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Posted on 07/01/2007 2:42:24 PM PDT by nwctwx
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Airport spokeswoman Maricela de Rivera said inbound flights were landing but being held on the tarmac, while outbound flights had been delayed or canceled.
Airport spokeswoman Maricela de Rivera said inbound flights were landing but being held on the tarmac, while outbound flights had been delayed or canceled.
All clear given at ABC Washington
Confirmation of “not if, but when...”. Thanks Cindy.
SNIP...The man, who police identified as 31-year-old Kou Wei Chin of Bellevue, Tennessee, is scheduled to appear in a King County jail courtroom for a bail hearing at 2:30 Thursday afternoon.
“.... but on the other hand i have a feeling also the enemy is crafty.”
BAWAWAWAWAW...LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL...thank you nevereninghunt, but you’re my first laugh for the day.
P.S. On a serious note, I agree with you.
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=globaljihad
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=internet
“if i seem pessimistic, sorry. but i really feel war in the ground, Aq are gearing up for something and all i am is helpless.”
OPINION: The jihadis seem to be busy and quite verbose lately.
If they want to attack and if they have the means to and the
window of opportunity — they will.
I do not feel helpless.
Not at all.
I am concerned, though.
Then there’s the lone jihadi....
Jihad, another day.
Thanks for the heads up, JellyJam.
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ALL CLEAR NOW...
http://www.fox28.com/News/index.php?ID=22328
(AP)
“Electronic Game Prompts Evacuation, Flight Delays”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A spokeswoman for the Transportation Security Administration told the FOX News Channel that the item was found to be a handheld game board that a passenger packed. But she says it “had all the wires and components that you would see in an explosive device.””
Yes, a lot of these frank talks are being spoken out loud and directly, these days.
You’re welcome Oorang.
Thanks to fanfan for the ping to this thread.
Updates appreciated.
Note: The following post is a quote:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1872097/posts
Hamilton man found in car bound and gagged [Claims truck was hijacked]
Sun Media ^ | 2007-07-26
Posted on 07/26/2007 1:21:32 PM PDT by Clive
GUELPH, Ont. (CP) - A Hamilton man was found today bound and gagged inside a car in a commuter parking lot near Highway 401 south of Guelph, Ont.
The 53-year-old man told police he was driving a tractor-trailer in Toronto when his rig was hijacked.
He says he was then driven to the parking lot and left in the car.
Police say they have no information on the location of the stolen truck and the load it was carrying.
The unidentified man was found in the car at about 6 a.m. by another commuter, who alerted police.
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006162.html
26 July 2007
“Who are the main service providers of Hamas and Hizballah, and where are they located? (Part 2)”
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http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006158.html
25 July 2007
“Who are the main service providers of Hamas and Hizballah, and where are they located?”
OFF TOPIC.
Thanks to a special emailer for the second chuckle of the day.
(Note to lurkers with translators — this is fiction — not true.)
QUOTE:
The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent terrorist threats and have raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated,” or even “A Bit Cross.” Londoners have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in 1940 when tea supplies all but ran out. Terrorists have been re-categorized from “Tiresome” to a “Bloody Nuisance.” The last time the British issued a “Bloody Nuisance” warning level was during the great fire of 1666.
Also, the French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from “Run” to “Hide.” The only two higher levels in France are “Surrender” and “Collaborate.” The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France’s white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country’s military capability.
It’s not only the English and French that are on a heightened level of alert.
Italy has increased the alert level from “Shout Loudly and Excitedly” to “Elaborate Military Posturing.” Two more levels remain: “Ineffective Combat Operations” and “Change Sides”.
The Germans also increased their alert state from “Disdainful Arrogance” to “Dress in Uniform and Sing Marching Songs.” They also have two higher levels: “Invade a Neighbor” and “Lose.”
Belgians, on the other hand, are all on holiday as usual, and the only threat they are worried about is NATO pulling out of Brussels.
The Spanish are all excited to see their new submarines ready to deploy. These beautifully designed subs have glass bottoms so the new Spanish navy can get a really good look at the old Spanish navy.
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006161.html
26 July 2007
“asaeb.org: Iraqi jihad site of the day”
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006160.html
26 July 2007
“saraya-d-r.com: now you see it...
