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Posted on 04/01/2006 5:00:12 PM PST by DAVEY CROCKETT
Europe's botched civilization, perverted by socialism and lost faith, seems to have lost the will, the passion to sustain itself. If it continues to practice today's multiculturalist leftism, Europe's demographic doom will be sealed. Some harbingers:
In Brussels, Belgium, the most popular name for baby boys is now Mohammad. Sustaining the population of a nation requires that on average each couple gives birth to 2.1 children. The average European couple now has fewer than 1.4 babies, compared to 3.6 babies born to the average Muslim immigrant couple in Europe. Across Western Europe 16 to 20 percent of babies are being born into Muslim families. In France at least 12 percent of the population is already Muslim, the fruits mostly of immigrants from former French colonies in North Africa. If present birth trends continue, by 2030 a quarter of France's people will be Muslim, more than enough to determine who controls the national parliament and executive. As this columnist recently noted, the nuclear-armed French military is already 15 percent Muslim. Adjacent Switzerland is now 20 percent Muslim. The German newspaper Deutsche Welle days ago reported that Germany's birth rate in 2005 fell to a level lower than at the end of World War II, to a "historic low," more than fifty percent lower than those of France and Great Britain. But at a meeting this week in Berlin that brought together the interior ministers of six European nations, Germany's leftwing Social Democrats continued to oppose the application of any test or standard that would restrict who could migrate into Germany.
The burgeoning Muslim population within Europe is not evenly spread. It is largely concentrated in and around big cities, whose local politicians feel its pressure acutely and often bend to that pressure. In the Netherlands the cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam nearly have Muslim majorities now.
These Islamic enclaves are already taking on the character of conquered provinces that no longer belong to the European countries around them. As FrontPage Magazine recently quoted from the new book While Europe Slept by liberal American expatriate Bruce Bawer:
In France, a public official met with an imam at the edge of Roubaix's Muslim district out of respect for his declaration of the neighborhood as Islamic territory to which she had no right of access. In Britain, imams have pressed the government to officially designate certain areas of Bradford as being under Muslim, not British, law. In Denmark, Muslim leaders have sought the same kind of control over parts of Copenhagen. And in Belgium, Muslims living in the Brussels neighborhood of Sint-Jans-Molenbeek already view it not as part of Belgium but as an area under Islamic jurisdiction in which Belgians are not welcome.
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Europeans learned to loooove Israel, sort of
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/pages/rosnerBlog.jhtml?itemNo=726970
June 14, 2006
The new Pew Global Attitudes Project offers an interesting
reading for
both Americans and Israelis. "In past Global Attitudes surveys, the
American
public's strong pro-Israel stance set it apart from other countries.
But that
has changed as Germans, in particular, have become much more
sympathetic to
Israel in its dispute with the Palestinians," the authors state. A
similar
poll conducted for The Israel Project by pollster Stan Greenberg a
couple of
weeks ago found similar trends: "In comparison with similar research
conducted
at the end of 2002, French attitudes have undergone profound changes.
Three
years ago, nearly half (47 percent) of the French respondents sided
with the
Palestinians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The current poll
shows
support for the Palestinians has dropped by over half, to 21 percent,
among
those who did express a preference."
In the new Pew study the French also have become more sympathetic
to
Israel. "Four years ago, French respondents sympathized with the
Palestinians
over Israel by roughly two-to-one (36% to 19%). Today, identical
percentages
sympathize with each side in the Israel-Palestinian dispute."
Greenberg, says
TIP, "believes the change was caused by a paradigm shift of the frame
through
which the French view the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."
In regard to the newly elected Hamas government "Fully 71% of
Germans
and 69% of the French feel the Hamas triumph will be bad for the
Palestinian
people, among those who are aware of the issue." In the U.S its 50%,
"although
just 20% think the Hamas triumph will be a good thing for the
Palestinians."
The British are divided in relation to Hamas: "34% say it will be bad,
while
32% take a positive view." By contrast, "large majorities in Pakistan
(87%),
Egypt (76%), Jordan (68%), and Indonesia (61%) feel that the Hamas
Party
victory will be good for the Palestinian people."
But the situation in the Israeli-Palestinian arena still worries
the
world and the conflict is still perceived as a threat to global peace.
