November 26, 2008 PM Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Al-Qaeda) U.S. - NY Rail Plot Details Based on 'Reliable' FBI Source http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6338514&page=1 --- PDF of Full FBI Warning: Unconfirmed Report of Terrorists Plotting to Attack New York Transit Systems http://abcnews.go.com/images/Blotter/Homeland%20Security%20Warning.pdf (Al-Qaeda) U.S. - NYC Daily News Update on Warning of NYC Potential Attacks on NY Transit (update) -- "This threat, the U.S. official said, is 'much more significant than the one in 2006' because the individuals are Osama bin Laden operatives in Pakistan." -- "Rep. Peter King said the threat was legitimate... it is serious, and there are specifics." http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/11/26/2008-11-26_fbi_warns_of_possible_terror_plot_agains.html Al Qaeda threatens 'Madrid-like attack' on New York subway over Thanksgiving weekend http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1089713/Al-Qaeda-threatens-Madrid-like-attack-New-York-subway-Thanksgiving-weekend.html (India) Terror attacks in Mumbai; 80 dead, over 250 injured --- Unknown outfit Deccan Mujahideen takes responsibility --- "Terror struck the country's financial capital late on Wednesday night as coordinate serial explosions and indiscriminate firing rocked eight areas across Mumbai including the crowded CST railway station, two five star hotels--Oberoi and TajTerror attacks in Mumbai" http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Terrorists_strike_Mumbai_80_dead_250_hurt/articleshow/3761410.cms --- Seven foreigners among 15 taken hostage at Mumbai's Taj http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Seven_foreigners_among_15_taken_hostage_at_Mumbais_Taj/articleshow/3761833.cms --- American and British hostages seized in Bombay attacks that leave at least 80 people dead http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3528119/British-hostages-seized-in-Bombay-attacks-that-leave-at-least-80-people-dead.html --- Special coverage: India on edge http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/specialcoverage/3296778.cms --- India: a major terror target http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3761713.cms --- Mumbai anti-terrorist chief Karkare killed in attacks - TV http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081126/india_nm/india367200 --- Attacks against Westerners 'kill 80' http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24714144-23109,00.html (India) British Foreign Office stresses "high terrorism threat" in India http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/uk/news/article_1445196.php/British_Foreign_Office_stresses_%26quothigh_terrorism_threat%26quot_in_India_ Iraq: Six killed in separate bomb blasts -- in Baghdad and Tikrit http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2751624591 Afghan President doubts NATO's war against terrorism in Afghanistan --- Karzai: "The Afghans don't understand any more how a little force like the Taliban can continue to exist, can continue to flourish, can continue to launch attacks with 40 countries in Afghanistan, with entire NATO force in Afghanistan, with entire international community behind them - yet still we are not able to defeat the Taliban" http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1445177.php/Afghan_President_doubts_NATOs_war_against_terrorism_in_Afghanistan_ ---- Comment: because neither Karzai, U.S., nor NATO has confronted the Islamic supremacist ideology the Taliban is based on ----- see also October 17, 2008: Jihad and the "Reconciliation" with Islamic Supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html (Afghanistan) Karzai Offers Taliban Leader Mullah Omar 'Protection' For Peace http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081126\ACQDJON200811261221DOWJONESDJONLINE000762.htm&selected=9999&selecteddisplaysymbol=9999&StoryTargetFrame=_top&mkt=WORLD&chk=unchecked&lang=&link=&headlinereturnpage=http://www.international.na --- Once again from "our ally". ----- October 3, 2008 - Karzai proposes Mulla Umar to return to Afghanistan http://www.geo.tv/10-3-2008/26156.htm ----- September 29, 2007 - Afghan president offers Taliban a place in government for peace deal http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/09/29/asia/AS-GEN-Afghan-Taliban-Talks.php ----- U.S. Rewards for Justice: "Seeking Information Against International Terrorism: Wanted - Mullah Omar - Up to $10 Million Reward" http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/english/index.cfm?page=MullahOmar (Afghanistan) Opium trade plagues war against Taliban http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24713369-31477,00.html Afghan acid attack girls warned not to go to school: police http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Afghan_acid_attack_girls_warned_not_1126.html (Pakistan) Al Qaeda's Focus Is Pakistan, U.S. Senior Commander Says --- Gen. James Conway: "They've changed their strategic focus not to Afghanistan but to Pakistan, because Pakistan is the closest place where you have the nexus of terrorism and nuclear weapons." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122766140111858667.html (U.S.) Digging Deeper Into the HLF Trial -- IPT News http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/866 -- online video of Falls Church, VA man who tells of evidence buried in backyard (U.S.) Bin Laden's Driver Returned To Yemen Early --- Freed From Guantanamo Camp, Salim Hamdan Will Serve Final Month Of Sentence In Home Country http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/terror/main4635138.shtml (U.S.) NYC: Judge blasts federal air marshals for profiling busts at JFK http://www.nydailynews.com/news/us_world/2008/11/24/2008-11-24_judge_blasts_federal_air_marshals_for_pr.html (UK) Conservative MP Patrick Mercer writes that U.S. should NOT have attacked UK Jihadist Rashid Rauf in Pakistan http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article5233272.ece (Russia) Russian Mayor Killed After Medvedev's Terror Warning -- update on North Osseita report http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aKLEtWL04dfM&refer=worldwide Other News: Germany: Girl injured in mailbox explosion http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/europe/EU-Germany-Mailbox-Explosion.php November 26, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (U.S.) FBI Warns of al Qaeda Attack on New York Commuter Trains --- "'Plausible but Unsubstantiated' Suicide Bomb Threat, 'Nothing Concrete'" ---- "the FBI has warned New York area law enforcement of a 'plausible but unsubstantiated' al Qaeda suicide bomb attack against the area's commuter rail systems over the holiday" ---- "based on a report that al Qaeda terrorists 'in late September may have discussed targeting transit systems in and around New York City' using suicide bombers or explosives" http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6338514&page=1 ---- NYPD Steps Up Security Following News Of Unsubstantiated Subway Terror Plot http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/89639/nypd-steps-up-security-following-news-of-unsubstantiated-subway-terror-plot/Default.aspx ---- Feds Warn of Terror Plotting Against NYC Subways http://www.1010wins.com/Feds-Warn-of-Subway-Terror-Plot/3390840 --- Related video from NYC's WINS 1010 http://video.ap.org/v/Default.aspx?partner=en-ap&g=f0beda9b-9d8c-4aa5-8614-e3e8c0af046d&t=s1179980883147&p=ENAPus_ENAPus&&f=1010WINS -- Other reports: http://www.nypost.com/seven/11262008/news/regionalnews/feds__al_qaeda_planned_subway_attack_140992.htm http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2008/11/26/2008-11-26_fbi_warns_of_possible_terror_plot_agains.html http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081126/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/terror_warning http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081126/ts_nm/us_usa_threat_newyork_5;_ylt=Akshx0ohfDRH3ZmMEb9xKrf3SpZ4 ---- FBI warns of Thanksgiving terrorist threat http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/3526660/FBI-warns-of-Thanksgiving-terrorist-threat.html (Iraq) Two US soldiers killed in Iraq -- "while conducting a humanitarian assistance operation near Biaj yesterday" --- Colonel Bill Buckner: "It is unknown if the attacker was an Iraqi soldier or an insurgent in disguise." http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1956065&Language=en http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27913916/ (Iraq) Strong explosion shakes Baghdad -- "security sources said a bomb exploded in Firdus Square near the Le Meridien and Sheraton hotels, injuring at least seven people who were transferred to Al-Nafis hospital" http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1956094&Language=en Iraqi lawmakers delay vote on U.S. security pact http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27923924/ Taliban threatens attacks against US and allies in new video --- New video "threatening to attack the US, Israel, Australia, Denmark, France and Spain" --- "The video shows the flags of the six countries and the United Nations burning and eventually exploding, only to be replaced by an Islamic white flag showing Islam's 'shehadeh' or creed" http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2750911496 --- Taliban threat video clip (thanks to Islam in Europe) - play button in lower left hand part of frame http://www.cadenaser.com//comunes/multimedia/videoFullScreen/video_iframe.html?xref=20081126csrcsrint_1 --- Islam in Europe: Spain: New Taliban threat video http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/spain-new-taliban-threat-video.html --- Taliban Threatens West In Video Message - Spanish Radio http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081126\ACQDJON200811260652DOWJONESDJONLINE000497.htm&&mypage=newsheadlines&title=Taliban%20Threatens%20West%20In%20Video%20Message%20-%20Spanish%20Radio http://www.expatica.com/es/articles/news/Taliban-threatens-attacks-on-West_-Spanish-radio.html ----- November 18, 2008: Taliban threaten France with attacks: video http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081118/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistantalibanunrestfrance_081118053342 ----- June 16, 2008: NATO's General David McKiernan: "The Taliban, I look at as a regional threat" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25200121/ ----- see also October 17, 2008: Jihad and the "Reconciliation" with Islamic Supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html (Afghanistan) U.S. says troops kill 25 militants in Afghanistan --- in Kandahar, Paktia province. and in the neighboring province of Paktika http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081126/wl_nm/us_afghan_violence_5 http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1956108&Language=en --- Five Afghan police, 25 Taliban killed in separate clashes - police attacked in Kandahar http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243431,five-afghan-police-25-taliban-killed-in-separate-clashes--summary.html (Afghanistan) UK Woman soldier's leg amputated --- whose legs were shattered by a Taliban bomb --- Captain Kate Philp http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/onthefrontline/3523724/Woman-soldier-loses-leg-in-Afghanistan-blast.html Pakistan: Taliban leader vows to step up attacks -- Hakeemullah Mehsud http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2750735292 Pakistani Taliban shrug off U.S. missile strikes -- Hakeemullah Mehsud says Taliban will press on with Jihad http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/ISL101147.htm (Pakistan) 'Laws have failed to contain 'radicalization' in Pakistan' --- workshop organized by Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-51691.html --- "PIPS director says only 150 seminaries in 1947, more than 20,000 madrassas operating now" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_35 (Pakistan) NWFP minister survives blast -- Labour Minister Sher Azam Wazir http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_1 (U.S.) Fort Dix Trial: Prosecutors: Fort Dix 5 trained for mission -- week long trip in Pennsylvania Poconos -- shot at red balloons pretending they were the heads of American soldiers http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/20081126_Prosecutors__Fort_Dix_5_trained_for_mission.html (Iran) U.S. Treasury Actions: Entities identified as being owned/controlled by the Government of Iran http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/actions/20081126.shtml Iran: More than 5,000 centrifuges are now up and running http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1227702330039&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Iran) Report: Iran launches rocket amid nuke tension -- "'Explorer 2' is believed to be part of Tehran's satellite program" http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27923562/ Saudi Arabia 'transfers Bahraini terror suspect to UAE' -- Khalil Janahi http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243303,saudi-arabia-transfers-bahraini-terror-suspect-to-uae.html (Somalia) Journalists kidnapped in Somalia http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7750433.stm Somali pirates warn ship owners -- Saudi supertanker http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/piracy/3525109/Somali-pirates-urge-owners-of-Saudi-supertanker-to-negotiate.html --- Somali pirates are treating us well, says British hostage on hijacked supertanker http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1089321/Somali-pirates-treating-says-British-hostage-hijacked-supertanker.html Somali forces to storm hijacked ship, Yemeni owner says http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243434,somali-forces-to-storm-hijacked-ship-yemeni-owner-says.html (Russia) Mayor killed in North Ossetian capital -- Vladikavkaz not far from Beslan http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/26/europe/27russia.php http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/europe/EU-Russia-Mayor-Killed.php (Russia) US group: Ossetian militias attacking Georgians http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/europe/EU-Russia-Georgia-War.php (Spain) ETA Militant plotted attack on America's Cup http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/europe/EU-Spain-Basque-Militant.php Macedonia: 1 policeman dead in machine gun attack http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/europe/EU-Macedonia-Policemen-Shot.php Sri Lankan forces to control Tamil stronghold soon -- official http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1956130&Language=en -- Sri Lanka army claims it is poised to oust Tamil Tiger rebels http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/srilanka/3525134/Sri-Lanka-army-claims-it-is-poised-to-oust-Tamil-Tiger-rebels.html (Philippines) 1 soldier, 3 wounded in suspected MILF attack http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135888/1-soldier-3-wounded-in-suspected-MILF-attack http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243353,one-soldier-killed-three-wounded-in-clashes-in-philippines.html (Thailand) 4 bomb attacks rock Bangkok http://www.nationmultimedia.com/topstory/read.php?newsid=30089454 -- Blasts bring chaos to Bangkok's airports --- "Authorities cancel all flights at Suvarnabhumi Airport after blast; one wounded" --- "People's Alliance for Democracy has been leading protests since May" http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/26/thailand.protests.airport/index.html Other News: (UK) Make Sharia part of UK law, says QC -- Stephen Hockman QC --- Daily Express: "Sharia law will 'inevitably' become part of the legal system and work should begin now to incorporate it into British law, a leading barrister said last night." --- Daily Express: "Stephen Hockman, QC, former chairman of the Bar Council, spoke at a meeting organised by the website Islam4UK, where another speaker was Anjem Choudary, former head of banned fanatical group al-Muhajiroun." http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/72992/Make-Sharia-part-of-UK-law-says-QC -- Sharia law should be introduced into legal system, says leading barrister http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/3523672/Sharia-law-should-be-introduced-into-legal-system-says-leading-barrister.html ---- July 5, 2008: Former chair of Bar Council calls for sharia rules in English law http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1032080/Former-chair-Bar-Council-calls-sharia-rules-English-law.html ---- Chambers Of Stephen Hockman QC http://www.courtserve.net/directories/chambers/fbs0000115/6pump-court-details.htm (UK) Interpal bank closure delayed until new year - January 30, 2009 http://www.charityfinance.co.uk/home/content.php?id=2411&pg=15&cat=58 --- UK Government officials have raised funds