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Posted on 06/01/2007 7:57:59 PM PDT by nwctwx

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British Intelligence: Al-Qaida Expanding
-Full Story-

British intelligence officials said they believe that al-Qaida has a secure base in Pakistan's Waziristan region and is planning terrorist operations.

The group is reaching out to Muslims in North Africa, The Telegraph reported. Last year, the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat, an Algerian terrorist group, merged itself into al-Qaida, a move announced by Osama bin Laden's chief lieutenant, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a tape promising action against the "apostates" in the Algerian government and "the treacherous sons of France."

Al-Qaida is also believed to be planning expansion into Lebanon and Syria, the newspaper report said.

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Looking at the fire news in Alaska:

http://alaskafire.net/
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/forestry/fire/current.htm
http://fire.ak.blm.gov/afs/

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http://alaskareport.com/

http://alaskareport.com/z46257_peninsula_fire.htm

“Alaska fire claims over 75 buildings”

June 24, 2007
Anchorage, Alaska


1,141 posted on 06/24/2007 5:32:20 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855675/posts

“Something to Remember on Korean War Memorial Day (57th Anniversary of Korean War; war photos)”
Donga Ilbo ^ | 06/25/07

Posted on 06/24/2007 6:09:09 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

Something to Remember on Korean War Memorial Day

JUNE 25, 2007 05:28


1,142 posted on 06/24/2007 6:11:32 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: All; Jeff Head

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=oil
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=china
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=iraq

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855660/posts

“Iraq revives Saddam deal with China (China to develop 90,000 BPD Iraqi oil field)”
Financial Times ^ | June 22 2007 | Jamil Anderlini and Steve Negus

Posted on 06/24/2007 5:03:31 PM PDT by DaveTesla


1,143 posted on 06/24/2007 6:14:04 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy; nwctwx; Oorang; Rushmore Rocks; Velveeta; texpat72; callmejoe; Godzilla; Domestic Church; ...
Full Taliban Graduation Video Posted
June 22, 2007 6:20 PM
From The Blotter:

As concerns mount that teams of suicide bombers may have already left Pakistan in an attempt to reach targets in the United States, Great Britain, Germany and Canada , the Blotter on ABCNews.com has posted the full one-hour-plus video of the Taliban graduation ceremony that took place in Pakistan on June 9.

Many faces are visible on the video, at which law enforcement agencies are very likely taking a close look.

Earlier this week, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security issued an "intelligence bulletin" regarding the video, stating that while there is no evidence to suggest a "specific and imminent threat to the Homeland at this time," the agencies will continue to "monitor intelligence for signs of such plotting or any related activity" and urges recipients "to maintain their high level of vigilance because extremists in these groups remain determined to strike in the West, especially the United States."

Today, multiple terror warnings are coming out of Germany , and security is being increased there after German authorities received intelligence reports indicating threats of potential suicide bomb attacks.

Earlier this month, just a few days after the graduation ceremony, two German nationals were captured along the border of Pakistan and Iran. The men are suspected of being militant Islamists and were carrying large amounts of cash and fake IDs. While those two men were caught, there are new fears that others made it out of Pakistan and are on their way to their intended targets.
1,144 posted on 06/24/2007 6:50:16 PM PDT by nwctwx
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U.S. Issues 'Intelligence Bulletin' on ABC News Taliban Video

The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued an "intelligence bulletin" regarding the Taliban video broadcast by ABC News on Monday, the Blotter has learned.

The Bulletin, which was issued to law enforcement officials nationwide on Tuesday, states, "ABC News has obtained a video depicting Taliban military commander Mansoor Dadullah introducing suicide teams assigned to carry out attacks in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Great Britain."

