS U.S. Analysts Also Discount Strength of Russian Military" by Walter Pincus (August 7, 2009) (Read More...)

TRUTHUSA.com: A Look at Iran (Read More...)

WHITEHOUSE.gov: Center for Strategic and International Studies, James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, Washington, DC - Remarks by John O. Brennan, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism -- As Prepared for Delivery "A NEW APPROACH TO SAFEGUARDING AMERICANS"" (August 6, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "Is Islam > First Amendment at the State Department?" by Bill West (August 6, 2009) (Read More...)

HUMAN EVENTS.com: "LIZ CHENEY: 'America needs a Commander in Chief, not a Global Community Organizer'" by Erick Erickson (August 3, 2009) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "'In principle, Jihad is an offensive Jihad, which was instated in order to spread Islam throughout the world'" (SNIPPET: "An American branch of this group met recently in Chicago.") (August 4, 2009) (Read More...)

MEMRI TV.org - Video Clip No. 2190 -Title of Video: "LEBANESE ISLAMISTS IN FAVOR OF 'OFFENSIVE JIHAD' TO CONQUER THE WORLD AND IMPOSE ISLAM" (July 21, 2009) (Read More...)

THE MEMRI BLOG.org ("Source: Al-Safir, Leabanon, July 20, 2009"): "SPEAKER AT HIZB AL-TAHRIR CONFERENCE IN LEBANON CALLS FOR JIHAD IN CYPRUS, BALKANS, CAUCASUS" (Posted July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS.com: "AL-QAEDA'S THREE-STATE PLAN TO WIPE OUT ISRAEL" by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz (Last update August 4, 2009, 10:37 am) (Read More...)

JARRET BRACHMAN.net: "Attention Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri: Republish the 'Lam and the Lantern'" (August 4, 2009) (Read More...)

JARRET BRACHMAN.net: "AL-ZAWAHIRI INTERVIEW POSTED" (August 4, 2009) (Read More...)

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INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "'TOP TEN' LIST OF JIHADI FORUMS FOR 03 AUGUST 2009" (August 3, 2009) (Read More...)

KXLY.com: Spokane, Washington - "SWAT TEAM PRACTICES FOR WORST CASE SCENARIO" (SNIPPET: "Worldwide, buses are often terrorist targets.") (Posted August 4, 2009, 4:55 pm) (Read More...)

FBI.gov: "CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY Our Post 9/11 Role" (August 4, 2009) (Read More...)

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "UIGHUR TERRORIST LEADER THREATENS ATTACKS AGAINST CHINESE INTERESTS ACROSS THE GLOBE" (August 2, 2009, 12:22 pm) (Read More...)

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INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org (THE DAILY BEAST): "THE CREEPING HOMEGROWN THREAT" (August 2, 2009) (Read More...)

TELEGRAPH.co.uk: "MI5 TARGETED BY ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS IN RUSHED RECRUITMENT DRIVE AFTER JULY 2005 ATTACKS ON LONDON" (Published August 1, 2009, 11:00 am BST) (Read More...)

ALL HEADLINE NEWS.com: Walla Walla, WA - "EXPLOSIVES STOLEN FROM WASHINGTON STATE PORT, FEDS INVESTIGATING" (SNIPPET: "Thieves made off with various items including 96 one-pound blocks of TNT, 17 sticks of dynamite, 180 pounds of black powder, 200 pounds of AMEX/ANFO (a booster sensitive blasting agent), 14 bags of rocket black powder, detonation cord, blasting caps and more.") (August 3, 2009, 9:15 am EST) (Read More...)

KEPRTV.com: Walla Walla, Washington - "EXPLOSIVES STOLEN IN WALLA WALLA" (SNIPPET: "There is a reward if you know anything about this crime. Call 1888-ATF-BOMB if you can help.") (Published July 31, 2009, 6:42 pm PDT) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Report - Warden Message: 'ECUADOR COUNTERFEITING PROBLEMS" (July 30, 2009) (Read More...)

English.ALJAZEERA.net: "U.S. MULLS FREEING GUANTANAMO INMATE" (SNIPPET: "...Mohammed Jawad..." SNIPPET: "In a separate court action on Wednesday, a US judge ordered the release of another detainee held at the prison, Khaled Al-Mutairi from Kuwait.") (July 30, 2009, k07:28 Mecca Time) (Read More...)