for Interpal http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article4293935.ece --- Interpal linked to funding for Hamas terrorist organization http://www.fsmarchives.org/article.php?id=491661 http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.636/pub_detail.asp (UK) "On BBC America, a compelling drama about Muslim intolerance" -- BBC America's "Britz" http://www.newspress.com/Top/Article/article.jsp?Section=LIFE&ID=565409857554808848 --- "At one point, Nasima even lashes out at viewers, saying they cannot be considered innocent victims of terrorism because 'you keep electing this government.'" --- "after joining MI-5, Sohail finds himself on the receiving end of discriminatory police practices, proclaiming, 'This is exactly why people are getting radicalized.'" --- "focus is on Sohail's sister, Nasima.... [who] crusades against what she sees as oppressive government policies stemming from the American 9/11 and British 7/7 attacks (a poster in her room features a picture of President Bush and the words 'World's 1 Terrorist')." ------ BBC America Website for "Britz" http://bbcamerica.com/content/345/about.jsp Egypt: 13 Injured in Clashes between Muslims and Christians http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023655.php http://www.almasry-alyoum.com/article2.aspx?ArticleID=187834 Egypt: Islamic judges strip Christian mothers of children -- WND version of Compass report in yesterday's list http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81963 Hamas, Fatah women fist fight as disputes inflame http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2008/November/middleeast_November533.xml§ion=middleeast (Pakistan/UK) Britain against forced marriage in Pakistan http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/26/asia/AS-Pakistan-Forced-Marriage.php (Pakistan/UK) Britain praises Pakistan's dialogue with neighbors http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081126/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_183 --- See also: ---'Pakistan seeking friends' help to counter drones' ----- Defense Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar says "Pakistan is talking to 'friendly countries' to acquire surface-to-air missile technology to counter US drone attacks in the Tribal Areas" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg1_4 --- 'System to hit drones will be ready in a year' http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg1_5 --- November 26, 2008: Report: Pakistan to buy German submarines http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243425,report-pakistan-to-buy-german-submarines.html (Bahrain/Kuwait) BBK eyes merger of its Islamic unit http://www.business24-7.ae/articles/2008/11/pages/11272008_4997dd3cfef2405a9e5772ed3c908033.aspx (U.S.) United American Committee (UAC) Billboard sparks controversy in Detroit http://www.unitedamericancommittee.org/press_release_billboard_11_25_2008.pdf (U.S.) Trying to Keep Cell Phones Out of Prison -- debate over jamming by state and local governments http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1861553,00.html?xid=rss-topstories Reports on Kamal Al-Hilbawi (aka Helbawy) and Growing Challenge of Counterterrorism Think Tanks' Infiltration http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unitedstatesaction/message/18928 (UK) MEMRI: "British Islamist Kamal Al-Hilbawi and Liberal Nabil Yassin Debate: Are Israeli Children Legitimate Military Targets?" http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD212908 --- NOTE name also spelled as "Helbawy" --- Dr. Kamal Al-Hilbawi: "I believe that every Israeli civilian is a future soldier.... Even if he is a child." --- MEMRI: "Dr. Kamal Al-Hilbawi, introduced on the program as director of the London Center for the Study of Terrorism, and political analyst Dr. Nabil Yassin. Dr. Hilbawi is also former spokesman of the international Muslim Brotherhood in the West. The debate aired on BBC Arabic TV on October 17, 2008" ---- Video Clip: http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1922.htm ---- Video Transcript http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/1922.htm --- "Asharq al-Awsat talks to Sheikh Dr Kamal al-Hilbawi, former spokesman of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe and founding member of the Muslim Association of Britain" http://www.asharqalawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=3&id=13028 --- Kamal Al-Hilbawi aka Kamal El-Helbawy web site http://www.khelbawy.com/home.html --- Harry's Place: Hilbawi "also is an adviser to the Global Civilization Study Center in London and chairman of the Center for the Study of Terrorism.' The website of the GCSC is 'under construction.'" http://www.hurryupharry.org/2008/11/24/british-islamist-says-israeli-children-are-legitimate-targets/ ----- Centre for the Study of Terrorism http://www.cfsot.com/index.php?thm=home ----- Centre for the Study of Terrorism - Dr Kamal el-Helbawy - Chairman http://www.cfsot.com/index.php?thm=staff ---- "Dr Kamal is the chairman of Centre for the Study of Terrorism (CFSOT) since the inception in 2006." http://www.khelbawy.com/link.html ----- Global Civilisation Study Center http://gcsclondon.com/ --- Hilbawi mentioned in HLF trial testimony http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/788 --- Hilbawi listed in HLF unindicted co-conspirators - Page 4, item 22 http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/documents/Attachment+A+(List+of+Unindicted+Co-conspirators).pdf --- 1998: Islamic Militants on the Lecture Circuit in the United States http://www.steveemerson.com/article/100 ---- Paul Cruickshank sought Muslim Brotherhood's Kamal Helbawy in October 2006 meeting in New York University Law SchoolCenter for Law and Security http://www.lawandsecurity.org/muslim_brotherhood.cfm http://www.newsweek.com/id/45335 ------ "When Newsweek asked Mr. Cruickshank about why Kama el Helbawy wasn't allowed in the United States, Cruickshank was baffled, stating that '[h]e's a really respected guy... [h]e's very influential within the Muslim community in Britain and his name is recognized throughout the world.'" ---- U.S. Homeland Security denied entry to Muslim Brotherhood's Kamal Helbawy http://www.newsweek.com/id/45335 ---- in 2008 Kamal El Helbawy was praised by Paul Cruickshank and Peter Bergen as Muslim Brotherhood contact in British Finsbury mosque recruiting "moderates" http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=702bf6d5-a37a-4e3e-a491-fd72bf6a9da1 ----- More on Paul Cruickshank comments on Capitol Hill in September 2008 http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/107.html#Cruickshank1 http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/107.html#Cruickshank2 ----- More on Peter Bergen comments on Capitol Hill in September 2008 http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/107.html#Bergen --- Helbawy speaks on America and the War on Terror at London Muslim Centre (LMC) http://www.ihrc.org.uk/show.php?id=2485 --- October 18, 2008 - BBC: Helbawy representing "Centre for the Study of Terrorism" http://worldhaveyoursay.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/talking-points-17th-october/ --- Kashmir Herald: "On June 19-21, 1991, the virginia-based United Association for Studies and Research (UASR) co-sponsored one of the largest gatherings of Islamist militants ever held in the US. Kamal Hilbawi, the leader of Muslim brotherhood of Egypt, openly incited terrorist attacks against the Jews." http://kashmirherald.com/featuredarticle/HowAmericaSoftPeddlesIslamicFundamentalism.html --- August 2007 - Think Tank Directors Spy a Potential Enemy Within - by Elaine Monaghan ----- links to Jamestown Foundation ------ "Jamestown board member Diana Denman found the Helbawy connection sinister enough to suspect that Abedin’s present affiliation with the Centre for the Study of Terrorism could mean the Jamestown Foundation had been infiltrated by Islamists" http://public.cq.com/docs/cqw/weeklyreport110-000002566958.html Commentaries: HLF Terrorism Case Guilty Verdict Signals a Sea Change -- by M. Zuhdi Jasser http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.1866/pub_detail.asp Special Note: *** Thanks to Ruth (nw_arizona_granny) *** for her tireless efforts in posting of this newslink research on Free Republic at: "World Terrorism: News, History and Research Of A Changing World #12 Security Watch" http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2052529/posts?q=1&;page=3514#3514 Many of the newslinks regarding Russian news stories also come from Ruth. She is one of the tireless researchers - always on watch - to look out for American Freedom! November 25, 2008 PM Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com Iraqi parliament prepares to vote on status of US troops http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article5233145.ece Afghanistan: Taliban leader rejects prospect of truce -- Mullah Hasan Rahman http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2746716253 --- Karzai: Talks With Taliban Are The Only Solution To The Conflict In Afghanistan http://www.thememriblog.org/urdupashtu/blog_personal/en/11611.htm --- Karzai says world should fix end date for war ---- Karzai: "If there is no deadline, we have the right to find another solution for peace and security, which is negotiations" http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/asia/AS-Afghan-UN.php ----- See also: October 17, 2008 - Jihad and the "Reconciliation" with Islamic Supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html Afghan teacher wants acid thrown on her attackers http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/asia/AS-Afghanistan.php (Pakistan) NWFP govt to consider Sufi Muhammad's suggestions for shariah law http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_22 --- Delay in draft shariah law signing postpones peace meeting http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_21 --- see also: June 10, 2008 - Pakistan and the Growing Threat of a Sharia Mini-State http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/087.html (Pakistan) NWFP: Local gangs assisting Taliban in NWFP -- NWFP Inspector General: "the Taliban are using Khyber Agency as base and Peshawar as the resource generation point" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_2 (Pakistan) NWFP: 'Suicide bomber' surrenders to police -- Ali Raza http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_25 (Pakistan) FATA/NWFP: 4 customs officials missing in Khyber http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_7 (Pakistan) 'Pakistan seeking friends' help to counter drones' --- Defense Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar says "Pakistan is talking to 'friendly countries' to acquire surface-to-air missile technology to counter US drone attacks in the Tribal Areas" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg1_4 --- 'System to hit drones will be ready in a year' http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg1_5 (U.S.) Fort Dix Trial: FBI agent testifies about following Fort Dix terror suspect http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2008/11/an_fbi_agent_today_said.html (U.S.) Virginia: Annandale man offers to sell missile to FBI informant -- Annandale resident Amjad Hamed, a Jordanian native, and cousin Ibrahim Hamed http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023643.php http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/news/2008/nov/25/annandale-man-offers-sell-missile-fbi-informant/ -- "Amjad Hamed is charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, and Ibrahim Hamed is charged with conspiracy to transport in interstate commerce a firearm with a serial number that was removed and obliterated" -- Amjad Hamed, as quoted in a U.S. District Court affidavit: "You want to hit the Pentagon. You can put the bottle on it, the blue bottle, and hit the Pentagon." (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation retrial: Guilty verdicts in terror case deal blow to CAIR --- "One of the guilty defendants in the federal case, Ghassan Elashi, was a founding director of Washington-based CAIR" --- "Founding director of U.S. Muslim lobby group could face 20 years in prison" http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81968 http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023646.php (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation retrial: FBI news release on Holy Land Case http://www.fbi.gov/page2/nov08/hlf_112508.html --- Comment: will this change FBI's policies in dealing with CAIR? ---- March 18-24, 2008 - CAIR trains FBI agents as new report cites links to terror http://www.insight-report.com/2008/080318/cair.html ---- See also: July 11, 2008: Jihad and Outreach to Islamic Supremacist Groups http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/091.html (U.S.) Minnesota: Feds Probing Possible Minnesota Terror Group --- "U.S. Citizen Allegedly in Suicide Attack in Somalia; Might Have Recruited in Minnesota" --- "officials believe Shirwa Ahmed, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Somalia, blew himself up in a suicide bombing in northern Somalia Oct. 28" http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=6331697&page=1 (U.S.) Minnesota: The Missing: Somali Men Off Twin Cities Streets, Back in Somalia -- "Somali community fears young men leaving to fight holy war" http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=309AD9FB122DD234ED6AF172413BBEB5?contentId=7929864&version=6&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 -- Related video: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=7930082&version=1&locale=EN-US -- Somalis 'disappearing' off U.S. streets --- "Communities believe men are being recruited to join holy war" http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81942 (U.S.) Gates agrees to stay on under Obama http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15986.html http://www.foxnews.com/politics/elections/2008/11/25/defense-secretary-gates-job-obama/ -- "War on Extremism" Gates to continue obfuscation on Islamic supremacist enemy from Defense Department --- October 6, 2008 - AP reported that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates "endorsed efforts to reach out to members of the Taliban or other militants in Afghanistan who may be considered reconcilable, much like what has happened in Iraq." http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/oct/06/gates-afghan-militants-key-to-countrys-future/ --- More on Gates and "reconciliation" with Islamic supremacist Taliban http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html#Gates --- April 13, 2008 - Gates: Enemy in Iraq is extremism http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/04/13/Gates_Enemy_in_Iraq_is_extremism/UPI-69821208117940/ --- June 2008 - U.S. National Defense 2008 document (PDF) http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/documents/national_defense_strategy_073108.pdf US Crackdown on Potential Bomb Material -- "DHS to Regulate Buying and Selling of Potentially Deadly Ammonium Nitrate" http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6330727&page=1 (U.S.) Chemical Security 101 -- What You Don't Have Can't Leak, or Be Blown Up by Terrorists http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/11/chemical_security.html --- Full report - PDF http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/11/pdf/chemical_security.pdf --- Ohio: Report details terror targets -- chemical facilities http://www.ohio.com/news/35048574.html --- Florida: Group Finds Terror Risks In Bay Area http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/nov/25/na-group-finds-terror-risks-in-bay-area/ (U.S.) NYC police head: FISA response better after flap http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081125/ap_on_re_us/fisa_feud (U.S.) New machines scan IDs at border crossings http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/2008-11-23-passport-chips_N.htm?csp=34 (India / UK) 7/11 accused held in UK --- Raheel Ata-ur-Rahman Shaikh accused of funding the July 11, 2006 Mumbai serial train blasts --- held in Birmingham http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/711_accused_held_in_UK/articleshow/3757696.cms --- Mumbai train blasts accused detained at London airport http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Top_Headlines/Mumbai_train_blasts_accused_detained_at_London_airport/articleshow/3756401.cms (India) At 23, he is a terror operative --- Naived Kadri introduced to Jihadist tactics by Indian Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) activists http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ahmedabad/At_23_he_is_a_terror_operative/articleshow/3757106.cms (India) Malegaon Blasts accused praises cops -- Abdul Mohammed Raziq http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Ahmedabad/Blasts_accused_praises_cops/articleshow/3757117.cms\ --- "After my arrest, I realized that police treat Muslims well" (Bangladesh) Report: "Bangladesh's Secular Democracy Struggles with Violent Radical Islam" http://www.thecuttingedgenews.com/index.php?article=935&pageid=89&pagename=Features (Iran) Khamenei for Lebanese unity vs. Israel http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404833953&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Iran: Detained Mossad spy tied to Guards -- IRNA news agency: Alleged spy network planned to bomb military sites, assassinate military expert http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404834861&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Israel closes Gaza crossings after rocket hits western Negev http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404835055&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Somalian Terror Organization Shabaab al Mujahideen Looks to 'Throw the West Into Hell' http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,457226,00.html http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023644.php Nigeria: Militants Have Taken Over, Says Community Leader http://allafrica.com/stories/200811250177.html (Russia) Two Russian Special Forces Killed In Dagestan http://www.lloyds.com/CmsPhoenix/DowJonesArticle.aspx?id=412317 (Germany) 2 Germans accused of supporting al-Qaida arrested -- Daniel P. and Harun Can A. -- "accused of belonging to the Global Islamic Media Front and of supporting a foreign terrorist organization" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081125/ap_on_re_eu/eu_germany_terror_arrests http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404833899&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/europe/EU-Germany-Terror-Arrests.php http://www.expatica.com/de/articles/news/German-police-arrest-two-for-Islamist-website--.html Norway: Imams Tried to recruit asylum seekers as suicide bombers -- for Afghanistan http://www.norwaypost.no/News/Tried-to-recruit-asylum-seekers-as-suicide-bombers/menu-id-26.html http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/norway-imam-tries-to-recruit-refugee.html (France) American, Dane convicted in France for helping ETA - Kent Carter and Michala Markus http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/europe/EU-France-US-Basque-Militant.php (Philippines) AFP poised to attack Camp Bushra - MILF http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135700/AFP-poised-to-attack-Camp-Bushra---MILF (Philippines) US special operation force denies spying on Moro rebels http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135691/US-special-operation-force-denies-spying-on-Moro-rebels (Thailand) Thai terror attack warning --- "Australians traveling travelling to Thailand have been warned that terrorists may be planning attacks against tourists and other places frequented by foreigners" http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24709126-29277,00.html (Thailand) Bangkok: Explosion occurs at Dusit bridge, no injuries -- does not appear Jihad-related http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30089446 Other News: Saudi Arabia: Hundreds accused of 'immorality' http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Religion/?id=3.0.2746956229 (U.S.) Critics Decry Plans for a Movie Depicting Life of Prophet Muhammad http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,457446,00.html (U.S.) Mattel Baby Doll says "Islam is the Light" according to Boycott Watch http://www.newenglishreview.org/blog_display.cfm/blog_id/18142 http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archives/2008/10/outrage_fisher-.html (U.S.) Pittsburgh, PA: Court denies Muslim scientist's claims against fed -- Abdel Moniem El-Ganayni http://yorkdispatch.inyork.com/yd/pennsylvania/ci_11073064 (U.S.) UPI: "Rev. Wright says he took attacks in stride" http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/25/Rev_Wright_says_he_took_attacks_in_stride/UPI-46161227641029/ -- UPI report ignores bulletin promoting Hamas Islamic supremacist propaganda http://www.bizzyblog.com/wp-images/TUCChamasColumn072207.jpg -- UPI report ignores support for "Nation of Islam" Farrakah -- "Nation of Islam" group labeled a "hate group" by SPLC http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/528635/barack_obamas_church_honors_nation.html http://www.splcenter.org/intel/map/type.jsp?DT=3 -- UPI report ignores Wright's calls for God to "damn" America http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/Story?id=4443788 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH5ixmT83JE (Pakistan) NWFP: Investigators say imambargah blast was a 'warning' - in Peshawar http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\26\story_26-11-2008_pg7_39 (India) Centre bid to amend Muslim laws falls flat http://www.asianage.com/presentation/leftnavigation/news/india/centre-bid-to-amend-muslim--laws-falls-flat.aspx Commentaries: (U.S.) Alms for Jihad Convictions -- by Robert Spencer http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29631 Justice in the Holy Land foundation re-trial -- by Jerry Gordon http://www.newenglishreview.org/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/18140 http://www.israpundit.com/2008/?p=5885 November 25, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Iraq) Two killed, four wounded in clashes with al-Qaeda suspects -- al-Ahrash district in the northern Sulaymaniyah province http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1444900.php/Two_killed_four_wounded_in_clashes_with_al-Qaeda_suspects_ (Afghanistan) Insurgents 'very likely' to attack Kabul within the week, UN security council says http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/3513690/Insurgents-very-likely-to-attack-Kabul-within-the-week-UN-security-council-says.html (Afghanistan) Karzai: Talks With Taliban Are The Only Solution To The Conflict In Afghanistan http://www.thememriblog.org/urdupashtu/blog_personal/en/11611.htm Afghanistan: Foreign troops will not defeat Taliban, claims leader --- Taliban's Mullah Mohammad Hasan Rahmani: "All places in Afghanistan are under siege by the Taliban, they are sustaining huge losses. During the night the Taliban are able to carry out action anywhere in Afghanistan in any street." http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2745824954 (Afghanistan) 10 Taliban Arrested in School Girl Acid Attack http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,457107,00.html http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081125/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan_30;_ylt=AvT_4s4tr0fHXuSWcWlUNXEBS5Z4 (Pakistan) NWFP/FATA: Multiple attacks kill at least 13 and injures several others -- in NWFP's Hangu and Kohat and in FATA's Bajaur Agency http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2745437004 (Pakistan) Explosions in Pakistan wound many, some seriously --- Bannu district of North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) --- Dera Murad Jamali district of Southwestern Baluchistan province http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955763&Language=en (Pakistan) NWFP: Pakistani abducted on U.S.-funded aid project -- U.N.'s World Food Program in Dir http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/asia/AS-Pakistan-Abduction.php Pakistan: Air force capable of stopping drone flights, says air chief - Tanvir Mahmood http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2745825515 (Bangladesh) Militant sent to remand for killing ex-minister -- against "Harkatul Jihad leader Mufti Abdul Hannan and three other leaders of Jamaatul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) for the murder of former finance minister Shah Kibria" http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=256599&version=1&template_id=44&parent_id=24 (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation retrial: Holy Land supporters accuse government of preying on fear --- "Defense attorneys did not talk to The Dallas Morning News, but are already discussing appeals." http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/112508dnmethlfreax.3d1b1e4.html (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation retrial: Updated Dallas Morning News report on Holy Land Foundation convictions: --- "Douglas Farah, a former Washington Post foreign correspondent who is now an author and terrorism expert, said the 'trial provides an invaluable forum for publicly showing the true agenda of the international Muslim Brotherhood and its organizations in the United States – the abolition of the United States government as we know it and support for a designated terrorist organization.'" http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/crime/stories/112508dnmetholylandverdicts.1e5022504.html --- Holy Land investigation dates back to 1993 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/nation/stories/112508dnmetholylandsider.1e5f90015.html --- Both sides of the Holy Land Foundation case http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/longterm/stories/112508dnmethlfhighlights.1e4e201c9.html --- Other reports on HLF decision: ---- AP: Muslim Charity, Leaders Convicted on Charges of Funding Terror http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456904,00.html http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27895054/ ---- WP: Muslim Charity's Ex-Leaders Convicted http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/24/AR2008112402589.html?hpid=topnews ---- IHT: Muslim charity convicted in terrorism financing case ----- quotes Khalil Meek as "longtime spokesman for the Muslim community in North Texas" - who has been CAIR official at DFW chapter in past http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/25/america/charity.php ----- Khalil Meek: "we believe this unjust and un-American verdict will be overturned on appeal" http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/11/25/60770.html ----- CAIR is one of the unindicted co-conspirators of HLF terror trial http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/documents/Attachment+A+(List+of+Unindicted+Co-conspirators).pdf ----- IHT report fails to note that as of 2007 "Khalil Meek [has served] vice president of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations" http://www.cair.com/DesktopModules/Articles/Print.aspx?ArticleID=23187&&mid=674 http://media.www.theranger.org/media/storage/paper1010/news/2007/09/21/BackPage/Knowledge.Reduces.Intolerance.Of.Islam-2982230.shtml?refsource=collegeheadlines http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2004/jul/23/20040723-082950-9083r/ --- Current CAIR DFW website http://tx.cair.com/ --- Previous CAIR DFW website http://web.archive.org/web/20071020152352/cairdfw.org/main.htm (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Official: Bin Laden's driver heading home to Yemen - update on Salim Ahmed Hamdan http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081125/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/guantanamo_bin_laden_s_driver http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/yemen/3516483/Osama-bin-Ladens-driver-Salim-Hamdan-to-leave-Guantanamo-Bay.html (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Appeals Court Hears Uighur Detainees' Case - Justice Lawyer Urges Reversal of 'Unprecedented Order' to Free 17 Chinese Muslims http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/24/AR2008112401128.html (UK/Spain) Terror suspect loses British extradition appeal -- Moroccan Farid Hilali alleged to be "Shakur" --- "suspected al-Qaida member removed to Spain to face trial for allegedly conspiring in the 9/11 terror attacks in the US" http://www.irishnews.com/break.asp?tbrk=brk&par=brk&catid=5834&subcatid=642&storyid=387818 --- February 8, 2008: 9/11 terror suspect extradited to Spain http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/02/08/spain.terror/?iref=newssearch ---- August 27, 2001: Spanish Police Tape Phone Calls Indicating Aviation-Based Plans to Attack US http://www.historycommons.org/context.jsp?item=a082701spanishcall#a082701spanishcall (UK) Britain begins national identity card plan -- "for some foreign nationals in an attempt to combat terrorism and identity fraud" http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/25/britain-begins-national-identity-card-plan-1/ (India J&K) Militants shot dead villager in J&K http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Militants_shot_dead_villager_in_JK/articleshow/3754813.cms (India J&K) One killed, 3 injured in J&K as militants hurl grenade during roadshow http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/One_killed_3_injured_in_JK_as_militants_hurl_grenade_during_roadshow/articleshow/3756076.cms?TOI_latestnews (India) Seven police killed in landmine by suspected Maoists http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1823.xml§ion=international -- 7 cops killed as Naxals blow up bridge in Bastar http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/7_cops_killed_as_Naxals_blow_up_bridge_in_Bastar/articleshow/3755335.cms (Lebanon/Israel) Hizbullah pays Palestinians to attack -- "Fearing harsh IDF response, group asks Palestinian terrorists to avenge Mughniyeh assassination" http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404820137&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Hamas terrorist threatens PA President Mahmoud Abbas -- Salim Hamdan http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81945 (Israel) IDF troops arrest 8 Palestinian terror suspects in Ramallah http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404826153&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Somalia: Talks Resume Amid Continuing Violence http://allafrica.com/stories/200811241333.html Somali pirates hijack Yemeni cargo ship http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5170795/somali-pirates-hijack-yemeni-cargo-ship/ (Somalia) US: No evidence of al-Qaeda link to Somali pirates -- US Army Gen. William "Kip" Ward http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135609/US-No-evidence-of-al-Qaeda-link-to-Somali-pirates http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1824.xml§ion=international -- November 19, 2008 - Somalia: Pirates 'working with Islamists' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7737375.stm --- Why hijack a plane when you can seize a supertanker? http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081125/wl_nm/us_somalia_piracy_terrorism_sb (Belgium/Canada) Terrorist suspect arrested after 27 years -- update on Hassan Diab arrest last week -- Belgian link of Hassan Diab due to similar attack in 1981 in Antwerp attributed to Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine http://www.expatica.com/be/articles/news/Terrorist-suspect-arrested-after-27-years.html Belgium: Broadcasters receive video terror threat http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/belgium-broadcasters-receive-video.