Threat Matrix: January 2008

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Still in Control

Pervez Musharraf was calm, confident and—despite a flurry of rumors—not about to announce his resignation. Instead, the Pakistani president's "concession" to his troubled nation was an announcement that he would allow Britain's Scotland Yard to help local law enforcement agencies with their investigation into last week's assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Speaking in a nationally televised address two hours after Pakistan's election commission announced the postponement of the ballot to Feb. 18, six weeks later than had been scheduled, Musharraf was notably deferential in his remarks about Bhutto, often invoking her "martyrdom" and extolling her liberal democratic credentials. "May she go to heaven," he said. "I stand for the same things she said." Read More

	Pakistan's Frayed Politics
	Musharraf's Dangerous Liaisons
	Pakistan after Bhutto

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[Cindy]

This is not top secret at all, so let’s take a look:

http://www.internet-haganah.com/haganah/internet.html

http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006283.html

14 January 2008
“TERRORISTS (HEART) ADOBE”

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http://memriiwmp.org/content/en/blog_personal.htm?id=342

“Al-Ekhlas Announces New Version of ‘Mujahideen Secrets’ Software”
Posted at January 14, 2008

[Cindy]

IN THE UNITED STATES:

http://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/BPnews.asp?ID=27185

“More arson attacks reported in Alabama”

Posted on Jan 14, 2008 | by Staff
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP)—A spate of arson attacks have affected five churches in east Alabama — attacks that follow a string of nine church-burning incidents nearly two years ago in which three college-age men were arrested.”

[Cindy]

Fyi Only.

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ned=us&scoring=n&q=fertilizer+plant+%2B+fire&btnG=Search

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http://www.registerbee.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=DRB/MGArticle/DRB_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173354204134

“Blaze causes $2 million in damages to Lynchburg plant”

By Carrie J. Sidener
Lynchburg News & Advance
January 14, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Plumes of bluish smoke still rolled off the charred remains of the Royster-Clark fertilizer plant Monday, more than 16 hours after a spectacular fire erupted there Sunday night.

The cause of the blaze remains a mystery since what is left of the building at 2501 Mayflower Drive is still too hot to examine for clues. Half a mile of Mayflower Drive, starting at the railroad tracks and heading toward the mall, will remain closed to both cars and pedestrians until Saturday while investigators search for a cause.

Damages are estimated at more than $2 million.

Wayne Kendrick, the plant manager, was at the site early Monday, trying to make sense of the events.

“I’m at a total loss,” he said. “We will clean it up. Whether we rebuild or not, I don’t know.”

His five full-time employees had gone home hours before the fire was reported Sunday night.

“Nobody got hurt,” Kendrick said. “It’s a blessing.””

[Cindy]

Looking at Money...

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,322587,00.html

“Mysterious $100 ‘Supernote’ Counterfeit Bills Pop Up Worldwide”
Monday, January 14, 2008

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http://moneynews.com/money/archives/articles/2008/1/14/105751.cfm

“Foreign Cash Pours Into USA”
MoneyNews
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16449&Itemid=21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080114-14
January 14, 2008

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain terrorist cell leader (Mosul)

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisors, detained a suspected terrorist cell leader during a raid in Mosul Jan. 14.

According to intelligence reports, the suspect is responsible for numerous improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

The terrorist cell that he is reported to lead, is involved in storing and emplacing IEDs and car bombs for use in attacks throughout Mosul. He is also believed to be involved in the kidnapping and murder of innocent Iraqi civilians.

There were no Iraqi or U.S. Forces injured during these operations.

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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16453&Itemid=21

Press Release A080115a
January 15, 2008

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations, 14 suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 14 suspected terrorists today and Monday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.

Monday in Kirkuk, Coalition forces captured a suspected terrorist reportedly involved in the murder of a U.S. citizen and members of a personnel security detail for the Iraqi National Dialogue Council. The suspect is also believed to be an associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader of the network in Kirkuk and involved in the Baghdad car bomb network. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists on site.

During an operation in Baghdad today, Coalition forces captured another suspected terrorist who is an alleged associate of an improvised explosive device attack cell in Karkh. Reports indicate the individual is a former Iraqi intelligence officer and is associated with several of the suspected terrorists detained during an operation Dec. 25 for their ties to car bomb attacks (see MNF-I press release A071225a, “Coalition forces target terrorist facilitators, suicide bombers; 13 killed, 27 detained,” dated Dec. 25, 2007).

West of Muqdadiyah this morning, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting associates of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in the northeast Diyala River Valley region. During the operation, the ground force detained four suspected terrorists and found a weapons cache inside one of the buildings. The cache contained 15 fused mortars and several machine guns and grenades, which were safely destroyed to prevent future use for terrorist attacks.

During other operations in Mosul and near Samarra today, five suspected terrorists were detained while targeting associates of an assassination cell leader and a senior level al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign terrorist facilitator.

