Posted on 07/07/2005 10:21:18 AM PDT by backhoe
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2561.html
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Sat Jul 09 2005 03:04:35 GMT-0700.
United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
July 07, 2005
The morning of July 7, 2005, explosions occurred at three Underground train stations and on a bus in Central London. The explosions appear to be the result of a terrorist attack. UK government officials have confirmed over 30 deaths and numerous injuries. There are reports of some American citizen injuries, but no American fatalities.
Access to Central London was temporarily restricted to accommodate emergency operations. UK officials expect transportation services on most Underground lines will be returning to normal during the course of July 8, with some disruptions. Information on disruptions to London transportation services can be found at www.tfl.gov.uk. Mobile phone systems suffered some disruptions in service but are returning to full operation.
Public services outside of Central London are available. Airports remain open and are handling normally scheduled flights. The National Rail Services are operating with some disruption. For train information, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Tourist sites are open to the public.
The U.S. Embassy temporarily suspended public access on July 7, although emergency services remain available. It will be open for all public services on July 8.
The public should refer to media news outlets for the most current information. For inquiries about the welfare and whereabouts of American citizens who are believed to have been in the vicinity of the explosions, please contact the U.S. Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 in the U.S., and for callers outside the U.S. and Canada by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
U.S. citizens should also consult the U.S. Department of State's Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and other information, available at http://travel.state.gov. The U.S. Embassy in London can be reached at (020) 7499-9000 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. local time.
Americans living or traveling in the UK are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
ADNKI.com: Dubai - "TERRORISM: "ABU HAFS BRIGADES CALL SLEEPING EUROPEAN CELLS TO ACTION" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The Abu Hafs al-Misri Brigades have called their 'sleeping' European cells to action with a message published on some of the most important Islamist internet forums saying: "We ask all waiting mujahideen, wherever they are, to carry out the planned attack." The message follows months of silence from the group which claimed responsibility for the Madrid train bombings on March 11 last year and threatened Italy last summer. This time, part of the message is addressed directly to the European cells. The first part of the 'Message to the mujahideen in Europe', however, is directed at the Iraqi groups and reads: "We of the Abu Hafs al-Misri Brigades call on all our cells in Iraq to close ranks and start the bloody war against the enemies of Islam. We send out a message to America and its allies, wherever they are, to state that we will not let the sacrilege of the Koran pass unnoticed and there all be a reply in the future."") (May 30, 2005)
http://www.danielpipes.org/article/2742
"[London Terrorism:] British "Covenant of Security" with Islamists Ends"
by Daniel Pipes
New York Sun
July 8, 2005
Again, thanks for the added info. I've got to drop offline for a while and horse 1,000+ pounds of engine lathe back into position, and relevel it, in my shop. Back ASAP.
You're welcome backhoe.
You take care of yourself.
I'm heading for bed.
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and no Sun sets,
and no clocks chime
where no voice speaks
and no bird trills
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Reflect, remember,
stop to pray...
We Did It: Al-Qaeda (... As If There Had Actually Been Any Doubt...) -- The MSM hasn't noticed that Iraq has been relatively quiet over the last week. It is very important for us to 'watch' for what is NOT being reported. That is invariably the true news. Any news that might be supportive of the Bush Administration, or the strength of America, is as quickly dropped down the memory hole fast as possible-
http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/004468.html
July 09, 2005
"London Calling, part 2"
http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/004457.html
July 07, 2005
"London Calling..."
http://www.sofir.org/sarchives/004190.php
"The associations, domains and web sites of the designated Terrorist Sa'ad Rashed Mohammad Al-Fagih."
Society for Internet Research - SoFIR
Report No. 3
28 May 2005
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/2005/07/007039print.html
July 09, 2005
Islamic reformist hosts website used by group to claim responsibility
I have maintained for quite some time that there is no separation within the Islamic community worldwide between "moderates" and "radicals." One of the most telling indications that Muslim condemnations of this or that terrorist act may not be sincere is that mosque leaders in Western countries have made no concerted effort to bar from their premises those who are sympathetic to or even active in the violent jihad. This is another example: al-Fagih has been known as a "reformist," but now he turns out to be hosting this jihad site and may have other terrorist ties. "British Muslims denounce strike as London man linked to attack: Islamic reformist hosts website used by group to claim responsibility," from the Ottawa Citizen, with thanks to Jeffrey Imm:
LONDON - As British Muslim leaders intensified their condemnations of the terror strikes against the city, a London Islamic reformist was identified yesterday as the operator of the website al-Qaeda sympathizers used to claim responsibility for the carnage.
The Evening Standard newspaper says London-based Saudi dissident Saad Al-Fagih, an Iraqi-born doctor and founder of the Movement for Islamic Reform in Arabia, runs the Al-Qal'ah Internet site used by a group calling itself the Secret Organization of al-Qaeda in Europe to claim responsibility for Thursday's attacks.
Authorities have yet to verify the claim by the previously unknown group and Mr. Al-Fagih, 48, has denied involvement.
But the newspaper said Mr. Al-Fagih has previously been linked to terrorism by U.S. officials.
In December, his assets, including his comfortable suburban home, were frozen by the Bank of England after U.S. Treasury officials accused his website of being routinely used to transmit clandestine messages to groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and to potential new terror recruits, the newspaper said.
Posted at July 9, 2005 08:35 AM
ON THE NET...
EVACUATION GOING ON IN BIRMINGHAM...
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=BIRMINGHAM&btnG=Search+News
http://www.wtop.com/index.php?nid=105&sid=540464
"British Evacuate Birmingham District"
Updated: Saturday, Jul. 9, 2005 - 5:32 PM
By PAISLEY DODDS
Associated Press Writer
LONDON (AP) -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4668313.stm
Last Updated: Saturday, 9 July, 2005, 21:34 GMT 22:34 UK
"Police evacuate Birmingham centre"
Police used loud speakers to evacuate Birmingham's Broad Street
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police in Birmingham are evacuating large parts of the city centre amid a security alert.
West Midlands Police said people were being asked to leave the centre, particularly Broad Street, as a "precautionary measure".
No vehicles are being allowed past the inner ring road into the city centre, and there have also been reports of controlled explosions by police.
Police said it was in response to intelligence the force had received.
"It's quite tense," said BBC journalist Toby Brown.
No vehicles are being allowed to be moved, he added."
http://www.sky.com/skynews/home
http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1188565,00.html
"BIRMINGHAM TERROR THREAT"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Thousands of people are being evacuated from Birmingham city centre after police issued a terror warning.
Bomb squad officers have reportedly carried out a series of controlled explosions in the Broad Street entertainment district.
West Midlands Police said no vehicles are being allowed past the inner ring road.
Around 200 bars, restaurants and clubs are being emptied and searched
A spokeswoman said: "West Midlands Police are issuing a public warning to people after they received intelligence to suggest a threat to the city centre."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/4665153.stm
Last Updated: Saturday, 9 July, 2005, 13:42 GMT 14:42 UK
"Man remanded over hoax bomb call"
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A teenager has been remanded in custody after being charged with making a hoax bomb call to the emergency services on the same day of the London attacks.
Anthony Ellitts, 19, from Wolverhampton spoke only to confirm his name at Dudley Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
Army bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion after a rucksack was found in a bin in Stourbridge.
A 28-year-old from Sutton Coldfield has also been charged with the same offence after a similar incident in Birmingham."
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