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Posted on 08/01/2007 10:32:19 PM PDT by nwctwx
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13141&Itemid=21
August 2, 2007
Release A070802a
Two alleged Al-Qaeda emirs, 20 other suspects captured; four terrorists killed
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured two alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq emirs, killed four terrorists and detained 20 suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq media cells and senior leaders Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday night, Coalition Forces captured the alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq sniper emir of Mosul. As the assault force entered the two targeted buildings, a man approached the perimeter security element. Even after the ground forces used appropriate escalation of force measures, the man continued to advance on the security element. Coalition Forces, responding appropriately to the hostile threat, engaged the man, killing him.
Inside the targeted buildings, Coalition Forces detained the alleged emir, who was believed to be involved in a plot against the mayor of Mosul on March 9 and has allegedly claimed responsibility for at least one Coalition Forces death in the last month. The suspected terrorist allegedly supervises 10-15 operatives and has conducted kidnapping operations to bring in money for his own use. Ground forces on the scene detained one additional suspect and discovered a small cache containing body armor, weapons, a rifle sight manual and extremist propaganda.
In western Baghdad Thursday morning, Coalition Forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq media emir tied to propaganda cells throughout Baghdad. During the raid, the ground forces found a large amount of U.S. currency and improvised explosive device-making materials. Two more individuals were detained for their ties to the suspected emir.
Coalition Forces targeted a media cell and its leader, also suspected of facilitating the movement of foreign terrorists, in a raid near Samarra Thursday morning. As Coalition Forces approached the target building, surveillance showed a man come out of the building and move to a tactical fighting position against the assault force. Responding appropriately to the hostile threat, Coalition Forces called in close air support. The man was killed by aircraft strafing, and was determined to be a foreigner. The ground forces found weapons on site and detained seven suspected terrorists during the operation for their alleged ties to the foreign terrorist network and media cell.
North of Karmah Thursday, Coalition Forces continued to target senior al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders in Anbar province. As the assault force approached the targeted buildings, two terrorists armed with AK-47s drew their weapons on the ground forces, using a woman as a human shield. Coalition Forces closed in on the armed men when one terrorist attempted to assault an element of the ground forces. Coalition Forces moved the woman out of the way and engaged the two armed men, killing them. Four suspected terrorists were detained during the operation.
A raid in Tarmiyah Thursday targeted a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist who has close ties to the al-Qaeda emir of Baghdad. The ground forces detained four suspected terrorists during the operation.
“The leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq should know we are continually targeting them and will not rest until we have captured or killed them,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “Every removal of a leader of al-Qaeda, at any level, weakens the terrorist organization and strengthens Coalition and Iraqi Security Force operations against it.”
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13137&Itemid=21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070802-09
August 2, 2007
Al-Qaeda emir of Mosul shot, killed by ISF
Multi-National Division – North PAO
MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi Army soldiers from the 2nd Iraqi Army Division shot and killed three members of the Islamic State of Iraq terrorist organization, including its leader Safi, the touted al-Qaeda in Iraq emir of Mosul, after they were fired upon Aug. 1.
The incident took place during a series of combined operations involving the 2nd Iraqi Army and the Iraqi Police throughout the city of Mosul. The 2nd Iraqi Army Division headquarters element, including Brig. Gen. Moutaa, commander of the 2IA, were conducting cordon and search operations in northeast Mosul when Safi and three of his bodyguards were spotted in a pickup truck.
The convoy gave chase and pulled the vehicle over. All four men exited the pickup and began firing at the IA soldiers. Moutaa and his security element returned fire, killing all three.
“This is a great example of the cooperation between the Iraqi police (who provided the profile and made sure his picture was widely distributed and familiar) and the Iraqi army (who actually stopped Safi),” said Col. Stephen Twitty, commander of 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. “The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the way here in Ninewah Province, unilaterally executing Provincial Governor Kashmoula’s security plan with incredible success.”
“The death of Safi will further disrupt senior AQI leadership in Mosul, which has been unstable since May, due to the combined efforts of Coalition Forces and ISF offensive operations,” said Twitty.
