Monday, January 7, 2008

CONFLICT & TERROR 01/07

Militants kill 8 elders in Pakistan
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:15am
Suspected Islamic militants fatally shot eight tribal leaders involved in efforts to broker a cease-fire between security forces and insurgents in Pakistan's volatile northwest, authorities said Monday. Full Story

Kenya death toll reaches 486
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:17am
Some 486 people have died in the explosion of violence following Kenya's disputed presidential election, a government official said Monday. Full Story

Iraq bombs hit Sunni stronghold
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:24am
A double bombing in Baghdad has killed at least seven people, including the head of a US-backed armed group which fights al-Qaeda in Sunni Muslim areas. Full Story

Sri Lanka clashes toll 'over 70'
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:24am
The Sri Lankan military says more than 70 Tamil Tiger rebels and four soldiers have been killed since Saturday in clashes in the north of the island. Full Story

Georgian president elected amid protests
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:26am
Thousands of Georgian opposition protesters denounced as fraudulent a presidential election that swept Mikhail Saakashvili to a second term, threatening instability in the former Soviet republic once considered a beacon of reform. Full Story

Civilians found dead after Afghan clash
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:30am
A suicide bomber on a motorcycle attacked a border police patrol on Monday in southern Afghanistan, killing a policeman, as officials reported that clashes elsewhere left two civilians and three Taliban militants dead. Full Story

Oil prices fall on US jobless concerns
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:31am
Oil prices fell Monday as a report of growing unemployment in the United States raised concerns of an economic downturn there that could curb demand for oil. Full Story

Al-Qaeda's American seeks Bush attacks
Posted on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 5:32am
Al-Qaida's American spokesman urged fighters to meet President Bush with bombs when he visits the Middle East, according to a new video posted on the Internet Sunday. Full Story

Courtesy Terrorism Research Center, Inc.

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