The Bulletin goes on to state that while the DHS and FBI have no evidence to suggest a "specific and imminent threat to the Homeland at this time," the agencies will continue to "monitor intelligence for signs of such plotting or any related activity" and urges recipients "to maintain their high level of vigilance because extremists in these groups remain determined to strike in the West, especially the United States."
1,145 posted on 06/24/2007 6:54:08 PM PDT by nwctwx
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To: Jim Robinson; Jet Jaguar; JellyJam; JohnathanRGalt; abu afak; yonif; ganeshpuri89; backhoe; ...
RECAP AND UPDATE:

BBC NEWS.com: "JOHNSTON IN NEW 'BOMB VEST' VIDEO" (Updated June 25, 2007, 00:56 GMT, 01:56 UK)

A Link

Youtube.com - Search Term: "JAISH AL-ISLAM"

Google.com - Search Term: "JAISH AL- ISLAM"

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (TERRORISM-INFO.org, INTELLIGENCE AND TERRORISM INFORMATION CENTER, G'lilot, Israel, May 20, 2007): "JAISH AL-ISLAM AND THE JOHNSTON KIDNAPPING: BACKGROUND, SUMMARY AND ASSESSMENT" (May 24, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "NICE SIG FILE This is the signature file of the person who posed the question on al-Ommh about whether the BBC's Alan Johnston should be killed." (May 24, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "HOW MANY JIHADIS DOES IT TAKE TO KILL A HOSTAGE?" (May 24, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: ""KILL THE KAFR NOW!"" (May 20, 2007)

"internet-haganah.org/hmedia/27apr07/27apr07-salafy_forums.htm"

1,146 posted on 06/24/2007 7:02:23 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: nwctwx; backhoe; piasa; All
Thank you nw, I'll add those 2 links to my links collection.

RECAP AND UPDATE:

Blogs.ABCNEWS.com - The Blotter: "FULL TLIBAN GRADUATION VIDEO POSTED" (June 22, 2007, 6:20 pm)

Blogs.ABCNEWS.com - The Blotter: "U.S. ISSUES 'INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN' ON ABC NEWS TALIBAN VIDEO" (June 21, 2007, 12:19 pm)

BILL ROGGIO.com - THE FOURTH RAIL - blog: "AL QAEDA CAMP STRUCK IN NORTH WAZIRISTAN, PAKISTAN 32 reported killed in strike launched from Afghanistan; follows news of Taliban, al Qaeda suicide squads graduation" (June 19, 2007)

blogs.ABC NEWS.com - The Blotter: "EXCLUSIVE: SUICIDE BOMB TEAMS SENT TO U.S., EUROPE" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The tape shows Taliban military commander Mansoor Dadullah, whose brother was killed by the U.S. last month, introducing and congratulating each team as they stood.") (June 18, 2007)

ABC NEWS.go.com: "INSIDE A TALIBAN ''COMMENCEMENT' Teams of newly trained suicide bombers are being sent to the U.S. and Europe."

Google - Search Blogs: "DADULLAH"

Google - Search Blogs: "DADALLAH"

YouTube.com - Videos: "DADULLAH"

YouTube.com - Videos: "DADALLAH"

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "The 'Top Twelve' list of Arabic Salafyist/Jihadist forums"

MEMRI.org - Special Dispatch Series - No. 1630: "NEW TALIBAN MILIARY COMMANDER MANSOUR DADALLAH: BIN LADEN IS ALIVE AND WELL" (SNIPPET: "The following are excerpts from an interview with the new Taliban military commander, Mansour Dadallah, which aired on Al-Jazeera TV on June 17, 2007.") (June 21, 2007)

"ia350643.us.archive.org/3/items/mansoor/7agidadullah.wmv"

"www.liveleak.com/view?i=e46_1181066358" (Added June 5, 2007)

"www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d7-e4PvF9A" (Added to YouTube.com on June 5, 2007) (Note: Details Snippet: "Mansour Dadullah, Taliban's new miliary commander in Afghanistan...")

YouTube.com - Profile Title: "AlJazeeraEnglish"

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "DEAD TALIBAN LEADER WAS TRAINING U.S. RECRUITS" by Evan Kohlmann (May 14, 2007, 06:11 pm)

Blogs.ABC News.com: "DEAD TALIBAN LEADER WAS TRAINING U.S. RECRUITS" -Brian Ross and Christopher Isham report (May 14, 2007, 5:03 pm)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "TALIBAN MILITANTS KILLED, CAPTURED; AFGHAN VILLAGERS DETAIN FIGHTERS" (May 13, 2007)

WASHINGTON TIMES.com (AP): Kandahar, Afghanistan - "TALIBAN MILITARY CHIEF KILLED IN ASSAULT" (May 14, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org: "'RADICAL WEBSITES LIKE THESE'" (May 13, 2007)

BILL ROGGIO.COM - THE FOURTH RAIL - blog: "AFGHANISTAN"



