TERROR NEWS March 22nd

Al Qaeda Plotting Attacks on Oil, Sources Say -- against oil facilities and personnel in Africa and the Middle East http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/03/al_qaeda_plotti.html

Three Major Terror Busts in Iraq -- Iran, Syria Connections Exposed, Say U.S. Officials http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/03/three_major_ter.html

(UK) Three men arrested over 7/7 London bombings - three arrested today - two of them as they were about to board a flight to Pakistan http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1555113.ece http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/22/nbomb122.xml http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6481495.stm http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/new_arrests_in_london_bombings.php

(UK July 21 Bombing Trial) 'Plan Was Bigger Than 7/7' on 7/21 trial http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1257080,00.html

(UK July 21 Bombing Trial) Defendant turns accuser at July 21 trial http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1553812.ece (UK

July 21 Bombing Trial) 'July 21 plot bombs could have repeated 7/7 carnage' http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article1504739.ece

(UK July 21 Bombing Trial) July 21 bomber Wanted To Blow Up 12-storey block of flats' http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23389957-details/217+bomber+'lost+his+bottle'/article.do

Pakistani al-Qaeda camps destroyed http://www.ft.com/cms/s/c8746d14-d895-11db-a759-000b5df10621,_i_rssPage=6700d4e4-6714-11da-a650-0000779e2340.html

Pakistan-Iran cooperation to continue in future, says Sherpao http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?172600

Iraq, insurgent negotiations deadlocked http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_insurgent_talks_1;_ylt=AtcU38Mkbiguf7ri6XkSHhZX6GMA

(Iraq) GAO: Looted munitions pose new threat - Explosives from Iraq sites will support terrorist attacks for years http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070322/ap_on_go_ot/us_iraq_explosives_2

(Iraq) U.N. Secretary General Ducks for Cover After Rocket Blasts Green Zone http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,260341,00.html http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/22/news/iraq.php

(Jordan) Death sentence on Fatah Islam chief - Jordan says Shaker al-Absi, head of Fatah Islam, linked to al-Qaeda in Iraq http://counterterrorismblog.org/newslinks/2007/03/#a016205

(Indonesia) Senior terrorist killed in Indonesia - Abu Dujana http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=963985

Morocco: Officials Foiled Attacks on Major Ports - Terror cell targeted ports http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=Terrorism&loid=8.0.397847687&par=0

(Algeria) Terrorist leader reported to get death sentence in absentia - Abdelmalek Dourkdel heads GSPC http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/africa/AF-GEN-Algeria-Terrorist-Leader.php

(Ethiopia) U.S. Muslim detained in Ethiopia in East Africa terror dispute http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/america/NA-GEN-US-Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia.php

(Somalia) US urges more troops for Somalia after violence http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070322/pl_afp/somaliaunrestus_070322212804;_ylt=AtuC6vfMvO3k13A4FOnBZOKQLIUD

(Somalia) Heavy fighting spreads through Somali capital, residents flee http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070322/wl_afp/somaliaunrest_070322211645;_ylt=AiVCfSaeYc8Yr8BOKbX5RiKQLIUD

(Italy) US warns Italy against future deals with terrorists http://rawstory.com/news/dpa/US_warns_Italy_against_future_deals_03222007.html

Italy fends off criticism of Afghan hostage deal http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070322/wl_sthasia_afp/italyusafghanistan_070322204331;_ylt=AgSKRQaOATSrMi6MpZkBoujOVooA

(Netherlands) Dutch parliament backs new anti-terror laws http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=19&story_id=37991

Turkey: "UN Officer" Takes DNA Sample From Al-Qaeda Suspect http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=Terrorism&loid=8.0.397857960&par=

(US/Iran) 'Nation of Islam' Leader Farrakhan Declares Support for Iran's Nuclear Program, Says Because U.S. Ignored His Warnings, 'The Time for the Chastisement of Allah is Here''Nation of Islam' Leader Farrakhan Declares Support for Iran's Nuclear Program, Says Because U.S. Ignored His Warnings, 'The Time for the Chastisement of Allah is Here' http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD151607

(Iran) Ahmadinejad says to make proposals on nuclear issue http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070322/ts_nm/iran_nuclear_ahmadinejad_dc_1;_ylt=AqtPbGp.m4T9KuZTBpFz5NZSw60A

Analysis: Somalia clashes continue as al-Qaeda names its key figure http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article1553733.ece

(US/Saudi Arabia) Next U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia says he could help stem flow of money to terrorists http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/america/NA-GEN-US-Saudi-Arabia.php

(Lebanon) UN probes link between Hariri murder and Al-Qaeda convict http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1086450

(Lebanon) Report: Terrorist organizations in Lebanon look like, not belong to, al-Qaeda -- Director General of Lebanon's internal security forces http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=964130

(Israel) 'US wants Saudi peace plan amended' http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879150169&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Israel) Islamic leader ordered out of Jerusalem http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879151274&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

2-year-old Palestinian killed in Fatah-Hamas gunbattle http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3380110,00.html

U.S. lawsuit: Some Guantanamo detainees were not enemy combatants http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/america/NA-GEN-US-Detainee-Abuse.php

Spanish conservatives outraged over court decision to drop charges against Basque separatist http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/22/europe/EU-GEN-Spain-Basque-Leader.php

Commentary: Al-Qaida's local dilemma http://www.madrid11.net/blog/local210307

Other News: German judge stirs protest by citing Koran - She claims it sanctions wife-beating http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/22/news/germany.php

French court acquits paper that printed prophet caricatures http://www.startribune.com/484/story/1072197.html

(Australia) Outspoken Muslim seeks police protection - after criticizing controversial cleric Sheikh Taj al-Din al-Hilali http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/outspoken-muslim-seeks-police-protection/2007/03/21/1174153164032.html

(Canada) Death threat lobbed at Muslim group promoting moderate beliefs http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/03/22/muslim-threat.html

TERROR NEWS BRIEFS March 21st

(Iraq) 11 killed in Iraq attacks - twin mortar attacks in Al-Madaen http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrest_070321115749;_ylt=Al_Q3m.rjhN3F.XtLvhW2L5X6GMA

(Iraq) Clashes near Fallujah, Ramadi kill 8 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070321/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_anbar_clashes_1;_ylt=AiIUN3v7k7fNsyqLysn1piowuecA

(Iraq) U.S. forces say destroy bomb factory in Iraq (near Taji), kill 5 http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070321/ts_nm/iraq_raid_dc_1;_ylt=AkqVI4HrSua0xfuZH736GmpX6GMA

