http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019736.php
(THE AUSTRALIAN - News.com.au)
January 29, 2008
“New generation of jihadists ‘set to step up’ in Australia”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Dr Gunaratna said the home-grown terror suspects had been under investigation by Australian law enforcement agencies for some time. The new networks were very similar in “character and composition” to those that had been disrupted by law enforcement agencies.
“Law enforcement has only peeled back one layer of jihadis,” he said. “The second rung is maturing and ripe for another operation, possibly in the coming months.”
Intelligence sources say they are aware of the new threats, but deny there is any evidence that the groups may be close to planning an attack in Australia.”
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“Australia to withdraw troops from Iraq”
Times of India ^
Posted on 01/29/2008 2:07:06 PM PST by Axlrose
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “MELBOURNE: Australia has announced pulling out its military troops from Iraq while reassuring its commitments to continue aid and help for the reconstruction work both in Iraq and Afghanistan.
According to Skynews TV channel , Australian Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith informed this to US secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary Robert Gates and Vice-President Dick Cheney on his first official visit to Washington since Kevin Rudd Government’s election last year.
Australia has pledged to withdraw 550 combat troops from Iraq by June this year. Smith’s agenda comprised explanations on Australia’s decision to withdraw its combat troops from Iraq, which he said would be achieved by mid year and assured it will not hurt Australia’s relationship with America.”