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

:::FreeRepublic's Threat Matrix:::
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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RE CELL PHONES, Mobile Phones, Prepaid Phones, etc...

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“Looking for Map of Cell Phone Purchases”
self | August 11, 2006 | madison10

Posted on 08/11/2006 3:01:13 PM PDT by madison10


901 posted on 06/19/2007 1:41:10 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=68&art_id=nw20070618090830894C491352

“Suspected rebels attack Agadez”

June 18 2007 at 09:28AM
By Abdoulaye Massalatchi

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Suspected Tuareg rebels in Niger attacked the airport of the Saharan town of Agadez on Sunday in one of their boldest raids this year, challenging the authority of the central government, military sources and residents said.

“Armed men attacked Agadez from the airport side, there has been firing with heavy weapons,” one military source, who asked not to be named, told Reuters.

The gunfire later subsided. There was no immediate word from the authorities about casualties or damage.

Residents confirmed the firing in the town, which is located 1 000km north of the capital Niamey and is the gateway to Niger’s remote desert region where foreign companies are exploring for uranium and oil.”

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“Ogbainbiri facility shut down”

June 18 2007 at 09:33AM
By Tom Ashby

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Gunmen overran a Nigerian oilfield station operated by Italy’s Eni on Sunday, holding 24 local workers hostage, the company said.

The militants invaded the Ogbainbiri facility in Bayelsa state, which normally produces 40 000 barrels a day, after a gunfight with soldiers guarding it.

“Eni is already collaborating with the authorities of Bayelsa to find a solution as quickly as possible,” a company spokesperson said, adding that 24 Nigerian staff were being held at the facility.

It was unclear if anyone was killed or injured in the attack. The spokesperson did not say whether oil production had stopped, but it is routine practice to shut down a facility when it is attacked.”


902 posted on 06/19/2007 1:52:30 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200706/NAT20070618a.html

“Security or Democracy First - Experts Disagree”
By Monisha Bansal
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
June 18, 2007


903 posted on 06/19/2007 1:54:46 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/06/19/africa/19lebanon.php

“Militant fights from a basement on Emergency Street in Lebanon”

By Nada Bakri
Published: June 19, 2007

AIN AL HILWE REFUGEE CAMP, Lebanon: On a recent afternoon, with the smoke still rising from buildings burned in fierce fighting here between Islamist militants and the Lebanese Army, a man calling himself Abu Omar gave a tour of his squalid neighborhood.

Abu Omar, a militant Islamist, is among the most charismatic leaders in the camp, loved by his supporters but detested by those who say militants bring nothing but destruction to the Palestinians.”


904 posted on 06/19/2007 2:11:02 AM PDT by Cindy
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PERSECUTION.ORG
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http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56241

“Christians warned: Accept Islamic law
‘New Hamas rule means real changes,’ missionaries to be ‘dealt with harshly’”
Posted: June 19, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Aaron Klein
© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com

JERUSALEM


905 posted on 06/19/2007 2:16:00 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3414614,00.html

“Millions of shekels transferred from Saudi to Hamas
Charity associations in Jerusalem receive millions of shekels to fund Hamas hostilities”

Aviram Zino
Published: 06.18.07, 20:22 / Israel News

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “According to two indectments served Monday, millions of shekels have been transferred from a Saudi organization to Hamas operatives in Jerusalem. The money was received as charity although, in reality, it was earmarked for terrorist activities.

Following a request from the Jerusalem prosecutor’s office, details of the affair were released for publication Monday after the Shin Bet and Police investigation was concluded.

Two indictments were served on members of the organizations involved for breaking the law that prohibits funding terrorism.

The millions of shekels were received from the Charity Coalition – an umbrella organization that encompasses Hamas charitable societies in Saudi Arabia.

The money was transferred to non-profit organizations in the A-Ram neighborhood of Jerusalem to conceal its final destination – the Hamas movement in the city.”


906 posted on 06/19/2007 2:22:39 AM PDT by Cindy
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Note: The following text on this blog is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/1909.htm

Blog Details
Al-Qaeda In Islamic Maghreb Threatens Algerian Journalists

The editor of the Algerian El-Shorouq El-Yawmi daily, as well as a security correspondent at the paper, have received threatening messages, by phone and by email, from individuals claiming to be members of the Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb.

