Terrorism and Insurgency – 2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed
2 US troops, dozens of Afghan insurgents killed Two American troops died in fighting in Afghanistan on Thursday, while NATO and local officials said coalition and Afghan forces killed dozens of insurgents in a series of ground and air engagements.
Afghan fighting kills 2 US troops, 37 insurgents; Kabul says NATO strike killed civilians Two [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Afghan insurgents kill 12 NATO soldiers, eight civilians – Summary
Afghan insurgents kill 12 NATO soldiers, eight civilians – Summary Kabul – Twelve NATO soldiers were killed in roadside bombings in southern and eastern Afghanistan while insurgent attacks elsewhere also claimed eight civilian lives, the alliance said Tuesday.
Suicide blasts in Lahore kill 25, injure 180 Three suicide bombers targeted a Shiite mourning procession in [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Malaysia stays as 3rd party facilitator of GRP-MILF talks
Malaysia stays as 3rd party facilitator of GRP-MILF talks MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday said the government of Malaysia will remain the third party facilitator of peace negotiations between the Philippine government the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
China beefs up school security as classes resume Chinese schools opened nationwide for [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – BlackBerry ban in India delayed
BlackBerry ban in India delayed India’s ban on BlackBerry services, which was expected to begin Tuesday, has been delayed pending a 60-day security test.
Tigers’ versatile Gilchrist even more valuable against spread offenses CLEMSON — Marcus Gilchrist is a hybrid. In college football’s spread-heavy offensive environment, Gilchrist is an eco-friendly option for Clemson coordinator Kevin [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – ETA for Southwest narrowed a little bit
ETA for Southwest narrowed a little bit Southwest Airlines and the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau threw us this: The Dallas-based discount airline plans to start service at Charleston International Airport some time in the spring.
Suspected Basque militant requests asylum BRUSSELS — A suspected member of the banned Basque [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Tigers-Blue Jays Preview
Tigers-Blue Jays Preview With a trip against the majors’ top two teams looming, the Toronto Blue Jays would like one more win at home. Toronto looks to take the season series over the Detroit Tigers for the third straight year Sunday when the clubs conclude a four-game set at Rogers Centre. The Blue Jays (68-61), [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Insurgents attack east Afghanistan bases
Insurgents attack east Afghanistan bases Taliban insurgents wearing U.S. army uniforms attacked two coalition bases in eastern Afghanistan, NATO officials say.
Insurgents attack 2 bases in east Afghanistan Insurgents wearing U.S. Army uniforms launched pre-dawn attacks Saturday on a major NATO base in eastern Afghanistan and a nearby camp where seven CIA employees were killed [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Anti-Defamation League condemns cabbie stabber
Anti-Defamation League condemns cabbie stabber The Anti-Defamation League, which recently came out against the proposed mosque and community center near Ground Zero, issued a statement today condemning the stabbing of a Muslim cab driver–an attack classified as a hate crime. ADL’s New York Regional Director Ron Meiersaid in a statement: It is especially disturbing that [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – ‘Sons of Iraq’ feel betrayed by motherland
‘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 [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – 3 killed in Hezbollah, Sunni clashes in Beirut
3 killed in Hezbollah, Sunni clashes in Beirut The death toll has risen to three in a clash between Lebanon’s Shiite group Hezbollah and a small Sunni outfit in Beirut, reportedly sparked by a row over a parking space, a party official said on Wednesday.
Tribunal wants all of Hezbollah’s evidence BEIRUT, Lebanon, Aug. 25 [...]