(Iraq) Pentagon: Children Used in Iraqi Suicide Bombing http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,260060,00.html

Iraqi VP calls for talks with insurgents http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_afp/iraq_070321103724;_ylt=AidIzlLB0Akf3ZebEc.Rl2xX6GMA

(Pakistan) Over 100 killed in Pakistan militant battles - Uzbek and tribal leader clash continues in South Waziristan http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanafghanistanuzbekistanqaedaunrest_070321115620;_ylt=AqbeDSKPQOE2sB6h7jIZAlrzPukA

"Pakistan-based terror groups demonstrating ever-increasing reach" http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=361205&sid=NAT&ssid= (

Pakistan) More suicide bombers enter Afghanistan - from Pakistan http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070321/ap_on_re_as/un_afghanistan_3;_ylt=AgLHrtu__copkiwCtMdgc_nOVooA

(Pakistan Unrest) Pakistani lawyers and Islamists hold new anti-Musharraf rallies http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_asia_afp/pakistanjustice_070321110750;_ylt=Aov_MvCraeGwOVAFawby5ZvzPukA

Afghan NATO supply truck driver beheaded http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrest_070321061213;_ylt=AnCA8nCnmWE1oR4_iUMCI0fOVooA

(Thailand) Two soldiers killed as Thai PM visits Muslim south http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_asia_afp/thailandsouthunrest_070321033430;_ylt=Ak0X5YhgZP._UBQCI..uREbuNREB

(Bangladesh) '5,000 militants active in Bangladesh' http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/World/Rest_of_World/5000_militants_active_in_Bangladesh/articleshow/1788338.cms

(Indonesia) Bali bombings accomplice captured - Members of network of prime terror suspect Abu Dujanah captured http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/bali-bombings-accomplice-captured/2007/03/21/1174153132729.html?s_cid=rss_smh

Indonesia terror sweep: 1 dead, 3 hurt http://www.washingtontimes.com/upi/20070321-080243-2372r

Indonesian Islamic militants jailed for beheading schoolgirls -- given only 20 year jail sentences http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_asia_afp/indonesiaunrestposo_070321104559;_ylt=AhwnGmZx.uYEJXccnPCXNvTaHXcA

(India) Banking channels also used by terrorists for funds: Govt http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=9156

SWIFT Only Lets US Government See Data In "Terrorism" Cases - CEO http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20070321\ACQDJON200703210737DOWJONESDJONLINE000523.htm&selected=9999&selecteddisplaysymbol=9999&StoryTargetFrame=_top&mkt=WORLD&chk=unchecked&lang=&link=&headlinereturnpage=http://www.international.na

Iranian leaders lash out at 'enemies' ahead of UN meeting http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_afp/irannuclearpolitics_070321095937;_ylt=AjAft2DLPdWs8.u14gk4OlBSw60A

(Iran) Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctions http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070321/ap_on_re_mi_ea/nuclear_iran_9;_ylt=AsEg5B5JtxiGnPjuZnY0C0ZSw60A

(Israel Drill) Fake attacks, real anxieties in Israeli national drill http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070320/wl_mideast_afp/mideastisraelmilitary_070320202407;_ylt=AqTQaa5fkdHVLWHvGmwOGabuyucA

Hamas' Meshaal in Saudi for talks with king http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2007/March/middleeast_March330.xml§ion=middleeast&col=

(Hamas) U.S. says Hamas forces growing faster than Abbas's http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070321/ts_nm/palestinians_security_dc

(Palestinian Territories) Melchior: Alert Abbas to PA textbooks - New Palestinian Authority textbooks call destruction of Israel a religious duty http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879134633&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Report: Lebanon's Hezbollah supports dialogue to solve political crisis http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/21/content_5877880.htm

(UK) 'July 7 bomb set off by accident' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6470605.stm

(UK) Al-Qaeda man to be extradited to USA - Pakistani-born US national Syed Hashmi - charges he was "quartermaster" who supplied the terror network's operatives in Afghanistan and Pakistan http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,9294,2-10-1462_2086508,00.html

(UK) Terror Chief Dhiren Barot Given UK Passports - plotted attacks in NYC, UK http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/2455

(UK) Al-Qaeda terrorists among 10,000 who conned UK out of passports http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=435932007

* (UK) Passports issued to 10,000 false claimants http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/20/npassports120.xml

Ireland Airport Bans Movement of Terror Suspect Transfers (my title) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6472053.stm?ls

(Somalia) Insurgents drag dead soldiers through Mogadishu -- chanting "Allahu Akbar" http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070321/ts_nm/somalia_conflict_dc_5;_ylt=Aj1sAI9RfqX2qTC_OHLc06iQLIUD

Somali insurgents drag soldiers' corpses - women wearing headscarves stoning bodies http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070321/ap_on_re_af/somalia_8;_ylt=ApPwA2D3nerslMHejFQ3WKCQLIUD

(Sudan) Court To Try Terror Cell Elements Accused Planning to Strike Western Interests http://www.smc.sd/en/artopic.asp?artID=25837&aCK=EA

Moroccan terrorists planned bases on mountains http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/42579.html (Australia and

USA) New joint counter-terror research http://www.upi.com/SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20070321-121523-2324r

Colombia seeks 8 in Chiquita payments http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070320/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/terrorism_bananas_18;_ylt=AhLIO0hhbObpT_oEGMyL27ewv7kA

(Sri Lanka) Heavy fighting in Sri Lanka kills 19 http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070321/wl_afp/srilankaunrest_070321122055;_ylt=Ah28O8xXyVnoZ6eCHudJ51gtM8oA

(Sri Lanka) Report: The LTTE's al-Qaeda link http://www.dailynews.lk/2007/03/21/main_Editorial.asp

Analysis: Major Raid in Indonesia http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/major_raid_in_indonesia.php

Analysis: Indonesian CT Forces Target JI in Shootout: Rumors that Two Top Leaders Neutralized http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/indonesian_ct_forces_target_ji.php

Analysis: Bangladesh: Thousands of Militant on the Prowl and on Jama'atul Mujahideen Payroll ! http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/bangladesh_thousands_militants.php

Other News: Catholic Philippines teaches Islam in state schools http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070321/lf_nm/philippines_madrasa_dc_1;_ylt=At9..zdlDuu7qtnFtwMUxtNUKYUA

(Minneapolis Airline Lawsuit) Muslims offer to help 'John Does' sued by imams http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070321-120653-3610r.htm