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13132&Itemid=21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070802-03
August 2, 2007
Tribal members assist in detention of three al-Qaida leaders
Multi-National Division – North PAO
SHERWEEN, Iraq – After receiving information of known al-Qaida members in the Sherween area, a village near Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Iraqi citizens assisted Iraqi Police in the detention of three key al-Qaida leaders, July 29.
“This is a very significant event for Diyala because it is clear that not only are the security forces targeting al-Qaida, but the people are tired of the hatred and destruction al-Qaida and other terrorist groups have to offer,” said Col. David Sutherland, commander of 3-1 Cav. and commander of Coalition Forces in Diyala province.
Suspecting an attack on a near-by village, Diyala tribal members informed the Dali Abbas Iraqi police, and together, set up a tactical checkpoint along the known route.
“It is also vital because it shows the people are gaining more and more confidence in the Iraqi security forces – the true protectors of this nation,” Sutherland added. “Al-Qaida truly has no place to hide as the people, not just the security forces, are now determined to work for a safer, more secure Iraq.”
As suspected, the leaders were traveling toward Dali Abbas, and when searched, the IP discovered two AK-47s, a laptop computer and documents detailing past and future al-Qaida operations.
Following the detention of the al-Qaida leaders, the IP transferred the detainees to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division.
Despite threats by al-Qaida, the al-Qaida leaders were successfully detained and transported to an IA detention facility for further questioning, demonstrating the steadfastness of the Iraqi Police.
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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=E1E7B168-C21B-41C9-A969-C5E40614EC9A
“A Window into the Culture of Shahada”
By Itamar Marcus and Barbara Crook
Palestinian Media Watch | 8/2/2007
no offense to anybody but some posts need trimming down.
like the ‘large weapons cache found and terrorists detained in iraq’ . we don’t need the same paragraphs which is basically pasted from every other article.
also isn’t everyday ‘worldwide caution’?
we should keep this list terrorism related, a lot of us here don’t need to hear about the daily storeowner who fended off a robber, yknow?
sorry just my two cents, it would make the list much more focused.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=oil
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070802/BUSINESS/108020053/1001
“Price at the pump driven by aging U.S. refineries”
By Patrice Hill
August 2, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Attention American motorists: It is not ExxonMobil or Middle Eastern oil producers who are driving the price of gasoline you pay at the pump.
It is shortages of gas and other problems at aging refineries in your neighborhoods.”
http://allafrica.com/stories/200707310151.html
“Nigeria: Armed Bandits Attack Bureau De Change At MMA”
This Day (Lagos)
31 July 2007
Posted to the web 31 July 2007
Chinedu Eze
Lagos
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Armed robbers on Sunday night broke into the bureau de change located at the local wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA), Lagos, killing a man that was later identified as a lunatic, severely wounded a policeman and siezed the rifle of another policeman, who was among the three security personnel at the building.
The obnoxious efforts of the robbers who were about 50 in number came to nought, as they were unable to steal monies from the shops because of the bureau operators’ new method of not leaving cash over night.
The robbers destroyed the shops in order to gain entry, and were confronted by the combined team of policemen drawn from MMA and State Police Command who battled them to a standstill, after more than one hour of futile operation, forcing them to take to their heels.”
Thank you all, freepmailers & emailers this week for pointing to these 2 articles.
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,161962,00.html
“U.S. Terror Attack — ‘Ninety Days at Most’”
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http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/homeland.php?id=1193902
“Exclusive: ‘Possible Attack on the U.S. Within Ninety Days”
FSM Editors
Author: The Editors
Source: The Family Security Foundation, Inc.
Date: July 30, 2007
http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=1&id=37181
“Investigators Close Wisconsin Counterfeit Ring, Nab 14”
Updated: August 1st, 2007 09:45 AM EDT
Story by themilwaukeechannel.com
MILWAUKEE —
“Federal investigators announced Tuesday a 29-count indictment accusing Milwaukee-area residents of making counterfeit money.
The indictment states that more than $92,000 in phony money was passed by a 15-person ring since September of last year. It alleges genuine $1 and $5 bills were bleached and altered, printed as $50 and $100 denominations.