Generally speaking, opinions about threats to global peace "reflect
regional
concerns." The study finds that "While solid majorities in Jordan and
Egypt
see America's presence in Iraq as a great danger, even higher
percentages in
these countries view the Israel-Palestinian conflict as a great danger
to
regional stability and world peace."
However, the conflict is dominant in Western countries as well:
45% in
Britain, 35% in France, 51% in Germany, 52% in Spain also think that
Israeli-Palestinian tensions threaten stability in the Middle East. In
those
countries, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is perceived to be more
dangerous
than the situation with Iran. In the U.S. it is different: 46% mention
Iran as
dangerous while 43% mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The survey was conducted among nearly 17,000 people in the United
States
and 14 other nations from March 31 thru May 14. it shows that
"America's
global image has again slipped and support for the war on terrorism has
declined even among close U.S. allies." the U.S. presence in Iraq is
cited at
least as often as Iran - and in many countries more often - as a danger
to
world peace.
However, "Americans and the publics of major U.S. allies share
common
concerns...over the possible nuclear threat posed by Iran." Nearly half
of
Americans view Iran as a "great danger" to stability and to world
peace, up
from 26% in 2003. "Concern over Iran also has risen sharply in Western
Europe,
especially Germany. Currently 51% of Germans see Iran as a great danger
to
world peace, compared with just 18% three years ago."
Opposition to Iran developing nuclear weapons is "nearly
unanimous in
Germany, Japan, France, and Great Britain, as well as in the U.S." 57%
of
Americans view Iran negatively, "though the percentage expressing
unfavorable
opinions has fallen significantly from the recent past." In an earlier
survey
by the Gallup Organization 86% had an unfavorable view of Iran. In
three of
four Western European countries surveyed - Germany, France and Spain -
"two-thirds or more express negative opinions of Iran. The lone
exception is
Great Britain, where unfavorable opinions of Iran outnumber favorable
ones by
a slight margin (39%-34%)."
[More Pew Polls, large variety]
America's Image Slips, But Allies Share U.S. Concerns Over Iran, Hamas
No Global Warming Alarm in the U.S., China
http://pewglobal.org/reports/display.php?ReportID=252
Good Morning, glad you thought it useful.
We really need to be thinking of more survival methods.
Carjacking is now as common as car theft.
Hardly a day goes by, without there being a report of a hostage situation in America.
It is no longer something that we will read in the paper.
I left some for others to research, and did not look at groups on any of them.
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In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
The Canadian Islamic Congress Friday Bulletin
Thursday, June 15, 2006 - Jumada-al-Oola 19, 1427, Year:9 Vol:9 Issue:
88
HH the Amir holds talks with opposition leader in Indian parliament
POL-INDIA-KUWAIT-OPPOSITION
HH the Amir holds talks with opposition leader in Indian parliament
NEW DELHI, June 16 (KUNA) -- Leader of Opposition in the Indian Parliament L.K. Advani Friday held here wide ranging discussions on issues of mutual interest with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait. Talking to KUNA and Kuwait TV after the meeting, Mr. Advani said his meeting with HH the Amir of Kuwait was cordial. "We have extremely cordial and smooth relations with Kuwait which date back to hundreds of years." He said.
"The visit of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait will help to further strengthen ties with India and during which issues of mutual interests of both have got prominence," Mr. Advani said.
On the issues discussed with HH the Amir, the Indian Leader said, "As a member of the previous Indian government I was dealing with issues of violence, security and terrorism. There are a number of agreements between the two countries on this issue and India and Kuwait will cooperate in addressing the issue of terrorism in future as well." "The response of HH the Amir of Kuwait on this issue was very positive. I hope that our security agencies will cooperate and exchange information and share expertise in future to address the security issues," the Indian leader of Opposition said. Mr. Advani was Deputy Prime Minister of India in the previous government and also held the portfolio of that of Interior Minister. "We also have strong economic partnership which will get a boost with HH the Amir of Kuwait's visit, " Mr. Advani said. (end) kt.
