Threat Matrix: June 2008

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[Cindy]

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Thanks to Clive for the ping to these threads:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025035/posts

“Outrage over Mugabe and Ahmadinejad’s presence in Rome”
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4048190.ece ^
Posted on June 2, 2008 4:33:45 PM PDT by chessplayer

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024996/posts

“Mugabe, Ahmadinejad slammed for attending U.N. summit”
Reuters ^ | 06/02/08 | Silvia Aloisi
Posted on June 2, 2008 2:49:09 PM PDT by frankjr

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025224/posts

“Eyes on Mugabe at Rome summit”
BBC News ^ | 2008-06-03 | Christian Fraser
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:22:52 AM PDT by Clive

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/nuclear
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/iaea
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/iran

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025237/posts

“No need to review atom cooperation-Iran president”
al-Reuters ^ | June 2, 2008 | Reporting by Hossein Jaseb; Writing by Fredrik Dahl; Editing by Peter Millership
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:33:48 AM PDT by Schnucki

TEHRAN

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025234/posts

“ElBaradei Urges Iran “Full Disclosure” on Bomb Issue”
al-Reuters via NYT ^ | June 2, 2008 | Staff
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:31:25 AM PDT by Schnucki

VIENNA

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025227/posts

“UN nuclear agency report puts Iran on defensive”
AP via Google ^ | May 31, 2008 | George Jahn (Associated Press Writer Louise Nordstrom, in Stockholm, Sweden, contributed)
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:23:44 AM PDT by Schnucki

VIENNA, Austria

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025223/posts

“Iran warns IAEA on nuclear cooperation”
al-Reuters ^ | June 1, 2008 | Reporting by Hossein Jaseb and Hashem Kalantari; Writing by Fredrik Dahl; Editing by Elizabeth Piper
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:20:54 AM PDT by Schnucki

TEHRAN

[Cindy]

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025243/posts

Hearing footsteps in Iran?
Chicago Tribune ^ | June 3, 2008 | Editorial
Posted on June 3, 2008 4:41:11 AM PDT by Schnucki

Iran’s bull rush into the nuclear club is a popular rallying point for Iranian national pride. If there’s much of an argument among the mullahs and top officials about the wisdom of continuing in the face of three sets of UN Security Council sanctions, there’s not much public evidence of it.

That’s why the election last week of former nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani to be the speaker of Iran’s parliament was surprising. Before resigned after clashing with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Larijani reportedly favored some sort of a nuclear deal to ease Western pressure. He lost that argument—and his job as nuclear negotiator.

Now he’s back. We don’t want to read too much into his lopsided 232-31 victory. Larijani’s only a moderate compared to ultra hard-liners like Ahmadinejad and his backers.

What’s clear is that Larijani’s rise is a direct rebuke to Ahmadinejad and his abysmal economic policies. Thousands of people across Iran suffered through rolling blackouts last winter, left without heat or electricity. Inflation is high. Jobs have dried up. And all this, even as Iran rakes in billions from oil. Try explaining that to Iranian citizens.

What’s less clear is whether Larijani’s election presages a change in Iran’s defiance of the UN on its nuclear ambitions.

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3551386,00.html

3 mortar shells land near security fence in Gaza, no injuries
Published: 06.03.08, 14:46 / Israel News

Three mortar shells landed in open areas near the security fence in the Gaza Strip.

No injuries or damage were reported. (Shmulik Hadad)

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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3551373,00.html

2 more injured in rocket barrage towards Eshkol region
Published: 06.03.08, 14:16 / Israel News

Two more people were lightly injured by the rocket barrage towards the Eshkol region communities. (Yonat Atlas)

[SlowBoat407]

Thanks for the ping. Looking good.

[Godzilla]

I think Adam is worm food - was one of the HVTs nailed in Pakistan a few months ago. Very noticable was his absence from recent OBL audio/videos.

May 2008 was the lowest in 4 years for US deaths in Iraq. This is even in spite of the operations in Basra against Mookie’s minions.
Notice that this message will be lacking from the MSM tonight.

[bored at work]

tanks for da ping...