A two-week sweep by the Secret Service and the Milwaukee Police Department netted 14 people. A fifteenth person remains at large.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The fifteenth person, Joseph Nash, 20, was also named in the indictment, but is not in police custody.
Anyone with knowledge of Nash’s location is urged to call the U.S. Secret Service, at 414-297-3587, or local authorities.”
http://www.policeone.com/suspect-pursuit/articles/1296420/
08/02/2007 |
“Driver goes on rampage, injuring four, including two LAPD officers”
By Tami Abdollah
The Los Angeles Times Staff
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “PANORAMA CITY, Ca. — A Panorama City man was in custody today after allegedly going on what police described as a 10-minute rampage in which four people, including two LAPD officers, were injured as he attempted to run over several pedestrians and ram police cars.
Jimmy Giron, 26...”
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=c5ab9689-4f95-47d6-9b1c-3d910cd7607d&k=8137
“Alleged Rwandan war criminal wants to be tried in Canada”
Marianne White, CanWest News Service
Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “QUEBEC — A Rwandan accused of fomenting genocide — and who was ordered deported by the Supreme Court of Canada two years ago — asked on Wednesday to have a war crimes trial in Canada.”
http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2007/s07070198.htm
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
“Missionary Faces Death Threats with Courage”
Gospel for Asia
For Immediate Release
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org
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, Thu Aug 02 2007 04:20:05 GMT-0700.
Worldwide Caution
April 10, 2007
Many thanks.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=cuba
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=mexico
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=border
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875165/posts
“Fleeing Cubans reach U.S. through Mexico”
associated press ^ | 8/1/07 | WILL WEISSERT
Posted on 08/02/2007 4:24:36 AM PDT by Kimberly GG
HAVANA
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1874950/posts
QUOTE:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1874950/posts?page=1785#1785
UPDATE:
“Bridge Tragedy: Live Coverage as Recovery Resumes”
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http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1338294.html
“9 dead, 60 injured, 20 missing after dozens of vehicles plummet into river”
1,785 posted on 08/02/2007 4:43:23 AM PDT by Cindy
Thank you!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875170/posts
http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/08/02/news/top_stories/1_01_558_1_07.txt
“Train carries sleeping man onto San Onofre plant property”
By: PAUL SISSON - Staff Writer
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “SAN ONOFRE — Southern California Edison has changed its security procedures for inspecting train cars that enter the San Onofre nuclear power plant after a sleeping illegal immigrant was accidentally carried onto the property, company officials said Wednesday.
Edison officials said that a man was found on the San Onofre property — but not inside its “protected area” where its nuclear reactors and fuel reside — just after three freight rail cars arrived inside the plant around 12:30 a.m. July 25.
The rail cars, on a spur of Southern California’s main north-south rail line, carry freight inside the San Onofre grounds and pass by an area where Edison stores spent fuel: highly radioactive material that can no longer produce power.
The July 25 incident was described in a document obtained by the North County Times on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, plant officials downplayed the breach and said they were confident the unexpected visitor could not have made it through a tougher set of security checks in areas where nuclear materials are stored.
Officials with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Wednesday they had been notified about the incident and were confident in the plant’s defenses.
The accidental intruder was discovered when Edison employees spotted him standing near one of the recently arrived freight cars, John Todd, director of security at San Onofre, said Wednesday.
“He was not wearing a security badge, so one of our people approached him,” Todd said. “When he could not produce a badge, we took him into custody.”
Todd said the man, who spoke only Spanish, seemed surprised to find himself at the nuclear plant, 18 miles north of Oceanside.
“He claimed he was hitching a ride from Oceanside to San Clemente and was sleeping in the car,” Todd said.
Southern California’s main north-south rail line passes between the nuclear plant and Interstate 5. The entry occurred on a small spur track that leaves the main line just north of the plant, running alongside a small access road just west of Old Pacific Highway.
Brian Katz, Edison’s vice president of nuclear oversight and regulatory affairs, said that the freight cars stand about 12 feet above the ground and that Edison has used mirrors on poles to inspect the cars before they are allowed onto the property.”
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