Police detained three suspects thought to be involved in the bombings at a soccer stadium that killed two people. Qassim al Raymi, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninisula’s military commander, announced the formation of the 12,000-strong Aden-Abyan Army.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula released the second edition of the English-language Inspire magazine. The magazine features American citizens Anwar al Awlaki and Samir Khan; Khan’s article is entitled “I Am Proud to be a Traitor to America.” The magazine provides advice on how to kill Americans.
US – Intelligence official shares his organizational vision
France faces terror threats at home and abroad
Jamaat ul Dawa al Quran kidnapped Linda Norgrove and had intended to transfer her to senior Taliban and al Qaeda leaders.
Terrorism remains major challenge – Australian FM
Tangled tale on American found in Afghanistan
Yemen Qaida chief announces formation of ‘an army’: Report
Reports of secret talks exaggerated, Holbrooke says
New Qaeda mag features ‘proud’ US traitor
Pakistan aid workers in row with US over Stars and Stripes ‘logo’
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has demanded that France repeal its recent burka ban as part of the conditions for the release of seven hostages, including five French nationals, kidnapped from Niger. Additionally, AQIM wants 7 million euros and the release of Islamists held in French prisons.
Hamburg-based Islamists targeted in US drone attack
The US killed 20 Haqqani Network fighters and a commander in an airstrike in Paktia and nine Taliban fighters in a strike in Herat. Twenty Taliban fighters were killed in Ghazni during a clash with a security company. The Taliban killed three civilians in Zabul and an ISAF soldier in the south.
The head of the Indian Army said that security forces killed between 35 to 40 Pakistani terrorists who were trying to infiltrate Kashmir. “In the last two months, we have had approximately 20 to 25 attempts and the total number of terrorists killed during this period has been about 35 to 40,” General V.K. Singh […]
Iraqiya may be willing to give up the post of prime minister if given an equal share of power in a new government. Al Qaeda fighters dressed as soldiers executed four Awakening fighters in Baghdad. Five people were killed in an attack at a bankin Baghdad.
Italy’s defense minister Ignazio La Russa said that Italy may withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2011. The western part of the country, where Italian troops are based, may be ready for turnover to Afghan security forces sooner than other areas, Russo said. Two days ago, four Italian soldiers were killed in […]
Three people were killed during mortar exchanges between Shabaab and African Union forces in Mogadishu. Unconfirmed reports claim that a helicopter fired on pirate skiffs off the coast of Warsheekh. Somali pirates kidnapped 20 Filipino sailors and hijacked their ship.
The US ambassador said America is “committed to working with the government and people of Yemen to defeat Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and to secure Yemen’s borders.” Police arrested a suspected al Qaeda operative in Lahj. Civilians fearing a military offensive are fleeing the Yashbum Valley in Shabwa province.
Germany steps up terrorism probes
Vatican: Pope speaks out against ‘violence in God’s name’
7/7 inquest: London bombings ‘planned for 24 hours earlier’
North Korea expands net presence
The Iranian parliament demanded that Iran take legal action against Russia for failing to deliver the S-300 missile system. The US warned American citizens in Lebanon to be on alert during President Ahmadinejad’s visit to Beirut. Iran Khodro wants to expand car manufacturing in Venezuela. Iran upped its oil reserves estimates, saying that 150 billion […]
Blunt US warnings to Pakistan prompted by terrorism fear
Pakistan – Kidnapping-for-ransom main source of Taliban™s earning
Karzai: ‘Unofficial personal contacts’ taking place with Taliban
Glut of fatwas spurs Saudi king to impose curbs
US presses Iraqi leaders to broaden coalition
Over 60 percent of Afghans suffer mental health problems