Iraq
Iraqi police, Mehdi army clash despite ceasefire
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Iraqi Army: Mosul archbishop died of natural causes
An autopsy of Archbishop Rahho does not show signs of torture. His body was found in the same area of southeastern Mosul where the Iraqi Army was searching.
Afghanistan
Afghan war trend worse than Iraq: US trainer
In Pictures: 2nd Battalion’s Combat Outposts in Mosul
Bill Roggio is embedded with US and Iraqi troops in eastern Mosul. This slideshow looks at the combat outposts operated by the 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade of the 2nd Iraqi Army Division.
Al Qaeda
Saddam supported at least two al-Qaeda groups: Pentagon
Pakistan
Al-Qaeda steps up its battle in Pakistan
Singapore
Terror Suspect Eludes Posse of 4 Million
Egypt
Egypt Islamists in hiding ahead of vote
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Dutch warn EU of possible anti-Koran video backlash
Algeria
Austria says won’t bow to Al Qaeda demands
Iran
Iranians vote, conservatives tipped to win
Israel
US Envoy Begins Talks on Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
Afghanistan
Afghan and Coalition forces countered an ambush in Zabul province, killing three insurgents including a local commander, Mullah Mohammad Rhain. The Afghan government’s decision to arrest General Rashid Dostum may fuel unrest in the country, especially in the northern provinces. US forces raided a Taliban safe house in Khost and arrested 11 insurgents.
Algeria
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb issued a communiqu
Somalia
A police officer was shot to death in Mogadishu and an Islamic teacher was gunned down by armed men dressed in military fatigues. Separately, a local musician named Adan Hassan Salad was gunned down while drinking tea at a caf
Russia
Russian security forces have killed or arrested over 100 insurgents in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya since the start of this year, a senior police official said. Chechnya will host its first soccer game in almost 14 years, making it the first time a match will be held in the capital since two wars […]
Iraq
Petraeus: Iraqi Leaders Not Making ‘Sufficient Progress’
Iraq
Public Is Less Aware of Iraq Casualties, Study Finds
Yemen
Yemeni man describes torture in CIA custody: rights group
Iraq
Arab states urged to bring Iraq in from cold
Iran
Iran wants joint action with Iraq, Turkey against PKK
Israel
Islamic Jihad rockets hit Israel after West Bank raid
Algeria
Al Qaeda gives 3-day ultimatum on Austria hostages
Iran
Iranians to vote, Ahmadinejad’s critics cry foul
Afghanistan
Canada’s House of Commons extends Afghan mission
Unprecedented Coalition strike nails the Haqqani Network in North Waziristan
Military officials have confirmed the March 12 strike against the Haqqani Network took place inside North Waziristan. Phil Peterson, who is currently with the US military in Afghanistan, witnessed the meticulous planning and execution of this unprecedented strike against insurgent positions inside Pakistani territory. Written by Matt DuPee with reporting from Phil Peterson.
Iraq
Coalition forces killed two al Qaeda operatives and detained 24 during raids in central and northern Iraq. US soldiers detained an IED maker in eastern Baghdad. Sadr ordered the Mahdi Army to stop fighting after clashes occurred in Kut. The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Mosul was killed.
Mosul’s archbishop executed by kidnappers
The Iraqi Army hunted for two suspects in the kidnapping of Mosul’s Archbishop, but the Archbishop was found murdered.
Somalia
Islamic terrorists beheaded three Somalian soldiers following a clash south of Mogadishu. The Somali transitional government announced that it would like to engage opposition groups in dialogue to help end the country’s 16-year civil war. Ongoing violence is forcing 20,000 civilians to flee Mogadishu each month.
Nigeria
A Nigerian Federal High Court in Abuja, granted bail to Mohammed Ashafa, charged by the Nigerian government for allegedly associating with an al Qaeda group and planning to harm American interests in Nigeria. Nigeria began training its first group of specialist anti-terrorism police.