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Posted on 06/02/2005 9:27:09 PM PDT by nwctwx
Thank you granny.
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/mm20050706.shtml
"The Muslim hate crime that wasn't"
Michelle Malkin
July 6, 2005
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1437365/posts
"Jordan Arrests Mentor of Qaeda's Zarqawi - Jazeera"
Reuters ^ | July 5, 2005
Posted on 07/05/2005 11:17:12 PM PDT by West Coast Conservative
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Jordanian authorities have arrested the spiritual mentor of Iraq's al Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Al Jazeera television said.
The Arabic channel quoted its correspondent as saying authorities arrested Issam Barqawi, better known as Sheikh Abu Mohammad al-Maqdisi, as the television was broadcasting an interview with him."
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http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/004451.html
July 05, 2005
Jordan Frees Spiritual Mentor of Qaeda's Zarqawi
Suleiman al-Khalidi (Reuters):
A Muslim cleric who molded the militant Islamic views of al-Qaeda ally Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, sworn foe of U.S. forces in Iraq, has been freed from prison in Jordan, Islamist and security sources said Monday. Issam al-Barqawi, better known as Sheikh Abu Mohammad al-Maqdisi, 43, was released on June 28 after a six-month detention following his acquittal at a trial of Jordanian and Saudi sympathizers of al-Qaeda. "Maqdisi now has an ability to move more freely and reach out to his followers. This could pose a security risk and galvanize fundamentalists, especially since Zarqawi remains at large," said one official. Both Maqdisi and Zarqawi were freed by the Jordanians in 1999 under a general amnesty issued by King Abdullah.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1437369/posts
"US TOLD TO LEAVE CENTRAL ASIA"
SBS (AU) ^ | 06JUL05 | SBS
Posted on 07/05/2005 11:49:21 PM PDT by familyop
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Leaders of a six-nation security bloc led by Beijing and Moscow called for a deadline to be set for the withdrawal of US forces from bases in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
The presidents of the six-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which comprises Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and China, signed a declaration calling for deadlines to be set on the closure of airbases used by US forces in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
"Considering that the active phase of the military anti-terrorist operation in Afghanistan has finished, member states... consider it essential that the relevant participants in the anti-terrorist coalition set deadlines on the temporary use" of bases in the SCO area, the declaration read.
The two main coalition bases, one at Karshi-Khanabad in Uzbekistan, the other at Manas in Kyrgyzstan, have each been used to support US-led operations in Afghanistan since 2001.
Germany also has a few hundred military personnel, most of them engineering and medical staff, at a separate base in Uzbekistan, Termez, while a few hundred French forces work from Tajikistan's main airport in Dushanbe.
The declaration also included a call for "non-interference in the internal afairs of sovereign states," seemingly a swipe at growing Western influence in Central Asia, which Moscow has long considered its sphere of influence.
Analysts see the declaration as a blow to US moves to set up a security line across Central Asia to protect vital oil interests and create a barrier against growing terrorism in the region."
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1437370/posts
Russia will equip Iranian Submarines with Missiles
India-Defence ^
Posted on 07/06/2005 12:08:22 AM PDT by Srirangan
Quoting a report from the Second International Naval Show (IMDS-2005) in St. Petersburg.
Moreover, Kommersant found out that Rosoboronexport is negotiating with Iran about repair and modernization of Iranian submarines. Iran has three submarines of Project 877EKM that were supplied by Russia in 1992 (Russian name of the sub B-219, Iranian—901 Tareq), in June 1993 (B-224, 902 Noor) and in November 1996 (B-175, 903 Yunes). It was expected that all the major components that already exceeded their life expectancy will be replaced. Also, the new anti-ship missile complex Club-S with the target distance of 200 km will be installed on these subs. The refurbishing of each sub would be done under the contract which costs anywhere from $80 to $90 million. Originally it was expected that the refurbishing will be done in Zvezdochka Co (Severo-Dvinsk) but Admiralty Shipyards are also fighting for the contract.
Complete Report: Russia Will equip Iranian Submarines with Missiles
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ON THE NET...
http://srirangan.net/india-defence/node/329
http://www.satp.org
http://www.saag.org
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http://www.saag.org/papers15/paper1440.html
Paper no. 1440
06.07.2005
"TERRORIST STRIKE AT AYODHYA"
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Al Qaeda’s Fitna
The jihad on Muslims.
