Posted on 04/01/2008 8:13:21 PM PDT by nwctwx
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18730&Itemid=128
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080424-07
April 24, 2008
Iraqi Army Forces kill nine criminals, destroy two vehicles in Hussaniyah
BAGHDAD – An Iraqi Army patrol, accompanied by U.S. Special Forces advisors, defeated elements of an armed criminal group that launched an unprovoked attack on Iraqi and U.S. forces conducting a patrol in Hussaniyah, a city north of Baghdad, April 22.
Approximately 45 minutes into the mission, gunmen attacked the patrol using small arms weapons and rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Iraqi Army and U.S. Special Forces dismounted from their vehicles and returned fire, killing four of the gunmen.
Additional criminals continued their attacks, using pre-positioned improvised explosive devices, RPGs and small arms weapons to target the Iraqi and U.S. patrol. Despite the threats, Iraqi Army forces continued to engage the enemy, killing five more fighters and destroying two vehicles the gunmen used to launch their attacks.
No Iraqi or U.S. military personnel were injured during the patrol.
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Press Release A080424b
April 24, 2008
Coalition forces target al-Qaeda in Iraq networks; one killed, eight detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist and detained eight others during operations to disrupt AQI networks in Baghdad and near Samarra.
In Baghdad, Coalition forces stopped a suspected terrorist in his vehicle. As Coalition forces approached the vehicle, the individual drew his pistol. Coalition forces responded to the hostile threat by engaging and killing the terrorist.
North of Samarra, Coalition forces captured two wanted men and three additional suspected terrorists. One of the wanted men is believed to be the leader of an al-Qaeda in Iraq propaganda cell encompassing the northern belt around Baghdad, while the other is suspected of facilitating the movement of foreign terrorists into Iraq.
Also in Samarra, Coalition forces followed suspected terrorists traveling in a vehicle and ordered the driver to stop. Coalition forces secured the area, detained three suspected terrorists and confiscated two assault rifles.
“Al-Qaeda in Iraq is on its heels, but still has the capacity to conduct barbaric attacks against innocent citizens. We will continue to target al-Qaeda leaders and networks until the Iraqi people can move forward to a peaceful future,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman.
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Press Release A080424b
April 24, 2008
Coalition Forces kill four Special Groups criminals, capture five others
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed four Iranian-trained Special Groups criminals and detained five other suspected criminals Thursday during operations in Rashidiyah, north of Baghdad.
Intelligence sources led Coalition forces to the location of an Iranian-trained Special Groups criminal suspected of receiving weapons and finances from Iran in order to lead attacks against Coalition forces. He is also suspected of directing and conducting kidnappings and sectarian violence against Iraqi citizens.
Despite receiving sporadic small arms fire attacks, Coalition forces apprehended the suspected criminal and three other suspects. Coalition forces continued to another location to capture an additional suspected criminal wanted for hostile acts against Iraqi forces.
As Coalition forces approached the second location, they came under small arms fire from both sides of the road and returned fire, killing one criminal.
After arriving at the targeted individual’s location, Coalition forces again came under small arms fire from three criminals atop a local residence. Coalition forces followed the three individuals to a home in the neighborhood, where the criminals gained entry. Coalition forces came under attack from the criminals inside the house and engaged the hostile threat, killing the three criminals. The engagement ignited a fire in the house, but Coalition forces were able to evacuate the residents from the building unharmed.
“Coalition forces will continue to seek out these criminal elements supported by Iran who threaten the security of Iraqi citizens and who undermine the sovereignty of Iraq,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman.
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08040131.htm
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
“Adopt a Terrorist for Prayer Founder Mobilizes for Iraq Deployment”
By Jeremy Reynalds
Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
COLORADO
Let’s look around the internet and see what the TALIBAN is up to.
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blog:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/192442.php
April 23, 2008
“Taliban Spokesman Has Online Crush. Really.”
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3535503,00.html
(AFP)
“Ahmadinejad to visit Pakistan next week”
Published: 04.24.08, 14:28 / Israel News
bttt
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Yep and thank you Unrepentant VN Vet.
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“Shocking Attack by ‘Peace Thugs’ in Pennsylvania!”
Melanie Morgan.com ^ | Tuesday, 22 April 2008 | Melanie Morgan
Posted on April 23, 2008 8:16:04 PM PDT by Just A Nobody
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http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/650
“Do Hamas Columnists Get Paid?
Post Won’t Say”
by Steven Emerson
IPT News
April 24, 2008
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We have an afternoon STUCK ON STUPID award winner:
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“House speaker asks Bush to stop stockpiling oil (Mega barf alert)”
Reuters ^ | 4-24-08 | Richard Cowan
Posted on April 24, 2008 1:33:27 PM PDT by RWB Patriot
WASHINGTON (Reuters)
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Coalition Forces Kill Four Iranian-Trained Fighters in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 – Coalition forces killed four Iranian-trained “special groups” criminals and detained five other suspected criminals today in Rashidiyah, Iraq, north of Baghdad.
Intelligence sources led the forces to the location of a criminal suspected of receiving weapons and finances from Iran. He also is suspected of directing and conducting kidnappings and sectarian violence against Iraqi citizens.
Despite receiving sporadic small-arms fire attacks, coalition forces apprehended the suspected criminal and three other suspects. As the forces approached a second location to apprehend another suspected criminal, they came under small-arms fire from both sides of the road and returned fire, killing one criminal.
After arriving at the targeted individual’s location, the forces again came under small-arms fire from three criminals atop a local residence. Coalition forces followed the three individuals to a home in the neighborhood then came under attack from the criminals inside the house. They engaged the hostile threat, killing the three criminals. The engagement ignited a fire in the house, but coalition forces were able to evacuate residents from the building unharmed.
