Oct
24

Terrorism and Insurgency – Obama ‘hash of the War on Terror’

Obama ‘hash of the War on Terror’ In an interview for HARDtalk, the conservative commentator, Ann Coulter, condemned President Obama’s handling of the war in Afghanistan and rejected the need for a surge in troop numbers. Pak won’t sacrifice its national interest for war on terror: Qureshi Washington, Oct 20 : Pakistan will preserve its…
Read More

Oct
23

Terrorism and Insurgency – PM opens new counter-terrorism centre

PM opens new counter-terrorism centre JULIA Gillard has opened a new counter-terrorism control centre, saying the facility will strengthen Australia’s national security capability. Guantanamo terrorism suspect may get plea deal Speculation grows that Omar Ahmed Khadr would agree to serve time in Canada, his home country, but it’s unclear whether the Canadian government would cooperate.…
Read More

Oct
23

Terrorism and Insurgency – ‘Slain Kashmir rebels on suicide mission’

‘Slain Kashmir rebels on suicide mission’ Three militants killed in a gunbattle in Indian Kashmir were on a suicide mission to attack Indian military bases, a rebel group said Friday, adding that three other guerrillas escaped. Al Qaeda warns Bulgaria over involvement in Afghanistan Sofia, Oct 22: Bulgaria has made itself a target for terrorist…
Read More

Oct
22

Terrorism and Insurgency – Tigers sign third baseman Inge to two-year deal

Tigers sign third baseman Inge to two-year deal The Detroit Tigers have signed third baseman Brandon Inge to a two-year contract with an option for 2013, the team said on Thursday. Tigers report: Inside pitch It would be convenient to blame Detroit’s midseason flop and subsequent 81-81 finish on a disheartening series of late July…
Read More

Oct
21

Terrorism and Insurgency – India had only non-specific information on 26/11: Krishna

India had only non-specific information on 26/11: Krishna External affairs minister SM Krishna Wednesday said India had received only “general and non-specific” information prior to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Hundreds of Awakening Council fighters rejoin Iraq insurgency Members of U.S.-allied Awakening Councils have quit or been dismissed from their positions in significant numbers in…
Read More

Oct
20

Terrorism and Insurgency – War on terror: Obama softened the language, but hardened Muslim hearts

War on terror: Obama softened the language, but hardened Muslim hearts The Obama administration s shift in counterterrorism language sought to bridge the divide with the Muslim world and soften Americans fear of Islam. But the new rhetoric hasn’t matched policy, and the unintended costs at home and abroad have been high. Obama ‘hash of…
Read More

Oct
19

Terrorism and Insurgency – ‘Fox & Friends’ host Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying that ‘all terrorists are Muslim’

‘Fox & Friends’ host Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying that ‘all terrorists are Muslim’ NEW YORK – Fox News Channel host Brian Kilmeade is apologizing for saying on the air that “all terrorists are Muslim.” US convicts Singapore man in Tamil Tigers arms plot WASHINGTON, Oct 19 A federal jury in Baltimore has convicted a…
Read More

Oct
18

Terrorism and Insurgency – Basque separatist says he is against return to violence

Basque separatist says he is against return to violence ARNALDO OTEGI, the veteran leader of Batasuna, the banned Basque pro-independence party, gave an unprecedented interview yesterday, which marks a significant advance in the excruciatingly slow peace process under way in the region. Rebels biker court case begins A WEEK-LONG magistrates court sitting began yesterday to…
Read More

Oct
17

Terrorism and Insurgency – Hundreds of Awakening Council fighters rejoin Iraq insurgency

Hundreds of Awakening Council fighters rejoin Iraq insurgency Members of U.S.-allied Awakening Councils have quit or been dismissed from their positions in significant numbers in recent months, prey to an intensive recruitment campaign to rejoin the Sunni insurgency, according to government officials, current and former members of the Awakening, and insurgents. Bahrain Charges Shi’ites With…
Read More

Oct
16

Terrorism and Insurgency – AP source: years before Mumbai attack, wife of convicted terrorist David Headley spoke to FBI

AP source: years before Mumbai attack, wife of convicted terrorist David Headley spoke to FBI WASHINGTON – A government official says the wife of a businessman linked to the Mumbai terrorist attacks in India spoke to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in 2005 about her husband. She told the FBI he had expressed to…
Read More