Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - July 2006

[Cindy]

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200607/NAT20060711a.html

"Widow Suing White House for Al-Jazeera Attack"
By Alison Espach
CNSNews.com Correspondent
July 11, 2006

[bored at work]

Thanks for the ping Vel.

The double explosion in Door county WI is being blamed on a propane leak. The popular Ellison Bay tourist restaraunt was leveled. It's being reported that there are still explosive vapor pockets.

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

[SlowBoat407]

Thanks, Cindy. Trying to catch up after my vacation.

[Godzilla]

Breaking, commuter trains in Bombay India hit by bombs.

[drymans wife]

Tuesday, 7/11

[nwctwx]

I noticed that too.

India has been hit hard by groups other than al Qaida though.

[nwctwx]

Foxnews.com:

India Reports Arrests of Islamic Terrorists in Deadly Train Bombings

[freeperfromnj]

India Bombings Prompt NYC Transit Security

http://www.1010wins.com/pages/55177.php

[Velveeta]

Regarding Door County explosions
Thanks for the updates.
Cause still unknown:

>>>Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht said he would not “speculate about the cause of the explosions yet, and I cannot confirm that the gases are propane. I also cannot confirm that it was an accident.”<<<
http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060711/APC0101/607110610/1003/APC01

ATF is investigating.
I guess the strange aspect is that 1 of the buildings involved is across a road from the other 2. No pipelines run under a road, so they're not sure if some type of gas just pooled in the ground.

Will continue to update.

[Cindy]

Thanks Godzilla for the heads up.
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Thanks to Abu Afak & a Special Freepmailer for the ping to this thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1663735/posts
"INDIA REPORTS ARRESTS OF ISLAMIC TERRORISTS IN DEADLY TRAIN BOMBINGS"
Fox News ^ | 7/11/06
Posted on 07/11/2006 8:58:01 AM PDT by areafiftyone

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Thanks to Milford421 for the ping to this thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1663627/posts
"BOMBING IN INDIA"
CNN

Posted on 07/11/2006 6:11:51 AM PDT by sdk7x7

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Also ON THE NET...

http://www.timesofindia.com

Note: The following UPDATE AND NEWS BRIEF IS A QUOTE:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1733318.cms
LeT, SIMI hand in Mumbai blasts
[ 11 Jul, 2006 2329hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]


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NEW DELHI: The terror attack on Mumbai trains was carried out by Lashkar-e-Toiba and local Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activists and was designed to trigger communal conflagration in the country’s financial capital, intelligence sources said.

While still waiting for clues to emerge, top intelligence sources in New Delhi seem pretty sure the blasts on the trains were plotted by Lashkar modules which are increasingly collaborating with activists of SIMI, which boasts of strong pockets of influence across Maharashtra.

The estimate of intelligence agencies here is derived from the scale of the attack, as well as precise information about the Lashkar’s sleeper cells that have proliferated in Maharashtra.

Sources in the home ministry, in fact, said that a carnage had seemed very much on the cards with information pouring in about stockpiling of arms and explosives by religious extremists.

Unlike last time when tip-offs helped the Maharashtra police foil the fidayeen attack on RSS headquarters at Nagpur, this time, Maharashtra and central sleuths failed to detect the plot.

"Every time, you cannot be lucky. Information as to which train they are going to attack and where is not easy to come by," said a top intelligence official engaged in counter-terror operations.

Officials here are convinced that the terrorists' objective was to cause communal mayhem in the city. The conviction is based on two facts.

First, the trains were targeted just after the communal-tinged violence in Bhiwandi, and the protests by Shiv Sainiks over the insult to the statue of Meenatai Thackeray by miscreants.

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http://www.satp.org
http://www.saag.org

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And the blogs ON THE NET:

http://www.counterterrorismblog.org
http://www.counterterrorismblog.org
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2006/07/multiple_bombs_detonated_on_bo.php

http://www.jihadwatch.org
(Note: Multiple links and updates on jihadwatch.org)

http://www.michellemalkin.com
http://michellemalkin.com/archives/005519.htm

http://www.littlegreenfootballs.com
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=21483_RoP_Strikes_in_Kashmir&only
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=21482_RoP_Strikes_in_India&only

[Cindy]

Thank you very much Velveeta.
I appreciate the updates.

[Cindy]

Thanks NW.
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ON THE NET...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1659022/posts?page=511#511

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http://www.foxnews.com

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202920,00.html
"Police Seek 'Terrorists' Responsible for India Train Blasts That Killed 147"
Tuesday, July 11, 2006

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Two Americans, Six Tourists Killed in Kashmir Grenade Attacks

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "MUMBAI, India — Indian police were conducting a nationwide manhunt on Tuesday for a series of terrorist bombings carried out at rush hour on Mumbai's crowded transit system. The attacks reportedly left nearly 150 dead and at least 439 injured.