SITE INSTITUTE: "DR AYMAN AL-ZAWAHIRI PRESENTS A EULOGY FOR MULLAH DADULLAH IN SPEECH ISSED BY AS-SAHAB MEDIA - 5/2007" (May 23, 2007)

"www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMUZ7CIXOr4"(Added May 22, 2007)

Translation - Link (May 23, 2007)

RECAP:



JIHAD WATCH.org (UPI.com, by Shaun Waterman, June 4, 2007): "FBI WARNS ON AL-QAEDA'S ENGLISH MESSAGES" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The FBI says al-Qaida is issuing video messages in English to get Muslim extremists in the United States to carry out terror attacks. Speaking on C-SPAN Television, FBI Director of Public Affairs John Miller said al-Qaida leaders have stepped up the tempo of their public messages in an effort to inspire others to compensate for their network's reduced ability directly to execute attacks.") (June 4, 2007)
JAMESTOWN.org - TERRORISM FOCUS: "AL-QAEDA'S AMERICAN RECRUIT RELEASES SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW" by Michael Scheuer (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Indeed, al-Qaeda has taken the passion of the North Vietnamese to inform and warn a step further by recruiting a U.S. citizen to serve as an English-speaking, Islamist mentor for the American audience.") (June 5, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "INTERNET"

INTERNET-HAGANAH.org: "The 'Top Twelve' List of Arabic Salafyist/Jihadist Forums" (April 27, 2007)

MEMRI.org: "JIHAD AND TERRORISM STUDIES PROJECT"

1,147 posted on 06/24/2007 7:20:23 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Cindy

sp= Full Taliban Graduation...


1,148 posted on 06/24/2007 7:24:26 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: nwctwx

Thank you, Ian.

Sounds like extra vigilance is due.


1,149 posted on 06/24/2007 7:49:47 PM PDT by Rushmore Rocks
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UPDATE:

http://buffalo.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel07/sudbrook062107.htm

Western District of New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 21, 2007
www.usdoj.gov/usao/nyw

“St. Bonaventure Coach Pleads Guilty”

PRESS RELEASE SNIPPET: “BUFFALO, N.Y.— Larry Donald Sudbrook, 52, of Bradford, PA, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge H. Kenneth Schroeder, Jr., to a criminal infraction, U.S. Attorney Terrance P. Flynn of the Western District of New York announced today.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Jorge S. de Rosas, who handled the case, stated that on May 10, 2007, the defendant attempted to carry a bag that contained a .357 caliber revolver onto an airplane in violation of Airport Security regulations. As a part of the plea agreement Judge Schroeder ordered the defendant to pay a $1,000 fine and to forfeit the firearm to the proper federal authorities.”


1,150 posted on 06/24/2007 8:05:01 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: nwctwx

Is it true that Jimmy Carter gave the Graduation Address?


1,151 posted on 06/24/2007 8:28:55 PM PDT by Palladin (NO Shamnesty!!!)
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1855722/posts?page=7#7
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1855722/posts?page=10#10

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1855722/posts

“Chavez Predicts Resistance War With U.S. (Preparing Troops)”
AP ^ | 6-24-2007 | chris toothaker

Posted on 06/24/2007 8:17:59 PM PDT by My Favorite Headache


1,152 posted on 06/24/2007 8:35:10 PM PDT by Cindy
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Thanks to F15 Eagle for the ping to this thread.

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855735/posts

Immigration bill awaits vote this week

CNN.Com - Politics ^ | POSTED: 6:31 p.m. EDT, June 24, 2007 | AP via CNN.Com

Posted on 06/24/2007 9:12:30 PM PDT by F15Eagle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators pushing a new immigration policy appealed Sunday to wavering supporters on the eve of a renewed debate on whether to grant residency to some 12 million illegal immigrants in the U.S.

A fragile compromise failed in the Senate in early June, then resurrected after bipartisan negotiations with the White House.

The bill awaits a crucial test vote this week. With several senators distancing themselves from the proposal, the outcome is too close to call.

“We’ll see if between the two parties we have 60 votes” needed to keep the bill moving toward a final vote, said Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California.

The measure would tighten borders, require workplace verification and create a guest worker program. It also would lay out a way by which the estimated 12 million people illegally in the U.S. could gain legal status and work toward citizenship.