Travel.State.Gov - U.S. Department of State: "WORLDWIDE CAUTION" (July 29, 2009) (Read More...)

THE LOCAL.se - Sweden's News In English: "TALIBAN COMMANDER: 'SWEDES WILL BE KILLED'" (SNIPPET: "...Zamir emphasized he and other Taliban supporters have no plans to submit to the wishes of foreign peacekeepers or the current government of Afghanistan. SNIPPET: "...We'd rather die as martyrs," he told TT.") (July 30, 2009) (Read More...)

NEWSMAX.com (AP): Washington - "FBI, DHS WARN POLICE ON HOMEGROWN TERRORISTS" (July 29, 2009, 7:24 am) (Read More...)

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "IRAN AND THE TALIBAN, ALLIES AGAINST AMERICA" by Thomas Joscelyn (July 28, 2009) (Read More...)

stepping back in time...FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "THE IRAN-9/11 CONNECTION?" by Stephen Brown (January 23, 2004) (Read More...)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "OFFICIALS TESTIFY ON CAPABILITIES TO DEFEND AGAINST MASS WEAPONS" by John J. Kruzel (July 28, 2009) (Read More...)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "MILITARY PREPARES FOR VARIED THREATS, OFFICIAL SAYS" by Gerry J. Gilmore (July 28, 2009) (Read More...)

HERITAGE.org: "ELECTRONIC ATTACK: Thinking the Unthinkable" by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. (July 28, 2009) (Read More...)

REUTERS.com: London - "OLYMPICS - CYBER ATTACK SEEN AS EMERGINGTHREAT FOR LONDON 2012" by Avril Ormsby (SNIPPET: "The greatest threat to security at the Games is international terrorism, the government's latest "Safety and Security Strategy" report said.") (July 21, 2009, 10:48 am EDT) (Read More...)

REAL CLEAR POLITICS: "A RUSSIAN REIGN OF TERROR?" by Cathy Young (July 28, 2009) (Read More...)

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "U.S. RELEASED SENIOR IRANIAN QODS FORCE COMMANDER" by Bill Roggio (SNIPPET: "The US and Iraqi military believe the Special Groups are preparing to re-initiate fighting as their leaders and operatives are beginning to filter back into Iraq from Iran." SNIPPET: ""There is no question that Iran continues to fund, train, equip, and direct to varying degrees some of the groups still active in Iraq," Petraeus said.") (July 27, 2009, 1:50 am) (Read More...)

YNET NEWS.com: "NASRALLAH THREATENS TO HIT TEL AVIV" by Roee Nahmias (Published July 25, 2009, 22:29/Israel News) (Read More...)

JARRET BRACHMAN.net - blog: "Abu Yahya's New Video (Swat: Victory or Martyrdom)" (SNIPPET: "In short, this was a pep talk for AQ's supporters in Pakistan, a warning to those who oppose them, and a rallying cry to jihadists worldwide.") (July 26, 2009)
REWARDS FOR JUSTICE.net: "WANTED ABU YAHYA AL-LIBI" (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org (DAILY MAIL.co.uk, July 25, 2009): "UK: MUSLIM MEDICAL PERSONNEL REFUSE TO USE ALCOHOL-BASED HAND CLEASER" (July 26, 2009) (Read More...)

THE AMERICAN SPECTATOR: "WE'VE FIGURED HIM OUT" by Ben Stein (SNIPPET: "Once freedom is lost, America is lost. Wake up, beloved America.") (July 24, 2009) (Read More...)

SBK.ONLINE.WSJ.COM - THE JOURNAL EDITORIAL REPORT: "CRITICAL CONDITION" (July 27, 2009) (Read More...)

VIDEO: "OBAMA'S DEPOPULATION POLICY EXPOSED" (Added July 26, 2009) (Watch Here.)

stepping back in time...NEJM.org - THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE: "WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL COST SAVINGS FROM LEGALIZING PHYSICIAN-ASSISTED SUICIDE?" by Ezekiel J. Emanuel, M.D., Ph.D., and Margaret P. Battin, Ph.D. (July 16, 1998) (Read More...)

ONE NEWS NOW.com: "HEALTHCARE REFORM SETS OFF EUTHANASIA ALARM" by Jim Brown (July 24, 2009, 6:00 am) (Read More...)

ONE NEWS NOW.com: "OBAMA'S SCIENCE CZAR'S IDEAS 'REALLY SCARY'" by Pete Chagnon (July 24, 2009, 7:00 am) (Read More...)

