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Warden Message: Potential Hazard at Border Crossing, Macedonia
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Europe - Kosovo, Macedonia
3 Jun 2008
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U.S. Embassy Skopje issued the following Warden Message on June 3, 2008:
We wish to notify U.S. citizens that the Blace border crossing point on the Macedonia-Kosovo border has been closed to truck traffic since June 1. Three cargo trucks are leaking a potentially toxic substance in the area between the border check points. The exact content of the substance is unknown and it is unclear if there are health risks associated with it. Officials are examining the situation, and further testing of the substance will take place on the morning of June 4. There have been some protests on the Kosovo side of the border regarding the trucks, and there may be some disruption to traffic. We recommend that American citizens monitor local news sources and evaluate the available information before using the Blace border crossing.
In the event further information is obtained regarding this or any other security or safety situation, U.S. Embassy Skopje will provide updates via this same channel and on the Embassy’s website, http://skopje.usembassy.gov.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website as well as the U.S. Department of State’s travel website, www.travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages American citizens to review to “A Safe Trip Abroad,” found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html, which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Macedonia are advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S. Department of State’s automated online registration system, at https://travelregistration.state.gov. American citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy via e-mail or by calling +389 (02) 311 6180. This complete message is available on the Embassy’s website at http://skopje.usembassy.gov. In case of an emergency outside normal business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling +389 02-311-6180.
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2508.html
Travel Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Wed Jun 04 2008 04:03:25 GMT-0700 (PDT).
Burma (Myanmar)
June 03, 2008
CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.christianpersecution.org
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08060016.htm
Monday, June 2, 2008
“Burial of Christian Teen Obstructed in Kyrgyzstan”
By Jeremy Reynalds
Correspondent for ASSIST News Service
KYRGYZSTAN
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08060017.htm
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
“Church vandalized, worshippers threatened in Chhattisgarh state, India”
By James Varghese
Special to ASSIST News Service
CHHATTISGARH, INDIA
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
“Worldwide Caution”
January 17, 2008
SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.”
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“ISLAMIC INFILTRATION OF THE GOP::Norquist’s Muslim Protégés
FrontPageMagazine.com | 6/3/2008 ^ | FrontPageMagazine.com | 6/3/2008 | By Paul Sperry
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 7:30:56 PM by RaceBannon
Norquist’s Muslim Protégés “
TIANANMEN SQUARE:
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/tiananmensquare/index
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1415627/posts
http://tv.nationalreview.com/uncommonknowledge/
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http://www.danielpipes.org/article/5566
“Online Video Interview: War & Islam with Daniel Pipes”
National Review Online
June 3, 2008
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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Note: Video and photos included.
http://www.memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Page=countries&Area=iran&ID=SP194808
Special Dispatch Series - No. 1948
June 4, 2008 No. 1948
“Iranian President Ahmadinejad: “The Countdown for the Decline of America’s Demonic Power Has Begun”; “This Germ of Corruption [Israel] Will Be Wiped Off the Face of the Earth””
SNIPPET: “Following are excerpts from a public address by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which aired on the Iranian News Channel IRINN TV on June 2, 2008.
To view this clip, visit http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1784.htm .
To view the MEMRI TV page for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, visit http://www.memritv.org/subject/en/358.htm .
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: “Our beloved Imam [Khomeini], you commanded that the arrogant [powers] of the world must be destroyed. You commanded that the global rule of hegemony must be removed. I’d like to say that thanks to your illuminating presence, thanks to your guidance, thanks to your ardent and divine words, thanks to the continuance of your illuminating rule, and thanks to the steadfastness of the Iranian people, today, the cruel and arrogant [powers] have reached a total dead end, and thanks to God, the countdown for the decline of America’s demonic power has begun.””
ON THE INTERNET:
http://www.3tt3.net/up/izxgfiles/XTL03603.gif
www.ekhlaas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=152957
Speaking of propaganda...ON THE INTERNET:
www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=WarriorsOfIslam
Note: Photo Included.
http://www.policelink.com/news/26729-obama-uses-police-memorial-for-porta-potties
“Obama Uses Police Memorial for Porta Potties”
PHOTO CAPTION: “This photo by Officer Thomas Brennan shows the porta potties setup on the police memorial, with its flag still at half mast.”
