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http://www.townhall.com/columnists/OliverNorth/2007/08/17/return_of_the_bear
“Return of the Bear”
By Oliver North
Friday, August 17, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “WASHINGTON — The great horned owl is a magnificent raptor with feathers so soft its prey can’t even hear it coming until it’s too late. But even this superb hunter has a major challenge to overcome: It cannot move its eyes. To scan forest or field for danger — or its next meal — the owl, its eyes fixed straight ahead, must rotate its head. Today, the U.S. national security apparatus is much like an owl with a stiff neck.
For more than three years now, our White House, State Department and Pentagon have been fixated on America’s adversaries in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Our preoccupation has been on Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza. Unfortunately, we seem to have missed what’s happening in Russia. Not to carry the wildlife metaphor too far, but “the Bear” is back.”
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“Islamist Websites Monitor No.129”
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Special Dispatch Series - No. 1681
August 16, 2007 No.1681
“Islamist Websites Monitor No. 128”
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http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/2518.htm
Editor Of London Daily “Al-Quds Al-Arabi”: Nasrallah’s “Surprise” Could Be Chemical, Biological Warheads
The editor of the London daily Al-Quds Al-Arabi, ‘Abd Al-Bari ‘Atwan, wrote in the paper that it could be concluded that the “surprise” to which Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah referred in an August 14 speech was that Hizbullah possessed missiles with chemical and biological warheads.
‘Atwan wrote that the next war could be “the last war in the region, and therefore the sides participating in it will not hesitate to use all the weapons in their rucksacks.”
‘Atwan added that it would not be surprising or strange if Hizbullah used weapons of mass destruction in any new conflict.
Source: Al-Quds Al-Arabi, London, August 16, 2007
Posted at: 2007-08-16
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13398&Itemid=21
Aug. 17, 2007
Release A070817a
14 suspects detained for ties to al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 14 suspected terrorists Thursday and Friday around central and northern Iraq during continuing operations to remove senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Coalition Forces conducted three precision raids in and around Baghdad. Thursday, ground forces captured an individual suspected of leading an al-Qaeda in Iraq car bombing cell. Friday, Coalition Forces captured a suspected terrorist with ties to senior terrorist leaders in Baghdad. Near Taji, ground forces captured an alleged weapons facilitator working for al-Qaeda in Iraq’s emir of the northern belts around Baghdad and detained two additional suspects.
In Salah ad Din province, Coalition Forces also targeted senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq during three operations Thursday and Friday. During a precision raid Thursday west of Balad, Coalition Forces detained one suspected terrorist while targeting an individual associated with the al-Qaeda in Iraq emir of northern Iraq who allegedly facilitates the movement of terrorist leaders. Five suspected terrorists were detained during operations Friday near Balad and Samarra targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq communications network and an al-Qaeda leader known to conduct car bombings, kidnappings, assassinations and extortion.
Based on information from suspects detained earlier in the week, Coalition Forces conducted an operation Friday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and their associates in Mosul. The ground forces detained three individuals with alleged ties to the terrorist leaders.
“Al-Qaeda is feeling the pressure of our operations, and we’re relentlessly pursuing the top levels of terrorist leaders,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “We will continue to target and then capture or kill the terrorists who direct and conduct brutal attacks against Iraqis.”
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13397&Itemid=21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070817-06
August 17, 2007
Insurgents launch attack from mosque
Multi-National Division – North PAO
TAJI, Iraq – Insurgents launched an attack against Coalition Forces from a Sunni mosque in Tarmiyah, Iraq, in Baghdad Province, Aug. 16.
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat, 2nd Infantry Division, were attacked at their outpost with heavy small-arms fire which the unit confirmed came from the Honest Muhammed Mosque. The attack resulted in one Coalition Soldier killed and another wounded as reported previously in MNC-I press release 20070817-04. CF previously reported multiple small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenade attacks on nearby outposts originating from the mosque since May.
“These insurgents displayed total disregard for the community by using a mosque, a sacred place for Muslims worship, as a sanctuary to commit their acts of terror,” said Maj. Mike Garcia, spokesperson for 4th SBCT. “They are fully aware Coalition Forces treat religious centers with the highest regard. This is an obvious sign of cowardice.”
After confirming the source of the attack, CF established an outer cordon of the area and attempted to locate the mosque’s Imam. After being unable to find the Imam, CF talked to the mosque’s groundskeeper in an attempt to resolve the situation.
CF conducted a tactical callout to individuals inside the mosque instructing them to come out. Two armed individuals were identified on the roof.
The groundskeeper instructed everyone in the mosque to exit the mosque and surrender to CF. The groundskeeper and 20 people exited the mosque. After detaining the 20 individuals, the groundskeeper stated the mosque was empty. Two armed individuals remained on the roof.