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwtJULqxYrc&eurl=http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/&feature=player_embedded -- Belgium: Threat or joke? http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/belgium-threat-or-joke.html http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/belgium-broadcasters-receive-video.html Kosovo Claims to Have Video of 'Terrorism' http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,592585,00.html (Philippines) Roadside bomb wounds 4 Philippine marines http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/asia/AS-Philippines-Abu-Sayyaf.php Sri Lanka pushes for rebel town; 2 rebels killed http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/asia/AS-Sri-Lanka-Civil-War.php Other News: (U.N.) Huge victory for the stealth jihad: UN passes measure limiting free speech http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023641.php --- UN anti-blasphemy measures have sinister goals, observers say ----- "'It provides international cover for domestic anti-blasphemy laws, and there are a number of people who are in prison today because they have been accused of committing blasphemy,' said Bennett Graham, international program director with the Becket Fund, a think tank aimed at promoting religious liberty." http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/story.html?id=9b8e3a6d-795d-440f-a5de-6ff6e78c78d5 --- Stealth Jihad with Dialogue vs. Freedom of Expression at the UN (Act 2) ---- comments by David G. Littman, NGO Representative (UN, Geneva) of the Association for World Education (AWE) and the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ) http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023640.php (U.S.) Lawsuit's claim: CAIR no longer even exists -- Terror-linked Muslim lobby allowed registration to lapse http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81925 --- CAIR: It doesn't even exist! http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023638.php (U.S.) America's Most Wanted whitewashes honor killing in the U.S. http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/023620.php http://www.amw.com/features/feature_story_detail.cfm?id=3050&mid=0 -- The Case of the Missing Honor Killing - by Phyllis Chesler http://frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=568BC1E8-0A6D-4BED-A9BB-D4AF815ECBED -- Additional report http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/11/americas-most-d.html (Russia) Blast kills 3 outside Russia subway station - car blown up near subway station in St. Petersburg http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/11/25/russia.explosion/index.html http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955832&Language=en -- 3 family members killed in St Petersburg 'grenade' blast http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/25/2429609.htm --- "Investigators believe the blast was caused by a hand grenade that one of the passengers was carrying." --- "But police have told reporters they do not think this was a terrorist act." --- "They are now trying to work out why the passenger had the grenade." Egypt: Custody battles bring Islamic law into question - Human rights advocates look to international arena for help --- Due to Sharia law - "Sisters Ashraqat Gohar, 12, and Maria Gohar, 8, were taken from their Christian mother in January and placed in the custody of their Muslim father, Wafiq Gohar, despite his criminal record and the 12-year-old's claims that he is an alcoholic." http://www.compassdirect.org/en/display.php?page=breaking&lang=en&length=long&idelement=5702 ---- "'It is a big problem we are facing in Egypt,' said Naguib Gobrail, president of the Egyptian Union of Human Rights Organizations. “The decision of the court clearly stated that according to Article 2, the main source [of legislation] is sharia, so the judge cannot apply the natural law.'" ---- "The court ruling referred to Wafiq Gohar's fears that '[the girls] would cherish a religion other than Islam, eat foods that are banned in Islam and go to church' as determining factors in their decision." UK government rules out Islamic debt- Chancellor http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/24112008/323/uk-government-rules-islamic-debt-chancellor.html http://www.iii.co.uk/news/?type=afxnews&articleid=7032863&subject=markets&action=article --- Financial Times: "Islamic banking: Sharia-compliant institutions buck trend" http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4af197e4-b9b3-11dd-99dc-0000779fd18c.html?nclick_check=1 Europe: Rights watchdog wants more protection for women http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Politics/?id=3.0.2746026915 (MEMRI) From the MEMRI TV Archives- Kuwaiti Islamist Sa'd Al-'Inzi; Homosexuals Should Be Tortured in Public Squares – Death is Too Good For Them http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD212708 Commentaries: Billions Invested in Homeland Security Programs Lack Adequate Oversight -- by Jim Kouri, CPP http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.1847/pub_detail.asp Baltimore Examiner Book Review of Robert Spencer's Stealth Jihad Book http://www.examiner.com/x-722-Conservative-Politics-Examiner~y2008m11d24-Stealth-Jihad-by-Robert-Spencer-is-a-depressing-must-read Against Nazi News: (Israel) Swastikas sprayed on Bnei Brak building http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404831406&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull November 24, 2008 PM Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation defendants guilty on all counts http://anti-jihad.org/blog/2008/11/hlf-guilty/ Below is a summary of news stories and related reports on the decision in the Holy Land Foundation (HLF) retrial in Texas. The defendants were found guilty on all counts. Holy Land Foundation defendants guilty on all counts http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/112508dnmetholylandverdicts.1e5022504.html --- Defendants in the Holy Land trial http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/longterm/stories/101907dnmetholylanddefendants.1829f8674.html --- Holy Land Foundation illegally funneled cash to terrorist group Hamas http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/11/holy-land-foundation-illegally.html --- Investigative Project on Terrorism: HLF Officials Convicted on All Counts http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/865 --- Justice served: Holy Land Foundation defendants guilty on all counts http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023628.php --- AFP: Jury finds US-based Muslim charity guilty of funding terrorism http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081124/wl_mideast_afp/usmideasthamastrial --- Muslim Charity, Leaders Convicted on Charges of Funding Terror http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456904,00.html The Verdicts: --- Ghassan Elashi ---- Dallas Morning News: "The decision: Guilty on 35 charges, including support of Hamas, money laundering and tax fraud. He faces up to life in prison." --- Shukri Abu Baker ---- Dallas Morning News: "The decision: Guilty on 34 charges, including support of Hamas, money laundering and tax fraud. He faces up to life in prison." --- Mufid Abdulqader ---- Dallas Morning News: "The decision: Guilty on three charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization; conspiracy to provide funds, goods and services to a specially designated terrorist; and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He could get a total of 55 years in prison." --- Abdulrahman Odeh ---- Dallas Morning News: "The decision: Guilty on three charges, including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization; conspiracy to provide funds, goods and services to a specially designated terrorist; and conspiracy to commit money laundering. He could get a total of 55 years in prison." --- Mohammad El-Mezain ---- Dallas Morning News: "The decision: Guilty of providing support to Hamas, having been acquitted on 31 other charges last year. He faces up to 15 years in prison." (U.S.) NYC: Ruling Upholds Warrantless Searches - considers reasonable searches in foreign countries --- judge decides that "government had met that standard in its search of the home and monitoring of the telephone of one defendant, Wadih El-Hage, a close aide to Osama bin Laden, who was a naturalized American citizen living in Nairobi, Kenya" http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/nyregion/25embassy.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion (U.S.) US taps online youth groups to fight crime, terrorism http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081124/ts_alt_afp/uscolombiacrimeextremistsinternetyouth --- State Department News Release http://www.state.gov/r/us/2008/112310.htm (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Sources: Bin Laden driver to be moved from Guantanamo --- Salim Ahmed Hamdan to be moved to Yemen for remainder of term http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/11/24/us.osama.driver/index.html http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/usa/news/article_1444781.php/Former_bin_Laden_driver_to_be_transferred_from_Guantanamo_ (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Guantanamo detainees to have art lessons and video games to distract from jihad --- "Terror suspects being held at Guantanamo Bay are to be offered art classes, Game Boys and film nights to distract them from thoughts of global jihad" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/centralamericaandthecaribbean/cuba/3514028/Guantanamo-detainees-to-have-art-lessons-and-video-games-to-distract-from-jihad.html (Iraq) In Mosul, a battle for Christians http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-iraq-christians_marxnov24,0,5939012.story Iraqi bomber was mentally disabled woman http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/24/Iraqi_bomber_was_mentally_disabled_woman/UPI-50921227529223/ (Afghanistan) US Army 'throwbots' will spy on al-Qaeda http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article5223914.ece (Pakistan) Top al-Qaeda terrorist Abu Zubair al-Masri 'was missile target in Bush campaign for favourable legacy' http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5225966.ece (Pakistan/UK) Rashid Rauf was linked to al-Qaeda's number two Ayman al-Zawahiri -- "A British al-Qaeda suspect reportedly killed by a US missile strike in a Pakistani tribal area was linked to the group's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to officials" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3507104/Rashid-Rauf-was-linked-to-al-Qaedas-number-two-Ayman-al-Zawahiri.html (Pakistan) Karachi: Taliban plan to strike Karachi airport, ministries http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\25\story_25-11-2008_pg1_2 (Pakistan) FATA: Al-Qaeda striving for strategic gains in Fata: former official http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=148627 (Pakistan) NWFP: Pakistan troops kill 20 militants http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24703152-23109,00.html http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\25\story_25-11-2008_pg1_8 http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/asia/AS-Pakistan.php (Pakistan) 'Political wing of ISI not yet terminated' -- merely made "inactive" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\25\story_25-11-2008_pg1_1 (UK) Glasgow car bombing trial: Terror accused doctor ‘criticized by friends' -- Mohammad Asha trial http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/display.var.2470435.0.Terror_accused_doctor_criticised_by_friends.php (Iran) Ahmadinejad calls UN resolutions against Iran worthless http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/243014,ahmadinejad-calls-un-resolutions-against-iran-worthless.html 'Iran to make big nuke program strides' -- "According to assessments, delays in reactor activation won't hold up nuclear arms development" http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404821734&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Iran) 'US warns Israel against large IDF ops' -- "Time magazine: US asks Israel not to act on Iran, Gaza in the weeks before Obama takes office" http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404824782&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull ---- US Puts Pressure on Israel to Refrain from Attacks http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1861524,00.html?xid=site-cnn-partner (Syria) IAEA's ElBaradei clashes with US over Syria's bid for nuclear power http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404824169&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull -- Diplomats: US, IAEA chief clash over Syria http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/25/europe/EU-Nuclear-Syria.php (Gaza) Palestinians line up for dwindling cash in Gaza http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/24/palestinians-line-up-for-dwindling-cash-in-gaza/ (Tunisia) Alleged al-Qaeda operative convicted in Tunisia -- Sami Ben Khemais http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3628119,00.html http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/africa/AF-Tunisia-Terror-Trial.php --- Tunisian court sentences alleged key al-Qaida operative in Europe to 11 years in prison http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-af-tunisia-terror-trial,0,6573686.story (Somalia) US fears Islamic militants involvement in tanker hijack http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/24/somalia.pirates.al.qaeda/ (Somalia/UK) BBC producer shot dead by radical Islamists - inquest into February 2005 murder of Kate Peyton http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3512922/BBC-producer-shot-dead-by-radical-Islamists.html Bosnia: Radical Muslims arrested for entering church http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Religion/?id=3.0.2740964896 (Spain) 'Eta head' linked to airport bomb -- Miguel de Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina linked to December 2006 Madrid airport bombing http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7746243.stm (Philippines) Military monitoring terrorists in Metro Manila http://www.yehey.com/news/Article.aspx?id=229596 (Philippines) Govt open to resuming talks with MILF http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135432/Govt-open-to-resuming-talks-with-MILF (Australia/UK) Report 'won't prejudice UK terror trial' -- Mohamed Haneef http://www.thewest.com.au/aapstory.aspx?StoryName=532865 North Korea will allow inspectors to sample nuclear sites, US says http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/3515405/North-Korea-will-allow-inspectors-to-sample-nuclear-sites-US-says.html Other News: (U.S.) CAIR: "S. Florida Muslims to Launch Bus Ad Campaign on Islam" http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20081124/pl_usnw/s__florida_muslims_to_launch_bus_ad_campaign_on_islam --- unindicted co-conspirator in Holy Land Foundation terror finance trial seeks new campaign in Florida (UK) Blog Article on Channel 4 Documentary: Divorce Shariah Style http://muslimmotherhood.blogspot.com/2008/11/channel-4-documentary-divorce-shariah.html http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=7551240419498830429 --- Channel 4 web sites for February 2008 report http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/C/can_you_believe_it/debates/divorce.html http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/C/can_you_believe_it/debates/divorce1.html http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/C/can_you_believe_it/debates/divorce2.html http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/C/can_you_believe_it/debates/divorce3.html (Switzerland) Sheik denies assaulting American in Swiss hotel http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/europe/EU-Switzerland-Emirates-Sheik.php Against Nazi News: (Germany) Germany to pursue Holocaust denier's arrest -- Gerald Fredrick Toben http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/europe/EU-Germany-Holocaust-Denier.php November 24, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Iraq) Separate bombings in Baghdad kill at least 20 - female suicide bomber, minibus bombing, and roadside bomb http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081124/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq;_ylt=AoSUbJ6xRrbPSaaPt7ufNOYUewgF http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/news/ML-Iraq.php --- at least 15 women killed http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/24/Two_bombings_kill_18_in_Baghdad/UPI-50921227529223/ --- Thirteen burned alive in Baghdad bus bomb http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article5221696.ece --- Female bomber kills five in Baghdad - near Green Zone http://www.stuff.co.nz/4771382a12.html (Iraq) In Iraq, Former Enemies on the US Payroll -- Saif Abdallah "devised triggers for al-Qaeda" and previously told reporter "'They pay me,' he said, with a shrug. 'Anybody who wants to kill American soldiers, if they pay me, I work for them.'" -- and now? Saif Abdallah: "'If they don't make me at least a Captain or a Major in the army, I don't want any other job from them,' Abdallah says. And what would he do then? 'I don't know,' he says. "Maybe I'll go back to what I did before." He smiles, and makes the universal gesture of an explosion." -- Saif Abdallah: "'I read on the Internet that al-Qaeda are using some of my triggers against the Americans in Afghanistan,' he says, with giddy excitement. 'It is fantastic.'" http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1861424,00.html?xid=rss-world --- Comment: But Defense Secretary Gates still thinks we can fight a war on "extremism," without defining the enemy ideology of Islamic supremacism (Afghanistan) Taliban not talking peace -- interview with Mullah Mohammad Hasan Rahmani -- Hasan Rahmani: "The reality is that this is the time of resistance and jihad and the entire focus is on resistance. But at the same time, we place emphasis on the implementation of Islamic laws. This is the duty of all Muslims, to practice Islam and motivate others." http://atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/JK25Df02.html (Afghanistan) Seven Taliban killed in Ghazni http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955516&Language=en (Pakistan) NWFP: Govt, Taliban to draft Sharia laws afresh --- "NWFP government and the Swat-based Taliban, following backchannel peace talks, have sought consensus to draft Sharia Nizam-e-Adal Regulation-2008 afresh" http://thepost.com.pk/MainNewsT.aspx?fdtl_id=1329&fb_id=2&catid=14 --- see also: June 10, 2008 - Pakistan and the Growing Threat of a Sharia Mini-State http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/087.html (Pakistan) NWFP: Taliban, Al Qaeda are no aliens: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Qazi Hussain Ahmad --- Report: "Qazi said Al Qaeda and Taliban were not against the state of Pakistan. However, they were against the 'pro-United States governments' of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He claimed there were no foreign fighters in Pakistan. 