PoliceLink
May 30, 2008
PORTLAND, OR
Royal Iran video anbd and a textual revue of the immediate terrorism activities of Ahmadi-Nejad three months after his selection (as opposed to election) as President of the Islamic Regime in Iran.
http://noiri.blogspot.com/2006/11/look-at-royal-iran.html
Thank you FARS.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50095
“Mullen Meets with Pakistani Military Leaders”
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, June 4, 2008
The jihadis as noted in this press release win THE STUCK ON STUPID award today.
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50100
Coalition Forces Attacked During Humanitarian Mission
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 – Coalition forces killed more than a dozen insurgents who attacked them during a humanitarian-assistance mission yesterday near Putay, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.
While approaching the town, a vehicle in the convoy struck a roadside bomb. Coalition forces immediately began vehicle-recovery operations, but the convoy was ambushed by insurgents using small-arms fire. During the fight, another coalition vehicle struck a mine.
Insurgents entered homes in an attempt to use them as fighting positions, causing residents to flee. Coalition forces then ensured no women or children were in the area before using precision air strikes against the insurgents.
Elsewhere in Afghanistan yesterday, coalition forces detained eight militants during operations in Ghazni and Helmand provinces.
Two militants were detained and their motorcycles were confiscated when coalition forces searched several compounds in Ghazni’s Andar district. The forces were targeting a Taliban militant who facilitated foreign fighters in the area.
Coalition forces searched several compounds in Helmand’s Nahri Sarraj district, targeting a mid-level Taliban leader. The forces detained six, including the targeted Taliban leader.
During the operations in Helmand province, coalition forces also discovered rocket-propelled grenades, bomb-making materials, AK-47 assault rifles, ammunition vests, and ammunition hidden in multiple buildings. They also discovered large caches of narcotics, including one estimated at more than 400 pounds. All weapons, munitions and narcotics were destroyed to prevent future use.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 101 news releases.)
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50099
Coalition Forces Detain Nine, Including Wanted Suspects
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 – Coalition forces detained nine suspects in central and northwestern Iraq today, including three wanted men and four of his associates, military officials said.
Coalition forces disrupted al-Qaida’s bombing networks in and around Baghdad when they captured two wanted men and detained two additional suspected terrorists. One wanted man reportedly was involved in weapons distribution and car bombings. The other wanted man was detained in Taji, north of the capital, and is believed to gather intelligence for a bombing network in the area.
In Tikrit, coalition forces captured a wanted man and four associates who are believed to be involved in organizing suicide bombings and facilitating the movement of foreign terrorists into Iraq. In addition, detainee reports led coalition forces to a foreign-terrorist bed-down site west of Mosul, where they discovered and safely destroyed two terrorist safe houses.
During operations in Iraq yesterday:
— Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, attached to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multinational Division Baghdad, captured two suspects in the Doura neighborhood of Baghdad’s Rashid district. The detainees were wanted by the Iraqi government for allegedly committing crimes and acts of violence against the Iraqi people and Iraqi and coalition forces.
— In the Abu Tshir community of southern Baghdad, soldiers from 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multinational Division Baghdad, captured a suspected terrorist.
— Soldiers from Troop A, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, discovered 30 mm mortar tubes, 60 mm mortar rounds, hand grenades, AK-47 assault rifles, homemade explosives, various ammunition, and a blasting cap during a security patrol in the Karb de Gla region of southeastern Baghdad. Five individuals were detained for questioning during the incident.
— Coalition forces captured a wanted man and four associates in Mosul. Officials said the wanted man is an alleged security leader for al-Qaida in Iraq and is suspected of coordinating bombings against Iraqi police. Another man, wanted for allegedly facilitating suicide bombings and foreign terrorist movement for al-Qaida, was captured in Tikrit with one additional suspect.
— Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division seized several weapons caches in Baghdad’s Sadr City. The munitions included PKC magazines and rounds, AK-47 rifle magazines loaded with 7.62 mm rounds, anti-tank rockets, anti-personnel rockets, a missile, grenades and initiation fuses. Soldiers in the same unit found an RPG-7 and five anti-personnel rounds.
— Iraqi soldiers in Sadr City seized numerous weapons caches that included Dishka rounds, a rocket-propelled-grenade launcher, an RPG warhead, 82 mm mortar rounds, 60 mm rounds, five 122 mm rockets, fire extinguishers, an armor vest with plates, AK-47 assault rifles, an RPK light machine gun, grenades, a 120 mm round, wire and a sniper rifle.
— Iraqi soldiers discovered a homemade bomb in Baghdad’s Rusafa district. The bomb consisted of an electronic initiator and a box of homemade explosives.
— In Baghdad’s Adhamiya district, Iraqi police found a GC machine gun and a sniper scope.
