‘Sons of Iraq’ feel betrayed by motherland
The Sunni Arab militiamen who sided with American soldiers against Al-Qaeda during Iraq’s brutal insurgency fear the exit of thousands of US troops will herald a surge in bloody revenge attacks against them.
Yemen says US officials exaggerate Qaeda threat
Yemen claimed Thursday that US officials have exaggerated the size and danger of Al-Qaeda in Yemen, insisting also that fighting the jihadist network’s local branch remains Sanaa’s job.
Yemen rejects increased U.S. role in al Qaeda fight
Yemeni forces do not need foreign parties to take the lead in the crackdown on al Qaeda, an official said on Thursday, responding to reports that the U.S. may increase strikes on the militant group’s Yemen wing.
Former contestant on Canadian version of American Idol detained on terrorism charges
Usually it’s mass entertainment fare that’s supposed to be ripped from the headlines–TV shows aren’t supposed to making serious news. But in what seems like a real-life version of the 2006 war-on-terror satire “American Dreamz” a Canadian of Pakistani descent who tried to become a contestant on “Canadian Idol” two years ago has been detained [... ]
Royals-Tigers Runs
Tigers second. Boesch doubled to center. Raburn singled to right, Boesch to third. Inge struck out. Santiago tripled to right, Boesch scored, Raburn scored. Laird doubled to left, Santiago scored. A.Jackson flied out to center fielder G.Blanco, Laird to third. Rhymes flied out to center fielder G.Blanco. 3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Tigers 3, Royals 0. Royals seventh. Ka’aihue homered to …
Tigers seeking to bounce back in trip to Toronto
Tigers seeking to bounce back in trip to Toronto
21 suspected militants go on trial in Indonesia
Twenty-one suspected Islamist militants went on trial Thursday on charges of plotting attacks on foreign aid workers and others in Indonesia’s Aceh province following a deadly tsunami.
Indonesia court documents show links between jihadist networks
Islamic militants based in Indonesia’s Aceh province worked with a fugitive suspected of planning the Bali bombings in an effort to unite various militant networks, court documents tabled on Thursday showed.
Tigers-Blue Jays Preview
If the Detroit Tigers keep getting strong performances from their starting pitchers, another winning streak could be in their near future. Having Max Scherzer on the mound could be what they need. Scherzer will try to help Detroit rebound from the end of its five-game win streak and earn his third straight victory Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series at the Toronto Blue Jays.
Tigers’ bullpen coughs up lead, ends winning streak
Willie Bloomquist’s one-out home run in the 12th inning gave the Royals a win today at Comerica Park.
Terror suspects arrested in Canada linked to Al-Qaeda
Two Ottawa residents reportedly linked to senior Al-Qaeda figures in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region were charged Thursday with terrorism-related offences during a brief court appearance.
Katrina’s toll includes rise in suicide, mental illness
BILOXI, Miss. The last five years have been a mental health roller coaster for many among the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s post-Hurricane Katrina population.
Tigers’ Alex Avila watching the waiver wire — for healthy wide receivers
Tigers catcher Alex Avila can’t go very far around the clubhouse or batting cage without someone mentioning a trade these days.
Canada arrests 2 in terror probe; 3rd suspect still at large
Canada authorities plan to release names and charges Thursday against two suspects arrested a day earlier on terror-related crimes.