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http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877419
Tube passengers treated after over 800 trapped underground
CMS-UK-TUBE-TRAPPED
Tube passengers treated after over 800 trapped underground
LONDON, June 16 (KUNA) -- A number of passengers on the London Underground had to be treated by the ambulance service Friday after hundreds of commuters were trapped underground for up to two hours, a spokesman for the system said.
More than 800 people were caught up in the incident on London Underground's Central Line, which was caused by a defective train.
The line was suspended after a train was stalled behind the defective train on the approach to Bank station.
It took almost two hours to get the 820 passengers out of the underground.
London Ambulance Service said it sent five ambulances to the scene and they treated 12 people for exhaustion and dehydration.
The London Underground spokesman said "Rail safety authorities are considering whether a formal investigation should be held." "We apologise to those involved in this incident for the inconvenience and disruption caused." "We are working to restore services on the Central line," the spokesman added. (end) he.
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KUNA 161519 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877360
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877415
Lebanon to lodge complaint with UN Security Council against Israel -- Lahoud
POL-LEBANON-ISRAEL
Lebanon to lodge complaint with UN Security Council against Israel -- Lahoud
BEIRUT, June 16 (KUNA) -- Lebanese President Emile Lahoud said Friday that Lebanon will lodge a complaint with the UN Security Council against Israel after the arrest of an Israeli sabotage network in Lebanon last Tuesday.
Lahoud's media office stated Israeli acts of sabotages will not turn the Lebanese against each other and it will not affect their close relations with the Palestinians.
Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes violated the Lebanese airspace on Friday and flew over several Lebanese areas. (end) ah.
gta
KUNA 161759 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877381
Iranian senior cleric dismisses ''western isolation claims'' against his
POL-IRAN-KASHANI
Iranian senior cleric dismisses 'western isolation claims' against his
country TEHRAN, June 16 (KUNA) -- Iranian senior cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani dismissed on Friday claims by western countries that Iran is in "Isolation" by saying Iran would not participate in the sixth China Shanghai cooperation summit if it was isolated.
Kashani said "These are foams and bubbles that the US and Israel are trying to create on the clear and limpid water," Iranian News Agency said (Irna) reported.
He said "The US is trapped in Iraq quagmire; it neither can remain in Iraq because of hefty economic, social and human cost it has been enduring nor can it leave the country due to its high spending," Irna added.
Kashani added that contrary to the US propaganda, Chinese Foreign Minister announced that Iran is not supporter of terrorism. (end) gy.
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KUNA 161556 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877368
Iran to set date for resuming nuclear negotiations - Lavrov
POL-RUSSIA-IRAN-LAVROV
Iran to set date for resuming nuclear negotiations - Lavrov
MOSCOW, June 16 (KUNA) -- Russian foreign minister, Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov said Friday Iran would specify the date to resume nuclear negotiations with Russia, USA, France, Britain, China, and Germany.
Lavrov said Russia expects that Iran will be more cautious regarding the six-nation proposal on Tehran's suspending its uranium enrichment activities. Iran is dealing positively with the six-nation proposal by initiating its willingness to negotiate, President Vladimir Putin announced on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation States summit which he held with the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Shanghai. (end) as.
mar
KUNA 161531 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877271
Reports Zarqawi successor in Kirkuk suburbs
MIL-IRAQ-KIRKUK
Reports Zarqawi successor in Kirkuk suburbs
IRBIL, June 16 (KUNA) -- News is spreading locally that the new Qaeda leader in Iraq Abu Hamza Al-Muhajer might be seeking hiding in Kirkuk suburbs in Northern Iraq as violence had recently escalated in the city.
Air Vice Marshal Anwar Hama Ameen of the Iraqi Army told reporters that "Based on intelligence and security information, the new Qaeda leader might be in Southern or Western Kirkuk and probable areas for his current whereabouts include Al-Huweijah, Al-Zab, Al-Rashad, Al-Abbasi and Southwest Kirkuk." The official noted there was constant unrest in the area since the fall of the Saddam regime that killed hundreds of people, civilians and security personnel, and intelligence authorities also indicate presence of a large number of terrorist groups and remnants of the former regime.