...now you don’t:”
http://www.sofir.org/sarchives/006164.php
26 July 2007
“Islamization and Da’wah in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of the African Muslim Agency (AMA)”
By Moshe Terdman and Reuven Paz
Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center
THE PROJECT FOR THE RESEARCH OF ISLAMIST MOVEMENTS (PRISM)
AFRICAN OCCASIONAL PAPERS
Volume 1 (2007), Number 2 (July 2007)
Director: Reuven Paz
http://ctc.usma.edu/ISI—al-baghdadi%20fictitious2.pdf
“THE IMAGINARY EMIR: AL-QA’IDA IN IRAQ’S STRATEGIC MISTAKE”
by Brian Fishman
(July 18, 2007)
(pdf)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46842
“Civilian Job Skills Help Guardsmen Address Afghanistan’s Poppy Problem”
By Capt. Brian M. O’Malley, USA
Special to American Forces Press Service
SHINDAND, Afghanistan, July 26, 2007
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46846
“Iraq, Afghanistan Campaigns Have Kept U.S. Safe, Intelligence Official Says”
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2007
NOTE: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46847
Troops in Afghanistan Thwart Ambushes, Kill Scores of Enemy Fighters
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces repelled three insurgent ambushes, killing scores of enemy fighters in Afghanistan over the past two days.
Coalition forces delivered a blow to Taliban fighters after insurgents attempted to ambush troops north of the city of Keshay, in Oruzgan province, this morning.
Combined forces led by an element of 1st Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Unit, were on a combat patrol north of the city when an unknown number of insurgents attacked using small arms, machine guns, mortars and rocket-propelled grenades.
Afghan soldiers repelled the attempted ambush with small-arms fire and requested coalition close-air support to destroy the enemy positions. Coalition aircraft performed precision air strikes on three compounds confirmed as enemy positions.
Coalition forces immediately moved into the compounds to assess damage. Several insurgents died, and two were captured during the fighting. Troops collected hundreds of machine gun rounds, an AK47 assault rifle, a pistol, and eight grenades in a subsequent search.
One Afghan soldier died in the ambush. No Afghan civilian injuries were reported.
“The Afghan National Army is becoming increasingly capable of sustaining security and force development,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesman. “Results such as today’s show why we are handing increasing responsibility over to them as they continue to transition to the long-term security force for Afghanistan.”
Elsewhere, Afghan soldiers and coalition advisors killed more than 50 enemy fighters during a combat patrol in Helmand province that turned into a battle that lasted more than 12 hours and finished early this morning.
Taliban insurgents engaged an element of 1st Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps about 12.5 miles north of Qaleh-ye Gaz village. During the battle, insurgents attacked with heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms from 16 separate compounds. Combined forces immediately returned fire and called in close-air support to destroy the enemy fighters within the compounds.
Coalition air support dropped two bombs where insurgents were packed most densely. Both compounds hit produced significant secondary explosions, suggesting a large quantity of explosive material was present in each. Insurgents routinely hide explosive material used to make improvised explosive devices in compounds within populated areas, military officials said.
More than 50 insurgents were confirmed killed, with an unknown number wounded. Sixteen Taliban compounds, three enemy motorcycles and five enemy trucks were destroyed, as well. Since July 22, more than 160 insurgents have been killed in the area, military officials said.
Besides one soldier who broke his hand, combined forces suffered no casualties, and no Afghan civilian injures were reported.
“The enemies of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan continue to deliberately put innocent Afghans into harm’s way by attacking (Afghan National Army) and coalition forces in populated areas,” Belcher said. “We are taking every possible precaution to avoid harming non-combatants. Our aircraft engaged legitimate enemy targets during this engagement to minimize the potential of Afghan casualties.”
In Kandahar province yesterday, insurgents attempted another ambush on Afghan National Army soldiers but instead suffered scores of casualties.
A combined force consisting of elements of 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 209th Afghan National Army, and a squad of Afghan National Police and coalition advisors were near Chenar Tu village when they were ambushed for the third time in two days by an unknown number of insurgents hiding within three compounds.
The insurgents attacked the patrol with rocket-propelled grenades, small arms and heavy machine guns. Combined forces repelled the attempted ambush with small-arms fire and requested coalition close-air support to destroy the enemy positions.
Coalition aircraft dropped a total of four bombs, one on each compound and one on insurgents outside of the compounds. Coalition forces released bombs only after positively identifying each insurgent position. More than 20 insurgents died during the engagement, military officials said.
