Fazal Saeed defected from the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan last year after condemning attacks on civilians. He represents all that is wrong with the Pakistani view of the “good Taliban.”
Egypt Islamist: cuts in US aid imperil peace deal
The US Treasury Department designated the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security for its human rights abuses and sponsorship of terrorist organizations, including al Qaeda and its affiliate, al Qaeda in Iraq.
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US express concern over Hafiz Saeed’s public appearances
Al Qaeda’s biggest threat
Russian forces killed Emir Saleh (Ibragimkhalil Daudov), the leader of the Caucasus Emirate’s forces in Dagestan. Saleh is thought to have been replaced by a Turk known as Sheikh Abdusalam.
US Predators killed 19 Taliban and Uzbek fighters in two strikes in North Waziristan. Suicide bombers killed three people in Dir and wounded five policemen in Peshawar.
ISAF detained several “insurgents” during a raid that targeted an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan commander in Takhar. Security forces killed and captured several Taliban commanders and fighters during operations in Kandahar, Khost, Paktika, Logar, Nangahar, and Faryab.
Pakistan, Indonesia join money-laundering blacklist
Emir Saleh may have been replaced by a Turkish foreign fighter known as Sheikh Abdusalam.
Iran shadow war intensifies, crosses borders
US blames al-Qaida of Iraq for Syrian bombings
After surviving sectarian mob, Egyptian Christians expelled from village
Syrian opposition struggles to gain traction in Aleppo
Ottawa’s new anti-terrorism strategy lists eco-extremists as threats
Russian official confirms weapons during sub blaze
The Supreme Judicial Council accused Vice President Hashemi of operating a death squad that was involved in 150 bombings and assassinations since 2005. A police major was killed during a raid that targeted a kidnapping cell in Nasiriyah.
Tariq al Dhabab, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s leader in Rada’a, was killed in a mosque by his brother Hazam. Tariq’s followers killed Hazam at his home. A suicide bomber wounded seven soldiers at a checkpoint in Marib.
The Somali military said that 14 Shabaab fighters were killed during fighting in Garbaharay. The UN Security Council may vote next week to increase the number of African Union forces by 5,700, to reach 17,700 troops total. Refugees are fleeing the Afgoye area and African Union forces have deployed there.
The military reassigned 72 senior generals in response to Boko Haram attacks that have plagued the north. The National Blood Transfusion Service saw blood donations drop by 50 percent in 2011 due to rising violence.
Afghan Allies Must Step Up Anti Drug Fight, UN’s Ban Says
Military Pressure Must Back Afghan Peace Talks-NATO
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Two brothers-in-law of Anwar al Awlaki were killed during a power struggle in central Yemen.
Libya: Militias out of control, says Amnesty International
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Afghanistan’s Karzai in Pakistan for talks on Taliban
Afghan Taliban denies having talks with government
Combined forces continue to go after the Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan network that has conducted high-profile assassinations in the Afghan north.