By Rita Katz & Josh Devon
Al Qaeda and its components now appear to have fully embraced
a strategy that before they had only toyed with — directing attacks
against fellow Muslims in the course of the terrorist group's jihad.
We have seen al Qaeda kill hundreds of Muslims in its pursuit of
wreaking havoc on the world before, such as in 1998's east
Africa-embassy bombings, and more recently in last year's
bombings in Turkey and in Saudi Arabia. Now al Qaeda and its
affiliate groups are openly attacking Muslim targets, as last
weekend's bombings in Iraq at the headquarters of the Patriotic
Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic party
demonstrate. Muslims, in al Qaeda's eyes, are no longer a
protected class.
Islam distinguishes between an external war between Muslims and
non-Muslims and an internal war among Muslims in concept and in
name, giving the latter conflict an entirely separate word in Arabic,
fitna. As fitna is heavily discouraged in Islam, an Islamic terrorist
group carrying out attacks against fellow Muslims is likely to cause
some confusion for al Qaeda's potential and current followers. Since
al Qaeda's existence depends on public support, the terrorist group
must rationalize why it is waging this fitna and why Muslims are
being targeted.
Previously, al Qaeda's rhetoric in justifying attacks in which Muslims
were killed was to maintain that they were casualties in the pursuit
of a greater cause, and that any Muslim killed in such an attack
would become a martyr and therefore go to heaven. However,
Muslims now are no longer collateral damage but instead the actual
targets, a tactic no doubt very puzzling to many Muslims. To
compensate for this dissonance, al Qaeda has promptly shifted its
rhetoric to address this issue.
In its tradition of masquerading as an Islamic authority, al Qaeda
has begun to brand Muslims working with anti-al Qaeda interests as
traitors to Islam. An influential al Qaeda-affiliated bulletin board
published a piece at the end of January, entitled "A warning to the
mujahadeen fighting in Iraq, with regard to the spy Mahmoud Kul
Aghasi, Abu Al-Qaqa." The posting is designed to be helpful to those
terrorists fighting in Iraq in determining if spies are among them
and working against them. The letter is signed, "The Informational
Bureau for Aiding the Iraqi people, the Center for Mujahideen
Services."
As is typical of al Qaeda's rhetoric, the letter begins by defining
words it wishes to appropriate in a jihadist context and provides an
introduction to "treason," as well as how to deal with traitors and
spies. The author emphasizes that spies are even more dangerous
than "infidels," because spies destruct Islamic society from within.
The posting then proceeds to tell the story of two spies who caused
great harm to the mujahadeen.
One of the spies, Abu Al-Qaqa, named in the title of the posting, is
described as a Kurd of Syrian origin, invoking the Kurds who were
murdered on February 1 in the twin suicide attacks in Iraq. After
studying in the Sharia College at the University of Damascus, Abu
Al-Qaqa, we learn, went on to the army and served under Asef
Shawkat, a prominent security figure in Syria, and has been a
subordinate to him ever since, serving the Syrian intelligence
apparatus.
The letter maintains that after the "blessed 9/11 events," Abu
Al-Qaqa exploited the occupation of Afghanistan and the general
anti-American atmosphere, and claimed that he had just returned
from fighting in Afghanistan after the downfall of Kabul. He
presented himself as a "Jihadi Salafi," and would show films
glorifying Osama bin Laden and the fighters in Afghanistan and
Chechnya, and lecture about jihad and the love of death. He thereby
managed to assemble a group of followers, which he also trained
with weapons, but was all the while working for the Syrian security
apparatus. He passed the names of his followers on to the Syrians,
resulting in "the arrest of hundreds of ardent, sincere young
people." The letter notes significantly that Abu Al-Qaqa also led to
the arrest of mujahadeen passing through Syria on their way to fight
in Iraq. The mujahadeen would come in order to meet him,
whereupon "Allah's enemy would not tarry, and would rush to tell on
them and have them arrested."