“Coalition forces will continue to seek out these criminal elements supported by Iran who threaten the security of Iraqi citizens and who undermine the sovereignty of Iraq,” said Navy Cmdr. Scott Rye, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman.
Elsewhere, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers killed three criminals in separate engagements in Baghdad yesterday and today.
— At about 7:30 a.m. today, an aerial weapons team observed a criminal with a heavy machine gun firing on Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers in northeastern Baghdad. The aerial weapons team fired one Hellfire missile, ending the attack. The heavy machine gun was destroyed, but no casualties were reported.
— At about 11:30 p.m., two criminals were observed emplacing an improvised-explosive device in northeastern Baghdad. After fleeing the scene, an aerial weapons team engaged the criminals in a building with two Hellfire missiles, killing both.
— At about 10:50 p.m. yesterday, an aerial weapons team observed a criminal emplacing an improvised-explosive device. The IED was targeting a coalition forces patrol in northeastern Baghdad. The aerial weapons team engaged the criminal with a Hellfire missile, killing him.
In other operations yesterday, coalition forces killed three al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists and detained 14 suspects during operations targeting terrorist networks in the central and northern parts of the country Wednesday.
— West of Biaj, coalition forces captured an alleged foreign-terrorist facilitator and three additional suspects. While rounding up the detainees, one terrorist attempted to escape. After the terrorist refused commands to halt, coalition forces engaged, killing him.
— Coalition forces targeted an alleged leader of an al-Qaida in Iraq propaganda cell during an operation in Mosul. As coalition forces arrived at the target area, two individuals attempted to seize their weapons from them. Coalition forces responded in self-defense, engaging and killing the two men, officials said.
— Coalition forces captured a suspected senior al-Qaida in Iraq leader in Mosul during a precision operation. Intelligence reports also indicate he is involved in kidnapping and suicide-bombing operations.
— West of Baghdad, coalition forces conducted two operations targeting operatives in the area’s bombing network. Six suspected terrorists were detained, and four are believed to be part of a bombing cell that attacks coalition forces.
“Iraqi citizens reject the criminal activity of al-Qaeda in Iraq’s members,” Rye said. “Terrorists cling to violence, while the people of Iraq have chosen a path of peace.”
Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained five suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq networks operating north of Mosul.
Information from an operation April 12 led Coalition forces to a location where they secured a building and detained three suspected terrorists. Acting on additional intelligence, Coalition forces proceeded to a second location. While securing the building, two individuals displayed hostile intent toward Coalition forces, who fired in self-defense, wounding both men. One suspect was taken to a military medical facility, and the other wounded suspect was treated on site and detained.
Coalition forces followed a suspected terrorist in a vehicle to an area northwest of Samarra. When the driver would not follow signals to stop, including warning shots, Coalition forces fired into the vehicle. The vehicle stopped, and secondary explosions erupted from inside, indicating weapons, ammunition or explosives inside the vehicle. The terrorist in the vehicle was killed.
“We continue to target terrorists in Mosul and throughout Iraq to disrupt their networks and degrade their ability to attack innocent Iraqis,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesman.
Also yesterday, Multinational Force West soldiers pursuing two suspected enemy vehicles engaged insurgents north of Lake Thar Thar. Insurgents engaged the soldiers with small-arms fire and grenades. The brief chase ended as the lead enemy vehicle stopped. The enemy continued their attack as the second vehicle sped away. The soldiers returned fire, killing six insurgents and destroying their truck.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq and Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 24, 2008
Statement by the Press Secretary
White House News
Today, administration officials have briefed select Congressional committees on an issue of great international concern. Until Sept. 6, 2007, the Syrian regime was building a covert nuclear reactor in its eastern desert capable of producing plutonium. We are convinced, based on a variety of information, that North Korea assisted Syria’s covert nuclear activities. We have good reason to believe that reactor, which was damaged beyond repair on Sept. 6 of last year, was not intended for peaceful purposes. Carefully hidden from view, the reactor was not configured for such purposes. In defiance of its international obligations, Syria did not inform the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the construction of the reactor, and, after it was destroyed, the regime moved quickly to bury evidence of its existence. This cover-up only served to reinforce our confidence that this reactor was not intended for peaceful activities.
We are briefing the IAEA on this intelligence. The Syrian regime must come clean before the world regarding its illicit nuclear activities. The Syrian regime supports terrorism, takes action that destabilizes Lebanon, allows the transit of some foreign fighters into Iraq, and represses its own people. If Syria wants better relations with the international community, it should put an end to these activities.
We have long been seriously concerned about North Korea’s nuclear weapons program and its proliferation activities. North Korea’s clandestine nuclear cooperation with Syria is a dangerous manifestation of those activities. One way we have chosen to deal with this problem is through the Six Party Framework. Through this process we are working with our partners to achieve the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. The United States is also committed to ensuring that North Korea does not further engage in proliferation activities. We will work with our partners to establish in the Six Party Framework a rigorous verification mechanism to ensure that such conduct and other nuclear activities have ceased.
The construction of this reactor was a dangerous and potentially destabilizing development for the region and the world. This is particularly true because it was done covertly and in violation of the very procedures designed to reassure the world of the peaceful intent of nuclear activities. This development also serves as a reminder that often the same regimes that sponsor proliferation also sponsor terrorism and foster instability, and cooperate with one another in doing so. This underscores that the international community is right to be very concerned about the nuclear activities of Iran and the risks those activities pose to the stability of the Middle East. To confront this challenge, the international community must take further steps, beginning with the full implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions dealing with Iranian nuclear activities. The United States calls upon the international community to redouble our common efforts to ending these activities and preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction in this critical region.
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Very interesting! Thanks for the ping.
stepping back in time...
You’re welcome jer33 3.
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