CBP.gov: "CBP OFFERS $250,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON AGENT ROSAS' MURDER" (August 6, 2009) (Read More...)

SanDiego.FBI.gov - Press Release: "$100,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION CONERNING THE DEATH OF BORDER PATROL AGENT ROBERT ROSAS" (July 24, 2009) (Read More...)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "GUANTANAMO BAY CLOSURE 'ON TRACK,' PENTAGON LAWYER SAYS" by John J. Kruzel (July 24, 2009) (Read More...)

US DOJ.gov/opa - Press Release: "DETENTION POLICY TASK FORCE ISSUES PRELIMINARY REPORT" (July 21, 2009) (Read More...)

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911FAMILIESFORAMERICA.org: "SUPERMAX BEDS BEING CLEARED FOR GITMO DETAINEES; Sen. Inhofe asks 'What kind of threat does this present to the American population?'" by Tim Sumner (July 23, 2009, 5 pm) (Read More...)
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COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "AL-QAIDA IN THE MAGHREB RESPONDS TO THE CALL OF ABU YAHYA AL-LIBY: "We Are At Your Disposal, O' Abu Yahya"" by Evan Kohlmann (July 23, 2009)

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Bulletins - Report: Latvia - "WARDEN MESSAGE: LATVIA CHEMICAL LEAK" (July 23, 2009) (Read More...)

MEMRI.org - Special Dispatch No. 2456: "IRANIAN VP PARVIZ DAVOUDI: IRAN IS OPERATING OVER 12,000 CENTRIFUGES; ANY ATTEMPT TO DESTABILIZE THE IRANIAN REGIME WILL UNDERMINE THE SECURITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND ENTIRE WORLD" (July 22, 2009) (Read More...)

FOX NEWS.com (AP): Minneapolis - "MINNESOTA NEIGHBORHOODS STRUGGLE WITH RISE OF SOMALI GANGS" (SNIPPET: "Gangs like the Somali Hot Boyz,the Somali Mafia and Madhibaan with Attitude have grown more active in recent years, said Jeanine Brudenell, the Minneapolis Police Department's Somali liaison officer.") (July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

ASSIST NEWS SERVICE: Saada - "YEMEN: ABDUCTED CHRISTIANS STILL MISSING Fate of German Family and British Engineer Unknown" by Wolfgang Polzer (July 21, 2009) (Read More...)

BBC NEWS: "YEMEN RECOVERS HOSTAGES' BODIES" (Page last updated June 16, 2009, 16:53 UK) (Read More...)

MAKING SENSE OF JIHAD.com - blog: "STILL TROUBLESOME AFTER ALL THESE YEARS" (July 20, 2009)

THREATS WATCH.org: "REVEALING SECRETS BY PULLING OUR PLUG IN PUBLIC" by Jay Fraser (July 18, 2009, 10:11 am) (Read More...)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "APPEASING ASSAD" by Ryan Mauro (July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

THE MEMRI BLOG.org ("Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, July 16, 2009"): "U.S. SAYS STILL TIME TO ESTABLISH DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH IRAN; SYRIA PLEASED WITH U.S. SOFTENING TOWARDS IT" (Posted July 16, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "HIZB UT-TAHRIR DEBUTS IN CANADA" by Madeleine Gruen (July 22, 2009) (Read More...)

THE MEMRI BLOG.org ("Source: Al-Safir, Lebanon, July 20, 2009"): "SPEAKER AT HIZB AL-TAHRIR CONFERENCE IN LEBANON CALLS FOR JIHAD IN CYPRUS, BALKANS, CAUCASUS" (SNIPPET: "At the annual conference of the Islamist organization Hizb Al-Tahrir in Lebanon, on the subject of jihad, organization member Sheikh Adnan Mizyan said yesterday that in light of the fact that many countries of Muslims are today under occupation, including Palestine, Iraq, Cyprus, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, and Kashmir, the Islamic ummah must take jihad measures in order to free them.") (Posted July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org - IPT News: "HIZB UT-TAHRIR: SHARIA TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER U.S. CONSTITUTION Imam Promises to Fight 'Until Islam Becomes Victorious or We Die in the Attempt'" (July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "HIZB UT-TAHRIR AMERICA: Let's Not Exaggerate; Let's Be Accurate" by Madeleine Gruen (July 19, 2009, 12:47 pm) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "ISLAMIC SPREMACISTS MEET IN CHICAGO, AMERICAN MUSLIM GROUPS SILENT" (July 18, 2009) (Read More...)