“Iraqi and Coalition forces are making steady progress against al-Qaeda in Iraq,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “Though they remain a threat, our operations continue to deny the terrorists safe haven and diminish their manpower.”

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[SlowBoat407]

Excellent news, Cindy. Thank you for doing what the MSM won’t.

[Cindy]

You’re so welcome SlowBoat407.

[Cindy]

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

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953949/posts

“Olmert renews threat on Iran”
JTA.org ^ | Published: 01/14/2008
Posted on 01/15/2008 4:56:04 AM PST by Perdogg

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1953948/posts

“’Syria, Iran trying to overthrow Abbas’”
Jerusalem Post ^ | 1-16-08 | KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Posted on 01/15/2008 4:55:43 AM PST by SJackson

[Cindy]

Note: Click on the link below to read the entire text of the report. Thank you.

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http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

ICC-CCS.ORG - THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:

Weekly Piracy Report
8-14 January 2008

The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 8 to 14 January 2008.

ALERT

Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong

Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.

Suspicious crafts

Recently reported incidents

08.01.2008: 0055 LT: Tema anchorage, Ghana.
Three robbers, armed with knives, boarded a chemical tanker via the forecastle. Duty A/B spotted the robbers who tried to catch him. Luckily, the A/B managed to escape. D/O raised the alarm, crew mustered and searched the area. It was found that the robbers had unscrewed all the butterfly nuts of the forecastle hatch. However, as the hatch was locked from inside the robbers could not enter the store. Nothing was stolen. Port control informed.

10.01.2008: 2155 LT: 01:05.6N-103:34.5E: Phillip Channel, Singapore Straits.
At a distance of one nm, a small craft, with its searchlight on, started impeding the safe passage of a tanker underway. The vessel altered course to manoeuvre clear of the craft. At the same time, the crew noticed another, unlit, small craft near midships on the portside. The tanker enforced preventive measures and informed Singapore VTIS, who broadcast a security message to all ships in the area. A navy patrol boat arrived on the scene and patrolled the area. VTIS assured the tanker master that his vessel was being monitored continuously

07.01.2008: 0235 LT: No. 5, Beira, Mozambique.
Duty seaman onboard a, berthed, chemical tanker noticed one robber on the forecastle deck. Duty officer informed, and crew alerted. When confronted, robber threatened the duty seaman with a knife. Noticing the alert crew the robber jumped into the water and escaped. Ship stores stolen. Port facility informed.

05.01.2008: 0556 LT: 16:59.8N - 082:26.7E, Kakinada roads, India.
Seven robbers in a, 12 meter long, open boat approached a chemical tanker at anchor. One robber boarded the tanker using a grappling hook and rope via the poop deck. Duty A/B challenged him and informed OOW. Alarm raised and crew mustered. The robber climbed back into the waiting boat. Ship’s property and stores stolen.

[Cindy]

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=78296

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
“Warden Message: Nepal Pipe Bomb Explosion”
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
South / Central Asia - Nepal
14 Jan 2008

[Cindy]

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=78292

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
“Warden Message: Burma Explosions”
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
East Asia / Pacific - Burma
14 Jan 2008

[Cindy]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/mideast/trip2008/index.html

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019569.php
(AP)

January 15, 2008

“Bush delivers huge arms package to Saudis, awarded with highest Saudi honor”

[Cindy]

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

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019577.php
(AP)

January 15, 2008

“Jihadists murder soldiers, set off bomb in Thai market”

NARATHIWAT, Thailand, Jan. 14 —

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “More than 30 people have been decapitated during the insurgency, many of them civilians. The object appears to be to terrorize Buddhists into leaving the region.

The insurgents do not issue public statements, but researchers who have had contact with them believe they seek a separate Islamic state.”

[Cindy]

Thanks to a special freepmailer who is noting dates/events on this calendar:

http://www.nctc.gov/site/calendar/index.html

See January 17th.

[Cindy]

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

[drymans wife]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,322793,00.html

Explosion Heard in Beirut

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

BEIRUT, Lebanon — A blast rang out across Beirut on Tuesday, and a senior Lebanese security official said the explosion occurred just north of the city.

Reuters reported that a blast hit a U.S. embassy car, according Lebanon’s LBC TV.

Gray smoke could be seen billowing near the Mediterranean coast, but the source of the explosion was not immediately known.

The security official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with military rules, told The Associated Press there was an explosion in the predominantly Christian Dora-Karantina neighborhood. He gave no further details.

In the past three years, there has been a string of explosions in Lebanon targeting mainly anti-Syrian politicians and journalists.

[drymans wife]

My dad is having some heart issues so I am heading home.
I will catch up when I get back.

DW

[Godzilla]

placemark

[Cindy]

Have a safe trip dryman’s wife and I will pray for your Dad.