'Anyone who is fighting in the path of Allah is my brother,' he said." http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg7_4 (Pakistan) NWFP: Bomb blast at Peshawar mosque injures eight in Pakistan -- in Shiite mosque http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Pakistan/Bomb_blast_at_Peshawar_mosque_injures_eight_in_Pakistan_/rssarticleshow/3752205.cms (Pakistan) NWFP: Pakistan says militants pushed back from Peshawar http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/asia/AS-Pakistan.php http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\25\story_25-11-2008_pg7_6 (Pakistan) Karachi: Taliban present in Karachi: TTP http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg1_3 (Pakistan) US strikes pave way for suicide attacks: Gilani -- PM Gilani: "As far as my government is concerned, certainly we have no agreement with the US to continue air attacks inside the Pakistan area." http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg1_1 (Pakistan) Rashid Rauf: British-Pakistani terror suspect still alive: lawyer Hashmat Ali Habib http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081124/wl_uk_afp/pakistanunrestusmissilebritainpolitics_081124112932 --- BBC: Doubts raised over Pakistan missile attack http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_7745000/7745335.stm --- (UK) Birmingham: Family and neighbours express doubts over death ----- Salma Yaqoob: "There is an air of scepticism. Some believe [Rauf] was tortured and killed before and this is just a convenient story." http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/24/rashid-rauf-attack-birmingham-pakistan --- (UK) Guardian: "Deadly pilotless aircraft that have helped fuel anti-American feeling in tribal belt" http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/24/drone-aircraft-pakistan-al-qaida (Pakistan) FATA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) demands end to drone strikes in Tribal Areas http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg7_36 --- JUI-F is led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman --- Per GlobalSecurity.org Maulana Fazlur Rehman is well-known "defender of the interests of the Taliban in the grand Deobandi alliance mostly spearheaded by the jihadi militia." http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/pakistan/mma.htm (Pakistan) FATA: Five Taliban killed in Bajaur http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg7_21 (Pakistan) ISI's political wing disbanded http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/ISIs-political-wing-disbanded/389861/ http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg1_7 --- Pakistan disbands spy unit linked to terrorists http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3512349/Pakistan-disbands-spy-unit-linked-to-terrorists.html (Pakistan) NATO says co-operation with Pakistan 'best ever' -- Brigadier General Richard Blanchette http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg1_5 (Pakistan) US/Pakistan Military rift with Pakistan hurts war http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/24/military-rift-with-pakistanhurts-war-on-terror/ --- Washington Times interviews fail to grasp that Pakistan is an Islamic republic --- see also: June 10, 2008 - Pakistan and the Growing Threat of a Sharia Mini-State http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/087.html (India) Al-Qaida threat looms over India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Al-Qaida_threat_looms_over_India/rssarticleshow/3748244.cms (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation retrial: Jury still out in Holy Land terror-financing trial http://www.kxxv.com/global/story.asp?s=9401256 -- Jury still out in Holy Land terror-financing trial http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/24/jury-still-out-in-holy-land-terror-financing-trial/ -- See also http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archives/holy-land-foundation/ (U.S.) Fort Dix Trial: He stands by sons, and nation trying them - Ferik Duka http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20081123_He_stands_by_sons__and_nation_trying_them.html (U.S.) Guantanamo case to test presidential power -- U.S. appeals court to hear case of 17 Uighur Muslim detainees unlawfully held by U.S. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27885726/ (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Bin Laden's driver to be freed by US, expected back home -- Yemeni Army -- Salem Hamdan http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955525&Language=en (UK) Al-Qaeda lawyer's £1.6m in Legal Aid bonaza from terror trials -- Mudassar Arani --- "in seven years Arani and Co has taken £3.5million from Legal Aid" http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2008/11/24/al-qaeda-lawyer-s-1-6m-in-legal-aid-bonaza-from-terror-trials-exclusive-115875-20919881/ (Iran) British Official: Iran's Nuke Program an Immediate Threat http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456587,00.html --- Iran accuses David Miliband of Zionist plot http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5222505.ece (Iran) US representative to IAEA: Administration change gives Iran new chance -- Gregory L. Schulte http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/24/us-administration-change-gives-iran-new-chance-1 Syria and Iran benefit from Al-Qaeda, says jihadi leader --- AKI reports on comments by Egyptian Islamic Jihad leader Sayed Abdel Qader ibn Abdelaziz aka Doctor Fazel http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2740964732 Syria rejects US claims that it is aiding terrorists http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Syria_rejects_US_claims_that_it_is_aiding_terrorists/articleshow/3751320.cms?TOI_latestnews http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_306269.html http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404819993&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Lebanon) Israel Defense Minister: Hizbullah has 42,000 missiles; some can hit Dimona http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404820137&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Lebanon) Hezbollah 'unsurprised' by German ban on its programming --- Hezbollah source: "Such a ban will not affect us or our supporters -- instead we feel stronger than before and our network will stay the media of the resistance against Israel." http://www.expatica.com/de/articles/news/Hezbollah-_unsurprised_-by-German-ban-on-its-programming--.html (Egypt) Official: Obama receptive to Arab 'peace' demands http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81852 Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Prevented From Traveling http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081124\ACQDJON200811240856DOWJONESDJONLINE000255.htm&selected=9999&selecteddisplaysymbol=9999&StoryTargetFrame=_top&mkt=WORLD&chk=unchecked&lang=&link=&headlinereturnpage=http://www.international.na Somalia: Mogadishu Clashes Leave 15 Dead, Five Wounded http://allafrica.com/stories/200811240247.html Somalia: President Rejects Ethiopian Troops' Withdrawal, 11 Ethiopians Killed http://allafrica.com/stories/200811240501.html Somalia: Alshabab Snubs Aid Workers Killing After Accusations http://allafrica.com/stories/200811240323.html Somali pirates say tanker ransom unchanged - at $25 million per Mohamed Said http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1745.xml§ion=international -- Somali pirates want $15 million for Saudi ship-Islamist - reduced ransom from $25 million http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/LO672159.htm (Russia) Blast in Chechnya kills four people, including three policemen http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=13302184&PageNum=0 (Russia) Policeman shot dead in Ingushetia - spokesman http://www.interfax.com/3/448633/news.aspx -- Report: Attackers target Ingushetia police building http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull&cid=1226404803681 (Germany) Red Army gang leader to be freed -- Christian Klar - group aka as Baader-Meinhof gang http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7745705.stm http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/europe/EU-Germany-Red-Army-Faction.php Germans say anti-EU faction bombed Kosovo office http://www.expatica.com/de/articles/news/Germans-say-anti_EU-faction-bombed-Kosovo-office--.html (Philippines) Arrested Sayyaf bombers targeted malls, bus stations - Justice exec http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135358/Arrested-Sayyaf-bombers-targeted-malls-bus-stations---Justice-exec --- Two suspected Abu Sayyaf men arrested in Philippine capital -- in Manila http://www.yehey.com/news/Article.aspx?id=229563 (Philippines) Amid impeachment noise, AFP warns vs terror plot in Metro Manila http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135315/Amid-impeachment-noise-AFP-warns-vs-terror-plot-in-Metro (Philippines) MILF pins blame on 8 SC justices for Mindanao violence http://www.gmanews.tv/story/135313/MILF-pins-blame-on-8-SC-justices-for-Mindanao-violence (Australia) Sydney trial: Ski resort circled on map, Aussie terror trial told --- Omar Baladjam involvement discussed in Monday trial, not one of defendants http://www.stuff.co.nz/4771386a12.html http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24699224-29277,00.html (Thailand) PAD: 4 explosions near ASTV; PAD on the march http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132244 -- Six men dressed like PAD guards arrested for hijacking bus http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30089230 Sri Lanka says 147 killed in north http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/24/asia/AS-Sri-Lanka-Civil-War.php (Sri Lanka) Tamil Tigers claim killing 43 Sri Lankan troops http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27881949/ (North Korea) U.S. takes N. Korea's word on nuclear pact http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/24/us-takes-n-koreas-word-on-nuclear-pact/ Other News: (U.S.) SANE: CAIR Sued by Former Clients for Racketeering, Fraud, & Breach of Fiduciary Duties http://www.saneworks.us/CAIR-Sued-by-Former-Clients-for-Racketeering-Fraud--Breach-of-Fiduciary-Duties-newsblog-2275.htm --- Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45-ffcjbBbU --- JihadWatch report http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023616.php --- WND: CAIR officials slapped with subpoenas -- Terror-linked Muslim lobby's dinner turns into public relations nightmare http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81863 (U.S.) CAIR: "Muslims Urge Obama to Restore Rule of Law" http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20081124/pl_usnw/muslims_urge_obama_to_restore_rule_of_law -- while CAIR Executive Direct Nihad Awad subpoenaed at dinner http://www.saneworks.us/CAIR-Sued-by-Former-Clients-for-Racketeering-Fraud--Breach-of-Fiduciary-Duties-newsblog-2275.htm (U.S.) Kentucky Muslims hold convention --- Waseem Karim of the Lexington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations of Kentucky speaks http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20081124/NEWS01/811240416/1008/rss01 (U.S.) NYC: "Muslim civil rights" group outraged over NYPD report that says young Muslim men are susceptible to "jihadization" http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023618.php http://blog.beliefnet.com/news/2008/11/muslim-civil-group-blasts-nypd.php --- MPAC quoted http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/110.html#MPAC http://www.frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=F6895223-91ED-4BA3-AF45-1C556C04E379 (U.S.) Obama Transition Team Wrestles With Security Clearances http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/23/AR2008112302403.html (Netherlands) Gouda: Church firebombed http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/gouda-church-firebombed.html http://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/nederland/article1907890.ece/Tieners_aangehouden_voor_brandstichting_kerk_Gouda.html http://www.telegraaf.nl/binnenland/2627443/__Brandbom_tegen_kerkdeur__.html?p=15,2 http://www.ad.nl/groenehart/gouda/2794726/Kerk_bekogeld_met_brandbom.html --- See also BableFish Translation of Telegraaf report http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraaf.nl%2Fbinnenland%2F2627443%2F__Brandbom_tegen_kerkdeur__.html%3Fp%3D15%2C2+&lp=nl_en&btnTrUrl=Translate (Egypt) Muslims riot over plans for Christian church in Cairo --- "Some chanted: 'We're going to knock down the church' and shouted slogans of loyalty to Islam, witnesses said." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1088900/Muslims-riot-plans-Christian-church-Cairo.html (Pakistan) Blasphemy defendants left defenseless http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg7_31 (Pakistan) NWFP: Govt, Taliban to draft Sharia laws afresh --- "NWFP government and the Swat-based Taliban, following backchannel peace talks, have sought consensus to draft Sharia Nizam-e-Adal Regulation-2008 afresh" http://thepost.com.pk/MainNewsT.aspx?fdtl_id=1329&fb_id=2&catid=14 --- see also: June 10, 2008 - Pakistan and the Growing Threat of a Sharia Mini-State http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/087.html Eliminate violence against women -- Studies say violence responsible for killing of women aged 15-44 http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\24\story_24-11-2008_pg7_22 (UK) Whitemoor jail: Prison staff 'drove 40 miles to buy £3,500 worth of takeaway curries for Muslim inmates' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088883/Prison-staff-drove-40-miles-buy-3-500-worth-takeaway-curries-Muslim-inmates.html?ITO=1490 Spanish judge orders school to remove crucifixes http://www.expatica.com/es/articles/news/Spanish-judge-orders-school-to-remove-crucifixes.html (Singapore) Monetary Authority of Singapore to launch Islamic bonds http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_306272.html (U.S./UK) Michael Jackson avoids day in court as lawyers reach a deal with songwriting sheikh http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article5219531.ece -- November 21, 2008: Michael Jackson has 'converted to Islam' --- "and changed his name to Mikaeel, according to reports" http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24684859-7484,00.