UPDATE MARCH 20TH

March 20, 2007 PM Anti-Terrorism News Update: (Pakistan) 46 Die in Militant Clash in Pakistan -- Uzbek Al-Qaeda militants, Pakistan tribesmen clash http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000363.html (Pakistan)

Death penalty for fanatic who killed female Pakistani minister over veil http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article1542769.ece

Iraqi forces kill 39 'terrorists' in Sunni province http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070320/wl_mideast_afp/iraqunrestbattle_070320143241;_ylt=Ap0QgPXBcvqnEnMq6dadOP1X6GMA

(Iraq) Police Yield to Sunni Insurgents' Ultimatum - 5 police stations destroyed in 2 weeks in town north of Baghdad http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/19/AR2007031901083.html

(Somalia) AU commander in Somalia pleads for more troops http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070320/ts_afp/somaliaunrest_070320205830;_ylt=Av2Uf1xaq8ZejVGJb7IQlA_MWM0F

Update: Russia reportedly exits Iran nuke site - Russia pulling experts out from Iranian nuclear reactor they were helping build (Alan Note: to avoid getting bombed?)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070320/ap_on_go_co/national_security_letters;_ylt=AsDZwVkie_LQNSJhrwf_.hSs0NUE

Khalid Sheikh Muhammad: Waging Jihad from Prison - Michael Scheuer: KSM's testimony benefits al-Qaeda and causes problems for U.S. http://www.jamestown.org/terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2370285

Norway-Hamas link angers Israel - Israel cancels meeting after Norway's FM meets with new Palestinian PM http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6470669.stm (U.S.)

Watchdog calls FBI abuses inexcusable - DOJ Inspector General says FBI misused info search authority while hunting terrorists http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070320/ap_on_go_co/national_security_letters;_ylt=AsDZwVkie_LQNSJhrwf_.hSs0NUE

TERROR NEWS March 19th/20th

(Yemen) Al-Qaeda operative confesses to USS Cole bombing http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_mideast_afp/usattacksguantanamo_070319154428;_ylt=ApKDgFLRT0VOxOF6XLUTzF0wuecA

(Afghanistan) Hostage Trade: Taliban Officials Released in Exchange for Italian Journalist http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/03/hostage_trade_t.html

(Afghanistan) Italian journalist tells of Afghan hostage ordeal - Bound by hands & feet & feared execution http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/ts_afp/afghanistanunrestitaly;_ylt=AowLK_.dPrx9BWcSQtyM2QCs0NUE

(Afghanistan) Kidnapped Reporter Saw Decapitation http://ap.washingtontimes.com/dynamic/stories/A/AFGHANISTAN_KIDNAPPED_REPORTER?SITE=DCTMS&SECTION=HOME

Update: (Afghanistan) 1 dies in attack on U.S. convoy in Kabul - Afghan teen dead, 5 U.S. personnel wounded - AP reporter witnesses Afghan bomb attack http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070319/ts_nm/afghan_blast_dc_7;_ylt=AgDa5qdcQeuHEcnWe8it2kDOVooA http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_re_as/afghan_us_convoy_hit;_ylt=AneRBlPyu3k07IlqYJY_5y.s0NUE

Al Qaeda Uzbeks, Pakistani tribesmen clash; 10 hurt http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070319/india_nm/india291561_1;_ylt=AlxzXTsOGQg2alkrdMVQgmwwuecA

Iraqi Government Plans to Hang Saddam Deputy at Dawn - Taha Yassin Ramadan was Saddam's VP when ousted by U.S. in 2003 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,259725,00.html

Hamas leader urges Arab leaders to back Palestinian gov't http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=963153

Hamas Militants Take Credit for Sniper Attack http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/20/world/middleeast/19cnd-mideast.html

Update: Hamas shoots Israeli despite truce - and firing two mortar bombs at soldiers http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=2962740

Israel to hold nationwide drill simulating massive terror attacks http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Security/10962.htm

Warships fight silent war against terror threat on high seas http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/19/africa/AF-FEA-GEN-East-Africa-Terrorism.php (Somalia) Heavy mortar fire rocks

Somali port as AU tanks arrive http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_afp/somaliaunrest_070319205150;_ylt=Ag3SmOBKftAyWWF0ZmsyI5aQLIUD

(Iran) S. Africa asks delay on Iran sanctions http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/un_iran_nuclear;_ylt=AtfEHSDK1l7elnU3VBCQEK1Sw60A

(Spain) Unexploded device found after Madrid train bombings described as similar to those used by Middle Eastern terrorists http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/article_9493.shtml

(UK) Jury out again in fertilizer bomb plot trial http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/generalnews/display.var.1269558.0.jury_out_again_in_fertiliser_bomb_plot_trial.php

(UK July 21 Bomb Trial) Failed London Bomb Plot Suspect Says Fake Devices Part of Iraq War Protest http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,259741,00.html

Italy pays damages to Tunisian wrongly held as terrorism suspect http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/19/news/italy.php

Islamist Website Instructs Mujahideen in Using Popular U.S. Web Forums to Foster Anti-War Sentiment among Americans - MEMRI transcripts http://www.memri.org/bin/opener_latest.cgi?ID=SD150807

Egypt nabs Palestinian terror suspect http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879121986&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Egypt nabs suspected suicide bomber -sources http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/CrisesArticle.aspx?storyId=L19620066

Honor My Mother (commentary) - Daughter of 9-11 victim reminds that families due same respect as all victims of crime http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2007/03/19/2007-03-19_honor_my_mother.html

Mr. Register goes to Washington - Joel Mowbray's update to "Television Takeover: Taxpayer-financed Al-Hurra is becoming a platform for terrorists" http://powerlineblog.com/archives/017056.php http://counterterrorismblog.org/newslinks/upload/2007/03/WSJTelevisionTakeover031207.doc

(Columbia) Chiquita pleads guilty in terror probe - Guilty to doing business with terrorist organization in plea deal - DOJ press release http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_bi_ge/terrorism_bananas_8 http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnw/20070319/pl_usnw/chiquita_brands_international_pleads_guilty_to_making_payments_to_a_designated_terrorist_organization_and_agrees_to_pay25_milli

(California) Lawmakers push "terror-free" investing - California state lawmakers want bans on state investments tied to Iran http://www.pbn.com/stories/24002.html

(Australia) Islamic group 'a threat' - Hizb ut-Tahrir a potential threat http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21404884-601,00.html

(Sri Lanka) Tigers sold Norwegian passports to al-Qaeda http://www.dailynews.lk/2007/03/20/sec01.asp Analysis: The

Chlorine Gas Attacks in Iraq and the Specter of Suicide Attacks with CBRN Weapons http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/the_chlorine_gas_attacks_in_ir.php

