Germany
Munich imam tries to dull lure of radical Islam
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Chile
Chile charges, frees Pakistani in US embassy case
United States
For car bomb suspect, a long path to Times Square
Iraq
Insurgents killed seven Iraqis, including a muezzin, in bombings and shooting in Baghdad, Mosul, and Jalawlaa. Security forces detained three insurgents in Kirkuk, three wanted men south of Amarah, and an al Qaeda leader in Baghdad.
Pakistan
The US killed five Taliban fighters in its first Predator strike in Khyber. Taliban fighters disguised as policemen kidnapped 57 people in Kurram. The Tehreek-i-Taliban Balochistan distributed threatening letters to schools in Baluchistan. The leader of the Jamaat-i-Islami called for negotiations with the Taliban.
US Predators carry out first strike in Khyber
Between five and 15 Taliban fighters were reported killed in strikes that targeted a compound and two trucks packed with fighters.
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Five al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb fighters have been killed by Algerian military forces in Djelfa province. The AQIM fighters were controlling a passage in the province when they became embroiled in a firefight with the army, resulting in the deaths of six soldiers, including one commander.
Afghanistan
Kandahar: Portraits of a city under siege
Afghanistan
Afghan and Coalition forces killed 10 Taliban fighters and detained a commander in Helmand. The Taliban killedfive civilians in Khost and kidnapped five civilians in Kunar. A district-level Taliban leader surrendered in Farah.
Iran
Iran’s Fars News Agency claimed an IAEA report would confirm the country has only pursued a civilian nuclear program. An influential radical cleric called for the creation of an Islamic United States that stretches from Afghanistan to Israel. A French academic accused of spying during the July 2009 protests will be released from custody.
Italy
Two Moroccan students have been deported from Italy after the Interior Ministry deemed them a threat to national security with possible ties to Islamists. The Moroccans are suspected of expressing their desire to kill the Pope. The men studied at a university in Perugia and were placed on a Casablanca-bound flight by masked police officers […]
Algeria
Three Islamist fighters were killed and one captured by the Algerian military in northeastern Algeria. The Islamists were ambushed and killed in Jijel province. Jijel province borders the Kabylia region, which has been the stronghold of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Islamist fringe groups.
Mauritania
Over a dozen suspected terrorist cases are being heard in Mauritanian courts in Nouakchott, including three Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb-linked men accused of killing a French teacher in Aleg on Dec. 24, 2007. Other terror-related cases are being heard related to the French murder, an attack on the Israel embassy, and individual terrorist […]
Afghanistan
US likely to replace Dutch Afghanistan mission
United States
Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad may have trained in a terror camp in Pakistan’s Mohmand tribal agency. Shahzad is thought to have received $4,000 during a secret meeting at a Dunkin Donuts on Long Island.
Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban threatened to carry out more attacks in the US. Security forces killed 16 Lashkar-e-Islam fighters and detained 51 more in Khyber, and killed seven Taliban fighters in Arakzai. The North Waziristan Taliban said it would maintain its peace agreement with the government.
Iraq
In recount, Iraqi panel finds little fraud
Iraq
GI’s find bullets still flying at outpost in Iraq
Pakistani Taliban take credit for failed Times Square attack, again
Pakistani Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq {center). After denying any involvement in the May 1 failed bombing in Times Square, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq said the terror group’s followers were indeed involved. From Reuters: A Taliban spokesman, in a video message obtained by Reuters, repeated a claim of responsibility, saying: “The movement proved what America […]
Iraq
Eight Iraqis were killed and 125 more were wounded in three bombings at a soccer match in Tal Afar. Eighteen Iraqis were wounded in a bombing near a Shia mosque in Hillah. Security forces detained 18 wanted men in Basrah and a suspected bomber in Wasit.
Al Qaeda in Iraq
Al Qaeda in Iraq appointed Nasser al Din Allah Abu Suleiman as its new ‘war minister’ for the Islamic State of Iraq. He vowed to attack Iraqi security forces and subject the Shia to “a long and gloomy night and darker days colored in blood.”
Somalia
More than 25 people have been killed in fighting in Mogadishu over the past two days. Another faction of the Ras Kamboni Brigade cut ties with Hizbul Islam. Pirates freed a British chemical tanker after receiving a ransom.
Afghanistan
Top general: It’s a draw in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
More than 500 protesters claimed ISAF forces killed 11 civilians during a raid in Nangarhar province. ISAF claimed its forces killed a Taliban sub-commander and several fighters in Nangarhar. ISAF also killed two Taliban commanders and an undisclosed number of fighters, and captured two Haqqani Network leaders in Khost, Zabul, and Ghazni. The Taliban killed […]
Afghanistan
Peace moves may come to nothing in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghan National Army graduates first elite special forces unit
Al Qaeda appoints new ‘war minister’ for Iraq
Nasser al Din Allah Abu Suleiman is al Qaeda in Iraq’s new leader. He vowed to subject Iraqi Shia to “a long and gloomy night and darker days colored in blood.”
Indonesia
Police arrested several al Qaeda operatives who said they planned on carrying out a Mumbai-like assault in Jakarta during President Obama’s upcoming visit on Aug. 17. The terrorists were to assault government buildings and hotels; murder government and foreign officials, including President Obama; and declare an Islamic state.
Iran
Diplomats said Iran has continued to expand its uranium enrichment capabilities. China continues to push for a diplomatic solution to Iran’s nuclear program. A Taiwanese businessman pled guilt to attempting to ship banned missile parts to Iran.
Iran
Crackdown on opposition appears under way In Iran