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Monday, November 27, 2006
"Raided Muslim Charity Challenges Patriot Act"
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"Chinese Crimes Against Mankind"
Charles R. Smith
Monday, Nov. 27, 2006
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The 2006 report from the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is a call for action.
The report, prepared by a bipartisan commission of both Democrats and Republicans, is filled with example after example of China's war against America.
While few believe there is a war, the facts show an active and agressive foe, dedicated to defeating America politically, economically, and militarily."
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Monday, November 27, 2006
Christians Targeted By Mobs As Violence Escalates In Sri Lanka
By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries
SRI LANKA (ANS) -- As fighting between the Sri Lankan army and Tamil rebels continues, Sri Lankan Christians have faced a recent trend of mob violence against Churches and individuals.
According to a news release from Christianity Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the Lighthouse Church, Mawatura, Gompola in Kandy District was attacked on November 22, 2006, while the Pastor and a Church worker were inside. Rocks were thrown at the building, shattering the front window, and the Church worker was seriously injured when a rock hit him on the head.
“Ten days earlier, on November 12, 2006, members of the congregation of the Assemblies of God Church in Yakkala, Gampaha District, were prevented from attending a church service by a mob of over 100 people, some of whom were armed with clubs,” continued the CSW release. “Four Buddhist monks accompanied the crowd of attackers and anti-Christian posters had appeared on the walls. Only two policemen were sent to the scene initially, but they were unable to control the crowd. They had to ask for re-enforcements twice before twelve other officers arrived.
“Four days later, a young woman from the congregation had a container of black oil thrown over her as she traveled to the Pastor and his wife’s home.
“The Church had been threatened in a similar manner two weeks earlier. However, police protection was not provided despite previous assurances. The church has temporarily stopped holding services.”
The CSW release went on to say, “In Kandy District on 12 November, the Sunday service at Mizpah Prayer Ministry was disrupted by a crowd of 35 people who were accompanied by 12 Buddhist monks and a Provincial Council member. The church’s Pastor reported that the mob threatened to flatten the building if the congregation gathered together to worship again.
“On the same day, four members of the Prayer Tower, Anamaduwa in Puttlam District, were threatened by a group of men as they returned from a funeral. They were told not to return to the village and were hit with fists and rocks.”
Christian Solidarity Worldwide’s Chief Executive, Mervyn Thomas, says: “At a time when ethnic violence is escalating in Sri Lanka, this recent spate of religiously motivated attacks is particularly discouraging. We call upon the authorities in Sri Lanka to ensure that all citizens have the opportunity to practice their chosen religion with out fear of harassment by mobs and urge all faith communities to show tolerance and respect for one another.”
For more information, please contact Penny Hollings, Campaigns and Media Manager at Christian Solidarity Worldwide by email at: pennyhollings@csw.org.uk or visit www.csw.org.uk.
Dan Wooding is an award winning British journalist now living in Southern California with his wife Norma. He is the founder and international director of ASSIST (Aid to Special Saints in Strategic Times) and the ASSIST News Service (ANS). He was, for ten years, a commentator, on the UPI Radio Network in Washington, DC. Wooding is the author of some 42 books, the latest of which is his autobiography, "From Tabloid to Truth", which is published by Theatron Books. To order a copy, go to www.fromtabloidtotruth.com. danjuma1@aol.com.
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Monday, November 27, 2006
India: Church Worker Knifed to Death in Historic Church
By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries
CHENNAI, INDIA (ANS) -- An employee of the historic St. Thomas Mount Church in Chennai, India, was stabbed to death at the church shrine by an unidentified assailant on the evening of Sunday, 26th Nov. 2006. A large number of devotees gathered at the Church for the evening service at that time.
According to SMV News Service, the victim was Jacob, 60, a Tamil speaking man and a local resident of Butt Road, Tambaram in Chennai who was managing sales of religious articles at the church.
“He was knifed following a dispute over the price of an article, according to police,” said the story. “The assailant had come to the shrine at about 6.30 p.m. and had picked a quarrel with Jacob. But they could not immediately identify any other reason for the murder.
“When the assailant began to attack him, Jacob took refuge in another room. The attacker followed and stabbed Jacob on the face, chest and abdomen. The assailant also threatened the shocked onlookers before fleeing.
“A bleeding Jacob was rushed at once to a private hospital in Porur where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Greater Chennai Police Commissioner Letika Saran visited the spot and told reporters the police are investigating the case and would soon book the culprit as they have some strong leads.”
SVM News Service also reports that the Christian Ministers Council of India (CMCI) and the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC) condemned the brutal killing of Jacob.
St. Thomas Mount Church
Built in 1523 by the Portuguese, a small relic-filled Church stands at the summit of the 300 foot high St. Thomas Mount. This is the site where Saint Thomas (apostle of Jesus Christ) was said to be killed.