[Cindy]

http://www.truthusa.com/MoreThanCartoons.html
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/cartoonjihad

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/jordan
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/denmark
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/danishembassy

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021261.php
(COPENHAGEN POST)

June 3, 2008
“Jordan summons Danish cartoonists to answer blasphemy charges”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “He explained that the public prosecutor will ask the Danish embassy for help in contacting Danish officials to arrange the meeting of the editors.

Osama al-Bettar, the group’s lawyer, said that if the Danes do not appear, the next step will be...”

[Cindy]

More Details UPDATE:

QUOTE:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2024661/posts?page=54#54

http://www.satp.org
http://www.southasiaanalysis.org

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http://www.truthusa.com/MoreThanCartoons.html
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/cartoonjihad/

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http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/papers28/paper2721.html

Paper no. 2721
03-June-2008
“MUSLIMS KILL MUSLIMS FOR DANISH CARTOONS — INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM MONITOR: PAPER NO.398”
By B. Raman

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http://www.southasiaanalysis.org/papers27/paper2682.html

Paper No 2682
27-April—2008
“JIHADI WINDS FROM PAKISTAN : INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM MONITOR—Paper No. 389”
By B. Raman

54 posted on June 3, 2008 3:11:58 PM PDT by Cindy

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1674001/posts

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QUOTE:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1674001/posts?page=1174#1174

IN THE U.S.A.:

UPDATE:

http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/06/03/jurors_deadlocked_in_haq_trial/2467/

“Jurors deadlocked in Haq trial”

Published: June 3, 2008 at 3:12 PM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “SEATTLE, June 3 (UPI) — Seattle jurors are deadlocked on all but one portion of criminal charges against alleged killer Naveed Haq.”

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http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004453732_haq03m.html

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - Page updated at 12:00 AM

“Haq jurors tell judge they’re deadlocked on almost everything”
By Natalie Singer
Seattle Times staff reporter

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “If jurors are unable to agree unanimously on one or more counts, it could lead to a mistrial and likely a retrial.

The jury has been deliberating since May 23.”

1,174 posted on June 3, 2008 3:20:02 PM PDT by Cindy

[Cindy]

June 3, 2008

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/June/08-nsd-492.html

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Bomb Targets in Europe and the United States

WASHINGTON – Christopher Paul, aka “Abdul Malek,” aka “Paul Kenyatta Laws,” a 44-year-old U.S. citizen born in Columbus, Ohio, has pleaded guilty today to conspiring with others to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely explosive devices, against targets in Europe and the United States in violation of 18 USC, Section 2332a.

The guilty plea, which was entered today in the Southern District of Ohio, was announced by Patrick Rowan, Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security; Gregory G. Lockhart, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio; and Executive Assistant Director Arthur M. Cummings, II, of the FBI’s National Security Branch.

On April 11, 2007, Paul was arrested in Ohio pursuant to a three-count indictment alleging that he conspired to provide material support and resources to terrorists; conspired to use a weapon of mass destruction; and provided material support and resources to terrorists. In pleading guilty to count two of the indictment, Paul has agreed to a sentence of 20 years in prison. The government has agreed to dismiss counts one and three of the indictment. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled following the completion of a pre-sentence investigation report.

“Today’s guilty plea brings an end to the long, dangerous career of Christopher Paul, an Ohio native who joined al Qaeda in the early 1990s, fought in Afghanistan and Bosnia and conspired with others to target Americans both at home and abroad,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Rowan. “His conviction demonstrates our continuing resolve to protect the American public against terrorism.”

“This guilty plea is a significant step forward in the war on terror,” U.S. Attorney Gregory G. Lockhart said. “The hard work by the Columbus FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force has resulted in three significant terrorism convictions, showing that all parts of the country must be involved in our national efforts.”

“No one agency can accomplish the immense task of protecting U.S. national security from terrorism,” said Executive Assistant Director Arthur M. Cummings, II, of the FBI’s National Security Branch. “The conviction of Christopher Paul was the result of a five-year, worldwide investigation with great cooperation from multiple federal, state and local agencies serving on the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in Columbus. Together, with our partners in law enforcement and assistance from the public, we can stop terrorists from infiltrating our communities.”

By pleading guilty to count two of the indictment, Paul admitted that from at least April 1999 through January 2000, he agreed with at least one other person to become a member of a conspiracy which intended to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely explosive devices, against one or more of the following: U.S. nationals outside the United States; persons or property within the United States affecting interstate or foreign commerce; and/or property that was owned, leased or used by the United States.

