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Posted on 05/01/2007 8:52:12 PM PDT by nwctwx
http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2007/s07050103.htm
Thursday, May 17, 2007
“Gaza Under Siege
Pastor Asks For Prayers For Those Caught In Crossfire”
OPEN DOORS USA
Jerry Dykstra, Media Relations Director
Phone: 616-915-4117
E-Mail: JerryD@odusa.org
Website: www.opendoorsusa.org
BREAKING NEWS BULLETIN
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2007/s07050098.htm
SSIST News Service (ANS) - PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA
Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Priest shot and injured seriously in New Delhi
Dalit believer also brutally attacked
By Michael Ireland
Chief Correspondent, ASSIST News Service
NEW DELHI, INDIA (ANS) — A priest who is the Principal of Vincent Pallotti School was shot and seriously injured before noon yesterday, a news service in the area reports.
Rev. Father George was shot by two men who came to seek the admission into the school. Father George has been admitted into a private hospital. No further details were available on this incident.
Meanwhile, a 57-year-old Dalit has been brutally persecuted by police in Kerala, according to Salem Voice Ministries (SVM) news service.
The news service says a Dalit Christian named Chacko was savagely tortured by the police on May 14 at Karimkunnam Police Station in Thodupuzha in Idukki District of Kerala in India.
The agency says Police brutally nailed Chacko’s penis with steel pins.
Chacko was admitted to the District Co-operative Hospital when he became unconcious. Doctors removed the steel pins from his penis through immediate surgery.
Chacko, who lives in Vellappuzha House at Purappuzha Village, went to the police station along with his wife Kuttiyamma to make a complaint. In the complaint they stated that Kaniyamparambil Manoj and his wife Maya forcibly entered their house and beat them severely due to a quarrel.
“Police called both families to the station to make a mutual understanding. But at the station, police sent back Manoj and family and tortured Chacko very cruelly and beat him up,” the SVM report states.
Prasannan, the Circle Inspector of Police in Thodupuzha, went to the hospital, met with Chacko, and started an investigation into the incident.
Rev. Paul Ciniraj, the National President of the Christian Ministers of the Churches of India (CMCI) and the Director of the Salem Voice Ministries, condemned the cruelty of police towards Dalit Christians. He asked the government to punish the related policemen involved in Chacko’s incident.
The Thodupuzha Block Committee of Congress also condemned the attack.
** Michael Ireland is an international British freelance journalist. A former reporter with a London newspaper, Michael is the Chief Correspondent for ASSIST News Service of Lake Forest, California. Michael immigrated to the United States in 1982 and became a US citizen in September, 1995. He is married with two children. Michael has also been a frequent contributor to UCB Europe, a British Christian radio station.
** You may republish this story with proper attribution.
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http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2007/s07050100.htm
ASSIST News Service (ANS) - PO Box 609, Lake Forest, CA 92609-0609 USA
Visit our web site at: www.assistnews.net — E-mail: assistnews@aol.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Pakistan: Christians defying purge in NW Frontier Province
- plus Apostasy Bill passed for review.
By Elizabeth Kendal
World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA RLC)
Special to ASSIST News Service
AUSTRALIA (ANS) — Despite President Musharraf’s assurances and his reported alliance with the West in the War on Terror, religious liberty and security for Pakistan’s three percent Christian minority have deteriorated markedly. Many thousands of Islamic madrassas continue to pump out militant and angry Taliban who are fluent in the Quran and hungry for jihad in Afghanistan as well as the Islamisation of Pakistan.
At the root of Pakistan’s problem is the pro-Sharia, Islamist Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA: an alliance of six pro-Sharia, Islamist parties), an avowed enemy of secularisation, progress and ‘enlightened moderation’. MMA holds the balance of power in Pakistan’s National Assembly and President Musharraf frequently makes quid pro quo deals with them to advance his own agenda, which is to stay in power. But by doing this Musharraf is enabling the MMA to advance their agenda, which is the Islamisation of Pakistan.
On 9 May the MMA tabled its Apostasy Act 2006 in Pakistan’s National Assembly. Under this Act, a male apostate (one who leaves Islam) would receive the death penalty and a female apostate would be imprisoned for life or until she ‘repents’. Apostates would also forfeit their property and lose legal custody of their children. The testimony of two witnesses would be sufficient for a conviction. The National Assembly passed the bill for review by a standing committee. During the same session, the Assembly rejected a draft bill moved by minority member, Mr MP Bhandara, to amend the notorious Blasphemy Law.