He stressed "The increase in violence in the city, which witnessed more than nine explosions including seven car bomb explosions in just two days, justifies such suspicion." The Vice Marshal also said "Such development was expected and we have taken measures to counter terrorists' infiltration into the local population and two groups of terrorists were arrested. The first group included seven Mujahideen Shura members and the second four known Qaeda members, the official pointed out.
Four Iraqi police personnel were killed among an overall 14 people Tuesday and 41 people were injured in the Kirkuk explosions.
The US army had meanwhile released a photo believed to be that of Zarqawi's successor Al-Muhajer.(end) sbr.
wsa
KUNA 161015 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877204
"Credible information" prompts warning Americans of Mideast, African terror
MIL-U.S.-MIDEAST-TERROR
"Credible information" prompts warning Americans of Mideast, African terror
WASHINGTON, June 15 (KUNA) -- "Credible information" has indicated terrorist groups seek to continue attacks against U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa, the State Department announced.
"Terrorist actions may include bombings, hijackings, hostage taking, kidnappings and assassinations," the department advisory said. "While conventional weapons such as explosive devices are a more immediate threat in many areas, use of non-conventional weapons, including chemical or biological agents, must be considered a possible threat." Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists and their sympathizers to seek softer targets such as public transportation, residential areas and public areas where people congregate including restaurants, hotels, clubs and shopping areas, the advisory said.
"The November 2005 bombings against three Western hotel chains in Jordan and the April 2006 bombing in the resort town of Dahab, Egypt, underscore the intent of terrorist entities to target facilities perceived to cater to Westerners," the announcement said.
Terrorists also may target movie theaters, liquor stores, bars, casinos or any similar type establishment, regardless of whether they are owned and operated by host country nationals, the advisory said, adding, "Due to varying degrees of security at all such locations, Americans should be particularly vigilant when visiting these establishments." "The death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the deaths of three detainees at the U.
S. naval base in Guantanamo, and clashes between Palestinians and Israelis have the potential to produce demonstrations and unrest throughout the region, " the announcement said.
Uncertainty associated with the change in the Palestinian Authority government in the West Bank and Gaza may lead to increased levels of instability in the region, and anti-American violence could include possible terrorist actions against aviation, ground transportation and maritime interests, specifically in the Middle East, including the Red Sea, the Gulf, the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa, the advisory said.
Extremists may be planning to carry out attacks against Westerners and oil workers on the Arabian Peninsula, the announcement noted.
"Armed attacks targeting foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia that resulted in many deaths and injuries, including U.S. citizens, appear to have been preceded by extensive surveillance," the announcement said. "Tourist destinations in Egypt that are frequented by Westerners recently have been attacked resulting in many deaths and injuries, including Americans. Extremists may be surveilling Westerners, particularly at hotels, housing areas and rental car facilities. Potential targets may include U.S. contractors, particularly those related to military interests." Americans considering seaborne travel near the Horn of Africa or in the southern Red Sea should exercise extreme caution, as there have been several incidents of armed attacks and robberies at sea by pirates in the last year, the advisory warned.
"When transiting around the Horn of Africa or in the Red Sea near Yemen, it is strongly recommended that vessels travel in convoys, and maintain good communications contact at all times," the announcement said. (end) rm.
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http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877391
Senior Taliban commander surrenders
MIL-AFGHANISTAN-SURRENDER
Senior Taliban commander surrenders
KABUL, June 16 (KUNA) -- A senior Taliban commander on Friday surrendered and vowed to support the Afghan government and the ongoing reconstruction process in the war-battered country. The one-legged former commander Mulla Ibrahim announced his allegiance to the Karzai-led government during a ceremony held in the troubled province of Kandahar on Friday. Senior provincial officials and officers of foreign military were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Mulla Ibrahim, who was once known for his loyalty to the Taliban, said he was joining the reconciliation process in the interest of his nation and Islam. He said he did not side with the Taliban since the fall of their regime in 2001. Discussing the recent suicide attacks and bombing in the southern region of Afghanistan, the former Taliban commander said he did not approve such acts. Killing of civilians was not allowed in Islam, he argued. The Afghan government had started the National Reconciliation Programme heading by the former interim president and one of the most respected religious leaders Sibghatullah Mujaddedi. According to the Afghan government, more than 1,500 dissidents from different groups have so far shunned violence and joined the government to play their role in reconstruction of the country. (end) gk.