Other News: JihadWatch: Saudi embassy in Australia accused of paying imams' salaries http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/015715.php http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,21403909-2,00.html?from=public_rss

Sudan: No return for Sudan's forgotten slaves http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6455365.stm

Muslims Forcing Christian Assyrians in Baghdad Neighborhood to Pay Jizya http://www.aina.org/news/20070318132901.htm

Transatlantic Giant Jet Lands in USA NYC Airport - Airbus A380 makes big statement in U.S. - lands at NYC's JFK Airport from Germany's Frankfurt International Airport with 500 aboard http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/03/19/airbus.transatlantic.ap/index.html

UK Asians 'silent' on child abuse - informing the authorities would "dishonour" the child's family http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6465115.stm

TERROR NEWS BRIEFS March 19th

Iraq) Five blasts in Iraq's Kirkuk kill 18, wound 37 - three car bombs and two roadside devices http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070319/ts_nm/iraq_bombs_dc_2;_ylt=AhkocA_Bka.k6jshK5QTDy1X6GMA

(Iraq) US-led forces detain nine Al-Qaeda suspects http://rawstory.com/news/dpa/US_led_forces_detain_nine_al_Qaeda__03192007.html

(Iraq) Suicide bomber kills 8 in Baghdad Shiite mosque http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/I/IRAQ_MOSQUE_BOMBING?SITE=DEWIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

(Iraq Prime Minister) Sectarian killing in Iraq has stopped: Maliki http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_afp/britainiraqwar_070319105107;_ylt=Arrfko2FtP7eYYBDyc4Sqs8wuecA

(Iraq) US military: 9 suspected insurgents, including roadside bomb maker, detained in raids in Baghdad and Anbar province http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/19/africa/ME-GEN-Iraq-Raids.php

(Iraq) Weapons found at Iraqi politician's home - raid on the Baghdad home of a Sunni Muslim Iraq politician turned up 65 Kalashnikov rifles and other weapons http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/weapons_found_at_iraqi_politicians_home/20070319-071425-5802r/

(Iraq) 'Top al-Qaeda financier' held - arrested an Iraqi-born Palestinian suspected of acting as a financier for the al-Qaeda network http://www.news24.com/News24/World/Iraq/0,9294,2-10-1460_2085449,00.html

(Iraq) Al Qaeda in Iraq targets former Sunni backers http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20070319-124822-9069r.htm

(Iraq) Islamic State of Iraq claims downing of apache helicopter in Haditha, issues video of bombing an American tank in al-Ramadi http://www.siteinstitute.org/bin/articles.cgi?ID=publications263307&Category=publications&Subcategory=0

(Iraq) U.S. pushes on-the-job training of Iraqi forces http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17684798/

(Iraq) Russia urges US to set timetable for leaving Iraq
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879119863&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Afghanistan) Suicide bomber hits U.S. embassy convoy in Kabul - wounding officials in the motorcade and pedestrians http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070319/ts_nm/afghan_blast_dc_7;_ylt=AgDa5qdcQeuHEcnWe8it2kDOVooA

Afghan president expects Italian journalist to be freed http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestitalytalibankidnap_070319104950;_ylt=ApVJ7mWLeTYFxvjuvYDV2ErOVooA

Afghan commander calls on Britain to double forces http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article1533760.ece

(Thailand) 3 Buddhist women slain in Thailand - shot by Muslim separatists http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_re_as/thailand_southern_violence_9;_ylt=AplB910hZegF_RQyUbGMsqruNREB

(Pakistan) Militants kill policeman in northwest Pakistan - on Monday http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_sthasia_afp/pakistanafghanistanattackspolice_070319081810;_ylt=AhYp_wu85ujALU1c970WnvLzPukA

Update: (Pakistan) Pearl murder convict to appeal after KSM confession http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070319/ts_nm/pakistan_pearl_dc_2;_ylt=ArOBCNAUQpOYVXirNMz3sbHzPukA

Hamas-Iran links full of contradictions http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iran_hamas_ties_2;_ylt=AkqeYXAAmXuommHdReJGSDlX6GMA

Russia warns US not to use nuclear issue to change Iran http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_mideast_afp/russiairannuclear_070318124319;_ylt=AtZskRTFtxWUvnVoQtO8Hh9_5GIA

(Bahrain) Gulf states can respond to any Iran attack http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_mideast_afp/irannuclearpolitics_070318124449;_ylt=AsoxH0ZyDIlvfEIMo_5FxKxSw60A

(Israel) IDF thwarts terror attack - at Nablus http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3378048,00.html (Israel)


Gov't defines Lebanon conflict a 'war' http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879115515&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/19/content_5868426.htm

(Israel) Arabic Knesset Member Calls for "Muslims and Arabs" to "liberate Jerusalem - MK Ibrahim Sarsour http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull&cid=1173879115253

US warns Palestinian unity government - US will deal with it only if it renouces violence and fully recognizes Israel http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21405621-1702,00.html

(Palestinian Territories) Islamic Jihad warns new coalition gov't against bowing to western pressure http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/19/content_5868435.htm

Hamas claims responsibility for shooting Israeli near Karni http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879119509&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull (Gaza)

Explosion in Gaza kills Islamic Jihad operative http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879119746&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/19/content_5868419.htm

(Gaza) BBC reporter now missing a week in Gaza http://www.washingtontimes.com/upi/20070319-064705-4343r

(Turkey) Army on alert amid tensions http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20070318-103746-5018r.htm

(Germany) Merkel: Germany not to give in to terrorists despite looming deadline http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/19/content_5868410.htm

Yemen lawyers demand to see Qaeda accused files - trial of 36 accused members of Yemeni Al-Qaeda http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_mideast_afp/yemenattackstrial_070318144755;_ylt=Aja7lwX1J2u7jHKBn8RmcjgwuecA

(Somalia) 2 killed in mortar attack in Somalia -- on Sunday http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070318/ap_on_re_af/somalia_3;_ylt=AhxUyx5RvDYlUXzFI18KmWWQLIUD

(Nigeria) 3 people kidnapped in central Nigeria http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070319/ap_on_re_af/nigeria_kidnappings_2;_ylt=AsXS0W2DUMl2.aYAJUbZbNDZ9YEA

Australian Guantanamo detainee Hicks drugged, lawyer says http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_afp/australiausattacksguantanamohicks_070319074517;_ylt=AhDF.tfL8Wq3zlhK4_4.gy0Tv5UB

