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Posted on 04/01/2008 8:13:21 PM PDT by nwctwx
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“Robert Mugabe ‘Mobilising Command Centres For National Terror Campaign’”
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 4-18-2008 | Peta Thornycroft
Posted on April 18, 2008 2:50:34 PM PDT by blam
We will not forget.
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Photo included.
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49613
Bush Marks 25th Anniversary of Terror Attack on U.S. Embassy in Beirut
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 – Twenty-five years after terrorists detonated a massive car bomb, killing 52 people at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, President Bush urged unity in condemning terrorism he said continues to threaten the United States.
The Islamic Jihad Organization, today known as the terrorist group Hizballah, launched the April 18, 1983, attack that left 17 Americans and 35 Lebanese citizens dead. Those killed included Marine Cpl. Robert V. McMaugh, an embassy guard, and Army trainers Sgt. 1st Class Richard Twine, Staff Sgt. Ben H. Maxwell and Staff Sgt. Mark E. Salazar.
Employees of the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development and members of the Central Intelligence Agency’s Middle East contingent were also killed.
President Ronald Reagan quickly denounced the “vicious terrorist bombing” as a “cowardly act” that would not deter U.S. goals of peace in the region.
Bush marked the anniversary of the Beirut embassy bombing in a statement released yesterday remembering those killed and honoring the sacrifice of their family and friends and those wounded in the attack. He called the anniversary “a timely reminder of the danger U.S. diplomats, military personnel and locally employed staff bear in their service to the the United States.”
“Since the Beirut attack, we and citizens of many countries have suffered more attacks at the hands of Hizballah and other terrorists, backed by the regimes in Tehran and Damascus, which use terror and violence against innocent civilians,” Bush said. “All nations should condemn such brutal attacks and recognize that the purposeful targeting of civilians is immoral and unjustifiable.”
The bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack the United States had ever faced in its history, although more attacks were to follow.
The Beirut embassy bombing opened a new chapter in attacks against Americans overseas. Six months later, on Oct. 23, 1983, two truck bombs struck barracks in Beirut that houses U.S. and French members of the Multinational Force in Lebanon. The attacks, which occurred 20 seconds apart, killed 241 U.S. Marines, as well as 58 French servicemen and six civilians.
Other embassy attacks were to follow: in 1998 on the embassies in Dar es Salaam,Tanzania; and Nairobi, Kenya; and in 2002 on the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.
Bush noted that the people of Lebanon have remained resilient despite living the better part of three decades living under the threat of violence, assassinations and other forms of intimidation.
“They and their leaders continue to work for a peaceful and democratic future, even as Syria, Iran, and their Lebanese proxies seek to undermine Lebanese democracy and institutions,” he said.
“The United States will continue to stand with the Lebanese people and their government as they struggle to preserve their sovereignty and independence, seek to bring justice to victims of terrorism and political violence, and seek election of a president committed to those values,” Bush said.
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080417-6.html
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 17, 2008
Statement by the President
White House News
On April 18, 1983, the Islamic Jihad Organization, known today as the terrorist group Hizballah, detonated a massive car bomb at the American Embassy in Beirut, killing 52 people — 17 Americans and 35 Lebanese citizens. The Beirut Embassy bombing was at the time the most deadly terrorist attack against the United States in our history. On the 25th anniversary of that bombing, we mourn for those who perished, and we honor the sacrifice of their family and friends and of the many who were wounded. This occasion is a timely reminder of the danger our diplomats, military personnel, and locally employed staff bear in their service to the United States.
Since the Beirut attack, we and citizens of many countries have suffered more attacks at the hands of Hizballah and other terrorists, backed by the regimes in Tehran and Damascus, which use terror and violence against innocent civilians. All nations should condemn such brutal attacks and recognize that the purposeful targeting of civilians is immoral and unjustifiable.
The people of Lebanon have spent the better part of three decades living under the threat of violence, assassinations, and other forms of intimidation. Despite this, they and their leaders continue to work for a peaceful and democratic future, even as Syria, Iran, and their Lebanese proxies seek to undermine Lebanese democracy and institutions. The United States will continue to stand with the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people as they struggle to preserve their hard-won sovereignty and independence, endeavor to provide justice for victims of terrorism and political violence, and continue to seek the election of a president committed to these principles.
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49623
“Coalition Troops in Iraq Capture Special Groups Leader”
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49624
Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Detain Suspected Roadside Bomber
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 – Coalition forces detained a suspected militant yesterday during a joint U.S./Afghan security-force operation to disrupt roadside bombings in Afghanistan’s Khowst province, military officials reported.
The person in custody is linked to several attacks on coalition forces. He was detained during a search of compounds in the province’s Gorbuz District.
In other news, 12 suspected militants were detained during two separate operations in Khowst and Nimroz provinces April 16.