While no group has yet claimed official responsibility for the attacks,
it seems likely that the Kurdish political parties targeted in these
recent strikes were attacked for their affiliation with the United
States (which would therefore make them traitorous by al Qaeda's
standards). The terrorist group is issuing a disturbing ultimatum to
Muslims around the world; namely, to cease any efforts to help or
work with those who are dismantling al Qaeda, upon penalty of
death. At the end of the biography of Abu Al-Qaqa is a fatwa
justifying his murder as a traitor. The letter then demands, "we call
upon our mujahadeen brothers in Syria, in general, and spread
throughout our dear Iraq, in particular, to take care of this heretic
and to slaughter him as they would slaughter a sheep."
Muslim support in the war on terror is indispensable and necessary.
Only Muslims are capable of religiously delegitimizing al Qaeda and
its activities, and now the war has spread to attack them
specifically. As a result of this new strategy of terrorist groups, and
in order to maintain our partnership in the war on terror with
Muslims around the globe, we must offer further protection to our
allies and not allow them to be intimidated. Al Qaeda demonizes
America and the West and threatens Muslims who wish to achieve
change without resorting to terrorism. We need to provide
reassurance and incentives to Muslims affirming that nonviolent
reform will ultimately lead to a more peaceful existence for
everyone.
— Rita Katz is the director of the nonprofit SITE Institute, based in
Washington, D.C. and author of Terrorist Hunter. Josh Devon is a
senior analyst at the SITE Institute.
http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/katz_devon200402060920.asp
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1437406/posts
"Daily Terrorist Scorecard 7/6/05 (India Temple Attack, Progress in Baghdad, News on SEALs in Afg.)"
Posted on 07/06/2005 2:23:36 AM PDT by Straight Vermonter
US-CERT.GOV
http://www.us-cert.gov
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http://news.com.com/Soaring+malware+levels+hint+at+criminal+activity/2100-7349_3-5774841.html?tag=nefd.top
"Soaring malware levels hint at criminal activity"
Published: July 5, 2005, 7:57 AM PDT
By Alice Lander and Graeme Wearden
Special to CNET News.com
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Security company Sophos has seen a dramatic rise in the number of viruses, worms and Trojan horses this year as more organized criminals turn to cybercrime.
The company reported last week that it had detected 7,944 new pieces of such malware in the first six months of this year--almost 60 percent more than the same time last year.
The biggest growth was in Trojan horses, programs that can damage a user's files, steal information, or even create a backdoor that can be used to compromise a PC."
You will want to read this article, it is the history of
Al-Zarqawi, very involved, outlines many of his associates.
It is too large for my computer, which means I missed part of it.
The Sheikh of the Slaughters
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=18677
ICC-CCS.ORG: THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT
http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php
Another article on this subject:
http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=\ForeignBureaus\archive\200507\FOR20050706b.html
"China, Russia Challenge US Military Presence in Central Asia"
By Patrick Goodenough
CNSNews.com International Editor
July 06, 2005
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jul2005/20050705_1967.html
Insurgents Target Iraqi Progress
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 5, 2005 – Insurgents in Iraq attack any sign of progress because "progress is their enemy," DoD officials said today.
Pentagon spokesman Larry Di Rita said today the insurgents in Iraq have something " much bleaker and much darker' than the country's democratic future in mind. Photo by Helene C. Stikkel (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.
Officials spoke about terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's claim to have kidnapped Ihab al-Sherif, the chief of Egypt's mission in Iraq. "If it is true that al Qaeda has snatched this diplomat, I think it suggests ... that al Qaeda has targeted those countries that are trying to cooperate in the success of Iraq's emerging democracy," Pentagon spokesman Larry Di Rita said during a press conference today.
A group calling itself the Foundation for Holy War in Mesopotamia took credit for the kidnapping via an Internet posting. U.S. officials could not authenticate the claim. The terrorists claim to be affiliated with Zarqawi's al Qaeda in Iraq group.
Officials in Baghdad said that insurgents attack any sign of progress the Iraqi government makes. "It's an insurgency that does not have Iraq's democratic future in mind," Di Rita said. "It has something much bleaker and much darker (in mind)."
In addition to the kidnapping, insurgents reportedly attacked diplomats from Bahrain and Pakistan in Baghdad today. The insurgents see the presence of Middle Eastern diplomats as progress for the Iraqi government, said an official in Baghdad.