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KUNA 161649 Jun 06NNNN
http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=877363
UNHCR says 78,000 people displaced outside Dili
PPL-TIMOR LESTE-DISPLACEMENT
UNHCR says 78,000 people displaced outside Dili
GENEVA, June 16 (KUNA) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said Friday that official estimates indicate that there are 78,000 people displaced outside the capital, while the figure of the displacement in Dili stands at 69,000. UNHCR spokesperson Ron Redmond told reporters that while the situation appears to have stabilized somewhat on the streets of Dili, the refugee agency is still concerned for the physical security of people in the makeshift camps and settlements, particularly at night. "We welcome the increased patrolling of foreign troops in areas where displaced people have gathered and are continuing to press for a boosted security presence," said Redmond. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will start to deliver food aid to over 40,000 internally displaced Timorese in the eastern districts of Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque early next week. According to IOM spokesperson Jean Philippe Chauzy steady rain last night and this morning added to the misery of the thousands of displaced people sheltering in makeshift IDP camps around Dili and on neighboring Atauro Island.
Chauzy added that his organization received this week a USD 837,000 grant from the UN's Central Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF) and AUD 300,000 (USD 223, 000) from Australia to deliver food, water and non-food relief items to the IDPs and coordinate aid to the IDP camps. (end) hn.
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http://inbrief.threatswatch.org/2006/06/zarqawi-document-reveals-baath/
Zarqawi Document Reveals Ba'athist - al-Qaeda 'Strategic Relationship'
The Standing and Performance of MNSTC-I-Trained Iraqi National Guard Cited as Their Collective Downfall
By Steve Schippert
The Iraqi government has released information regarding a letter from a leader of the Ba’athist insurgency to al-Zarqawi that was recovered from the blast area where al-Zarqawi was killed. The Kuwait News Agency was provided a copy of the text, which revealed the “strategic relationship” between the Ba’athist insurgency and al-Qaeda in Iraq.
There are a lot of items worthy of discussion, and certainly much will ensue in short order. One of the first points to catch our eyes, however, was the open recognition of the devastating impact of the formation, training and fielding of the Iraqi National Guard forces.
It admits that the “position of resistance in Iraq requires reconsideration of the acts and incidents in the country, with the aim of reaching the best means for realizing the best results, in particular following success of the National Guard forces in forming a massive shield and effective arm in the interest of the US forces and this ultimately scaled down to a large extent the scope of losses sustained by the US forces”.
It adds that the “time factor” has “negatively affected Al-Qaeda in Iraq due to many reasons including formation and enhancing the capabilities of the National Guards up to the level of launching attacks and carrying out mass arrests within the resistance controlled areas. This ended up in loss of many elements and launching an anti media resistance campaign … and sowing schism in its fold …” [Emphasis added.]
The “formation and enhancing the capabilities of the National Guards up to the level of launching attacks and carrying out mass arrests” has been the direct responsibility of the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq.
Several times, we at ThreatsWatch have directed readers to an underappreciated publication called The Advisor from the good men and women of the Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq. They are the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines and international forces responsible for precisely that training which stood up the Iraqi National Guard, as well as the Iraqi police forces and other units. (View all Iraqi units MNSTC-I trains here.)
With far too little fanfare or apparent appreciation, MNSTC-I has offered regular updates on the training and progress of the Iraqi forces in their regular bi-weekly publication, The Advisor (pdf). (Subscribe to publication alerts here.) Perhaps it’s not as exciting to read or report on as an IED attack, a car bomb or a major operation in al-Anbar province, but as the words of the Ba’athist letter to Zarqawi indicate so clearly, the continued training and standing of the Iraqi Army has been and is every bit as important as any other aspect of the war.
Often, the MNSTC-I-trained Iraqi forces were belittled in reports, often denigrating them for not having enough troops, charged with too often simply ‘tagging along’ with Coalition Forces, not being active enough and, then, also oddly being too aggressive. Often the only time Iraqi forces were highlighted was when there were complaints that they were too Shi’ite-dominated, suspected of participating in sectarian violence or were infiltrated by members of al-Qaeda or the Ba’athist insurgency.