The messages contained threats to kidnap and kill them.

Source: El-Shorouq El-Yawmi, Algeria, June 18, 2007

Posted at: 2007-06-18


907 posted on 06/19/2007 2:35:22 AM PDT by Cindy
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908 posted on 06/19/2007 3:15:12 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3414864,00.html
(AP)

“Report: At least 6 people held hostage in hold up south of Paris”
Published: 06.19.07, 12:28


910 posted on 06/19/2007 3:31:02 AM PDT by Cindy
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http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Jun 19 2007 03:34:48 GMT-0700.

Worldwide Caution

April 10, 2007

This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 11, 2006 and expires on October 9, 2007.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Current information suggests that al-Qaida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.

Ongoing events in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East have resulted in demonstrations and associated violence in several countries. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning.

In August 2006, British authorities arrested a significant number of extremists engaged in a plot to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. The September 2006 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Syria and the March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan illustrate the continuing desire of extremists to strike American targets.

Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. The bomb attacks targeting buses carrying foreign workers in March 2007 and December 2006 in Algeria, a series of bombings in Thailand in May and September 2006 that targeted commercial and tourist destinations in the far south, and the bombings in the the Egyptian resort town of Dahab in April 2006 all illustrate how terrorists exploit vulnerabilities associated with soft targets. Additional examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. Financial or economic targets of value may also be considered as possible venues; the vehicle-based suicide attack on an oil facility near Mukalla and Marib in Yemen in September 2006 and the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 are such examples.

In the wake of the August 2006 plot against aircraft in London, numerous terrorist attacks on trains in India in 2006, the July 2005 London Underground bombings, and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov .

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov . In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.


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Russian fighter planes sale to Syria alarms Israel-
afp ^ | 6/19/07 | afp

Posted on 06/19/2007 3:42:56 AM PDT by Flavius

JERUSALEM (AFP) - Israel is concerned about reported Russian deliveries of advanced MiG-31 fighter planes to its enemy Syria as part of an armaments drive, the top-selling Hebrew daily reported on Tuesday. T

The MiG-31, considered one of the best fighters in the world, can carry guided missiles with a range of more than 200 kilometres (125 miles) and is capable of striking 24 different targets simultaneously, Yediot Aharonot said.

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1852611/posts

[NHK] N. Korea fired a short-range missile into East Sea(Sea of Japan)
Yonhap news ^ | 06/19/07

Posted on 06/19/2007 3:46:01 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

Yonhap News quoting NHK of Japan. No follow up yet


913 posted on 06/19/2007 3:48:01 AM PDT by Cindy
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To: Jim Robinson; Jet Jaguar; backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; nwctwx; All
RECAP AND UPDATE:

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): Mount Laurel, New Jersey - "FEDS: FORT DIX BASE PLOT SUSPECT THREATENS FBI" (June 19, 2007)

WASHINGTON TIMES.com (AP): Camden, New Jersey - "6 FORT DIX SUSPECTS ENTER NOT-GUILTY PLEA" (June 15, 2007)

Newark.FBI.gov - DOJ Press Release: Camden - "FIVE INDICTED IN PLOT TO KILL SOLDIERS AT FORT DIX; SIXTH CHARGED WITH AIDING THE POSSESSION OF WEAPONS" (June 5, 2007)

"www.usdoj.gov/usao/nj/press/files/pdffiles/duka0605rel.pdf"

"www.usdoj.gov/usao/nj/press/files/pdffiles/Indictment0605.pdf"

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): Mount Laurel, N.J. -"FORT DIX SUSPECT APPLIED FOR POLICE JOBS" (May 23, 2007)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "THE 'PRO-AMERICAN' TERRORISTS" by Julia Gorin (May 22, 2007)

OSINT.INTERNET-HAGANAH.com (AP, May 17, 2007, Camden, NJ): "SUSPECT DENIED BAIL IN FORT DIX CASE" (May 18, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (THE STAR-LEDGER): "FORT DIX JIHAD SUSPECT ASKS FOR QUR'AN" (May 11, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (AP): Camden, New Jersey - " FORT DIX SUSPECTS ARE ALL DENIED BAIL" (May 11, 2007)

CNS NEWS.com: "TERROR-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION LINK HIGHLIGHTED IN THWARTED NJ PLOT" by Kevin Mooney (May 11, 2007)