The MMA governs Pakistan’s North West Frontier Province (NWFP), bordering Afghanistan. Islamisation, Taliban and lawlessness are rife. Over recent weeks Islamic militants in NWFP have perpetrated numerous terrorist bombings aimed at purging NWFP of everything un-Islamic. In Charsadda district (154km northeast of the provincial capital, Peshawar) bombs planted in local markets have destroyed numerous video, music and CD stalls and barber shops. Owners of stores trading in the ‘un-Islamic’ have been ordered to close or ‘suffer dire consequences’. Female students in neighbouring Mardan district have been threatened if they keep attending school. Girls Higher Secondary School at Gumbat was bombed in the early morning of 4 May. On Tuesday 15 May a suicide bomber killed at least 25 people in a restaurant in Peshawar. Strapped to the leg of the bomber was a message in Pashto that included the warning: ‘Those who spy for America will face this same fate.’
Some 500-600 Christians live in Charsadda district. Last week their churches were issued hand-written letters in Urdu with the ultimatum that Christians had ten days to close their churches and flee. Any who stayed and did not convert to Islam would suffer the consequences. While some families have reportedy fled, others despite their fear have declared publicly that they will not flee and will not convert. Security has been tightened and uniformed and plainclothes police are providing protection and patrolling local churches.
PLEASE PRAY SPECIFICALLY FOR GOD TO -
protect and ‘set at liberty’ the Christians of NWFP, especially those in Charsadda district where Christians have been specifically targeted and threatened. ‘Our Father in heaven ... deliver us from evil.’ (Luke 4:18 ESV; Matthew 6:13)
intervene and overrule in the standing committee’s deliberations over the MMA’s Apostasy Act 2006: may God’s purposes prevail. ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.’ (Job 42:2)
do a great work in Pakistan, giving ‘sight to the blind’ so that Pakistanis will see the ugliness of hate and repression, and the beauty of peace and liberty. (Luke 4:18)
mercifully liberate and enlighten many captive hearts and minds, miraculously enabling them to reject Islamisation and embrace truth; ‘Salvation belongs to the Lord.’ (Jonah 2:9)
Elizabeth Kendal is the Principal Researcher and Writer for the World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA RLC) www.worldevangelical.org/rlc.html. This article was initially written for the WEA RLP(Religious Liberty Prayer) mailing list
Elizabeth can be contacted by e-mail at rl-research@crossnet.org.au.
** You may republish this story with proper attribution.
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May 17, 2007
Moroccan charged in Germany with aiding al-Qaida
May 16, 2007 BERLIN (AP)
A man of Moroccan origin has been charged with helping to fund al-Qaida and supply foreign fighters to the terror group’s affiliate in Iraq, prosecutors said Wednesday.
The suspect - identified only as Redouane E.H., 37, in court documents - is also accused of co-founding a terrorist group in Sudan, federal prosecutors said in a statement.
The man, who holds both German and Moroccan citizenship and lived in the northern city of Kiel, was arrested in Germany in July 2006. The charges were filed April 25, but there was no immediate word on when he might go on trial...
...Prosecutors said they also believe Redouane E.H. swore an oath of loyalty in August 2005 to Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar, ``who was authorized by Osama bin Laden to receive declarations of enlistment.’’ The alleged oath, in which the suspect said he was prepared to provide fighters and financing, was delivered by Internet to an intermediary, whom prosecutors did not identify.
Posted on 17 May 2007 @ 20:46 GMT
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070518/D8P6FFP80.html
“Mexico: Drug Gangs Using Terror Tactics”
May 17, 8:47 PM (ET)
By MARK STEVENSON
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico’s top police official said Thursday that drug gangs are relying on a flow of arms from the United States and using terrorist strategies learned from al-Qaida to pressure the government to halt anti-drug efforts.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Garcia Luna also described as a “terrorist strategy” the recent drug-gang videos showing grisly executions and warnings to officials or rival gangs, some of which have been leaked to the media and posted on the Internet.
Referring to one tape of an execution, he said, “this video has the format, and copies the scheme of a video used by al-Qaida,” the Islamic terror group that has posted videos showing beheadings.”
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/016500.php
May 17, 2007
“US argues for extradition of jihadist cleric from UK”
(AP)
London
http://www.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, Fri May 18 2007 03:52:50 GMT-0700.
Worldwide Caution
April 10, 2007
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11916&Itemid=128
May 18, 2007
Release A070518a
SIX SECRET CELL TERRORISTS DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained six suspected terrorists Friday morning during raids in northeast Baghdad.
The individuals targeted during the raids are suspected members of a secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq to Iran for terrorist training.
Coalition Forces found improvised explosive device materials and detained six individuals, including two who tested positive for explosives residue. Another two of the six suspects are believed to be key leaders in the secret cell terrorist network.
Intelligence reports indicate one suspected secret cell key leader is responsible for the planning and coordinating of numerous murders, kidnappings, assassinations and attacks on Iraqi civilians and Coalition Forces as well as involvement in IED attacks on Coalition Forces. The other suspected leader is an explosives expert and weapons dealer.
