A remote-controlled bomb mounted on a motorbike exploded as it passed close to the Istanbul headquarters of Turkey’s ruling AK Party, injuring 10 people. Kurdish separatist groups as well as Islamist militants have carried out similar bomb attacks in Turkey in the past.
Israel’s Last Chance to Strike Iran
Afghanistan Unable to Take Over Prisons, Night Raids: Khalilzad
Suicide bombers sold for Rs2m, says Pakistani minister
US General Says Closure Of Pakistan Supply Routes Complicates Afghan Pullout
Iran Sees ‘Creeping Zionist Influence’ In South Caucasus
Norway – Terror body suggests 14 improvements
Ex-Senators Graham and Kerrey See Possible Saudi 9/11 Link
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula reportedly captured a battalion commander after ambushing his convoy in Abyan. Yemeni soldiers and airmen continue protests calling for the ouster of their commanders.
Fifteen people were killed in Garbaharay during clashes between Shabaab and the pro-governemnt Ahlu Sunna Wal Jama’a. The governor of the Bay region said Baidoa is “safe” after Shabaab abandoned the city last week.
Police detained more than 50 Somalis during a raid at the Hagarder refugee camp in northern Kenya after a bombing at a police station in the town. Police suspect the men of having links to Shabaab.
Jordan Islamists want urgent Arab meet on Jerusalem
Afghanistan – Bracing for mass evictions from Pakistan
Cancelled aircraft deal an embarrassment: US general
Afghan security personnel have killed seven ISAF soldiers in the past 10 days, while the Taliban have killed six during the same time period. Already this year, 15 ISAF troops have been killed by Afghan security personnel.
Some Military Advisers Resume Training in Kabul
Majid Khan Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Plots in Military Court