For further information on the killing of Jacob, contact Pastor Paul Ciniraj, Salem Voice Ministries, http://salemvoice.org
Dan Wooding is an award winning British journalist now living in Southern California with his wife Norma. He is the founder and international director of ASSIST (Aid to Special Saints in Strategic Times) and the ASSIST News Service (ANS). He was, for ten years, a commentator, on the UPI Radio Network in Washington, DC. Wooding is the author of some 42 books, the latest of which is his autobiography, "From Tabloid to Truth", which is published by Theatron Books. To order a copy, go to www.fromtabloidtotruth.com. danjuma1@aol.com.
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Warden Message: N'djamena Security Reinforced
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27 Nov 2006
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Chad State of Emergency
U.S. Embassy N'djamena issued the following Warden Message on November 27:
On November 27, there were no further confirmed reports of rebel movements toward N'Djamena. The Chadian military has reinforced the capital and surrounding areas, and continues to control Abéché. International flights to and from N'Djamena are following their regular schedules.
Americans are still urged to stay indoors after dark, and avoid non-essential travel around N'Djamena for the coming days. American citizens should check their emergency preparedness by having essential belongings (valid travel documents, available currency, essential medical supplies, stocks of food and water) prepared in advance, and that they monitor all modes of communication for the latest security information. Americans should continue to refrain from traveling to Eastern Chad.
Americans are also urged to exercise caution when traveling anywhere in the country, and to continue to register with the Embassy for updated information on travel and security in the region at http://travel.state.gov. The U.S. Embassy is located in N'Djamena on Avenue Felix Éboué; mailing address is B.P. 413; telephone: (235) 51-62-11, 51-70-09, 51-77-59, 51-90-52, 51-92-18, and 51-92-33; fax: (235) 51-56-54. For more information, please contact the Regional Security Office and Consular section of the US Embassy.
TRAVEL.STATE.GOV - CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEET: "TURKEY"
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
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Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Nov 28 2006 04:23:40 GMT-0800.
Worldwide Caution
October 11, 2006
Best Buy refuses to acknowledge Christmas again this year - using WOW as their advertising gimmick to collect those profits. Not a penny will be leave my billfold or check from my checkbook and find their way to the Best Buy cash registers.
Hubby and I spent yesterday going through our closets and clothing we haven't worn in the last two years got put in a pile that will be taken locally for donation directly to the needy. Some of the things are brand new, never worn, but will serve someone better who really needs the items, especially warm shirts, sweaters and jackets. We're also taking decorations we no longer use - so that someone else who can't afford to buy them may make use of them. It's not a lot, but it's the thought we have more than enough to share.
Hoping Mr. Knocke and his family get to ride the next plane full of chanting ME one-way ticket, no baggage passengers so that he can, by personal experience, identify with other passenger's concerns.
Snip: If you are still not convinced terrorists can get to rail cars, notice the graffiti the next time you see a freight train go by. And think if they can't stop graffiti how are they going to stop terrorists?
Snip: At the same time as worries increased over the health implications of the case, questions were also being raised yesterday about the source of the deadly polonium 210 that was used to kill Litvinenko. In the United States it has been found that several companies offer polonium for sale over the internet for as little as $69.
Thanks O....this is just chilling!
So he can fine tune his "profiling techniques are based on suspect behavior" skills. Yep, sounds about right.
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Judge: Make Bills Recognizable to Blind
AP ^ | 11/28/6 | MATT APUZZO
Posted on 11/28/2006 1:35:36 PM PST by SmithL
By keeping all U.S. currency the same size and texture, the Treasury Department has denied blind people meaningful access to money, a federal judge said Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman said the government has violated the law, and he ordered it to come up with ways for the blind to tell bills apart.
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"Judge Orders Treasury Department to Make Paper Money Recognizable to Blind People"
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
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Bangladesh Demonstrations November 28
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Bangladesh "Nationwide Siege" Begins
The Regional Security Officer at U.S. Embassy Dhaka released the following on November 28, 2006:
Police have confirmed that the following groups have planned demonstrations near downtown Dhaka on Tuesday, November 28, 2006.
The Awami League will organize a "sit-in" siege around the Election Commission Secretariat from 10:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. Demonstrators will start heading toward the EC Secretariat from three points -- Russell Square, Agargaon and Mohakhali.
The Hizbut Tahrir Bangladesh will organize a demonstration at 16:00 hrs at the Baitul Mukarram North Gate.
The BNP will organize country- wide demonstrations. In Dhaka, the largest public gathering will be at the Muktangan at 15:00 hrs.
We recommend that American citizens avoid areas where large crowds are gathered, especially the Russell Square, Agargaon, Mohakhali area, Baitul Mukarram North Gate and Muktangan, and continue to monitor announcements that are published in the local press or announced in the local media.
