Syria
My secret talks with Syria, by Israeli envoy
Monthly Archives: January 2007
Iraq
Truck blows up at army base in Diyala, Iraq
Iran
US Cites Systematic Repression of Iranian Dissidents, Minorities
Iran
Iran is reportedly 2-3 years from building a nuke. Iranian-made EFP IEDs are the most deadly in Iraq. The US is poised to step up air patrols on the Iran-Iraq border. The Pentagon has halted F-14 parts sales to the Islamic Republic.
Syria
Iraq halts flights to and from Syria
Palestinian Territories
Israeli troops kill two Al-Aqsa terrorists in West Bank
Iran
Chirac Unfazed by Nuclear Iran, Then Backtracks
Hezbollah
Hizbullah’s star wanes in one Lebanese town
Afghanistan
The international community agreed to increase reconstruction and step up the development of local security forces. The UK is prepared to increase the number of troops in country. Thirty Taliban were killed during fighting in Helmand province. A security contractor was killed several days ago in an attack on a US base in Khost.
Iraq
US army uniforms found in warehouse east of Baghdad
Afghanistan
30 Taliban killed in southern Afghanistan
Israel
Israel looks to expand barrier
Saudi Arabia
Kingdom voices concern at murder of national .. reportedly relative of Bin Laden
North Korea
North Korea eyes 2nd test if dispute not resolved
Palestinian Territories
Larger Palestinian Force May Get US-Funded Training
Philippines
Report questions military claim US uses soft approach in Muslim Mindanao
Radio Appearance – Washington Post Radio
I am scheduled to be on Washington Post Radio at 1:30 pm Eastern today to discuss Iraq and the possibile Iranian Qods Force involvement in the Karbala attack, which resulted in the death of five U.S. soldiers. To listen online, visit Washinton Post Radio and click LISTEN LIVE.
United Kingdom
British police arrested 9 suspects in a terrorism plot which “involved abducting, videotaping and executing… a Muslim soldier in the British army.” The Telegraph said the beheading would have been broadcast live over the Internet. The soldier “has been placed under protective custody.”
Bangladesh
A bomb killed a policeman north of the capital following several weeks of raids that detained over 30 Islamists. Abdur Rahman, Bangla Bhai and other JMB terrorists sentenced to hang ask for clemency.
United States
New Anti-Terrorism Caucus Formed in US House
Mohammed Jamal Khalifa, Osama bin Laden’s brother-in-law, killed in Madagascar
Mohammed Jamal Khalifa. (CBS Photo). Click photo to view. Khalifa had an extensive history in funding, plotting al Qaeda terrorist activities; Task Force 145 likely scored the kill Mohammed Jamal Khalifa, one of Osama bin Laden’s brother-in-laws with deep roots in al Qaeda as a financier and facilitator, has been killed in his bedroom in […]
Al Qaeda
Mohammed Jamal Khalifa, Osama bin Laden’s brother-in-law, who mined and traded precious stones in Madagascar, was found murdered his home. Khalifa’s more high profile terror activities included funding Abu Sayyaf and the Islamic Army of Aden, founding Benevolence International, and participating in the Operation Bojinka airline plot.
Somalia
Somali Islamists threaten AU peacekeepers
India
India to set up aerospace command
Palestinian Territories
Hamas, Fatah swap hostages under Gaza truce deal
Iraq
New US Commander Says Iraq Situation Can Be Salvaged
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Pentagon IG’s report says troops downrange still lack critical equipment
Somalia
Will the African Union help Somalia?
United Kingdom
Tory report calls for end to Muslim ghettos
Iran
(Iran) Rift Emerging Between President And Clerics