Leave it to that very Ba’athist insurgency of Hussein’s hangovers and the terrorists of al-Qaeda in Iraq to finally be the ones to recognize their proficiency, importance and devastation wrought upon both of them. Iraq surely is quite proud of their new veterans in new uniforms.
And we should all be proud of our men and women who have performed and still perform their duties exceptionally in training the Iraqi army, navy, air force, police and special units.
ThreatsWatch salutes the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq team, who did the heavy lifting and hoisted the sun, making The Dawn of the Iraq Army possible.
June 15, 2006 01:53 AM |
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L16797279.htm
Hamas group disowns govt ceasefire offer to Israel
16 Jun 2006 09:19:37 GMT
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GAZA, June 16 (Reuters) - Hamas militants distanced themselves on Friday from a ceasefire offer that the Palestinian government led by the Islamist group made to Israel.
Differences over the truce offer -- which was conditional on Israel halting military activity in Gaza and the West Bank -- could point to disagreement between Hamas's grassroots and the government over its tactics toward the Jewish state.
"We are not interested in making any offers or proposals. When the occupation stops its killings and crimes against our people then the factions may look into the issue in accordance with the interests of our people," said Sami Abu Zuhri, Hamas's official spokesman.
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http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L16680177.htm
Iraqi al Qaeda-linked body vows fight to "doomsday"
16 Jun 2006 15:19:59 GMT
Source: Reuters
DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - A key Iraqi militant body affiliated with al Qaeda pledged on Friday to continue a holy war against U.S.-led forces until "doomsday", despite the killing of Qaeda's leader in Iraq Abu Musab al-Zarqawi.
"The lackey government and the crusader forcers ... will comprehend this message in coming days. We will have rounds with them in which they will taste the bitterness of death," said a statement purported to be by Abdullah bin Rashid al-Baghdadi, leader of the Mujahideen Shura Council.
"Jihad (holy war) will continue until doomsday. It will not be affected, delayed or weakened by the departure of one of its leaders," said the audio statement read by a spokesman.
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[Wanted for rape, jumped bail]
Detectives in Bristol issued a picture of Mohammed Reza Telabi Zamani, 36, an Iranian, and warned the public not to approach him. Asked yesterday why she had granted bail at Bristol Crown Court last December, Judge Carol Hagen, said she was "not minded to comment".
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2006/06/16/nrape16.xml&sSheet=/news/2006/06/16/ixuknews.html
Today in History:
June 16, 2005 - South Africa
Youth Day
Anniversary of the Soweto Riots of 1976, sparked by a government edict that all instruction in black schools would be held in Afrikaans. The brutalities of the Apartheid regime became further apparent by the iconic picture of Hector Pieterson, a black schoolchild shot by the police.
June 16, 1987 - Turkey
Founding of 16 June Group
June 16 is the founding anniversary of the Turkish leftist terrorist Group 16 June. Until 1987, the group acted under the name "Partisan Yolu." Since 1987, the group has claimed responsibility for numerous acts of terrorism, including the December 1989 firebombing in Istanbul of the "Hiawatha," a U.S. Government-owned yacht.
June 16, 1976 - Lebanon
Americans Kidnapped In Beirut
Gunmen in Beirut kidnapped and killed U.S. Ambassador Maloy, Economic Officer Waring, and their driver.
June 16, 1976 - South Africa
Soweto Riots
Thousands of black students demonstrated in Soweto Township, outside of Johannesburg, in protest of a requirement that they be taught in Afrikaans. Police fatally shot several students, touching off nationwide riots and boycotts that lasted more than a year and claimed the lives of at least 575 blacks.
Upcoming Significant Events:
June 17, 1944 - Iceland
Independence Day
No information provided.
June 17, 2005 - Iran
Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections
June 18, 1953 - Egypt
Evacuation Day
The monarchy was abolished and Egypt was declared a republic following the coup led by Gamel Abd El Nasser.
June 18, 1986 - Peru
Canto Grande Prison Massacre
Security forces killed more than two hundred jailed members of the Sendero Luminoso (SL) guerrilla organization during a riot at Lima's Canto Grande prison. The event is marked by the guerrillas as "Heroes Day."
June 19, 1861 - Philippines
Birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal
No information provided.