(North Korea) US, N. Korea reach understanding on frozen assets http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879116103&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Sri Lanka) Heavy battles after Sri Lanka claims sinking Tiger ships http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070319/wl_sthasia_afp/srilankaunrest_070319112643;_ylt=AlZ7_2cnIM8Bau2nicGXH_4tM8oA

(Sri Lanka) 8 dead as Govt, LTTE rebels clash in Sri Lanka http://www.hindustantimes.in/news/181_1953749,001302310000.htm

(Sri Lanka) 2 soldiers killed, 12 injured in LTTE attack http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200703190922.htm

Analysis: Toxic Shock: The Very Real Threat of Bio-Chemical Terror http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/global.php?id=811317

Analysis: Intelligence experts: al Qaeda in Iraq 'poses little danger' to US http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Intelligence_experts_al_Qaeda_in_Iraq_0318.html

Other News: JihadWatch: Al-Jazeera reporter: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed "not a man of Allah but a man of action" http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/015710.php http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article1529879.ece

TERROR NEWS March 18th

Iraqi police: Three killed in Baghdad attacks http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879110726&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Iraq) Six US troops killed in Iraq http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_afp/iraq_070318103127;_ylt=AoXP4QarKV61v7QTE_IMqgtX6GMA

(Iraq) Video shows bomb blowing up U.S. vehicle http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070318/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_video_2;_ylt=AsJYaHsGCSPdr8BUQDAn2n1X6GMA

(Iraq) U.S. Troops Nab 12 Suspected Al Qaeda Terrorists in Raids Across Iraq - Sunday in raids across Iraq, the military said http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,259382,00.html

(Iraq) US general upbeat on Iraq 'surge' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6463529.stm

(Afghanistan) Taliban: kidnapped Italian journalist released http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/18/content_5863405.htm

(Afghanistan) Taliban says Italian journalist handed to Afghan elders http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanitalytalibankidnaprelease_070318111509;_ylt=AnFVG.4M1PnY86dsNFM.qSTOVooA

(Afghanistan) Militants cut off noses, ears of Afghans - of three Afghan drivers supplying US military bases http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_asia_afp/afghanistanunrest_070318080415;_ylt=An0_JfQ2wude1UP5EoNqb03OVooA

(Pakistan) Bomb blast at music market in northwestern Pakistani city wounds 2 men, police say http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/18/asia/AS-GEN-Pakistan-Bomb-Explosion.php

(Pakistan) Balochistan cities hit by rockets, bomb blast http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/18/top6.htm

Pakistan lawyer: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's claim to be used in defense of suspect in Daniel Pearl's killing - to defend Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/18/asia/AS-GEN-Pakistan-Terrorist-Confession.php

ABC: Pearl Family Doubts KSM Confession http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/03/exclusive_pearl.html

(Somalia) Witnesses: Somali police chief shot dead - was leading a crackdown on insurgents http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070318/ap_on_re_af/somalia_1;_ylt=AoKbgBboo_HyvXqNUJC3QHOQLIUD

(Iran) Delayed nuke plant bolsters Iran resolve http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070317/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iran_nuclear_reactor_3;_ylt=AprdN5ba.IFrt3J3hgZWBZ9Sw60A

(Iran) U.S. position complicates resolution of Iran problem: Russian FM http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/18/content_5861254.htm

Israel, U.S. scale back war-game amid Iran face-off http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070318/ts_nm/israel_usa_iran_dc_1;_ylt=AnXGzfHUy25tqiZkm99atBdSw60A

Hamas affirms firm opposition to recognizing Israel http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=962683

Israel refuses to release frozen Palestinian assets -- Radio http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=962600

U.S. to allow some contacts with non-Hamas ministers http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070318/pl_nm/palestinians_usa_dc

(Syria) Report: France urged Israel to hit Syria http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879109084&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Canada) Montreal a terror haven - Thirty Montreal-area Muslims suspected of being terrorists are under heavy police surveillance, a Journal de Montreal reporter contends in a new book http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=41d89474-2a04-476b-a64b-42bb845894be

(Philippines) Fugitive linked to Al Qaeda is caught - Merang Abante of Abu Sayyaf group http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-fg-briefs18.5mar18,1,6239980.story?coll=la-news-a_section&ctrack=1&cset=true

(Philippines) Police say anti-terror law can pin down communists http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/man/2007/03/18/news/police.say.anti.terror.law.can.pin.down.communists.html

(Malaysia) Muslims deny that Thai restaurants provide funding to insurgent terror http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/18/asia/AS-GEN-Malaysia-Kitchen-Conspiracy.php

Malaysia introduces mandatory death for terror http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070318/wl_afp/malaysiaattackssecuritylaw_070318081224;_ylt=ArcLbakpwoWUqqZ0ssXV0hcTv5UB

(US) State Department's anti-terror initiative has uncertain future http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-terrorside18mar18,0,4159049.story?coll=la-home-headlines

(Spain) ETA Again Launches Extortion Campaign - Protests Against Zapatero http://www.playfuls.com/news_10_19680-ETA-Again-Launches-Extortion-Campaign-Protests-Against-Zapatero.html

Norway recognizes new Palestinian government http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/17/europe/EU-GEN-Norway-Palestinians.php

Sri Lanka says sinks big rebel arms transport ship http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070318/wl_nm/srilanka_attack_dc_1;_ylt=AjJwNfqmblk3cg6vFPZumdItM8oA

Other News: Washington Post: CAIR shill slams Secular Islam Summit, backs caliphate supporter http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/015700.php http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/16/AR2007031601941.html

(Florida) Two South Florida Mayors Fall for Islamist Infiltration -- Family Security Foundation http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/challenges.php?id=810332

(Minneapolis) Target shifts Muslims who won't ring up pork -- Department stores in Minn. reassign some cashiers over religious conflict http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17665989/

Update: Iraqis killed by chlorine bombs - 8 killed, 350 injured by three suicide bombers with chlorine tanks http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6461757.stm http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070317/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq;_ylt=A0WTcU.VGvxFTYgA4Eas0NUE

(Utah) Sulejman Talovic's Salt Lake City Murder Spree Was An Act Of Jihad - Bosnian Muslim rampage at Utah mall "textbook study" of jihadist attack -see External Signs of Radicalization and Jihadist Militancy at JihadMonitor.com http://www.pipelinenews.org/index.cfm?page=saltlake31607.htm http://www.jihadmonitor.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/externals.pdf

(Thailand) 3 children killed in Thai school attack - Insurgents attacked Islamic school with explosives & assault rifles http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070318/ap_on_re_as/thailand_southern_violence;_ylt=A0SOwkcxvfxFATcBPiWs0NUE