An air weapons team engaged the armed individuals on the northeast corner of the mosque’s roof with a Hellfire missile.
The roof of the mosque only sustained minor damage.
“Our forces only entered after repeated attempts to have the insurgents come out to avoid damaging the mosque,” said Garcia. “However, we must continue to take action against terrorists that choose to attack our forces and threaten the community.”
One Soldier was transported to a Coalition medical facility where he died of wounds. Another Soldier was treated for superficial wounds and returned to duty.
This incident remains under investigation.
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“Russia, China Hold Joint War Games”
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Last Updated: Friday, 17 August 2007, 09:34 GMT 10:34 UK
“Nato ‘tracking’ Russian bombers”’
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Last Updated: Saturday, 14 July 2007, 12:58 GMT 13:58 UK
“Russia sends warning to the West”
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
“Former Nigerian Presidents Recounts Stand on Sharia”
By Paul Okwuobi
Special to ASSIST News Service
Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo
LAGOS, NIGERIA
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Warden Message: Ashgabat Personal Security Reminders
Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - Turkmenistan
15 Aug 2007
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Public Announcement: Central Asia
10 Apr 2007
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
U.S. Embassy Ashgabat issued the following Warden Message on August 15, 2007:
Personal Security Reminders
The Consular Section of the American Embassy in Turkmenistan brings the following personal security reminders to the attention of American Citizens resident in or visiting Turkmenistan.
In light of the recent release of an Al-Qaeda video that mentions U.S. embassies and consulates abroad as possible terrorist targets, the American Embassy in Ashgabat reminds American citizens to remain vigilant about their personal safety and to report any suspicious activity to the Embassy.
Attached is a copy of a personal security checklist that gives daily habits and reminders to improve your own security awareness. American citizens are encouraged to share these tips with their family members.
Daily Security Habits and Practices
Do you vary your times and routes to and from work?
Do you keep your doors locked and windows closed (residence and vehicle)?
Do you check the interior and exterior of your vehicle prior to getting into your vehicle? Look for things that are irregular or abnormal.
Do you maintain a low personal profile by not doing anything that draws attention to yourself?
Do you identify and report to the Embassy any vehicles or persons possibly involved in surveillance of your activities?
Are you alert to what is going on around you?
Are your colleagues and family aware of your daily plans and do they know how to reach you?
Schedules that are the most predictable leave you the most vulnerable. Be unpredictable when possible in both your work and social schedules.
Always be aware of your surroundings. Report all suspicious activity to the Embassy.
In traffic, always attempt to leave space in which to maneuver. Always leave yourself an exit. Be prepared to take evasive action at any time.
Avoid choke points in travel. Be wary of diversions.
If you are being followed or harassed by another driver, try to find the nearest police station, hotel, or other public facility to call the police. Never lead the person back to your home or stop and get out.
Whenever possible, do not have a set day and time for shopping, errands and personal needs. Be unpredictable.
Never give out your personal information, such as family member and household staff names, addresses and telephone numbers, in an open setting.
Ensure all of your family members are aware of the prudent security practices outlined above.
The Consular Section reminds an American citizen that, as the U.S. government develops 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 . Updated information on travel and security in Turkmenistan may also be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas. U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State’s Consular Information Sheet for Turkmenistan, Public Announcement for Turkmenistan, Public Announcement for Central Asia, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, and the travel publication “A Safe Trip Abroad”. All of these documents are available at http://travel.state.gov .
U.S. citizens are urged to register and update their contact information through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ . The U.S. Embassy in Ashgabat is located at 9 1984 Street (formerly Pushkin Street) Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The phone number is 993-12-35-00-45, fax: 993-12-39-26-14, and website: http://turkmenistan.usembassy.gov .
Elizabeth W. Webster
Consul
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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“Warden Message: Heathrow Airport Protests, UK”
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Europe - United Kingdom
14 Aug 2007
U.S. Embassy London released the following Warden Message on August 14:
SNIPPET: “The Camp for Climate Action is holding a gathering near Heathrow Airport from Sunday, August 12, to Tuesday, August 21, 2007. The Camp is intended to highlight issues around the air travel industry and its alleged impact on climate change.”
http://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, Fri Aug 17 2007 04:54:25 GMT-0700.
Worldwide Caution
April 10, 2007
http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/ct_140807e.htm
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
August 14 , 2007
“Following a shooting attack at a roadblock southeast of Jerusalem in May 2007 Israeli security forces detained Hamas operatives and arms dealers from Jabal Mukabir (southeast Jerusalem). One of the detainees supplied a gun used in the attack, which wounded two Israeli security personnel”
Aug. 16, 2007 18:54 | Updated Aug. 17, 2007 9:38
“Soccer tourney named after terrorist”
By JPOST.COM STAFF
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ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A school in the West Bank town of Tulkarm this week organized a soccer tournament named after Ziyad Da’as, a Fatah terrorist, Palestinian Media Watch reported on Thursday.