FOX NEWS.com: "ISLAMIC SUPREMACIST GROUP HOLDS FIRST U.S. CONFERENCE" by Diane Macedo (SNIPPET: "Hizb ut-Tahrir often says that its indoctrination "prepares the infantry" that groups like Al Qaeda take into battle, Phares said. "It's like a middle school that prepares them to be recruited by the high school, which is Al Qaeda," he said. "One would compare them to Hitler youth. ...It's an extremely dangerous organization.") (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org - IPT News: "HIZB UT-TAHRIR IN AMERICA: PREACHING HATE, BUILDING A CALIPHATE" (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)

INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org - IPT News: "PRO-TERROR GROUP TO MEET IN CHICAGO SUBURB" (July 10, 2009) (Read More...)

TELEGRAPH.co.uk: "SHOPPING CENTRES ON ALERT FOR TERRORISM ATTACK" by Duncan Gardham (SNIPPET: "The National Counter Terrorism Security Office now holds training days for shopping centres and other vulnerable targets up and down the country, warning: "Terrorist attacks in the UK are a real and serious danger. "Crowded places, including shopping centres, are likely to feature in the attack plans of terrorist organisations in the future as they are usually locations with limited protective security measures and therefore afford the potential for mass fatalities and casualties."") (Published July 18, 2009, 6:00 am BST) (Read More...)

CNS NEWS.com (AP): Jakarta, Indonesia - "EXPLOSIVES USED IN HOTEL BOMBING 'IDENTICAL' TO THOSE USED IN BALI" (July 20, 2009) (Read More...)

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN JAKARTA FOLLOWING TERROR STRIKES, NOORDIN TOP SUSPECTED" by Nick Grace (July 17, 2009, 5:45 pm (PHOTO CAPTION: "The head of the JW Marriott hotel bomber, who was identified as Nurdin Aziz.") (July 17, 2009, 5:45 pm) (Read More...)
REWARDS FOR JUSTICE.net: "WANTED NOORDIN MOHAMMAD TOP" (Read More...)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "CHINA, CHINA, AND MORE CHINA" (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org (AFP): Hong Kong - "AL-QAEDA THREATENS TO HIT CHINA OVER UIGHURS" (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

MEMRI.org - Special Dispatch No. 2450: "Uighur Jihadist Group Threatens China over Xinjiang Clashes: 'Allah's Cavalry Will Soon Fall Upon You'; 'Oh Brave Mujahideen... Kill the Communist Chinese Wherever You Find Them'" (July 17, 2009)

THE JAWA REPORT - blog: "NOTED NY TERROR SUPPORTER HARASSING FAMILY OF AMERICAN HOSTAGE" (July 22, 2009) Read More...)

DEFENSElink.mil Release No. 526-09: "DoD IDENTIFIES OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM SOLDIER" (July 19, 2009) (Read More...)

Video: "U.S. SOLDIER POW IN AFGHANISTAN (full video)" -Posted by Amir Asad (July 19, 2009) [Note: This is a jihad propaganda video. -Cindy]

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "HAQQANI NETWORK THREATENS TO EXECUTE CAPTURED U.S. SOLDIER" by Bill Roggio (July 16, 2009, 11:34 am) (Read More...)

CNS NEWS.com: 'OBAMA'S HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY SUPPORTS WEAKENING POST-9/11 DRIVER'S LICENSE REFORMS THAT WERE DESIGNED TO THWART TERRORISTS" by Fred Lucas (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)

DHS.gov: "Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Identification Security" (Oral Testimony) given July 15, 2009" (Release Date: July 16, 2009) (Read More...)

DHS.gov: "Testimony of Secretary Napolitano before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Identification Security, Reevaluating the Read ID Act" (Written Testimony) (Release Date: July 15, 2009) (Read More...)

HOT AIR.com: "GERMANS: OF COURSE IRAN KEPT WORKING ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS" -posted by Ed Morrissey (July 20, 2009, 1:36 pm) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org (REUTERS, July 15, 2009): Berlin - "GERMAN INTEL: IRAN COULD HAVE NUCLEAR BOMB IN SIX MONTHS" (July 16, 2009) (Read More...)