According to a statement of facts read by the case agent during the change of plea hearing and acknowledged to be true by the defendant:

In the early 1990s, Paul traveled to Pakistan and Afghanistan to join the mujahedeen. At an al Qaeda training camp in Afghanistan, he received initial training in, among other things, the use of assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, and small unit tactics. After successfully completing this training, he joined al Qaeda and stayed at the Beit ur Salam guesthouse, which was exclusively for al Qaeda members. Having distinguished himself to al Qaeda, Paul was then selected for and obtained advanced training in explosives, climbing, and military history. Paul then fought in Afghanistan alongside other mujahedeen.

After fighting in Afghanistan, Paul returned to Ohio, where he began instructing individuals in martial arts in Columbus. He also began recruiting local individuals with extremist intentions in order to establish a jihadist group in Ohio. Over time and through his association with al Qaeda, Paul became dedicated to committing jihad and furthering the objectives of al Qaeda and other radical Islamic fundamentalists.

From 1993 through 1995, Paul, using various passports and names, traveled to the Balkans in Europe and fought in conflict zones such as Bosnia, establishing further contact with radical Islamic fundamentalists, and creating a master list of al Qaeda leaders and other Islamic radicals worldwide. This list and bomb-making information was seized during the execution of a search warrant at the defendant’s home.

Paul returned to Columbus after fighting in the Balkans, and, in 1997, received a fax from two al Qaeda co-conspirators in Europe asking, on behalf of “the brothers,” for Paul to find them a “true group and place to make jihad.” While in Columbus, Paul conducted training operations in Burr Oak State Park in Ohio with several members of his local group, replicating terrorist training he had received in Afghanistan and Bosnia.

Preparing to travel again overseas, Paul obtained a new passport after claiming his old passport – in one of his other aliases – had been damaged by water. Beginning in March 31, 1999, and continuing through Jan. 31, 2000, Paul made 44 calls to an Islamic fundamentalist co-conspirator in Europe, who was arrested in 2003 and later convicted of a terrorist conspiracy.

On April 16, 1999, Paul traveled to meet with members of an Islamic terror cell in Germany, who knew him as an expert in bomb-making/detonation devices. In Germany, Paul provided explosives training to the cell knowing that it was planning to use this training to construct bombs, car bombs, and similar devices to be used against Americans while they vacationed at foreign tourist resorts. The German terrorist cell also planned to use bombs against Americans in the United States, and against U.S. facilities abroad, such as U.S. embassies, diplomatic premises and military bases in Europe.

Upon his return to Ohio from Germany, Paul had a member of his group in Columbus purchase a printer / scanner in May 1999. The printer/scanner was then sent to one of the German terror cell members in order to help the cell manufacture fraudulent documents to facilitate worldwide travel. The cell member did not claim the package in Germany and it was sent back to Paul. During this time, Paul also bought other equipment to be used by extremists, including night vision equipment and a laser range finder. Additional similar items were found during the execution of search warrants by the Columbus FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Furthermore, in November 1999, bank records show that Paul wire transferred $1,760 to one of the principal members of the German cell.

The Paul investigation was conducted by the Columbus FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, a multi-agency operation led by the FBI that includes agents and officers from 10 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio and the Justice Department’s National Security Division.

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[Cindy]

Note: Photo included.

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021253.php
(AP)

“Ohio Misunderstander of Islam to plead guilty to joining Al-Qaeda and plotting to bomb resorts and military bases”

COLUMBUS, OHIO

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Previously...

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/016030.php
(AP)

April 12, 2007
“Ohio man accused of joining Al-Qaeda, plotting to bomb tourist sites”

[nwctwx]

Thanks, feeling a bit better, finally... “summer” colds are no fun.

[nwctwx]

A new message from Al Qaeda second in command Dr. Ayman al Zawahiri has been announced on several
jihadist forums in the last few minutes.

We will keep you updated....

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[Oorang]

Thank you Cindy

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

bttt

[Oorang]

Thanks much for the new thread, hope you are feeling better real soon.

[SandRat]

Hope the rules of engagement are - - “Sight Pirates, Sink Same!”

[Cindy]

Thanks nw

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Oorang.