— Iraqi national police detained a suspected insurgent in Baghdad’s Kadhamiya district.
— In the Karkh district of Baghdad, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers serving with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, seized hundreds of 37 mm rounds.
— Iraqi soldiers seized rocket components, RPGs, MP-5 magazines, and an armored vest in Baghdad’s Karkh district.
— In Baghdad’s Sadr City, soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discovered 60 mm high-explosive mortar rounds, 82 mm mortar rounds, RPGs, mortar tail booms, and a grenade.
— In the Baladiat area of New Baghdad, Iraqi soldiers found a homemade bomb, rocket warheads, rocket-propelled grenades, an RPG launcher, 7.62 mm rounds, boxes of various ammunition, a PKC rifle and an AK-47, a rocket motor, radios, RPG motors, blasting caps, flak vests, and pounds of explosives.
— A tip from an Iraqi citizen led 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, soldiers to a weapons cache in Adhamiyah. It consisted of anti-personnel mines and a 57 mm rocket.
— Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, seized 60 mm mortar rounds, 60 mm mortar tubes, homemade explosives, grenades, AK-47s, 120 mm mortars, an improvised rocket, improvised rocket tubes, and a blasting cap in Rashid.
— In Kadhamiyah’s Shulla area, Iraqi soldiers, with soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, seized 82 mm mortar rounds while conducting a joint patrol. Members of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, also worked with soldiers from another Iraqi army division to discover a 155 mm mortar round, 100 mm mortar rounds, 60 mm mortar rounds, homemade explosives, a grenade, a mortar accelerant, detonation cord, and a cell phone charger in Kadhamiyah’s Khadra area.
In operations in Iraq on June 2, Iraqi special operations forces conducted an operation in eastern Mosul to capture a suspected terrorist who is believed to serve as a homemade-bomb-cell leader for al-Qaida. The man is suspected of numerous fatal car-bomb attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps and Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)
http://israel.internet-haganah.com/
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/06/20080604-1.html
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
June 4, 2008
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Olmert of Israel
Oval Office
Video (Windows)
White House News
PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, welcome back. First of all, I want to thank you and your good bride for being such gracious hosts to Laura and me. I loved my trip to Israel. It was really a meaningful — a meaningful trip, and a lot of it had to do with your gracious hospitality. So I welcome you back here to Washington. You come back as my friend. I’m glad to see my friend.
I’m looking forward to our discussions on the issues that we have spent a lot of time discussing up to now. We’ll be, of course, talking about the Palestinian issue, the peace process. We’ll be talking about Lebanon. I’m looking forward to your wisdom about how you see the Syrian issue. And finally, we’re going to spend a lot of time talking about Iran. Iran is an existential threat to peace, and very important for the world to take the Iranian threat seriously, which the United States does, as the Prime Minister will tell you. And we will continue our discussions about that subject, as well.
So glad you’re here. Good to see you.
PRIME MINISTER OLMERT: Thank you very much, President.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Yes, sir.
PRIME MINISTER OLMERT: Thank you. Well, I’m delighted to be again at the Oval Office as a guest of my friend, President Bush. We enjoyed tremendously your visit in Israel. From a national point of view, people of Israel were absolutely excited and moved by your spectacular speech in the Knesset, which was the best expression of the United States’ commitment to the security and the well-being of the state of Israel, which was appreciated by everyone in the state of Israel.
And we had many discussions that you have mentioned on the main issues: the peace process with the Palestinians, the situation in Lebanon, the contacts that hopefully may lead to pull out Syria from the axis of evil, which is very important, and also, naturally about the main threat to all of us, which is Iran. And as you said, President, indeed we talked all about this.
From a personal point of view, I can only say that I admire your friendship and your commitment, and your emotions as they were expressed in such a powerful manner in your visit to the state of Israel. You are loved, you and Laura, very much. And part of my mission is to make you feel this way. Thank you very much.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you very much. Thank you all.
END 1:56 P.M. EDT
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“Teen arrested for defacing 9/11 mural”
BY DORIAN BLOCK
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Updated Tuesday, June 3rd 2008, 11:32 PM
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A Bronx teen was arrested Tuesday on charges of scrawling graffiti over a Bronx mural honoring a fallen 9/11 hero - and promptly told cops he was sorry he’d done it.
Avery Prince, 17, put his tag, “SIPS,” over the face of Firefighter Peter Bielfeld on a mural near the Bravest’s former home in Olinville, cops said.”
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