Da’as planned a 2002 attack in Hadera in which a gunman opened fire with an M-16 rifle at a bat mitzva, killing six and wounding 30.
He was also behind the kidnapping and murder of two Israelis in Tulkarm in 2001.
Da’as was killed in an IDF operation in August 2002.”
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“Suicide bomber kills Afghan governor, children”
Hindustan Times ^ | August 17, 2007
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“Tribal Council Sought After Pakistani Girls Offered As Brides (Five Little Girls, Aged 2 - 6)”
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Posted on 08/17/2007 5:04:09 AM PDT by DogByte6RER
Surely.
” . . .Iranian membership of the SCO would pose an enormous headache for the United States. Like Nato, its treaty states that an attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all, raising the prospect that the United States could find itself aligned against both Russia and China if it invaded Iran.”
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-08/17/content_6554223.htm
Urgent: Russia resumes deploying strategic planes
www.chinaview.cn 2007-08-17 21:40:26
MOSCOW, August 17 (Xinhua) — Russia was resuming flights of its strategic aviation on permanent basis from Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
“Four strategic missile carriers, support planes, and tanker aircraft took off from seven Russian airfields in various parts of the country at 00:00, Moscow time, (2000 GMT Thursday) on August 17. Combat duty has begun,” Putin was quoted by the Itar-Tass news agency as saying.
Editor: Sun Yunlong
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/08/17/wputin117.xml
Putin praises strength of ‘Warsaw Pact 2’
By Adrian Blomfield in Moscow
Last Updated: 1:21pm BST 17/08/2007 (excerpted)
President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, will attend an unprecedented show of joint military force today amid fears that the Russian leader is trying to turn an increasingly powerful central Asian alliance into a second Warsaw Pact.
The United States will be anxiously watching the military manoeuvres - held under the auspices of the six-member Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) - from afar after its request to send observers was rejected.
Washington has plenty of reasons to be uneasy. Founded in 2001, the SCO, which includes the four central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyztan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as well as China and Russia, is rapidly gaining a reputation as an anti-Western organisation.
That image seems to be one that Mr Putin is happy to cultivate. Analysts say that the Russian president believes the organisation is emerging as a bloc that is rapidly becoming powerful enough to stand up to the West.
Russia’s most pro-government newspapers, often used by the Kremlin as propaganda vehicles, yesterday proclaimed the arrival of an “anti-Nato” alliance and a “Warsaw Pact 2”. At the annual SCO summit in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek yesterday, Mr Putin praised the alliance’s growing strength. “Year after year the SCO becomes a more significant factor in strengthening security and stability in the central Asian region,” he said. . .
Yet the SCO has wider ambitions. Pakistan, India and Mongolia all want to join - as does Iran, whose president, Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, attended the summit as guest of honour, a title bound to rile Washington. Iranian membership of the SCO would pose an enormous headache for the United States. Like Nato, its treaty states that an attack on one member is regarded as an attack on all, raising the prospect that the United States could find itself aligned against both Russia and China if it invaded Iran. Yet, for all Mr Putin’s posturing, most analysts believe that an underlying antagonism between the member states means that the SCO is far from cohesive, a charge that reduces its chances to be effective.
Thrown together for the moment by mutual expediency, Russia and China have historically distrusted each other. Beijing, which plays host to the Olympic Games next summer, has much less interest in antagonising the United States and would almost certainly block Iran’s accession to the club.
Similarly, the central Asian nations are wary of the two regional superpowers - although, for the time being, the tolerance of Beijing and Moscow for their autocratic ways is more attractive than the demands to democratise made by the United States.
Even so, today’s exercises will serve as a reminder that the global balance of power is shifting.
For the first time ever, China is deploying troops, tanks and aircraft on a combined mission abroad. . .
Interesting, we know of the emptied Pakistan training camps, so where do they go? To their Afghan mountain stronghold. Methinks we were able to snooker them into going there just so we could attack and kill them without haveing to mess with Pakistan.
To their Afghan mountain stronghold. Methinks we were able to snooker them into going there just so we could attack and kill them without haveing to mess with Pakistan.
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methinx they have left HQ and have redeployed for an offensive stance. school may be out for these guys and they are somewhere much more dangerous than bible camp.
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Last Updated: Friday, 17 August 2007, 17:41 GMT 18:41 UK
“Warrant out for Saddam daughter”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Interpol has circulated an arrest warrant for the oldest daughter of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.
Raghad Saddam Hussein, who fled the US-invasion of Iraq in 2003, is accused of terrorism and other offences.”
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