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1954666.ece http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088225/Michael-Jackson-Muslim-changes-Mikaeel.html (U.S.) Green Obama's official limo is a gas guzzler http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5213322.ece Commentaries: VIDEO: Walid Phares on the Washington Journal on C-Span Discussing al Qaeda and the new US Administration http://www.c-span.org/Watch/watch.aspx?MediaId=HP-A-12816 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-576339290958027580&hl=en Against Nazi News: (Belgium) Hitler salute results in 1,100 euro fine http://www.expatica.com/be/articles/news/Hitler-salute-results-in-1_100-euro-fine.html (Germany) Nazi holiday resort Prora to be opened to tourists for first time http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/3507851/Nazi-holiday-resort-Prora-to-be-opened-to-tourists-for-first-time.html November 23, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Iraq) US forces capture 14 Iraqi Shia terrorists in Baghdad http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/11/us_forces_capture_14.php Iraqi Cabinet officials say country needs US pact http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081123/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq_476;_ylt=AhaEDXzL3b51ihN_t_6FFpj5SpZ4 -- Iraq security pact poses detainee dilemma for US http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/23/iraq-security-pact-poses-detainee-dilemma-for-u-1/ (Afghanistan) US troops kill 17 Taliban -- Kandahar province http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955337&Language=en --- More than 30 including civilian killed in Afghanistan - in addition to Kandahar fighting also attack in Ghazni and fighting in Zabul http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/242926,more-than-30-including-civilian-killed-in-afghanistan--summary.html (Afghanistan) NATO: Senior Taliban Commander Killed in Afghanistan -- Mullah Assad in Helmand province -- "linked to attacks in Helmand's Garmser district" http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456465,00.html (Afghanistan) Military plans continual harassment of Taliban http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081123.wafgancda1123/BNStory/Afghanistan/home (Afghanistan) CNN: "Obama promises Afghanistan more aid" http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/23/afghanistan.karzai.obama/index.html (Afghanistan) US troops due near Afghan border with Pakistan http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1678.xml§ion=international (Pakistan) FATA: Bomb targets NATO convoy in Pakistan en route to Afghanistan - Khyber Pass http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Top_Headlines/Bomb_targets_NATO_convoy_in_Pakistan_en_route_to_Afghanistan/articleshow/3747383.cms (Pakistan) 3 blasts at Lahore's culture centre jangle nerves http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg1_3 (Pakistan) NWFP: Army takes control of Kabal in Swat - update http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg1_13 (Pakistan) US issues Pak travel warning http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg1_7 --- Gilani hopeful of change in US policy http://www.dawn.com/2008/11/23/top13.htm (Pakistan) Nobody condemned terrorism in the country: Altaf http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg7_44 (Pakistan/UK) Rashid Rauf was a living example of the danger from Pakistan's jihadis - until he was killed http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3502479/Rashid-Rauf-was-a-living-example-of-the-danger-from-Pakistans-jihadis---until-he-was-killed.html -- (UK) Rashid Rauf: The life and death of an al-Qaeda terrorist http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3502328/The-life-and-death-of-an-al-Qaeda-terrorist..html -- Pakistan raid a sign of sharper US intelligence http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/23/asia/AS-Pakistan.php -- ABC report on reported attack on Rashid Rauf ---- "senior Pakistani intelligence official told ABCNews.com his death cannot be officially confirmed until the results of DNA tests are known because the bodies were burned beyond recognition in the attack" http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6312852&page=1 -- PDT report quotes senior intelligence official": "We have got him, but dead" http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg1_9 -- (UK) MPs question killing of terror suspect ---- UK's Patrick Mercer: "This raises the question of how much cooperation the British intelligence agencies provided in what is ultimately the execution of a British subject. The government must explain its involvement." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article5213583.ece -- (UK) MPs want to know: did they tell Britain first? http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5213595.ece -- (UK) British lawmakers demand clarity over terror suspect death http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081123/wl_asia_afp/pakistanunrestusmissilebritainpolitics (UK) Muslim fanatics 'hijack British prison' --- Local Tory MP Malcolm Moss said: “They are a law unto themselves." http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/72509 (UK) Report: "Al-Qaeda Increases Efforts to Develop 'Dirty bomb' " http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/al-qaeda-develop-dirty-bomb-7569.html (India) 'Terror groups may use nuclear, biological devices' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Terror_groups_may_use_nuclear_biological_devices_Govt/articleshow/3745163.cms India failing to crush Maoist revolt, says PM http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1682.xml§ion=international (U.S.) South Carolina: Terror case could be awkward for Obama -- Ali al-Marri detention in a Navy brig near Charleston, S.C. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/23/terror-case-could-be-awkward-for-obama/ Iran receives al Qaeda praise for role in terrorist attacks -- in "letter al-Qaeda's leadership pays tribute to Iran's generosity, stating that without its 'monetary and infrastructure assistance' it would have not been possible for the group to carry out the terror attacks" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/3506544/Iran-receives-al-Qaeda-praise-for-role-in-terrorist-attacks.html (Iran) Israel fears US will dither while Iran goes nuclear http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5213323.ece (Iran) Ahmadinejad: Iran Will Survive Falling Oil Prices http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456468,00.html (Iran) 'US foiled missile shipment to Iran' -- Newsweek: Washington asked India to cancel clearance for N. Korean carrier to use its airspace http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404808157&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Lebanese president begins visit to Iran on Monday http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081123/wl_mideast_afp/lebanonirandiplomacy_081123125928 (Lebanon) 'Ayatollah, we will do our best...' - Lebanon's scout masters drill shock troops of Hezbollah jihad --- Additional report on Mahdi Scouts youth movement http://news.scotsman.com/world/39Ayatollah-we-will-do-our.4722392.jp Syria "safe haven" for terrorists against Iraq: U.S. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081123/wl_nm/us_syria_usa_iraq (Syria) US urges Iraq's neighbors to root out terror networks http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081123/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestsecuritysyria Gaza crossings kept closed over "renewed missile attacks" http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955201&Language=en (Israel) Ya'alon denies saying Israel should mull killing Ahmadinejad http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404812179&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Israel) Ex-Muslim Nonie Darwish: Muslim Hate for Jews Worse than Nazis' http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/128511 Egypt detains 17 members of Muslim Brotherhood http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Top_Headlines/Egypt_detains_17_members_of_Muslim_Brotherhood_/articleshow/3746736.cms (Somalia) Ransoms bring wealth to Somali pirate bases http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081123/wl_nm/us_somalia_piracy_scene Ethiopian troops remain in Somali capital http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/africa/11/23/ethiopia.somalia.troops/index.html?section=cnn_latest (Russia) Rebel attacks kill 6 in Caucasus http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/23/europe/EU-Russia-Caucasus-Violence.php Kosovo prosecutor: attackers tried to hinder EU http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/23/europe/EU-Kosovo-Germany-Attack.php German raids on suspected terror cell supporters -- "officials say German police carried out raids in three states searching for suspected supporters of a terror cell whose plans to attack U.S. targets in Germany were foiled last year" http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/nov/22/german-raids-on-suspected-terror-cell-supporters/ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456435,00.html --- Bablefish Translation of German Bild Report http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=de_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bild.de%2fBILD%2fnews%2fpolitik%2f2008%2f11%2f22%2fterror-alarm%2fbka-schlaegt-in-drei-bundeslaendern-zu.html --- Bild Report in German http://www.bild.de/BILD/news/politik/2008/11/22/terror-alarm/bka-schlaegt-in-drei-bundeslaendern-zu.html ---- Background: ------ September 5, 2007: Germany foils Jihadist bomb plot http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/044.html ------ September 6, 2007: German Jihad Plot Investigation (Updated) http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/045.html Other News: (UK) Forced marriage cases up by 80pc this year as investigators find parents using 'bounty hunters' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3496442/Forced-marriage-cases-up-by-80pc-this-year-as-investigators-find-parents-using-bounty-hunters.html (Pakistan/UK) UK Diplomats dash to rescue 15-year-old British girl from threat of forced marriage in Pakistan -- Shafaq Malik http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3501442/Diplomats-dash-to-rescue-15-year-old-British-girl-from-threat-of-forced-marriage-in-Pakistan.html --- FM fires forced marriage warning ahead of Pakistan visit http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081123/wl_uk_afp/britainpakistandiplomacymarriageabuse_081123061459 (Pakistan) Redrawn theoretical map makes Pakistan uneasy http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/23/asia/map.php --- Ralph Peters' imaginary illustrations a threat to Pakistani leaders... http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2008/11/23/world/23pstan.graf01.ready.html Pakistan President: Pakistan won't be first in nuclear strike http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081123/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_india_nuclear_2 (Yemen) In suffering Yemen, a brand-new mosque http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/23/africa/24yemen.php Is Europe Trying to Build a Fundamentalist Islam? http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/is-europe-trying-to-build.html http://www.qantara.de/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=476&wc_id=1057 Germany: Wary of Islamic banking http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/germany-wary-of-islamic-banking.html http://www.thelocal.de/national/20081123-15689.html Netherlands: Freedom of religion should be given to orthodox Muslims http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/netherlands-freedom-of-religion-should.html (U.S.) Detroit: UAC Funds Anti-Sharia Billboard http://ibloga.blogspot.com/2008/11/uac-funds-anti-sharia-billboard.html http://www.unitedamericancommittee.org/ http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023609.php (U.S.) Border Security Challenges Next Administration http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97355518&ft=1&f=1003 (U.S.) Police Searching for Gunman in Seattle-Area Mall Shooting - police say may have been gang related http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456458,00.html Commentaries: Beware Of Working With Pakistan's ISI - by Bill Roggio http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/beware_of_working_with_pakista_1.asp al-Qaida barbs are so 1963 http://www.scsun-news.com/ci_11044917 Jawa Report: Zawahiri's Hope'n'Change http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/195086.php Against Nazi News: Israel jails eight Jewish neo-Nazis -- teenagers http://www.iht.com/articles/reuters/2008/11/23/africa/OUKWD-UK-ISRAEL-NAZIS.php November 22, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Iraq) Bodies of 10 Victims Shot Execution-Style Found in Mass Grave in Iraq http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456433,00.html (Iraq) Mahdi Army warns of new insurgency in Iraq if US troops stay until 2011 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article5206331.ece (Iraq) MNF in Iraq frees 119 Iraqi prisoners http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955072&Language=en (Saudi Arabia/Afghanistan) Saudi offer of asylum to Taliban leader -- Mullah Omar - believed in Pakistan's Quetta http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/242830,report-saudi-offer-of-asylum-to-taliban-leader.html --- Der Spiegel "said the approach was made at the request of Afghan President Hamid Karzai and outgoing US president George W Bush" ---- Der Spiegel Report in German ---- Saudi-Arabien bietet Taliban-Führer Omar Asyl an http://www.spiegel.de/politik/ausland/0,1518,592094,00.html ---- Bablefish Translation of Der Spiegel Report http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=de_en&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiegel.de%2Fpolitik%2Fausland%2F0%2C1518%2C592094%2C00.html --- other reports http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\23\story_23-11-2008_pg1_11 (Afghanistan) 5 civilians, 14 rebels killed in Afghanistan -- in Khost and Kunar http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/11/23/2427205.htm?section=justin (Afghanistan) Four Taliban killed, three arrested in Afghanistan -- US army -- in the central Ghazni and western Farah province http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955028&Language=en Afghanistan urges cooperation to defeat Taliban --- Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta: "For the Islamic state of Afghanistan, it is by no means bearable any more for parts of our country to be under the occupation of criminals, drug traffickers, al Qaeda and terrorist Taliban" --- "We earnestly want the international community to cooperate with Afghanistan's national police and army to bring back those areas under the government's control," he said. "Otherwise, Afghanistan's government will not agree (to the presence of foreign troops)." http://in.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idINISL40524120081122?rpc=401& (Afghanistan) French soldier killed in mine explosion in Kabul http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/242850,extra-french-soldier-killed-in-mine-explosion-in-kabul.html (Afghanistan) U.S. eyes "surge" of over 20,000 for Afghanistan http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081122/ts_nm/us_afghan_nato_troops_5;_ylt=AopmjDBeGo8b3n9scu0EtdwBS5Z4 (Afghanistan) Australian army chief says peace not close with Taliban http://www.military-world.net/Afghanistan/923.html (Pakistan) FATA: Terror plot mastermind killed by US missile in Pakistan: officials -- alleged death of Rashid Rauf in North Waziristan --- NOTE: Rashid Rauf alleged mastermind in failed August 2006 UK tranatlantic airline plot on 9 jets headed to U.S. and Canada http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081122/ts_afp/pakistanunrestusmissilebritain -- Pakistan senior security official: "The transatlantic bombing plot alleged mastermind Rashid Rauf was killed along with an Egyptian Al-Qaeda operative in the US missile strike in North Waziristan early Saturday" -- another Jihadist allegedly killed Egyptian Abu Zubair al-Misri --- Other sources Pakistan's The News and Geo TV: Rashid Rauf, Abu Al-Asr among five killed in U.S. missile strike http://thenews.jang.com.pk/updates.asp?id=60688 http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29267.htm ---- (UK) British terror mastermind Rashid Rauf 'killed in US missile strike' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3500341/British-terror-mastermind-Rashid-Rauf-killed-in-US-missile-strike.html ---- (UK) Missile strike kills suspected UK mastermind of airline bomb plot http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article5211809.ece ---- (UK) UK militant 'killed in Pakistan' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7743334.stm ---- (UK) Rashid Rauf: profile of a terror mastermind ------- "radicalisation of Rauf had begun many years earlier in Birmingham" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/pakistan/3500661/Rashid-Rauf-profile-of-a-terror-mastermind.html ----- (UK) Profile: Rashid Rauf http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7743339.stm ----- India Times: British al-Qaida member killed in Pakistan http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Pakistan/British_al-Qaida_member_killed_in_Pakistan/rssarticleshow/3745262.cms ----- Reports: Airstrike kills suspect in jet bomb plot http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27850820/ ---- More on Rashid Rauf: ----- April 5, 2008: Jet bombing plot mastermind visited Pakistan, court told http://www.dawn.com/2008/04/05/top13.htm ----- January 27, 2008 - Court martial of nine civilians ordered in Rashid Rauf escape case http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=12545 ----- December 17, 2007: Rashid Rauf's escape: two policemen detained http://www.dawn.com/2007/12/17/top3.htm http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=11767 ----- December 15, 2007: Al Qaeda commander Rashid Rauf escapes Pakistani custody http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2007/12/al_qaeda_commander_r.php http://cbs2chicago.com/national/terror.suspect.escapes.2.611721.html ----- November 19, 2007: Airplane Bomb Plot 'Ringleader' Suspect To Escape Terror Charges http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/11/airplane-bomb-p.html ----- April 17, 2007: Jihad obligatory for every Muslim: Rashid Rauf http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\17\story_17-4-2007_pg7_18 http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1292465.php/UK_terror_plot_suspect_firm_believer_in_jihad_says_fellow_inmate ----- April 13, 2007: Pakistan Sends UK Transatlantic Airline Terror Suspect Rashid Rauf to Jail for Only 2 Months (my title) http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\13\story_13-4-2007_pg7_15 ----- August 17, 