President Bush long has advocated an immigration overhaul. On Saturday, he urged lawmakers to “summon the courage” to support what could be the last major legislative achievement of his presidency.

“The status quo is unacceptable,” he said in his weekly radio address.

But he faces dissension from fellow Republicans who demand better border security and oppose any policy that suggests amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, last week said his support for the bill hinges on the outcome of a series of amendments agreed to as part of the compromise to revive the legislation.

Mississippi Sen. Trent Lott has faced critical ads back home over his support for the bill.

“I’m not committed to voting for the final product,” the Republican said. “The wheels may come off. But I am committed to trying.”

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...

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5) END ANCHOR BABY PROGRAM
6) CONTINUE LEGAL IMMIGRATION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE **AMERICANS**

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1,153 posted on 06/24/2007 9:33:02 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.billroggio.com

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THANKS to Nick Grace for another edition of Global Crisis Watch.

QUOTE:
http://www.globalcrisiswatch.com

June 25, 2007
30:00 minutes | 14 Megs [Listen Here]
Combat operations surge in Iraq, putting al Qaeda on the run, as the kabuki theater plays out in Washington, and Indonesian police roll up two key leaders of Jemmah Islamiyah amidst rumors that Malaysian militant Noordin Mohhamed Top has also been captured. Guests: Military analyst Bill Roggio in North Carolina and Indonesian security consultant Noor Huda Ismail in Central Java.

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Listen Here:

http://www.globalcrisiswatch.com/gcw/gcw_070625.mp3


1,154 posted on 06/24/2007 10:23:14 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Palladin

LOL


1,155 posted on 06/24/2007 10:49:35 PM PDT by texpat72 (<><)
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To: backhoe; piasa

Adding 1 link to post no. 1146:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1843491/posts?page=27#27


1,156 posted on 06/25/2007 12:05:59 AM PDT by Cindy
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Fyi Only...

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070622-9.html

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 22, 2007

Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Western Balkans

White House News

On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, I declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions of persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or supporting (i) extremist violence in the Republic of Macedonia and elsewhere in the Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstructing implementation of the Dayton Accords in Bosnia or United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of June 10, 1999, in Kosovo. I subsequently amended that order in Executive Order 13304 of May 28, 2003.

Because the actions of persons threatening the peace and international stabilization efforts in the Western Balkans continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, the national emergency declared on June 26, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date and thereafter to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond June 26, 2007. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans.

This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.

GEORGE W. BUSH

THE WHITE HOUSE,

June 22, 2007.

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1,157 posted on 06/25/2007 1:03:40 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=farc

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070623/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/colombia_bombings;_ylt=AusWCGcVityoW7McmjJy1qW3IxIF

“Bombings prompt curfew in Colombian city”
Sat Jun 23, 2:53 PM ET
BOGOTA, Colombia -

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “In an interview with Caracol radio, Buenaventura’s ombudsman, Saulo Quinones, blamed Latin America’s largest rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, for the attacks. Earlier this month, the navy killed the local rebel commander.

The explosions wounded 23 people including at least seven teenagers, according to a navy spokesman who asked not to be named for security reasons”


1,158 posted on 06/25/2007 3:16:35 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Jet Jaguar; Jeff Head; backhoe; piasa; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=china
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=pakistan

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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3417072,00.html

Pakistan official in China for anti-terror talks

Published: 06.25.07, 09:03 / Israel News

A top Pakistani official arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks on boosting anti-terror cooperation amid pleas from a human rights group that Islamabad not deport ethnic Muslim terror suspects back to China.

Pakistan’s Minister of Interior Aftab Khan Sherpao arrived early Monday for meetings with his Chinese counterparts, said an Embassy spokesman who refused to give his name in line with government policy. (AP)


1,159 posted on 06/25/2007 3:21:52 AM PDT by Cindy
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Off Topic, fyi:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1855794/posts

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http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/25/charitable.giving.ap/index.html

“Americans set new mark for giving”
POSTED: 2:24 a.m. EDT, June 25, 2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “NEW YORK (AP) — Americans gave nearly $300 billion to charitable causes last year, setting a new record and besting the 2005 total that had been boosted by a surge in aid to victims of hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma — and the Asian tsunami.”


1,160 posted on 06/25/2007 3:26:06 AM PDT by Cindy
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