France’s foreign minister said he believes the bombing that injured five French UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon was carried out by Hezbollah at Syria’s urging. Telecommunications Minister Nicholas Sehnaoui said his group is not opposed to expanding Hezbollah’s telecommunication network as it is “essential in the confrontation with Israel.”
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of five foreign nationals in two recent Mali terror attacks. But AQIM denied any involvement in the kidnapping of three aid workers from a Polisario-run refugee in Algeria.
Fighter jets reportedly hit an Islamist militant stronghold in the heart of Bardhere town located in the Gedo region. Shabaab fighters fired anti-aircraft artillery at the fighter jets in response to the bombardment. Somali officials executed two convicted Shabaab fighters in Puntland.
Karzai Accuses Foreign Agencies of Breaking Law
Afghanistan’s Karzai extends private security closure deadline
US Commander Defends Night Raids in Afghanistan
Twin blasts killed one police officer and wounded nine soldiers in northern Kenya. In a separate incident, nine soldiers were wounded by a roadside bomb as they moved between Wajir and Mandera. The incidents are the latest in a string of attacks against the military and other targets in Kenya since the government sent troops […]
US teenager escapes Islamist captors and wanders barefoot through jungle for two days
North Korea warns South Korea over lighting of Christmas tree-shaped towers
Pakistan blockage of NATO convoys ‘may last weeks’
Pakistan – Why our bomb may be unsafe
The Taliban killed six policemen and five tribal leaders in attacks throughout the country. Security forces captured several Taliban leaders and fighters in Kandahar, Zabul, Khost, Logar, and Nangarhar.
Al Qaeda profits from Yemen turmoil
A peace deal with the Taliban in Pakistan will inflame the situation in Afghanistan.
US diplomat: Afghan war not becoming sectarian war
A roadside bomb wounded five French peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Lebanese leaders condemned the attack on the French forces.
Fighting erupted in Gaza after Israeli air strikes killed four Palestinians on Thursday. Palestinian fighters responded with a barrage of rockets. Another Israeli air strike was followed by further rocket attacks on Friday. Palestinian factions discussed the possibility of a ceasefire.
The Syrian government issued an ultimatum to the people of Homs to end protests in 72 hours or face a new offensive. A defected Syrian officer said 160 Hezbollah and Iranian Revolutionary Guard members have been killed during clashes with the Free Syrian Amy. An opposition leader wants Free Syrian Army rebels to rein in […]
Philippines: Changing face of terror
Salafis in Egypt Have More Than Just Religious Appeal
“Gunmen” thought to be from the Zintan militia attempted to assassinate the chief of Libya’s nascent army. Fighting broke out in Tripoli after gunmen opened fire on General Khalifa Hifter’s convoy.
Taliban announce peace talks with Pakistan
US delivers 18 aircraft to Afghan Air Force
A 14-year-old American boy who had been held hostage was released by his captors on Basilan island; he was kidnapped along with his mother and cousin five months ago. Abu Sayyaf is suspected in the kidnappings. Earlier this week, a 53-year-old Australian man was kidnapped from his home near Basilan.
Pakistan upgrades air defense
US Shifts Drones from Shamsi Airbase to Afghanistan
Afghan Forces Need Complete Equipment Ahead of Transition: Officials
US Troops Could Stay in Afghanistan Past 2014, Ambassador Says
NATO blockade enters third week
Working hard to keep open channels with Pakistan: US