June 19, 1951 - Cambodia
Army-People Solidarity Day
Celebrates the founding of the Cambodian People's Armed Forces.
June 19, 1961 - Kuwait
Independence Day
Kuwait was the first of the Persian Gulf-Arab states to declare independence. Iraq challenged this declaration, claiming Kuwait was part of its territory. Threatening to invade, Iraq was deterred by the British military and recognized Kuwait in 1963.
June 19, 1965 - Algeria
President Overthrown by Coup
President Ahmed Ben Bella was overthrown by a military coup.
June 19, 2005 - Lebanon
Parliamentary Elections
Saad Hariri, the anti-Syrian opposition, claims victory on June 20, breaking Damascus’ long political hold on its neighbor.
June 20, 1960 - Senegal
Independence Granted
No information provided.
http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/06/15/nukethreat2us.shtml
Russia’s Nuclear Weapons Pose Major Threat to U.S. Security
Posted on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 1:23pm
The danger posed by Russia’s inadequately secured stocks of nuclear weapons and fissile material should be considered a major national security issue for the United States, along with the Iranian uranium enrichment program and the ongoing dispute with North Korea, a study released Thursday by Cato Institute states. Full Story
Moscow grandma holds a poster calling to release oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky from jail / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Moscow grandma holds a poster calling to release oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky from jail / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Hundreds Rally for "Free Country" in Moscow on Russia Day
Created: 13.06.2006 18:21 MSK (GMT +3), Updated: 11:51 MSK
On June 11, Day of Russia, some 600 people gathered in Moscow centre for a rally entitled “Free country for free people”.
The protesters, mostly young people, rallied against nationalism, mass media censorship, political arrests, army hazing and the so-called “Operation Successor” that kicked off ahead of nearing presidential elections.
The police did not allow young activists of pro-Kremlin Russia United party unwrap flags with the party symbolic.
The holiday marks the adoption on June 12, 1990 of a Declaration of Independence by lawmakers. It was declared a holiday in 1994 by President Boris Yeltsin and was known for nearly a decade as Independence Day.
Some 200,000 police officers were out in the streets to enforce law and order, Russian media agencies reported.
“I am free” reads the badge held by a protester / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
“I am free” reads the badge held by a protester / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Banner saying “Free people of a free country” seen in front of a choir of young girls on stage / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Banner saying “Free people of a free country” seen in front of a choir of young girls on stage / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
An old lady waves a Soviet symbols flag / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
An old lady waves a Soviet symbols flag / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
A woman collects signatures under the call to return the dead body of Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov to his family / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
A woman collects signatures under the call to return the dead body of Chechen leader Aslan Maskhadov to his family / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Portrait of Russia’s first president Boris Yeltsin pinned to a protester’s chest / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Portrait of Russia’s first president Boris Yeltsin pinned to a protester’s chest / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Boy wearing a t-shirt with an inscription “Return the mother to her kids” stands between two police officers. Svetlana Bakhmina, Yukos oil company lawyer and mother of two small children, was arrested on December 7 and allegedly subjected to harsh interrogation in breach of international law. / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Boy wearing a t-shirt with an inscription “Return the mother to her kids” stands between two police officers. Svetlana Bakhmina, Yukos oil company lawyer and mother of two small children, was arrested on December 7 and allegedly subjected to harsh interrogation in breach of international law. / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Protesters hold banners promoting fair elections, democracy and freedom to political prisoners / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Protesters hold banners promoting fair elections, democracy and freedom to political prisoners / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
“Freedom to Svetlana Bakhmina”, jailed Yukos lawyer, urges the t-shirt stretched on a young activist’s chest / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
“Freedom to Svetlana Bakhmina”, jailed Yukos lawyer, urges the t-shirt stretched on a young activist’s chest / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Once rated as Russia’s richest man, the 42-year-old Khodorkovsky is serving an eight years’ term on charges including fraud and tax evasion, after a trial seen as punishment for his political ambitions. / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
Once rated as Russia’s richest man, the 42-year-old Khodorkovsky is serving an eight years’ term on charges including fraud and tax evasion, after a trial seen as punishment for his political ambitions. / Photo: Nicholas Danilov
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