CNS NEWS.com: "FBI LACKS EVIDENCE TO CHARGE FOUR OTHER JIHADISTS" by Kevin Mooney (May 10, 2007)

JIHAD WATCH.org (MSNBC): "FORT DIX JIHAD PLOTTERS RECRUITED THROUGH INTERNET" (May 9, 2007)

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "INTERNET"

MEMRI.org: "JIHAD AND TERRORISM STUDIES PROJECT"

FOX NEWS.com: "BROTHERS CHARGED IN TERROR PLOT LIVED ILLEGALLY IN U.S. FOR 23 YEARS" (May 9, 2007)

ADNKI.com (AKI): Belgrade - "TERRORISM: U.S. ARMY BASE PLOT 'CONFIRMS EXISTENCE OF WHITE AL QAEDA' BALKAN EXPERTS SAY" (May 9, 2007)

Google - Search Term: "WHITE AL QAEDA"

Google - Search Term: "WHITE AL QAIDA"

CHRONICLES MAGAZINE.org: "KOSOVO BLOWBACK REACHES AMERICA" by Srdja Trifkovic (May 8, 2007)

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com: "BALKIN MUSLIM GRATITUDE" by Julia Gorin (May 9, 2007)

DEFENSElink.mil (AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE): Washington - "SIX ARRESTED FOR PLOTTING TO KILL SOLDIERS AT FORT DIX, N.J." by John J. Kruzel (May 8, 2007)

Newark.FBI.GOV - DOJ Press Release: Camden, N.J. - "SIX INDIVIDUALS CHARGED WITH PLOTTING TO MURDER U.S. SOLDIERS AT NEW JERSEY MILITARY BASE" (May 8, 2007)

FBI.gov: "ATTACK FOILED Undercover Probe Busts Terror Plot" (Note: Includes Additional Links) (May 8, 2007)

THE SMOKING GUN.com: "FORT DIX TERROR PLOT FOILED FBI: New Jersey jihadists targeted servicemen at Army base" (May 8, 2007)

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UPDATE...

http://www.foxnews.com

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,284232,00.html
(AP)

“Blaze at Furniture Warehouse in Charleston Kills 9”
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

“CHARLESTON, S.C. — A massive blaze at a furniture warehouse in Charleston, S.C., killed nine people, including at least two firefighters, Monday night.”


915 posted on 06/19/2007 4:02:25 AM PDT by Cindy
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Thanks for the ping Ian and posting this mossad1967

So far we’ve avoided some attacks by dumb luck and alert citizens reporting suspicious activities like the Fort Dix plot.

Considering our government is working so hard to keep our borders open for the “amnesty trade” something will occur here sooner or later, it’s only a matter of time. And our citizens who are killed will be their responsibility and on their conscience forever, that is if they have one.


916 posted on 06/19/2007 5:11:22 AM PDT by WestCoastGal ( The JUNIOR NATION is VERY proud of our driver. You drive we'll follow! ~~FREE THE #8~~)
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http://www.memritv.org
http://www.memritv.org/Search.asp?ACT=S5&P1=9
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Inquiry and Analysis Series - No. 365
June 20, 2007 No.365

“Syrian Efforts to Deny Fath Al-Islam Affiliation With Syrian Intelligence”
By H. Varulkar*
Introduction

SNIPPET: “Following the exposure of an affiliation between Fath Al-Islam and Syrian intelligence during the interrogation of Fath Al-Islam members, Syrian and pro-Syrian elements and media have been making efforts to deny this affiliation. Fath Al-Islam leaders with connections to Syria have suddenly disappeared, to be replaced by new leaders, claimed to be connected to Al-Qaeda. In addition, one of the organization’s new leaders and a pro-Syrian Lebanese source have stated that Fath Al-Islam is under the command of Al-Qaeda, a claim that was firmly denied by the organization’s previous leadership.”


919 posted on 06/19/2007 12:40:14 PM PDT by Cindy
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http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/06/qaeda_thugs_promise_lebanon_a.php

“Qaeda Thugs Promise Lebanon A Long, Hot Summer”
By James Gordon Meek

(June 18, 2007)


920 posted on 06/19/2007 12:54:59 PM PDT by Cindy
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