TRUTHUSA.com: "A Look at Iran (Read More...)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "CURRENTLY IN CIRCULATION..." (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "New Audio from Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri: 'A Message to My Muslim Brothers and Sisters in Pakistan'" by Evan Kohlmann (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

MEMRI JTTM.org: "After Long Delay, Official Release of Bin Laden's Audio on Pakistan" (Posted July 12, 2009) (Read More...)

MEMRI.org - Special Dispatch No. 2446: "SALAFI-JIHADI GROUP IN GAZA: "We Intend to Carry Out a Big Operation to Prove Our Allegiance to Bin Laden"" (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov: Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria - Consular Affairs Bulletins - Report: "WARDEN MESSAGE: NIGERIA KIDNAPPING INCIDENT, SOUTHERN TRAVEL RISKS" (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)

CNS NEWS.com: "FIVE MONTHS AFTER SIGNING $787-BILLION STIMULUS, OBAMA PREDICTS UNEMPLOYMENT WILL CONTINUE INCREASING FOR MONTHS" by Terence P. Jeffrey (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com (NEW YORK POST): "THE COMING TAX HIKE" by George F. Will (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

AMERICAN THINKER.com - blog: "AMERICA SLIDING INTO A PIT OF FOREIGN DEBT" by Howard Richman, Raymond Richman, and Jesse Richman (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "THE ROAD TO RUIN" by Jacob Laksin (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "BIPARTISAN EXPERTS TELL CONGRESS TO LET GUANTANAMO DETAINEES COME TO U.S." by Jonathan Winer (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)

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COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "RENEWED FOCUS ON FOREIGN FIGHTERS AND TERRORIST THREATS IN SOMALIA" by Evan Kohlmann (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)

TELEGRAPH.co.uk: "PIRATES 'SMUGGLING AL-QAEDA FIGHTERS' INTO SOMALIA" by Colin Freeman (Published July 5, 2009, 8:00 am) (Read More...)

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WASHINGTON POST.com: "THE 'CAP AND TAX' DEAD END" by Sarah Palin (SNIPPET: "I am deeply concerned about President Obama's cap-and-trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy.") (July 14, 2009) (Read More...)

PAJAMAS MEDIA.com - blog: "I'll Give You Dozens of Terrorists, You Give Me One Journalist, OK?" by Michael Ledeen (July 12, 2009, 5:59 pm) (Read More...)

LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "'IRAN CONTINUES TO FUND, TRAIN, EQUIP, AND DIRECT' SHIA TERROR GROUPS IN IRAQ: GENERAL PETRAEUS" (Note: Video Included.) (July 11, 2009) (Read More...)

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JIHAD WATCH.org (DAILY EXPRESS): "U.K.: POLICE TOLD NOT TO CHARGE MUSLIM 'EXTREMISTS' IN SOME HATE CRIME CASES FOR FEAR OF 'RADICALIZING' THEM EVEN MORE" (July 11, 2009) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Bulletin - Report: Japan - "WARDEN MESSAGE: TOKYO DRINK-SPIKING INCIDENTS" (July 10, 2009) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Bulletin - Report: Latvia - "WARDEN MESSAGE: LATVIA EXPERIENCING CRIMES AGAINST FOREIGNERS" (July 10, 2009) (Read More...)

JAMESTOWN FOUNDATION - TERRORISM MONITOR: "'THE WHOLE OF AFRICA WILL GO UP IN FLAMES': THE TALIBAN LOOK AT U.S. DESIGNS ON AFRICAN ENERGY RESOURCES" (SNIPPET: "The article clearly supports Somalia's extremist Mujahideen Youth Movement (better known as al-Shabaab) in its efforts to take control of Somalia.") (July 9, 2009, 4:06 pm) (Read More...)
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DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "CHAIRMAN DISCUSSES MILITARY OPERATIONS, THREATS, 'PEOPLE' ISSUES" by Donna Miles (July 8, 2009) (Read More...)

ONE NEWS NOW.com: "OBAMA REPEATING CARTER'S NATIONAL SECURITY BLUNDERS?" by Chad Groening (July 9, 2009, 4:00 am) (Read More...)

UmmahMedia: "The Beginning of the End...(a response to Barack Obama) by Abu Mansoor al-Amriki" (July 9, 2009)

NY POST.com: "STOLEN STATUE OF LIBERTY BEHEADED IN SHOCKING VIDEO" by Dan Mangan (Last updated July 8, 2009, 8:14 pm) (Read More...)