One Iraqi civilian received minor injuries during the course of the operations, and he received medical attention on the scene from Coalition Forces.
“Coalition Forces are targeting the terrorists, searching them out in the places they hide,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “This morning’s operation is one more step in removing the terrorist networks from Iraq.”
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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3401727,00.html
15-kilo explosive device discovered near Qalqilya
Published: 05.18.07, 12:46 / Israel News
IDF soldiers identified five Palestinians digging next to the separation fence near Qalqilya. A reserve-army unit arrested the five and took them in for questioning.
A search in the area revealed a 15 kilo (over 33 pounds) was discovered. Sappers have been summoned to handle the device. (Efrat Weiss)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/6667093.stm
Last Updated: Friday, 18 May 2007, 09:15 GMT 10:15 UK
“Mumbai blasts sentencing begins”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A court in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) has begun sentencing 100 people for their role in deadly blasts which killed 257 people in 1993.
The first five people sentenced received three years each in prison.
The blasts are believed to have been carried out by one of the city’s notorious underworld crime syndicates, which were then dominated by Muslims.”
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46080
Insurgents Killed, Detained in Afghanistan; Weapons Cache Destroyed
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces killed a significant number of insurgents, detained seven militants and destroyed a weapons cache in Afghanistan over the past three days.
Twenty enemy fighters ambushed Afghan national police and coalition forces today while troops patrolled close to the Pakistan border near Chamkani in Paktya province.
Enemy combatants maneuvered into fighting positions and continued their assault as Afghan and coalition forces returned fire. Combined forces observed a reinforcing enemy unit approaching from the west and called in close-air support to destroy several enemy positions.
Troops maintained tactical advantage during the eight-hour battle with the enemy, which was ongoing during the time of this release. Friendly forces are currently conducting a battle damage assessment of the area, according to officials, and early reports indicate a significant number of insurgents have been killed.
No Afghan civilians have been injured and no property has been damaged during the operation, officials said.
“Afghan national security and coalition forces will continue to pursue and interdict Taliban fighters who threaten the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesman.
During a raid today against extremist forces in Nadir Shah Kot district of Khowst province, combined forces nabbed five militants and destroyed a weapons cache.
Credible intelligence led forces to the compound, where assassination cell members allegedly reside. The cell, known as the Haqqani network, helps carry out improvised explosive device attacks and weapons smuggling, military officials said.
While searching the compound, troops discovered fragmentation grenades, rifles, an AK 47 assault rifle and other contraband items. The cache was later destroyed a safe distance away.
“This particular operation sought members of an assassination cell known to target Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials,” Belcher said.
The detainees are being held for questioning, officials said. No shots were fired and no one was injured in the operation.
Afghan national police and coalition forces received rocket propelled grenade and machinegun fire May 16 while patrolling near Sarkoni in Korengal Valley.
Taliban fighters quickly retreated as combined forces returned fire and began to engage the enemy with mortars.
One coalition soldier was injured in the conflict.
“The Taliban has learned they cannot stand up to the Afghan national police or coalition forces,” Belcher said. “Their cowardly efforts to disrupt the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan will continue to be crushed as efforts to rid the country of Taliban fighters increases.”
In a separate operation against Taliban forces May 16, Afghan and coalition forces detained two militants in the Kajaki district of Helmand province.
Militants fired on combined forces as troops approached a targeted building. Coalition forces responded with small-arms fire and followed up with an air strike that destroyed the militants’ firing position.
Credible intelligence led the forces to the compound suspected of housing Taliban militants, officials said. The two suspects are being held for questioning.
“A precision strike was conducted when it was obvious the militants were well-armed and had no intentions of surrendering,” Belcher said.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46082
“Two Car Bombs Prevented, Eight Others Take Toll in Iraq”
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2007
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=46086
“Resources, Not Content, Drive Web-Use Decisions”
By Tim Kilbride
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2007
http://www.internet-haganah.com
http://internet-haganah.org/hmedia/18may07/breaching_america.jpg
“BREACHING AMERICA”
“Starting this Sunday at the San Antonio Express-News”
http://www.mysanantonio.com/
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006057.html
18 May 2007
“’My trip to America’
Appears to be a first-hand account of a trip to Washington DC.”
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http://sfir-arabicsource.blogspot.com/2007/05/blog-post_8079.html
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=globaljihad
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=malcomx
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http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006056.html
18 May 2007
“Malcolm X in the warm embrace of the global jihad”
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22abu+osama1%22&hl=en&filter=0
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http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006055.html
18 May 2007
“Bombs kill one, injure five on Algeria poll eve
Announced on a forum, shortly after it occured”
http://www.internet-haganah.com/harchives/006054.html
18 May 2007
“Palestinians: committed opportunists”
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