Afternoon
Iraq -
Violent protests in Baghdad over night there. Security forces fired on protestors using live rounds.
Europe -
Over the past few hours US and German officials responded to intelligence indicating an imminent attack. After investigation no threat was identified.
US -
Rumors of a Islamic illegals planning on bringing explosives into the US and conducting an attack. Sources are sketchy at best, but there are reports of jihadists making contacts and associates with Mexican narco-terrorist gangs.
CW2 / Virginia-
Probably one of the most closely watched events in decades. Here’s what the action currently is
Thousands have willingly entered the cage. Tens of thousands more - many well armed - surround it. No reported incidents during the build up. Twitter posting photos of county sheriffs supporting the marchers.
Antifa presence appears to be minimal at the moment. One major Antifa group backtracked an earlier statement that they would march to protect their gun rights too saying they would not march with nazis. Lots of rumors of a hit list of visible conservative / right individuals and rally speakers.
My primary concern for the outbreak of violence is AFTER the rally. Antifa has historically launched violent attacks as people return to their transportation and leave. That movement gives them an opportunity to isolate smaller groups that they can overwhelm by numbers. I urge freezers to be cautious on reports as there is still a lot of propaganda and misinformation and rumors out there.
China / SARS
China announcing virus spread to numerous cities. They report cases in the low hundreds. Medical community outside China believes they are under reporting and real numbers in the thousands. China also reported human to human transmission of the virus. Virus has now been encountered in S Korea.