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Collateral damage from drones strikes has lessened: US Senator Feinstein
Yearly Archives: 2012
Pakistan
UK tabloid sets off another sporting controversy
Pakistan
Pakistan shamed by visa scandal
Egypt
Egypt’s move to allow Palestinians freer entry draws cheers and confusion
Afghanistan
Afghan President Karzai Asks for German Help with Taliban Talks
Al Qaeda launches coordinated attacks across Iraq
More than 40 attacks were launched in 13 cities in six of Iraq’s 18 provinces.
Iraq
Al Qaeda in Iraq killed more than 100 people in coordinated attacks in 13 cities throughout Iraq. The border police have opened Iraq’s borders to Syrian refugees.
Afghanistan
NATO unaware of attacks into Kunar
Saudi Arabia
The government freed five women who are linked to al Qaeda leaders and operatives. Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has demanded their release in exchange for a diplomat who was captured in Yemen; the Saudi government denied that the women’s release is related.
Yemen
Security forces defused a bomb that was placed near the Political Security Organization headquarters in Aden. Gunmen attempted to assassinate President Hadi’s aide.
Somalia
Shabaab executed three men for spying for the CIA and MI6. Two of the men were involved in the drone strike that killed al Qaeda leader Bilal al Berjawi. Shabaab forces and Kenyan troops clashed in Qogani and Kulbiyow.
Shabaab executes 3 alleged spies
Two of the men who were executed had allegedly “planted tracking devices” that led to the strike that killed al Qaeda leader Bilal al Berjawi and three other “Muhajireen.”
US drone strike kills 12 ‘militants’ in North Waziristan
The attack took place in the al Qaeda and Taliban-controlled Shawal Valley, and is the first in 16 days.
Iran
Analysis: Iran reformists gird for return to political stage
Syria
Syria admitted it had chemical weapons, and said it would not use them on its own people but would use them to repel an external threat. Israel’s Prime Minister said Israel would “have to act” if chemical weapons were acquired by Hezbollah. Government forces retook control of Damascus as rebel forces reverted to guerrilla tactics.
Taliban release video of Haqqani Network suicide assault on FOB Salerno
The video, released on Voice of Jihad, shows the suicide bombing at the outer wall, and Haqqani Network fighters entering the base.
Afghanistan
Lack of Intelligence Allows Taliban Infiltration of Afghan Forces
Afghanistan
Afghan Forces Not Able to Secure the Country: Analyst
Syria
Syrian Conflict Draws In Christians
Afghanistan
Rockets Fired From Pakistan Pound Afghan Villages
Bulgaria
Bulgaria bomber ‘had female companion’
India
Thousands flee rioting in Indian state of Assam
Syria
Syria says could use chemical arms against foreign intervention
Saudi Arabia
Analysis: Saudi Shi’ite protests show rise of more radical generation
Cyprus
A Lebanese Swede who is suspected of plotting attacks against Israeli interests was detained pending further investigation. Israel believes the suspect’s modus operandi is similar to that of the recent suicide bombing in Bulgaria that has been linked to Hezbollah and Iran.
2 ISAF troops wounded in yet another green-on-blue attack
An Afghan soldier wounded two US troops on a base in Faryab province.
ISAF targets another senior IMU leader in Afghan north
“Numerous suspected insurgents” were detained during the raid that targeted a senior Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in Kunduz province.
Egypt
Officials: Egypt allowing Palestinians to enter without permits, visas, ending Gaza blockade
Afghanistan
Key Afghans Tied to Mass Killings in ’90s Civil War
Afghanistan
The endgame: Afghan opposition says peace hinges on Pakistan