CNS NEWS.com: "OBAMA'S ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL TELLS SENATE: TERRORISTS CAPTURED ON BATTLEFIELD HAVE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS" by Penny Starr (July 8, 2009) (Read More...)

WHITEHOUSE.gov: "ADDRESSING THE NUCLEAR THREAT: Fulfilling the Promise of Prague at the L'Aquila Summit" (July 8, 2009) (Read More...)

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WTOP.com: Washington - U.S. WARNS OF MULTIPLE AL-QAIDA PLOTS" by JJ Green (July 7, 2009, 3:04 pm) (Read More...)

DAILY TIMES.com.pk - DAILY TIMES MONITOR: Lahore - "25 VEHICLES FITTED WITH EXPLOSIVES ENTER MAJOR CITIES" (SNIPPET: "The channel cited a notification issued by the Interior Ministry stating that suicide bombers along with the vehicles had entered Peshawar, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Quetta and Karachi.") (July 7, 2009) (Read More...)
Travel.State.gov - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE: "TRAVEL WARNING: PAKISTAN" (June 12, 2009) (Read More...)

JIHAD WATCH.org (ISRAEL TODAY): "EUROPEAN AL QAEDA MEMBERS RECEIVED TRAINING IN GAZA" (July 7, 2009) (Read More...)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "BANNED OUTFIT USING LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO OUTWIT FIA" (SNIPPET: "They are sending out SMS messages to let followers know that they have a new URL for their site.") (July 13, 2009) (Read More...)
INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT.org - IPT News: "ANTI-SEMITIC, ANTI-CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ON DISPLAY AT CALIPHATE CONFERENCE" (July 24, 2009) (Read More...)

TOWNHALL.com: "CHICAGO'S ISLAMIC SUPREMACIST CONFERENCE: A CONVERSATION" -Column by Guy Benson (July 23, 2009) (Read More...)

AIF DEMOCRACY.org - News: "JIHADIST INDOCTRINATION GROUP RECRUITING IN CHICAGO" (July 17, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "SUPPORT FOR HIZB UT-TAHRIR AMERICA MAY BE SURPRISING" (July 7, 2009) (Read More...)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "PRELIMINARY LIST OF 98 HIZB UT-TAHRIR WEBSITES" (July 6, 2009) (Read More...)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: ""PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY PREVENTS HT'S CONFERENCE AND ARRESTS 100s IN SERVITUDE TO THE ENEMIES OF ISLAM"" (July 5, 2009) (Read More...)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "A CHILLING LOOK AT CENTRAL AMERICAN GANGS AND WHY THEY ARE A THREAT" by Douglas Farah (July 7, 2009, 10:55 am) (Read More...)

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THE MEDIA LINE.org: "TUNISIA ARRESTS CELL 'PLOTTING ATTACKS' ON U.S. OFFICERS" by Rachelle Kilger (SNIPPET: "Tunisian authorities have reportedly arrested nine soldiers..." SNIPPET: "The detainees, two of whom are officers in the Tunisian Air Force...") (July 6, 2009) (Read More...)

FreeRepublic.com - Discussion Forum (BOXUN): "CHINA: PHOTOS OF UYGHUR RIOTS IN URUMQI, XINJIANG (CITY ON FIRE)" (Posted July 6, 2009) (Read More...)

SOUTH ASIA ANALYSIS.org: "WIDESPREAD VIOLENCE IN URUMQI" by B. Raman (July 6, 2009) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov - Consular Affairs Bulletins - Report: China - "WARDEN MESSAGE: URUMQI (CHINA) UNREST" (July 6, 2009) (Read More...)

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FreeRepublic.com - Discussion Forum (MIAMI HERALD): "SKOREA SAYS NORTH [NORTH KOREA] FIRES 7 MISSILES OFF EAST COAST" (July 4, 2009) (Read More...)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "NORTH KOREAN MISSILE LAUNCH 'NOT UNEXPECTED,' OFFICIAL SAYS" by Samantha L. Quigley (July 2, 2009) (Read More...)