Serbian: Four alleged Muslim terrorists arrested http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879105889&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(India) Five Maoist rebels shot in Chhattisgarh http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Five_Maoist_rebels_shot_in_Chhattisgarh/articleshow/1775040.cms

(Iraq) Foes change their focus - blatant attacks by al Qaeda in Diyala province http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20070316-102940-2568r.htm (Iraq) Sunni militants disrupt plan to calm Baghdad -

Bombings by Sunni militants now greater danger than Shia gangs http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/17/africa/web.0317insurgent.php

Iran defiant in the face of U.N. sanction http://www.washingtontimes.com/upi/20070317-124155-9515r

(Canada) Government seeks ban on evidence in terrorism trial -- of Ottawa's Momin Khawaja http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=1e7a4332-543a-430c-9b08-03f69b6ea010

Freed Hamas leader shuns terror tactics - Salah Arouri, released after 15 years, urges political action http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/18/wmid18.xml

(Philippines) Key Abu Sayyaf man nailed after 4 years on the run - Omar Opik Lasal alias Merang Abante http://www.gulfnews.com/world/Philippines/10111778.html

(Nigeria) Troops Search For Kidnappers In Nigeria http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTTklUwPxFMg8BIATQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBjMHZkMjZyBHBvcwMxBHNlYwNzcg--/SIG=12o0edmsc/EXP=1174278612/**http%3a//www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/18/ap/world/main2581629.shtml

Saudi Arabia Routinely Frees Detainees - Gitmo Bay prisoners feed within weeks of return http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/17/AR2007031701378.html


(U.S.) Amid Concerns, FBI Lapses Went On - FBI used flawed procedures to obtain phone records despite escalating concerns http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/17/AR2007031701451.html

(Ireland/UK) Continuity IRA have denied involvement in murders http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=80874&pt=n

(Sri Lanka) Five soldiers and four civilians die after a LTTE ambush; Navy sinks three Sea Tiger boats http://www.asiantribune.com/index.php?q=node/4946

(North Korea) Envoys Hash Out Details On N. Korea Deal http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0WTTkpzwPxF3bkAXgfQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTBjcXBoZjEwBHBvcwMzBHNlYwNzcg--/SIG=12o1bg5dd/EXP=1174278643/**http%3a//www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/18/ap/world/main2581627.shtml

TERROR NEWS March 17th

March 17, 2007 Anti-Terrorism News

(Iraq) Suicide chlorine bombers kill eight - 85 ill - two suicide bombers driving tanks filled with chlorine in Falluja; second bomber targed tribal leader opposed to Al-Qaeda http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21400302-1702,00.html http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070317/wl_nm/iraq_falluja_dc_1;_ylt=Am3U8QHLg5ROhn3CzcIktR1X6GMA

(Iraq) 2 Iraqi police killed by roadside bombs http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070317/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_violence_1;_ylt=AnrnC07oPI7SdUUSS43NfcZX6GMA http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2007/March/focusoniraq_March119.xml&section=focusoniraq

US rushes division into Iraq http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21397626-1702,00.html

(Afghanistan) Suicide Bomber slays child in Afghanistan http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070317/ap_on_re_as/afghanistan_1;_ylt=Ao6qrtS83jTYUQOrJUBH6FXOVooA http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/17/content_5860559.htm

(Afghanistan) Taliban attack NATO convoy, several Afghans hurt http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March673.xml§ion=subcontinent&col=

(Afghanistan) Taliban extend Italian hostage deadline http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March666.xml&section=subcontinent

Turkish Police Raids Net 39 Al-Qaeda Members; Police Find Al-Qaeda Pledge in Turkish School http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/953.htm

(Pakistan) Three blasts in Quetta http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\17\story_17-3-2007_pg7_22

(Pakistan) Bhutto warns of Taliban threat to Pakistan http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March669.xml§ion=subcontinent&col=

(Pakistan) Riots push Pakistan towards political crisis - Musharraf's dismissal of chief justice "serious miscalculation" http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/16/wpakistan216.xml

(Palestinian) Fatah Al-Islam: New Islamist Group Denies Al-Qaeda Link http://www.playfuls.com/news_10_19530-Fatah-Al-Islam-New-Islamist-Group-Denies-Al-Qaeda-Link.html

Palestinian unity cabinet to be approved http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070317/wl_nm/palestinians_dc_2;_ylt=Al.884V4GKpqr7LJUJBNftQUvioA

(Israel) IDF troops find 2 pipe bombs in Palestinian's car http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879102721&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Israel rejects new Palestinian unity government http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2007/March/middleeast_March260.xml§ion=middleeast&col=

Syria's Muslim Brotherhood calls on Assad to quit http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/middleeast/2007/March/middleeast_March256.xml&section=middleeast

(US) Pearl's widow unmoved by Khalid’s confession http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/theworld/2007/March/theworld_March476.xml&section=theworld

(US) Update: Probe of Al-Qaeda Leader's Handling Sought - Senators Urge Inquiry After Khalid Sheik Mohammed Alleges Abuse -- Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/16/AR2007031602033.html

Indian Muslim group calls for beheading of writer Taslima Nasreen http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070317/wl_sthasia_afp/indiareligionculturenasreenbangladeshcrime_070317084710;_ylt=AuSNcIOPK2c9AHdshfSQfQNA7AkB

India vows crackdown on Maoist rebels after police killings http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070317/wl_sthasia_afp/indiaunrestmaoists_070317062127;_ylt=ArsnslwUmjgBrm_Io3GHbghA7AkB

(Thailand) Massacre suspects in custody - 14 suspects arrested for Thai south minibus attack http://www.bangkokpost.com/News/17Mar2007_news01.php http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17234339/

Thailand mulls expanding curfew in restive Muslim south http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070317/wl_afp/thailandsouthunrestcurfew_070317070622;_ylt=AkHm7jwWnv1En05NI_ksQN_uNREB

(Thailand) Violence continues in Thai South despite curfew http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/16/content_5858391.htm

(Thailand) Arrest warrant out for New Year's Eve suspect http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2007/03/17/national/national_30029533.php

Indonesian Militant "Condemns Bombings" - Jemaah Islamiyah leader declined to directly condemn 2002 Bali bombings and other attacks http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17658759/

(UK) Uproar over IRA bomb as 'best thing for city' - British Labour MP who said the IRA bomb in Manchester was "the best thing to happen to the city" http://www.unison.ie/irish_independent/stories.php3?ca=9&si=1795949&issue_id=15386