2006: Rehman, Rauf, suspected London Airline Plotters Captured, and the Pakistani Connection http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2006/08/rehman_rauf_suspecte.php ----- August 16, 2006 - How The Road To Terror Leads Back To London - by Jeffrey Imm http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/006.html http://britishjihad.com/blog1/2006/08/how_the_road_to_terror_leads_b.html (Pakistan) FATA: US hits Taliban safe house In North Waziristan http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/11/us_hits_taliban_safe.php http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29260.htm (Pakistan) UN concerned over US attacks in Pakistan http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg1_7 (Pakistan) FATA: Taliban attack army convoy in Miranshah --- in North Waziristan http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg1_8 (Pakistan) NWFP: Peshawar - Aid workers pull out as Islamists hold city to ransom http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article5210343.ece (Pakistan) NWFP: Militants attack checkpost in Pakistan, three soldiers killed -- in Bannu http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955026&Language=en (Pakistan) NWFP: Three CD shops set on fire in Mangora http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29280.htm --- NWFP: 3 shops torched in Swat http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg7_12 (Pakistan) NWFP: Blast in Hangu mosque injures many http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29286.htm http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955087&Language=en (Pakistan) NWFP: Violence breaks out after blast kills 10 in Dera Ismail Khan http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg1_1 (Pakistan) Rawalipindi: 5 accused abetting Benazir murder indicted http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29277.htm (Pakistan) Karachi: Talibanization not just Karachi's problem: Shazia http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg7_25 (Pakistan) Karachi: Lashkar-e-Jhangavi (LJ) can launch terror attack in Karachi, Zardari told http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg1_6 (Pakistan) Punjab: 'Qaeda ready to take over Punjab' http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg7_20 Pakistan called a 'wild card' in intelligence forecast http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg1_10 --- Comment: National Intelligence Council apparently doesn't use terms like "Islamic supremacist" (U.S.) Holy Land Foundation Retrial: HLF jury update: 7 days and counting http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/11/hlf-jury-update-7-days-and-cou.html (U.S.) Cyber Attack on Pentagon May Have Come From China, Admiral Says -- "The attack was strategically timed to hit between the presidential election and Inauguration Day, according to a Navy official" http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/21/source-cyber-attack-pentagon-come-china/ (UK) Glasgow Car Bomb: Doctor denies role in airport car bomb plot -- Mohammed Asha http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/nov/22/glasgow-airport-trial (Iran) U.S. presses Iran for information on missing FBI agent http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/11/21/iran.missing.agent/index.html Iran hangs Iranian convicted of spying for Israel -- Ali Ashtari http://www.geo.tv/11-22-2008/29283.htm (Lebanon) 'Hizbullah conducting drills in south' -- "Al-Arabiya: Exercises were unarmed, meant to mimic deployment of guerrilla operatives south of Litani" http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404801670&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Syria: We won't allow another IAEA visit -- "Senior Syrian official all but rules out new UN inspections probing suspicions of nuke program" http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404800014&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Gaza/Israel) Abu Ali Mustafa Brigades fire rockets at Ashkelon http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1955039&Language=en Israel to free 250 prisoners before Muslim holiday http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/22/israel-to-free-250-prisoners-before-muslim-holiday/ (Somalia) Battles over booty loom as militias and rebels drawn to pirate gold http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article5209344.ece ---- "Gunmen from Somalia's hardline Islamist movement entered the fray in hope of spoils from the hijacked Saudi oil tanker" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/piracy/3501024/Islamic-fighters-enter-Somalia-pirate-town-and-plan-to-attack.html http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/22/Somali_factions_seek_to_claim_pirate_loot/UPI-19521227354921/ Somali jihadist spokesman: Pirates shouldn't target ships of Muslim countries http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023588.php Somali Pirates Release Greek Chemical Tanker Hijacked in September http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456427,00.html Turkish pipeline still on fire after attack-source http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish/europe/Turkish_pipeline_still_on_fire_after_attack-source_75408.shtml (Philippines) Supreme Court rules with finality against MOA-AD http://www.yehey.com/news/Article.aspx?id=229425 http://www.gmanews.tv/story/134927/Its-final-MOA-AD-unconstitutional-says-SC (Philippines) AFP: More actual ops seen vs kidnap groups in Mindanao http://www.gmanews.tv/story/134916/AFP-More-actual-ops-seen-vs-kidnap-groups-in-Mindanao (Thailand) 8 injured in another bomb attack outside Government House --- does not appear to be Jihad-related http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30089081 Interview: BlogTalkRadio's Interview with Jeffrey Imm on Islamic Supremacism http://www.blogtalkradio.com/untothebreach/2008/11/24/Islamic-Supremacy-vs-the-Nazis-and-the-KKK Commentaries: Al Qaeda Detainees and Congress's Duty - Habeas corpus hearings could set terrorists free inside the U.S. -- by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122722814865546291.html Al-Qaeda Finally Offends Drive-Bys -- by Rush Limbaugh --- discusses Evan Kohlmann's comments on MSNBC http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_112008/content/01125113.guest.html --- see the MSNBC video interview with Evan Kohlmann http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=msnbc&vid=d577d88b-75a7-4fcf-b518-89d254acdc03 ---- see also September 26, 2008: Evan Kohlmann Calls for Dialogue with the Muslim Brotherhood http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/107.html#Kohlmann Other News: (Iraq) Court releases Christian girl sentenced for murder - Asya Ahmad Muhammad --- had defended herself from "uncle [who] had cut her mother and was fiercely beating them for converting to Christianity and for “shaming” the family by working in public" http://www.compassdirect.org/en/display.php?page=news&idelement=5689&lang=en&length=short&backpage=index&critere=&countryname=&rowcur=175 Egypt: Christians arrested, shops looted in village --- "violence that erupted on Nov. 4 over a Christian boy's unwitting break with local custom" http://www.compassdirect.org/en/display.php?page=news&idelement=5700&lang=en&length=short&backpage=index&critere=&countryname=&rowcur=25 (Malaysia) Islamic Leaders in Malaysia Ban Yoga for Muslims http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,456367,00.html http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24691038-23109,00.html (UK) Muslims to be offered Sharia-compliant pensions by Government http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/pensions/3496730/Muslims-to-be-offered-Sharia-compliant-pensions-by-Government.html (UK) British FM David Miliband urges Obama to embrace 'new multilateralism' http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\22\story_22-11-2008_pg7_50 --- Miliband calls for Muslim support http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/Miliband-calls-for-Muslim-support.4721752.jp http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/34Humility-for-Iraq-mistakes34-.4721062.jp --- April 22, 2008: UK strongly condemns anti Islam propaganda in Europe: Miliband http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?199668 --- see also August 31, 2008 British Government Efforts against "Extremists" Ignores Jihad and Islamic Supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/101.html http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/759 (UK) Youths 'want to debate terrorism' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bradford/7743476.stm -- See also: -- A July 2008 poll of British Muslim students shows that 32 percent believe that killing in the name of religion is justifiable (another 15 percent are "not sure") and 40 percent were supportive of introducing Sharia law to Britain http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4407115.ece http://www.socialcohesion.co.uk/pdf/IslamonCampus.pdf (UK) Mosque teacher convicted of sexually abusing girls --- "Mahmood Qadri attacked the children at Edinburgh's Polwarth Mosque while supposedly helping them learn the Koran" --- tried to flee to Pakistan http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/Mosque-teacher-convicted-of-sexually.4718025.jp Russian who shot down John McCain should be given a medal, say Communists http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/3501522/Russian-who-shot-down-John-McCain-should-be-given-a-medal-say-Communists.html (U.S.) CNN: "U.S. Muslim leaders denounce al Qaeda's slur toward Obama" http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/11/21/obama.muslim.remark/index.html --- CNN references HLF terror trial unindicted co-conspirator Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) among such "leaders" ---- See also: ---- CAIR: Big on the Gimmes - by IPT News http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/862 ----- November 20, 2008: CAIR: Zawahri Does Not Speak for Muslims --- But unindicted co-conspirator CAIR wants to http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20081119/pl_usnw/cair__zawahri_does_not_speak_for_muslims --- Background on history of support for Islamic supremacism within CAIR's leadership http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/110.html#CAIR --- IPT 10-part series on CAIR http://www.investigativeproject.org/profile/172 Against Nazi News: Thor Steinar and the Changing Look of the German Far Right http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,587746,00.html November 21, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Al-Qaeda) Video Download of Zawahiri's Latest Message - Laura Mansfield http://www.lauramansfield.com/dr.ayman.rmvb (Iraq) Three killed in S. Baghdad blast http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954862&Language=en http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2729908335 (Iraq) U.S. to begin using search warrants in Iraq http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/us-to-begin-using-search-warrants-in-iraq/ (Iraq) Shiites in Baghdad protest planned US-Iraq pact http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq_458 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/21/Thousands_protest_security_pact_in_Baghdad/UPI-74421227273193/ http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2008/November/middleeast_November415.xml§ion=middleeast&col= (Iraq) UK troops to withdraw from Iraq in New Year http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954872&Language=en (Iraq) Al-Qaeda has been 'dramatically' reduced in Iraq: US general http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5h5acQAkGrKmxn69nV2JS4O922M8g (Iraq) U.S. Treasury Designates al-Qaida in Iraq Facilitator - Redouane El Habhab http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp1284.htm (Afghanistan) Suicide bomb attack kills 3 in Afghanistan - in Shajoy district of Zabul province http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/21/asia/AS-Afghanistan.php (Afghanistan) Hamid Karzai: While the 'war on terror' is being fought in Afghan villages, underlying causes are left unaddressed" --- which Karzai views as "desperation," "poverty," "extremism" and "radicalism," never once mentioning Islamic supremacism http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/13/afghanistan-terrorism-al-qaida (Afghanistan) International Herald Tribune supports negotiations with Islamic supremacists --- IHT: "we agree that there should be a serious effort to win over lower-level militants and tribal leaders" --- IHT alleges some Islamic supremacists support Taliban because they have "no choice" http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/21/opinion/edtalib.php Pakistan: Al-Qaeda-friendly militants operating in Karachi, warns top advisor http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2730297499 (Pakistan) NWFP: At least 10 die in Pakistan blast - Dera Ismail Khan http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/21/At_least_10_die_in_Pakistan_blast/UPI-23111227266549/ http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954885&Language=en -- Blast at cleric's funeral kills 6 in Pakistan - Dera Ismail Khan http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_146;_ylt=AoMlZ7.lv0qf3pwOU8SOQqABS5Z4 (Pakistan) NWFP: Captors suspect Canadian 'a spy' -- Jihadists continue to hold Beverley Giesbrecht aka Khadija Abdul Qahaar of Jihad Unspun -- defended by friend Glen Cooper as "a reporter with a different perspective, not a propagandist" http://www.thestar.com/article/540878 (Pakistan) NWFP police foil 75 terrorist attacks in 10 months http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\21\story_21-11-2008_pg7_49 (Pakistan) FATA: Taliban commander 'killed in Bajaur' - Shah Khaled http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2729908542 (Pakistan) FATA: Suicide attack on mosque: Lashkar chief eliminated http://www.dawn.com/2008/11/21/top3.htm (Pakistan) FATA: 44 Taliban killed, Mohmand braces for new offensive - update on Thursday report http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\21\story_21-11-2008_pg1_1 (Pakistan) US strikes inside Pakistan intolerable, says Gilani http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\21\story_21-11-2008_pg1_5 (Pakistan) Dr AQ Khan files petition against his detention http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2008\11\21\story_21-11-2008_pg7_10 (India J&K) Over 47,000 killed in two decades of terrorism in J&K http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Over_47000_killed_in_two_decades_of_terrorism_in_JK/rssarticleshow/3740606.cms http://www.mathaba.net/rss/?x=612163 (U.S.) Fort Dix trial: Paintball focus of arguments in Fort Dix plot http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20081121/NEWS01/811210378/1006/rss01 (U.S.) Fort Dix informant wraps up testimony -- Mahmoud Omar http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20081121_Fort_Dix_informant_wraps_up_testimony.html (U.S.) Holy Land trial may have lasting effects http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/112108dnmetholyland.3d785d4.html --- Al-Arian's defense attorney William Moffitt tells Dallas Morning News: "I suspect that they will be viewed much the same way that Mandela was viewed by the black South African population – as freedom fighters who have dedicated their lives to the liberation of Palestine" --- Dallas Morning News: "Local Democratic activist Hadi Jawad said that the Holy Land case has disrupted Muslims' ability to give zakat, charitable alms required of Islam." (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Judge orders release of 5 Algerian terror suspects at Gitmo - U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon -- includes Lakhdar Boumediene, Mohamed Nechla, Hadi Boudella (aka Boudella Al Hajj), Mustafa Ait Idir, Saber Lahmar (aka Sabir Mahfouz Lahmar) -- sixth petitioner Belkacem Bensavah believed to be "close to an al-Qaida operative" http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_go_ot/guantanamo_detainees -- Leon's court order: https://ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2004cv1166-276 --- 5 Gitmo detainees blame arrest on 'political game' http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081120/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/cb_guantanamo_algerians ----- Pentagon and Justice Departments reviewing the decision (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Bosnia: Wife urges Algerian Guantanamo inmates' release after US judge's ruling http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2730204727 (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Gitmo judge tosses out detainee's 2nd confession -- Mohammed Jawad http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/guantanamo/story/780984.html (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Indonesia wants access to jailed terror suspect -- Hambali, also known as Riduan Isamuddin http://ph.news.yahoo.com/ap/20081121/tap-as-indonesia-us-terror-chief-64ed358.html http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/guantanamo/story/781693.html (U.S.) Guantanamo Bay: Conservatives call on Bush to free Muslim Uighurs http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/guantanamo/story/780752.html (U.S.) Pentagon Hit by Unprecedented Cyber Attack http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/20/pentagon-cyber-siege-unprecedented-attack/ (UK) Mohammed Asha terror trial: 'I'm responsible for Islamist documents' http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/m-responsible-Islamist-documents/article-488148-detail/article.html (UK) Nail bomber blames 'war on Islam' -- Exter's Nicky Reilly aka Mohammed Rasheed aka Mohammed Rashid Saeed Alim http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7741766.stm --- White Muslim convert who bombed restaurant blamed Britain's 'war on Islam' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/3497287/White-Muslim-convert-who-bombed-restaurant-blamed-Britains-war-on-Islam.html --- Background on Nicky Reilly http://britishjihad.com/blog1/2008/05/nicky_reilly.html (UK) Judge refuses to delay sentencing of failed Exeter suicide bomber -- Exter's Nicky Reilly http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/nov/21/terrorism-bomber-exeter-aspergers U.K. Blacklists Terror License Plates http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455832,00.