Al Qaeda
(UK) Cyber terror threat is growing, says Reid
Yearly Archives: 2007
Palestinian Territories
Gaza kidnappers face the wrath of world’s media
Ethiopia
Ethiopia hunts for kidnapped Chinese
Somalia
Somalia: The warlords of death return to steal city™s brief taste of peace
United States
Federal Judge Withdraws Ruling Against Bush Terror Designation
Al Qaeda
4 Britons plead guilty in al Qaeda terror plot
Al Qaeda
Terrorist 007 ‘was internet propagandist for al Qaeda™
United States
Florida doctor accused of being al Qaeda volunteer
Philippines
The military believes Uztadz Khabir Malic, the leader of the Muslim National Liberation Front’s (MNLF) Misuari group has ties with Abu Sayyaf. Philippine troops attacked the Jolo Island camp of MNLF commander Khaid Ajibun. Three USAID workers were wounded in a bombing in Cotabato province.
Thailand
Muslim insurgents wounded 4 women after detonating a bomb in a restaurant in Narathiwat. The Army said there are not enough troops deployed in the south. The government backed the calls for making Buddhism the state religion, and said this will not impact the Muslim insurgency.
Iran
Iran, EU Reopen Discussions Over Nuclear Dispute
United Kingdom
(UK/Iran) Boarding of Persian Gulf ships will resume
Palestinian Territories
The Israeli government has decided against conducting a large scale operation to dismantle Hamas and its rocket launchers in the Gaza strip. Egypt threatened to cut off ties with Hamas unless it stops firing rockets into southern Israel.
Iraq
US Allies Use Harsh Tactics in Falluja
Afghanistan
India to train Afghan Army
Yemen
Yemen Bans Shops from Trading Arms and Explosives
Iraq
On Iraq: A Rose-Colored Exit Strategy
Al Qaeda
[UPDATE2] Taliban military commander Mullah Dadullah told Al Jazeera that Osama bin Laden is alive, and currently planning military operations “in both Iraq and Afghanistan.” Dadullah said bin Laden personally planned “the martyr operation inside the Bagram base which targeted a senior US official [Vice President Dick Cheney]… that operation was a result of his […]
Al Qaeda
Britain’s Anti-Terror Chief Offers Somber View
Somalia
A suicide bomber killed 11 during an attack on a hotel south of Mogadishu. The Ethiopia Army is deploying tanks in central Mogadishu to fight the Islamic Courts. Rival clans that support the TFG are battling in Kismayo.
Al Qaeda
Poll: Muslims show only partial support for Al Qaeda’s agenda
Iran
Pakistan’s Quiet Fight For Iran’s Favor
Iraq
Iraqi Oil: More Plentiful Than Thought
Hezbollah
The Secrets of a Hizballah Renegade
Hezbollah
Israeli Arab Lawmaker allegedly helped Hezbollah
United Kingdom
(UK) Blair rejects calls for anti-terror leaks inquiry
Afghanistan
Taliban attacks in Paktika, Herat and Ghazni killed 19 Afghan soldiers and civilians. Thirteen Taliban were killed by ISAF and Afghan forces during fighting in Farah and Zabul. The Canadian Parliament defeated a bill advocating a pullout of Afghanistan in 2009.
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COIN: The Gravity Well
Al Qaeda
A leaked MI5 intelligence report indicates al Qaeda may be planning a major strike in Britain, possibly coincide with the step down of Prime Minister Blair. The report also indicates al Qaeda is operating from Iran. Over 150 Britons are believed to have traveled to Iraq to fight just last year.
Pakistan
The Pakistani government is close to capitulating to the demands of the Lal Masjid clerics for sharia law and the rebuilding of illegal mosques. Pamphlets were distributed in Bajaur calling for the release of jailed Taliban, or “extreme steps against the government and the political administration” would be taken.