(UK) 'BBC Arabic Service anti-western' http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/17/wbeeb17.xml

(UK July 21 Bomb Trial) It wasn't a bomb, I was just making a protest, says the "21/7 ringleader" http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article1527815.ece

(UK July 21 Bomb Trial) I didn't want to kill anyone, says London bomb plot accused http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/17/nterr17.xml

Colombians want Chiquita banana execs extradited http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070317/ap_on_re_eu/colombia_terrorism_bananas_3;_ylt=AmyXfje7j8y.lyuy11Up512wv7kA

Somalia: Islamists return to Jubba following Ethiopian pullout http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia_Islamists_return_to_Jubba_following_Ethiopian_pullout.shtml

(Sudan) Commentary: When Muslims ignore the Prophet -- regarding Darfur killings http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article1528008.ece

Insurance data shows global terror rising http://www.upi.com/SecurityTerrorism/view.php?StoryID=20070316-115214-6944r

France extradites two ETA members to Spain http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/17/content_5859773.htm

Sri Lanka toll climbs amid heavy shelling http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070317/wl_afp/srilankaunrestattack_070317045003;_ylt=AjWOf7Nq8G7IXEh0coTMDK4tM8oA

Sri Lanka seeks US pressure on LTTE funds http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March668.xml§ion=subcontinent&col=

North Korea demands unfreezing of $25 million - Envoy says Pyongyang won't stop nuclear activity until funds are released http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17658737/

WND Report: Bin Laden capture forecast http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54741

Analysis: Note to FBI: Remember Canadian Terror Plot & Beslan School Massacre http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/03/note_to_fbi_remember_canadian.php

Other News: Muslim nations set up US forum to discuss concerns - Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\17\story_17-3-2007_pg7_1

Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN TV) on '300': 'Zionist Warner Company' Propaganda Against Iran http://memri.org/bin/latestnews.cgi?ID=SD150607

Iran Is Playing a Growing Role in Iraq Economy http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/17/world/middleeast/17iran.html?hp

Iran ready to help Pakistan generate power http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\17\story_17-3-2007_pg7_20

ANTI-TERROR NEWS March 16

KSM) News Analysis: 9/11 plotter's confession may aid other defendants http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/03/16/america/web-0316legal.php

(KSM) Alleged 9/11 Mastermind's Admissions Part Propaganda, Part Truth, Expert Says http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level.php?cat=Terrorism&loid=8.0.395668382&par=0 (

KSM) Time: Can KSM's Confession Be Believed? http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1599423,00.html

(US) Padilla recruited, rejected for al Qaeda jihad, document days http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/news/nation/16911723.htm

(Iraq) One killed as Baghdad Sunni mosque attacked http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2007/March/focusoniraq_March115.xml&section=focusoniraq

(Iraq) U.S.: 2 more soldiers killed in Iraq http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070316/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us_casualties_2;_ylt=Aqgq6D5khXxLWorPkO27TxdX6GMA

(Iraq) Attack on Sadr official creates tension http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070316/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_070315210526;_ylt=AtGAdgbDu9lrnPnvHff8w6JX6GMA

(Iraq) Wary cooperation between U.S., Sadr http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17635348/

Update: Iraq Thursday Attacks - Military finds sophisticated weapon US believes is being supplied by Iran to Shia militias (my title) http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2007/March/focusoniraq_March114.xml&section=focusoniraq

(Afghanistan) Taliban offers more time for Italian hostage http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March628.xml§ion=subcontinent&col=

Afghan driver of Italian hostage executed: report http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070316/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestitalykidnapmediadriver_070316101242;_ylt=AqqHeepLG3Q0.s3y.C2uJvHOVooA

(Afghanistan) Five shot dead by NATO troops: police http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/subcontinent/2007/March/subcontinent_March629.xml§ion=subcontinent&col=

(Indian Kasmir) Bus stand explosion in Kashmir kills one, wounds 7 http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070316/india_nm/india291206_1;_ylt=AmPf4WmiF8RHa3IeSyAdG6g1NXcA

(India Assam) 6 wounded in bomb attack in northeast India http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879099355&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

India scours forests to "avenge" Maoist killings http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070316/wl_nm/india_maoists_forests_dc_1;_ylt=AsaglclEEDQUoPYQDf1i0dhA7AkB http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21395894-1702,00.html

(Lebanon) New Islamic militia forms in Lebanon - led by Shakir al-Abssi http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/new_islamic_militia_forms_in_lebanon/20070316-074316-2533r/

Palestinian Intelligence officer gunned down in Gaza Strip http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879099139&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level.php?cat=Security&loid=8.0.395871588&par=0

(Iran) Ahmadinejad asks to attend UN Security Council vote http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21391928-1702,00.html

(Iran) Ahmadinejad says Iran will stick to atomic work http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070316/ts_nm/iran_nuclear_ahmadinejad_dc_3;_ylt=An_gaXqDcSx29VjSGnIYmOxSw60A

(Iran) Report: 'Silent army' can overthrow Iran's mullahs -- Dissident who escaped prison pleads with U.S. to 'trust us' http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54718

(Iran) Cleric hits Ahmadinejad for making enemies - Ayatollah Yousef Sanei http://www.washingtontimes.com/world/20070315-111357-5226r.htm

(UK) 35,000 searched under anti-terror powers http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=442685&in_page_id=1770&ito=newsnow

(UK) Anti-terror law may be toughened http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article1522608.ece

Analysis: Terrorist Threat Grows In North Africa http://www.forbes.com/home/business/2007/03/14/algeria-maghreb-terrorism-biz-cx_0315oxford.html

(Nigeria) French hostage released in southeastern Nigeria http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-03/16/content_5857680.htm

(Somalia) Bomb blast kills 7 near Somali capital http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070316/ap_on_re_af/somalia_4;_ylt=Aq21sf_Cjq715YXfST23lUiQLIUD

(Somalia) Landmine 'toy' kills seven http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21396367-1702,00.html

(Columbia) Three injured in bomb attack in Colombia http://english.people.com.cn/200703/16/eng20070316_358249.html

(North Korea) Envoy: Dispute over N. Korean funds over http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070316/ap_on_re_as/koreas_nuclear_31;_ylt=AlScoKq9hRV.gqQp3LkxqmSCscEA

Sri Lankan troops kill suspected suicide bomber http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070316/wl_sthasia_afp/srilankaunrest_070316103236;_ylt=Akwr2R8kp1c07JpU8QXrMnktM8oA

Other News: (Minneapolis) Imams' suit risks 'chill' on security http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070316-123415-2121r.htm