English language news is available on the following channels at the following times:
ATN - 18:00
Banglavision - 21:05
BTV - 22:00
BTV - 23:30 (also broadcast by all local Satellite stations: ATN, Channel I, NTV, RTV, Banglavision Channel 1, Boishaki)
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Iraqis, Coalition Working to Counter Terrorists’ Strategy
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2006 – Terrorists and extremists in Iraq are working to destabilize the country to further their own goals, a coalition spokesman in Iraq said at a news conference today.
This goal drives the horrific attacks on civilians and fuels retaliatory killings in and around Baghdad, Army Maj. Gen. William Caldwell said, adding that all this is counter to the will of the Iraqi people.
“Al Qaeda, foreign terrorists and extremists do not want to let the Iraqis decide their own future,” Caldwell said. “Through two elections and a constitutional referendum, the Iraqi people have demonstrated they want to be a part of this political process and they want to have a representative government.”
Saddam Hussein’s rule crippled the oil-rich nation. Making the transition from dictatorship to democracy would be tough even without terrorist efforts to derail the process, Caldwell said, but he predicted the will of the Iraqi people will prevail. “Iraqis are creating a country that will replace the rule of the gun with the rule of the law,” Caldwell said. “And they will put criminals and killers out of business.”
Mortar and car bomb attacks Nov. 23 that killed more than 180 innocent Iraqis and wounded 245 in Sadr City, a predominantly Shiite neighborhood on the east side of Baghdad, reflect the al Qaeda in Iraq strategy in the nation, the general said. “It was indisputably a terrible crime against the Iraqi people,” Caldwell said. “The retaliatory attacks we have seen the last couple of days are also.”
Terrorists seek to control the Sunni population in the country, Caldwell explained, and they are looking to dominate Baghdad, the military and political center of gravity in Iraq. Al Qaeda kills and intimidates Sunnis who want to work with the elected, representative government. The group also seeks to weaken the Iraqi government and destroy faith in the democratically elected representatives. The terrorists attack the representatives and work to make Iraqis fearful of dealing with their own government.
Al Qaeda’s strategy also calls for attacks on Shiite civilians. The attacks in Sadr City are an example of this strategy, Caldwell said. Al Qaeda launches the attacks and counts on illegal militias to launch revenge attacks on Sunnis. This creates division along sectarian lines.
The Iraqis and coalition have made progress against al Qaeda in Iraq, Caldwell said. Since November 2004, Iraqi and coalition forces have killed or captured more than 7,000 al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists, including more than 30 senior-level terrorists who have been captured or killed since July, he said.
Between Nov. 14 and 19, Iraqi and coalition forces conducted a number of targeted raids across Iraq and captured the terrorist emirs of Ramadi, Bakuba, Qaim, Tikrit, Bayji and Baghdad, Caldwell said. The forces also captured two terrorist facilitators, a courier, an explosive expert and a financier. “The detention of these terrorists represents a serious blow against the al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network,” he said.
Iraqi and coalition forces also are working diligently against death squads. Most sectarian attacks in the country are within 30 miles of Baghdad, and Iraqi and coalition forces continue to work against illegal militias. “In the past week, our combined forces conducted 18 operations against sectarian death squads resulting in the detainment of 78 suspected cell members,” Caldwell said.
Caldwell said that polls in Iraq show the people want the government to succeed. He said Iraqis are resolved on a unified, secure and prosperous Iraq. “In polling conducted last month, 89 percent of Iraqis nationwide agreed with this statement: ‘My first loyalty is to my country rather than my sect, ethnic group or tribe,’” Caldwell said. Only 25 percent of Iraqis said the country would be better off divided along sectarian lines.
Coalition forces continue to work with Iraqi security forces to build their professionalism, Caldwell said. More than 4,000 U.S. servicemembers organized in 430 teams advise the Iraqi army, police and border guards. The teams are necessary “to sustain and develop these forces so they can evolve into a professional security institution,” the general said. “They will remain in place long after we have met our goal of training and equipping 325,000 Iraqi security forces.”
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"French police the target in urban guerrilla war"
Associated Press ^ | 27 November 2006 | Jon Boyle
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"French police the target in urban guerrilla war"
Reuters via Yahoo! ^ | 11-27-06 | Jon Boyle
Posted on 11/28/2006 9:26:11 AM PST by atomic conspiracy
French Police the Target in Urban Guerrilla War (11/27/06)
Associated Press ^ | 27 November 2006 | Jon Boyle
Posted on 11/28/2006 5:45:21 PM EST by shrinkermd
Stoned, beaten and insulted, their vehicles torched by crowds of hostile youths, French police say they face an urban guerrilla war when they enter the run-down neighborhoods that ring the major cities...
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