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3494156/Registration-plates-spelling-out-terrorism-religion-and-sex-banned.html (UK) British Prison Scraps Comedy Course for Al Qaeda Terrorist - Zia Ul Haq part of Dhiren Barot Jihadist gang http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455830,00.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1955875.ece http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article5206722.ece (UK) 'Firebomb' After BNP Members Leak -- in West Yorkshire http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20081121/tuk-firebomb-after-bnp-members-leak-45dbed5.html Iran accuses IAEA of '2-sided stance' http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404798145&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Lebanon) One killed, three injured in N. Lebanon shooting http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954862&Language=en (Lebanon) Hezbollah's foundation is built on youth http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/20/mideast/lebanon.php -- Mahdi Scouts: "as a Hezbollah official walks to a podium and addresses them with a Koranic invocation"... the boys chant in unison: "You are our leader! We are your men!" -- "Women, who play a more prominent role in Hezbollah than they do in most other radical Islamic groups, are especially important in creating what is often called 'the jihad atmosphere' among children" (West Bank) IDF troops thwart West Bank stabbing attempt http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404793674&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull Hamas Becomes Directly Involved In Attacks http://www.menewsline.com/article-1150,2060-Hamas-Becomes-Directly-Involved-I.aspx Hamas, Israel trying to rewrite truce http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/20/hamas-israel-trying-to-rewrite-truce/ (Gaza) 'No immediate plans to topple Hamas' http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404783836&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull (Israel) Rocket, mortar-rounds launched from Gaza on S. Israel - spokesman http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954957&Language=en --- Rocket hits Israeli town, Gaza still sealed http://www.khaleejtimes.com/darticlen.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2008/November/middleeast_November410.xml§ion=middleeast&col= (Saudi Arabia) Terror financing runs wild in Saudi Arabia -- Kingdom cracks down on violence at home, ignores help flowing to outside groups http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81555 (Somalia) Is Somalia on the verge of an Islamist takeover? http://uk.news.yahoo.com/22/20081121/tpl-us-somalia-conflict-scenarios-sb-81f3b62.html http://www.sun2surf.com/article.cfm?id=27879 Somalia Capital Clashes Kill At Least 20-Witnesses -- Mogadishu http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081121\ACQDJON200811211238DOWJONESDJONLINE000682.htm&&mypage=newsheadlines&title=2nd%20UPDATE:Somalia%20Capital%20Clashes%20Kill%20At%20Least%2020-Witnesses http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/21/15_die_in_Somalia_insurgent_attack/UPI-33611227270480/ http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/21/africa/AF-Somalia.php (Somalia) Kenya: Somali pirates make $150M in a year http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_re_af/piracy (Somalia) Reuters: "Islamists on trail of Somali pirates" http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/5163217/islamists-on-trail-of-somali-pirates/ -- Telegraph: "Somali piracy: Islamic militants 'attack' pirates over hijacked Saudi tanker" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/piracy/3495978/Somali-piracy-Islamic-militants-attack-pirates-over-hijacked-Saudi-tanker.html -- November 19, 2008 - Somalia: Pirates 'working with Islamists' --- BBC report: "Somali pirates have been accused of forming what is described as an 'unholy high seas alliance' with some of the country's Islamist insurgents." --- "Jane's Terrorism and Security Monitor says certain insurgents are using pirates to smuggle weapons and supplies and help provide bases in return. The London-based newsletter says pirates are also training Somali hardliners in naval tactics." http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7737375.stm (Somalia/U.S.) U.S. Treasury Targets Somali Terrorists - three members of al-Shabaab http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/hp1283.htm --- Ahmed Abdi Aw-Mohammed, Osman Issa, Muhktar Robow Ethiopia Arrests Members of Underground Islamic Jihad Group http://www.persecution.org/suffering/ICCnews/newsdetail.php?newscode=8953&title=ethiopia-arrests-members-of-underground-islamic-jihad-group- (Algeria) Study: Fewer terror attacks in Algeria this year http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/study-fewer-terror-attacks-in-algeria-this-year/ http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/21/africa/AF-Algeria-Violence.php (Libya) US sends first ambassador to Libya in 36 years http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/international/2008/November/international_November1530.xml§ion=international -- Libyan security officials to visit Washington http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/20/africa/AF-Libya-US.php German al-Qaeda suspect extradited from Turkey -- Attila S. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3626620,00.html French charge suspected Basque terrorist leader http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_re_eu/eu_france_basque_terrorism http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/21/europe/EU-France-Basque-Terrorism.php (Kosovo) Three Germans arrested over bomb attack in Pristina http://www.expatica.com/de/articles/news/Three-Germans-arrested-over-bomb-attack-in-Pristina-.html (Philippines) Mindanao civilians take up arms - due to attacks from Moro Islamic Front (MILF) http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/da92b4a5206d1ddd8255c2b12f690c9c.htm -- MILF wants DILG chief to clarify issue on arming civilians http://www.gmanews.tv/story/134993/MILFs-wants-DILG-chief-to-clarify-issue-on-arming-civilians (Indonesia) Something wrong when a government lets terrorists become celebrities http://narromine.yourguide.com.au/news/world/world/general/something-wrong-when-a-government-lets-terrorists-become-celebrities/1355904.aspx Australian police to lift curbs on Gitmo convict - David Hicks http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/guantanamo/story/779682.html Sri Lanka military says it captured rebel airstrip http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/21/asia/AS-Sri-Lanka-Civil-War.php Other News: MEMRI Generates Debate Between Arab Reformists and Extremist Islamist Sheikhs Over Call to Kill Mickey Mouse http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD212308 Iranian TV Campaign Against Western Fashion In Iran http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD212208 http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1919.htm (UK) Birmingham Post: "Islamic finance has right idea" -- by Fiona Thomson http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/business-comment/more-business-comment/2008/11/20/islamic-finance-has-right-idea-65233-22304715/ -- Comments: illustrates that state of dhimmitude in UK (UK) 'Firebomb' After BNP Members Leak -- in West Yorkshire http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20081121/tuk-firebomb-after-bnp-members-leak-45dbed5.html US seeks 300 billion dollars from Gulf states: report http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/bs_afp/financeeconomyusgulf_081120072928 (U.S.) Michael Jackson has 'converted to Islam' --- "and changed his name to Mikaeel, according to reports" http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,26278,24684859-7484,00.html http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1954666.ece http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1088225/Michael-Jackson-Muslim-changes-Mikaeel.html (U.S.) A Napolitano Nomination Could Signal Shift in Focus at Homeland Security --- CQ: "could signal a shift in focus away from the war on terror and toward domestic concerns, especially immigration" http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20081120/pl_cq_politics/politics2989141 --- Matthew Levitt of Washington Institute for Near East Policy praises nomination for executive experience http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20081120/pl_cq_politics/politics2989141 --- Matthew Levitt has history of calling for negotiations with Islamic supremacists that he calls "political Salafists" and praises "counter-radicalization" tactics which tolerate Islamic supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/The Way Back from Islamism.htm http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/08/leaked_data_on_radicalization.php (U.S.) The Pros and Cons of Keeping Robert Gates http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20081121/us_time/08599186103800 --- Gates "War on Extremism" isn't a concern http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/04/13/Gates_Enemy_in_Iraq_is_extremism/UPI-69821208117940/ --- June 2008 - U.S. National Defense 2008 document (PDF) http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/documents/national_defense_strategy_073108.pdf (U.S.) Florida school board chooses not to reappoint Hamas supporter to "diversity committee" http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023585.php http://www.americansagainsthate.org/press_releases/PR-Badran_Not_Reappointed.php (U.S.) Sergeant Said to Misuse Terror-Watch Database -- Haytham Khalil http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/21/nyregion/21sergeant.html?_r=1&ref=nyregion (U.S.) Citi shares sink despite Saudi prince's investment http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081120/citigroup_investment.html (U.S.) Ohio: Man arrested in Bengals' stadium bomb threa http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27841930/ Italy: Islam at the centre of the debate in World Philosophy Day 2008 http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Religion/?id=3.0.2730060397 Netherlands: Schools should be more alert to honor violence http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/netherlands-schools-should-be-more.html Denmark: US ambassador and mosque visits http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/denmark-us-ambassador-and-mosque-visits.html (Belgium) Brussels: Allah Ackbar http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/brussels-allah-ackbar.html (Belgium/France) Eid: Lack of sheep, slaughterhouses http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2008/11/eid-lack-of-sheep-slaughterhouses.html Commentaries: Al Qaeda's Message: We Will Not Stop Waging Jihad With Obama in the White House - by Walid Phares http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/WP-Zawahiri-and-Obama.html http://anti-jihad.org/blog/2008/11/phares-zawahiri-oboma/ Al Qaeda Message Fails the Test http://www.newsweek.com/id/170054 (U.S.) CAIR: Big on the Gimmes - by IPT News http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/862 Goodbye, First Amendment? - by Robert Spencer http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023587.php Against Nazi News: (UK) Bid to extradite Holocaust denier dropped -- Fredrick Toben http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,24687885-23109,00.html November 20, 2008 Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com (Iraq) US raid kills Iraqi blamed in 2004 reservist death -- Hajji Hammadi http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/20/us-raid-kills-iraqi-blamed-in-2004-reservist-de-1/ Iraq steps up security on Iran border http://africa.reuters.com/world/news/usnTRE4AJ4HB.html (Afghanistan) Taliban Regains Power, Influence in Afghanistan -- Sets Up Courts, Local Governments in Southern Regions -- Gen. David McKiernan: "I do see the attempts in many areas by the Taliban to exert intimidation and exert control" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122713845685342447.html?mod= --- McKiernan also wants a "political" solution in Afghanistan, supporting "reconciliation" negotiations with Taliban http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html#McKiernan --- see also: October 17, 2008 - Jihad and the "Reconciliation" with Islamic Supremacism http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html (Pakistan) NWFP: Pakistan protests over U.S. missile strikes - in Bannu http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081120/ts_nm/us_pakistan_nato_usa_4;_ylt=AkYk5m_AeAH.2beJFH9wNUoBS5Z4 -- Pakistan protests US drone attacks, Taliban warns of reprisals http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanafghanistanunrestus_081120114231 -- US ambassador summoned in Pakistan http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081120/ap_on_re_as/as_pakistan_142 (Pakistan) NWFP: Girls school destroyed by militants http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.2723731839 (Pakistan) FATA: 24 militants killed in air and artillery strikes - in Bajaur http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1444058.php/Pakistan_24_militants_killed_in_air_and_artillery_strikes_ Pakistan supports ISAF after cross-border attack http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=1954567&Language=en (U.S.) Ft. Dix informant: "Nothing was fantasy" http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20081120_Ft__Dix_informant___quot_Nothing_was_fantasy_quot_.html --- 'Fantasy world' suggestion emerges in Fort Dix trial http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20081120/NEWS01/811200382/-1/special27 (U.S.) Aafia Siddiqui: Prosecutor: No sign al-Qaida suspect was tortured ---- U.S. Attorney David Raskin "says the U.S. government hasn't found a 'shred of evidence' that a Pakistani woman accused of trying to kill a U.S. soldier and FBI agents was abducted or tortured in the five years before her arrest" http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9384114&nav=menu117_2 --- AP: "US 'dark side' raised in Pakistani scientist case" http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/pl_afp/uspakistanafghanistanattacksjusticerights --- September 2, 2008: Alleged Mata Hari of Al Qaeda Indicted: Could Provide 'Treasure Trove' of Intel http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5710043&page=1 U.S. Report Foresees Deadlier Terror Attacks - National Intelligence Council (NIC) http://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20081119_7128.php (U.S.) Intel panel foresees lesser U.S. role --- "predictions come from the National Intelligence Council (NIC), part of Director of National Intelligence Michael McConnell's office" http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/19/panel-foresees-lesser-us-role/ (U.S.) SC congressman: terror detainees have no place in Charleston -- U.S. Rep. Henry Brown http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9381082&nav=menu36_2 (India) ISI agent nabbed after 5 yrs -- Abdul Kasem http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/ISI_agent_nabbed_after_5_yrs/articleshow/3734463.cms Iran Produces Enough Uranium to Build Nuclear Weapon http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455024,00.html --- Iran said to h