Fyi Only.
I’ll be off TM until next Monday.
Wherever you are going/whatever you are doing please be safe and know you will be missed and we will await your return.
Federal agencies, including the State Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counter Terrorism Center, are telling their people not to describe Islamic extremists as "jihadists" or "mujahedeen," according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. Lingo like "Islamo-fascism" is out, too.
The reason: Such words may actually boost support for radicals among Arab and Muslim audiences by giving them a veneer of religious credibility or by causing offense to moderates.
June Cat Fancy article suggests possible link between animal trafficking and terrorism
Animal Trafficking and Terrorism Thursday April 24, 6:50 pm ET A June Cat Fancy article, to hit newsstands on April 29, 2008, suggests a possible link between animal trafficking groups and terrorism. The article titled "Poaching's Criminal Element" outlines the intricate illicit underground activities of animal trafficking groups in many parts of the world, including the United States, and how these affect species population and Earth's ecologic balance. Surprisingly, the article also describes a clear and direct link to organized crime groups with possible ties to terrorism.
British court rules freezing of terrorism assets unlawful
The High Court in London ruled Thursday that the freezing of assets held by terrorism suspects was unlawful in Britain because it "bypassed" parliament. The court ruled in favour of five men who had challenged the powers imposed in Britain under United Nations (UN) laws.
The men have so far not been charged with terrorism offences and argued that the confiscation of their assets had a "devastating and humiliating impact" on their lives.