Intelligence continues to suggest Taliban forces are attempting to re-assert their presence in northern Kandahar after their recent defeats from Afghan National Army and coalition operations in the area the past several weeks.
“Once again, the insurgents are purposefully attacking from civilian compounds, demonstrating their intentions to include Afghan civilians in their destructive actions,” Belcher said. “They continue to prove to the world that their statements of caring about preventing civilian casualties are hollow claims.”
In other news, Afghan National Border Police detained an insurgent equipment supplier yesterday along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
As the individual tried to cross into Pakistan in eastern Nangarhar province transporting Afghan National Army uniforms and equipment, he was questioned by border police. The suspect admitted he was planning to sell the uniforms and equipment to insurgents in Pakistan.
In accordance with standard procedures, the suspect was turned over to the Afghan National Police and will remain in custody until he faces criminal charges.
“The Afghan national security forces continue to do what Afghans have always done, which is fight and protect Afghanistan,” said Army Maj. Nick Sternberg, a coalition spokesman. “This arrest is just another example of the expanding capabilities and capacity of the (Afghan national security forces).”
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46844
Troops Detain Suspects in Iraq; U.S. Condemns Baghdad Attack
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2007 – Iraqi and coalition forces netted 39 suspects in Iraq over the past two days, and military officials strongly condemned an attack that killed at least 50 Iraqi soccer celebrants in Baghdad.
During two synchronized raids today near Tarmiyah, coalition forces captured a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq cell leader allegedly responsible for coordinating car-bomb attacks. Ground forces also destroyed a vehicle used to transport terrorist weapons and personnel and detained 18 other individuals allegedly linked to the car-bomb cell.
Coalition forces also nabbed 11 suspects west of Taji today during a raid targeting a senior al Qaeda in Iraq figure. The detainee is suspected of coordinating car-bomb and suicide-bomb operations, as well as attacks on coalition forces.
In Mosul today, coalition forces captured two suspects. One detainee, allegedly the primary weapons facilitator for al Qaeda in Iraq in the Mosul area, had risen in the network’s ranks as coalition forces worked to dismantle terrorist leadership there. When troops captured the other suspect, they discovered fake documents and materials for counterfeiting identification.
“Al Qaeda in Iraq is on the run and placing less qualified operatives into leadership positions to make up for vacancies left when coalition forces cripple their network,” said Army Maj. Marc Young, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “We will continue our operations to keep pressure on the terrorists and diminish their ability to attack the people of Iraq.”
Multinational Force Iraq officials have released a statement condemning attacks in Baghdad yesterday that killed at least 50 Iraqis as they celebrated a soccer victory that advances the nation to the Asian Cup final for the first time.
“This barbarism is a direct attack on the national unity of Iraq and exposes these terrorists for what they really are,” officials said. “The men and women of Multinational Force Iraq send our thoughts and prayers to the victims’ families and the injured. The coalition force strongly condemns this malicious crime.”
The attack reflects the inhuman, indiscriminate and brutal nature of the enemy, the statement read.
“These criminals want to see the people of Iraq fail,” officials said. “We mourn those lost, while we reaffirm our continued commitment to support the Iraqi people.”
In other news from Iraq, Iraqi special operations forces and U.S. Special Forces advisors apprehended an al Qaeda in Iraq cell leader yesterday in southern Baghdad.
Iraqi troops secured the targeted building and questioned occupants on site. Forces apprehended the individual who identified himself as the primary suspect and captured another suspicious individual present during the operation.
The primary suspect is believed to command an al Qaeda in Iraq cell that operates in the Jamia area. His cell allegedly is responsible for conducting car-bomb attacks against Iraqi citizens intended to stimulate sectarian violence. No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured in the operation.
Iraqi security forces and U.S. Special Forces advisors detained a cell leader of the rogue Jaysh al-Mahdi militia yesterday in southwestern Baghdad.
Iraqi forces detained the suspect without incident, and nabbed four other suspicious individuals present during the operation, military officials said.
The primary suspect is believed to command a Jaysh al-Mahdi militia cell that allegedly is responsible for killing more than 150 Sunni Arab Iraqis in death-squad fashion. The detainees are being detained for questioning. No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured in the operation.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq, Multinational Force Iraq and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Arabian Peninsula news releases.)
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