Boston: Islamic group sues scholar for libeling Muslims -- Islamic Society of Boston suing Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, David Project, Boston Herald, Fox 25 News, and Steve Emerson http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879095406&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Pakistan arrests 100 Islamist and opposition workers http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21393204-1702,00.html

NY prisons sued over Muslim head covering ban http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879097977&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

(Australia) Alleged Nazi war criminal back in court http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21392560-1702,00.html

MIDDLE EAST BRIEFS

Suspect admits his role in 9/11, The Washington Post, Josh White

Saudi Foreign Minister Rejects Israeli Counterpart's Suggestions, The Media Line,

Hamas TV: Gaza evacuation by Israel leads to destruction of Israel, Palestinian Media Watch Bulletin, Itamar Marcus and Barbara Crook

GSS: Israeli-Arabs are Existential Danger to Israel,
Arutz-7, Hillel Fendel

Unity Government Program Embraces 'Resistance' And Conditional 'Calm', The Media Line,

Ahmadinejad's Calls For Genocide Are Crimes Against Humanity, The Jewish Press, Louis Rene Beres

Hagee: Giant of Christian Zionism has awakened, Jerusalem Newswire, Stan Goodenough

TERROR NEWS March 15th - CONTINUED

9/11 mastermind admits killing reporter - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confessed to the beheading of American journalist Daniel Pearl - revised transcript released Thursday by the U.S. military http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070315/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_terrorist_confession http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258907,00.html http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/03/15/guantanamo.mohammed/index.html

Experts: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed arrest slowed al-Qaida http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070315/ap_on_re_as/al_qaida_s_future_2;_ylt=AppWt1Xl0HWpk7ZJTFnZolowuecA http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/03/15/asia/AS-GEN-Al-Qaidas-Future.php

Officials: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed exaggerated claims http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070315/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/terrorist_plots_5;_ylt=AtFfWswAlmQGw0wIP1pqEEATv5UB

Iraq killings leave 27 dead, Shia mayor ambushed http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2007/March/focusoniraq_March110.xml&section=focusoniraq

(Iraq) U.S. says Baghdad crackdown succeeding http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070315/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_baghdad_security;_ylt=AsJdD_n8BowcgZlTfjkk9YALewgF

(Iraq) Four U.S. soldiers die in Iraq http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070315/ts_nm/iraq_dc_1;_ylt=Ajf65rZVyqXveNHc.8BQwRRX6GMA

(Iraq) Sunni tribes attack al-Qaida - UK Guardian Films with video of attack in Anbar province http://www.guardian.co.uk/video/page/0,,2033085,00.html

(Afghanistan) Kidnapped Italian reporter pleads for release in Afghanistan: report http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070315/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrestitaly_070315202052;_ylt=AoTA1SVq7A4DgUYmTziu22nOVooA

(Afghanistan) NATO soldier hurt in suicide attack http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21391767-1702,00.html (Pakistan)

U.S. hails "strong ally" Pakistan, gives new aid http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070315/india_nm/india291087_1;_ylt=Ah0pkeyBpquI2.crPvZd_JATv5UB

Palestinians swear allegiance to Bin Laden - 'We pledge loyalty to Sheikh Osama Bin Laden and we will carry out jihad,' online statement says http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3377114,00.html

(Palestinian Territories) Bank sanctions to curb aid to Palestinian cabinet - Israel & U.S. to limit donations to Palestinian government - Matthew Levitt quoted http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L14410573.htm

(Al Qaida) Syria Operates Al Qaida in Lebanon (Lebanese charge Syrian intel directing Al Qaida) http://www.menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_1.html

(Lebanon) UN's al-Hariri inquiry finds out more about bomber - Suspected bomber grew up in polluted city - team requests more time to finish http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N15423585.htm

Morocco Says W. Sahara Infiltrated by Al Qaida http://www.menewsline.com/stories/2007/march/03_15_2.html

France jails man over ties to Sydney terror plot - Willie Brigitte gets 9 years for links to group suspected of plot against nuclear plant http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070315/wl_nm/france_security_dc_1;_ylt=AmCtubse8uVJcZQWaFgnERsTv5UB

(Netherlands) Ten million to fight radicalization http://www.expatica.com/actual/article.asp?subchannel_id=1&story_id=37662

(Europe) Central fingerprint database plan draws fire from all over EU http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article1522577.ece

Iran's UN ambassador has nuke proposal http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/irans_un_ambassador_has_nuke_proposal/20070315-045550-5258r/

(Iran) Major Powers at U.N. Reach Deal on Sanctions for Iran - Ambassadors from 6 nations agree on "modest package" (quoting AP) http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258914,00.html

(Iran) Interpol seeks 6 in Argentine attack http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070315/ap_on_re_eu/interpol_argentina_iran;_ylt=Ak9OOvs0z_gHQRubv0lXEKpvaA8F

Iran executes man for 'terrorist' acts - paper - Executed a member of group Iran says linked to Al Qaeda http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=340&objectid=10429092

(Israel) IDF finds bomb near southern Gaza security fence http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1173879092305&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Uzbekistan Jails Hizb Ut-Tahrir Member http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/3/90B144D0-7C8B-48AE-969B-65CD51355490.html

(Russia) "Blacklisted" terrorist groups may not appeal designation - Supreme Court ruling on 15 organizations, including Hizb ut-Tahrir, Muslim Brotherhood, LeT http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/0/28.html?id_issue=11693740

(Russia) Chechnya court sentences Turk to 23 years on terrorism charges - Turkish man fought with Chechens in 2002-2004 http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=68207

Colombian rebels free nine of 18 hostages - FARC seeking ransom http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14333782.htm

The Republican Party’s Unwelcome Guests - Newsweek with details on political ties of NY businessman and Canadian http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17618231/site/newsweek/

Commentary: Funding terror - Cell phone payment systems "the 'killer application' for money laundering and terror financing" - Rachel Ehrenfeld http://washtimes.com/op-ed/20070314-095356-2914r.htm

Other News: (UK) School Changes Name of Play to 'Three Little Puppies' to Avoid Offending Muslims http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258986,00.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=442555&in_page_id=1770

Update: (UK) Freedom of speech row as talk on Islamic extremists is banned http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/03/15/nislam15.xml

(UK) Tearful boyfriend tells how family killed 'for honour' http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article1517212.ece

Pakistan: Women's Photo Not Necessary for I.D. Cards http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level.php?cat=Religion&loid=8.0.394899642&par=0

(Delaware) Man pleads guilty to making bomb, detonating it in Wilmington http://www.wwaytv3.com/node/904