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OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (TIMES ONLINE.co.uk): "HIZB UT-TAHRIR PLOTS AGAINST PAKISTAN" (July 5, 2009) (Read More...)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "MATERIALS ON RELIGIOUS-EXTREMIST ORGANIZATION "HIZB UT-TAHRIR", WITH PROOFS OF ITS PARTICIPATION IN TERRORIST ACTIVITY." (SNIPPET: "Editorial Note: This is the text of a document found on the website of The General Consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Athens.") (July 4, 2009) (Read More...)
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JIHAD WATCH.org (AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, July 4, 2009): "EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT SAYS IT EXPELLED 20 FRENCH MUSLIMS THOUGHT TO BE CONNECTED WITH JIHADIST ATTACK" (July 5, 2009) (Read More...)

THE JAWA REPORT - blog - (ISLAM IN EUROPE): "SWEDEN: VISIT BY SPIRITUAL LEADER OF AL-SHABAAB" (July 3, 2009) (Read More...)

ISLAM IN EUROPE - blog: "SOMALIA: THREE SWEDISH CITIZENS DIE IN JIHAD" (May 31, 2009) (Read More...)

TIMES ONLINE.co.uk: "BRITISH AND AMERICAN FIGHTERS RESPOND TO JIHAD CALL IN SOMALAIA" (May 23, 2009) (Read More...)

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INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "ANOTHER TIRESOME ENGLISH-LANGUAGE JIHAD MAGAZINE" (July 2, 2009) (Read More...)

TELEGRAPH.co.uk: "UK IS VIOLENT CRIME CAPITAL OF EUROPE The United Kingdom is the violent crime capital of Europe and has one of the highest rates of violence in the world, worse even than America, according to new research." by Richard Edwards (Published July 2, 2009, 7:00 am BST) (Read More...)

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ASSIST NEWS SERVICE: Kasur, Pakistan - "VICTIMS OF JUNE 30 MUSLIM VIOLENCE CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THREATS About 100 Christian homes and churches were set on fire" by Dan Wooding and Sheraz Khurram Khan (July 2, 2009) (Read More...)

ASSIST NEWS SERVICE: Kasur, Pakistan - "PAKISTAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST CONDEMNS BRUTAL MUSLIM ATTACK ON CHRISTIAN VILLAGES They torched some 50 homes" by Dan Wooding and Sheraz Khan (July 1, 2009) (Read More...)

JIHADICA.com - blog: "SHISHANI ON SALAFI-JIHADISM IN THE LEVANT" by Scott Sanford (SNIPPET: "On 29 June 2009, the Jordanian journalist Murad Batal al-Shishani published an article in al-Hayat titled "Salafi-Jihadism: A New Face in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria's Palestinian Camps." The article talks about the new generation of "neo-Zarqawis" and the increasing radicalization of Palestinian refugees.") (July 2, 2009) (Read More...)

TSA.gov - Press Release: "TSA REMINDS SUMMER TRAVELERS TO BE PREPARED FOR SECURITY" (July 2, 2009) (Read More...)

WASHINGTON TIMES.com - Exclusive: "TALIBAN BUYING CHILDREN FOR SUICIDE BOMBERS" by Sara A. Carter (Updated July 2, 2009, 2:11 p.m.) (Read More...)

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DAILY MAIL.co.uk: "AL-QAEDA VOWS 'DREADFUL REVENGE' ON FRANCE OVER PLANS TO BAN THE BURQA" by Ian Sparks (Last updated July 1, 2009, 11:02 pm) (Read More...)

THE JAWA REPORT - blog: "AL-QAEDA IN THE ISLAMIC MAGHREB OPPOSES FRENCH BURQUA BAN" (June 30, 2009) (Read More...)

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PAJAMAS MEDIA: "AL-QAEDA THREATENS FRANCE OVER BURQA" (June 30, 2009, 2:13 pm) (Read More...)

OSAC.gov: "WARDEN MESSAGE: MAURITANIA KIDNAPPING THREAT" (June 27, 2009) (Read More...)

COMPASS DIRECT.org: Los Angeles: "MAURITANIA: ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS KILL U.S. AID WORKER At least two gunmen repeatedly shoot teacher for Christian activities." (June 29, 2009) (Read More...)

FOX NEWS (AP): "AMERICAN SHOT DEAD IN WEST AFRICAN CAPITAL" (June 23, 2009) (Read More...)

WHITEHOUSE.gov: "Briefing Room" (Read More...)

WHITEHOUSE.gov: "Issues" (Read More...)

WHITEHOUSE.gov: "Presidential Actions" (Note: Includes Executive Orders, Proclamations, & Memos) (Read More...)

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