Police reportedly were carrying out raids across the country following the explosions, presumably in search of suspects. One television report said a suspect was in custody."

[Cindy]

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Tue Jul 11 2006 13:02:35 GMT-0700.

Worldwide Caution

June 06, 2006


This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated December 12, 2005 and expires on December 6, 2006.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. The publication in the international press of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed, for example, led to widespread demonstrations and riots in several countries.

The March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, illustrates the continuing desire of al-Qa’ida to strike official American targets. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.

Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target private interests or “soft targets” with a reduced security posture. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, hotels, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. Financial or economic targets of value may also be considered as possible venues; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 is one such example.

In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. 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. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1663878/posts

"Saudi textbooks preach intolerance, hate--Despite post-9/11 ...children still taught to wage jihad"
MSNBC ^ | July 11, 2006 | Lisa Myers & the NBC Investigative Unit
Posted on 07/11/2006 1:02:49 PM PDT by Ooh-Ah
WASHINGTON

[Cindy]

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jul2006/20060711_5630.html

U.S. Officials Condemn Video of Mutilated Soldiers

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2006 – U.S. officials are condemning a terrorist video reported to show the mutilated corpses of American soldiers.
The terrorists say the video is of two American soldiers captured near Yusifiyah, Iraq, June 16 and killed sometime later. The soldiers were members of the 1st Battalion, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of Multinational Division Baghdad.

"Multinational Division Baghdad condemns the release of the video in the strongest of terms," the command said in a news release. "It demonstrates the barbaric and brutal nature of the terrorists and their complete disregard for human life."

The video, uploaded on a terrorist Web site yesterday, shows the mutilated bodies of two men dressed in Army camouflage uniforms. The video shows the terrorists hoisting the severed head of one of the soldiers and makes the other soldier's identity clearly recognizable.

Officials called it ironic that the U.S. Congress and military are debating the nature of Geneva Accord protections as this grisly video is playing.

Terrorists know the value of videos like this, U.S. military officials in Baghdad said. They noted that snipers in Iraq often have videographers taping their murders and that people can buy DVDs of the murders in stores in Iraq and throughout the Middle East.

These videos are little more than "snuff films," officials said. The airing of the video on the Internet only reinforces coalition determination "to catch the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to justice," the release said.

[Cindy]

UNVERIFIED - FYI:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1663897/posts


"So, Is Castro Dead, Or What?"
wonkette.com ^ | July 11, 2006

Posted on 07/11/2006 1:28:05 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

[Cindy]

FOLLOW-UP:

I checked around the 'net and find NO NEWS regarding Castro's alleged demise.

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060710-1.html


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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060710.html

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 10, 2006

President's Statement on Second Report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba


Fact Sheet: Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba Report to the President



Today I approved the second report of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba. I also approved a Compact with the People of Cuba, which outlines how the United States will support the Cuban people as they transition from the repressive control of the Castro regime to freedom and a genuine democracy. The report demonstrates that we are actively working for change in Cuba, not simply waiting for change. I call on all our democratic friends and allies around the world to join us in supporting freedom for the Cuban people. I applaud the work of the Commission, co-chaired by Secretary Rice and Secretary Gutierrez.

[Cindy]

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060711-5.html


For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 11, 2006

Statement by the President




I have today signed into law H.R. 889, the "Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2006." The Act authorizes funding for and strengthens the ability of the United States Coast Guard to perform its missions.

The executive branch shall construe the reference to the "National Intelligence Director" in section 309 of the Act, amending section 70105(c) of title 46, United States Code, to be a reference to the position of Director of National Intelligence established by law (50 U.S.C. 403(a)(1)).

The executive branch shall construe section 408(c) of the Act, which purports to make consultation with a legislative agent a precondition to execution of the law, to call for but not mandate such consultation, as is consistent with the Constitution's provisions concerning the separate powers of the Congress to legislate and the President to execute the laws.

Section 801 of the Act purports to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to work at the International Maritime Organization with foreign nations toward specified international objectives. The executive branch shall construe the provision to be advisory, as is consistent with the constitutional commitment to the President of responsibility for conducting the foreign relations of the United States, including the exclusive responsibility for formulating the position of the United States in international fora and conducting negotiations with foreign nations.

GEORGE W. BUSH

THE WHITE HOUSE,

July 11, 2006.