That official said it is an unfortunately familiar process. If the Iraqis make progress on electricity, the insurgents dynamite power pylons or electrical sub-stations. If the Iraqis make progress on forming local governments, the insurgents target those supporting the effort.
If Iraqis choose to enlist in the military or join the Iraqi police services in hopes of establishing a safe and stable environment, the insurgents target them.
Related Site:
Transcript of DoD News Briefing
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/s05070010.htm
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Monday, July 4, 2005
ZIMBABWE: URBAN RENEWAL OR SOCIAL ENGINEERING?
By Elizabeth Kendal
World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA RLC)
Special to ASSIST News Service
AUSTRALIA (ANS) -- Is Operation Murambasvina an urban renewal project that has been disastrously mismanaged by an uncaring dictator, OR, an attempt at social engineering by a murderous regime that is prepared to use government-engineered famine to decimate its opposition? One thing is certain, the Church is being drawn into the front-line of this battle, and the cost could be high.
This article is involved, covers how boats are used to smuggle in people to the U.S., it deals with Cubans, but would not hesitate to smuggle in terrorists.
Uses the claim that the boat was stolen, if caught.
"Inviting Human Cargo"
http://washingtontimes.com/commentary/20050704-113820-5809r.htm
ON THE NET...
http://www.tkb.org/documents/Downloads/NCTC_Report.pdf
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,161645,00.html
"NCTC Revises, Raises Terror Incident List For 2004"
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON — The National Counter-Terrorism Center (search) counted 3,192 terrorism incidents in 2004, according to acting director John Brennan, who released the data on Tuesday.
That's about five times as many incidents as the 651 counted using a different measure for the year. The information, updated to include data tracked until Tuesday, reveal that nearly 29,000 people were affected by terror — they were either killed, injured or kidnapped. Nineteen percent of the attacks were committed by Islamic extremists.
Of the total, incidents in Iraq accounted for 27 percent of the terror in the world, including five of the 10 largest terrorist attacks in 2004. In several cases, those involved attacks on police recruits.
The new database is "the most comprehensive U.S. effort to date to track terrorist incidents worldwide," Brennan said."
MEMRI.org - Special Dispatch Series - No. 929: "Al-Arabiya TV Report: Iranian Volunteer Suicide Bomber Organization of 40,000 'Time Bombs; Recruited to Target Americans in Iraq and Israel" (July 6, 2005) (Read More...)
MEMRI TV.org - Transcript - Clip No. 736: "ON THE IRANIAN MOVEMENT OF 'MARTYRDOM SEEKERS'" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "TRANSCRIPT SNIPPET: "The following are excerpts from a report about the movement of "martyrdom seekers" in Iran. Al-Arabiya TV aired this report on July 2, 2005.) (Read More...)
NO!!! you are not crazy. I think breaking news means different news to different people. Threat Matrix is my breaking news and thanks for posting it. It has my attention ;^)
Muslim Separtists: Thai teachers to be allowed
guns
Thai teachers to be allowed guns
School teachers in Thailand's troubled
southern provinces will be allowed to carry
guns, the government has said.
The move is one of a series of measures
designed to keep education staff from leaving
the violence-hit south.
Many of the region's teachers are thought to
have either stopped working or demanded a
transfer from the area.
More than 700 people, including at least 24
teachers, have been killed since January 2004 in unrest which the
government blames on Islamic militants.
Teachers are often targeted as they are seen as symbols of Thailand's
Buddhist authorities.
'Fearful and demoralised'
"We have granted special rights for teachers to carry guns," deputy
education minister Rung Kaewdaeng told reporters on Tuesday, adding
that 2,000 teachers had already requested arms.
"They need guns. This is now a necessity as
many people have survived attacks because
they shot back at the attackers," Mr Rung is
quoted as saying by the French news agency
AFP.
They will be provided with cheap or
second-hand firearms and flak jackets, he
added.
In the most violent areas of southern Thailand,
teachers are already escorted to school by
security personnel.
Education Minister Adisai Bodharamik admitted
that teachers there were "fearful and
demoralised".
"If teachers want to move out from the region,
we cannot stop them," Mr Adisai told reporters.
He said he had already directed education
authorities to approve transfers for more than
2,700 teachers out of the area, to be replaced
by volunteers.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4651711.stm
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