In the district of Tani in Khowst province, Afghan and coalition forces detained two militants linked to foreign fighters and roadside bomb operations. Five of their associates, also suspected of having links to foreign fighters and IED operations, also were detained. Several weapons, ammunition, an ammunition vest and bomb-making components were confiscated and destroyed.
In a separate operation in the district of Kashroad in Nimroz province, coalition forces searched multiple compounds for a wanted Taliban commander and detained five suspected militants linked to the suspect.
Also, an Afghan commando unit captured a suspected Taliban leader during an April 14 search operation southeast of Shembaut Village in Khowst province. The detainee is a suspected Taliban member linked to attacks on Afghan security forces. He also is linked to providing housing and intelligence for use by suicide bombers. Afghan citizens tipped off U.S. and Afghan forces on the location of the suspected militant.
In other news, a local citizen led Afghan and U.S. security forces to a weapons cache hidden inside a cave in northern Afghanistan April 13.
The entrance to the cave was covered up by a deep layer of dirt, according to a U.S. soldier who participated in the mission. The cave held more than 300 pieces of ammunition in nearly pristine condition.
The Afghan tipster will receive a monetary reward, as part of the Small Rewards Program.
About $65,000 in reward monies has been paid to individuals who’ve provided information resulting in locating and destroying weapons caches throughout Afghanistan. More than 7,000 enemy weapon systems, including rocket-propelled grenades, land mines, rifles and various types of ammunitions have been confiscated as a result of the program.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 101 news releases.)
http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_041808WAB_pests_found_shipment_KS.7848cca2.html
“Destructive pests found in shipment from China to Seattle”
03:02 PM PDT on Friday, April 18, 2008
Associated Press
KING
SNIPPET: “Officers found the insects in a shipment that arrived at Pier 46 in late March. The shipments were denied entry.”
SEATTLE
Yes, and quite a few others.
Yup. That, and to leave a 'nice' note in my purse, for the next guy.
Dear Mugger,
Congratulations!
You are now the proud owner of a $25 purse, including the bonus prizes of a comb, some lipstick, and a pack of smokes.
Good luck in life, loser.
You’re most welcome, fanfan.
No, no fanfan.
Your note should read:
Mugger,
You are being watched.
Don’t you know someone is watching you?
By the way, you probably don’t know what
moves I know and you don’t.
I’m not your friend, mugger.
You’re going to jail — sooner or later.
signed Fanfan
Generally speaking these thugs already have criminal records, but yearn to accelerate their crimes until they do big time. It's too bad they have to commit crimes and injure innocent people before they are rewarded with the prison lifestyle they are so avidly seeking.
“It’s too bad they have to commit crimes and injure innocent people before they are rewarded with the prison lifestyle they are so avidly seeking.”
Yep.
I’m very glad the suspect was ID’d MamaDearest.
Good deal.
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“Zimbabwe arms ship quits S Africa”
BBC ^ | Saturday, 19 April 2008 | n/a
Posted on April 18, 2008 10:57:24 PM PDT by fishhound
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Mugabe regime ordered 77 tonnes of Chinese arms three days AFTER disputed elections”
The Daily Mail (U.K.) ^ | April 18, 2008 | IAN EVANS and WILLIAM LOWTHER
Posted on April 18, 2008 5:55:50 PM PDT by Stoat
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JIHAD WATCH.org (REUTERS) - Snippet: ""I call on Muslims around the world, if you run into the maker of the film, kill him," said one of the speakers at the rally, Awit Mashuri. "Geert Wilders is a Christian terrorist," declared a placard held up by a protester. "Kill Geert Wilders," read another..." (March 31, 2008)
ADDING 12 link to post no. 916:
blog:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/192357.php
April 18, 2008
“Will Some One Please Kill Yousef Ahmadi Now?”
BLOG ENTRY SNIPPET: “Oh, and a special note to “Zabihullah Mujahid”, the other official spokesman for the Taliban:”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_64L7Msp9I
“Dean Martin & John Wayne on Values”
VIDEO DESCRIPTION - Quote:
John Wayne tells it like it is in this gem from the past. What does he want for his daughter? Watch and see... we sure could use some John Wayne types around these days.
Note: The following news brief is a quote:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3533546,00.html
2 rockets fired at Israel; no injuries reported
Published: 04.18.08, 23:29 / Israel News
Two Qassam rockets were fired at Israel from northern Gaza Friday night.
The rockets’ landing site has not been located yet. No injuries or damage were reported. (Yonat Atlas)
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3533531,00.html
Qassam rocket lands in Sderot; 2 women suffer shock
Published: 04.18.08, 21:59 / Israel News
A Qassam rocket landed in the yard of a house in Sderot Friday evening. Two women suffered shock and one was evacuated to Barzilai Hospital in Ashkelon.
Islamic Jihad’s al-Quds Brigades claimed responsibility for the attack. (Yonat Atlas and Ali Waked)
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