Month: July 2005

Musharraf Calls UK "Terrorist Safe Haven!"

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Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf accused Great Britain today of being the “Club-Med” for Islamic extremists:President Pervez Musharraf has said that Britain is regarded as a safe haven by Islamic extremists because it has failed to crack down on them despite urging other countries to do so, The Sunday Times reports.In an interview with the paper, President Musharraf suggested that the UK had paid a price for putting the right of free speech before the need to curb militant Islamic organisations that openly advocate violence.

Jimmy Carter Stoops Lower

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The latest news of the embarassment that is Jimmy Carter comes via Polipundit, via Betsy’s Page.

Protesters Thrashed by Thugs in Egypt

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VIDEO OF THE VIOLENT ANTI-MUBARAK PROTEST HEREIt was a brutal scene at this Egyptian protest today.Pro-Mubarak thugs stormed opposition protesters today in Egypt:Police and Egyptian government supporters beat dozens of opposition activists with batons, sometimes kicking them as they lay on the ground, during a protest Saturday against President Hosni Mubarak days after he announced his bid for re-election promising greater democracy in Egypt.

Uzbekistan Evicts the US

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Also, yesterday, the 450 refugees who fled to Kyrgyzstan after the May 13th Massacre were flown to Romania for safe haven in a UN sponsored action.

US Proves North Korea AQ Khan Ties

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The US let North Korea in on its “allegation evidence” at the talks this week:The United States has for the first time presented North Korea with specific evidence behind its allegations that North Korea secretly obtained uranium enrichment technology from Abdul Qadeer Khan, the New York Times (NYT) quoted two senior administration officials as saying.According to NYT, the two officials said that the decision to share the intelligence with North Korean negotiators was part of an effort to convince North Korea that any discussions about disarmament must cover not only the nuclear weapons programme it boasts about, but a second one that it now denies.

Iranian Prez Honors the "Art of Martyrdom"

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In his speech broadcast on Iranian airwaves on July 25th, Iran’s President-Elect, Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad, honored the “Art of Martyrdom”:”Art reaches perfection when it portrays the best life and best death.

Bahrainis Protest for Political Reform

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Up to 10,000 demonstrators protested Friday in Bahrain.The Bahrainis were out in force yesterday demonstrating for political reform in the small Kingdom of Bahrain:About 10,000 people, with their mouths covered, passed by the Government House in Manama, calling upon all societies to work together to ensure that the law is either withdrawn or replaced with a more modern law, organisers of the rally said.The protesters stressed that the law should acknowledge the ideals of a true political environment and political group activities on the basis of a democratic set-up accepted by the international community.The protest march culminated in a meeting at King Faisal Park, where Al Wasat Al Arabi Society president called upon the participants to exert pressure on the government and mobilise public opinion to stop the government and its supporters from issuing other laws that aimed to curb freedoms such as the laws on organising rallies and combating terrorism.There have been several protests this year in Bahrain pushing for reform.Bahrain protesters took to the streets today to demonstrate against a new law that restricts political parties in the country:About 4,000 activists demonstrated to protest the ratification of a law regulating political associations in Bahrain, which opposition groups said will restrict their activities.

Russia Furious Over ABC's Basayev Interview

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** How would Americans react to a foreign journalist meeting with Osama bin Laden or Abu Masad al-Zarqawi in a “secret” hiding place, interviewing him, and then posting the video up on their website?

Indian Attacks Leave 18 Dead

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* Train Blast leaves 13 dead and 20 seriously injured* Terrorists slit throats of 5 Hindus in gruesome Kashmir siegeAn “unreserved” compartment like this one was the scene of a bomb blast in India, on Thursday.

Bangladesh Protests Against Tancredo's Comments

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Bangladesh Muslims protest earlier today against Colorado Republican Representative Tom Tancredo’s comments advocating the bombing of Islamic holy sites as a response to future terror attacks.

Militant Arrested for Daniel Pearl Murder

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One of the Militants wanted for the kidnap and murder of American Daniel Pearl was arrested yesterday in Pakistan:Police and intelligence agents Wednesday arrested a suspected militant who was wanted for a role in the killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, officials said.The man, identified as Hashim Qadeer, was captured from a bus at a terminal in the eastern Pakistan city of Gujranwala, a police and an intelligence official said on condition of anonymity.

Publius Pundit's Excellent World View

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Publius Pundit continues to push for excellence!Today, Robert Mayer has an excellent post on Burma’s New Best Friend and Zimbabwe’s China Embrace.

London Bomber Arrested

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VIDEO OF ARRESTED LONDON BOMBER HEREThese photos show an x-ray view of one of the unexploded devices and another view of a home made bomb found in the trunk of a car belonging to Shehzad Tanweer, one of the July 7 bombers who attacked the London Underground.

Police Prevent Moscow Terrorist Attack

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Russian police today are reporting that they have prevented a major terrorist strike planned on Moscow: Police engaged in an operation against militants in Dagestan prevented a major terrorist attack in Moscow, Deputy Interior Minister Andrei Novikov told a Thursday press conference in Makhachkala.

Ugandans Vote for New Election System

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UGANDANS VOTE FOR MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM,VIDEO HEREUgandans line up to vote in the capital of Kampala today.After blaming political parties for the past suffering in Uganda and outlawing them 19 years ago, the government is holding an election today to move back to a multi-party system:President Museveni decided the country would be ruled under the “movement” or “no party” system of government.

Illinois Republicans Offer Reward for Daley's Head

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Illinois Republicans Offer Reward on DaleyI have to admit that I liked when Mayor Daley stood up for the military, but after all of the scandal from the special cleanup favors to the Columbian heroin smugglers running drugs out of City Hall I’ll throw in 20 bucks for the cause.I am just playing…

Economy Continues to Roar Ahead

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More great economic news that you won’t hear repeated often in the MSM:Sales of new homes soared to an all-time high in June as the red hot housing market kept sizzling.Meanwhile, orders for big-ticket manufactured goods posted a surprisingly strong 1.4 percent increase last month as the country’s factories continued to signal a rebound after a weak spring.

Deadly Protests Erupt in Iran

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Iran is battling deadly protests in the north and south.Southern Iran also experienced deadly protests and rioting in April.

Poland Pledges Continued Iraq Support

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But, the BBC reports a different story!Polish President Marek Belba on a surprise visit to Baghdad, committed his military contingent to stay put in Iraq:Visiting Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka said his country was determined to keep its military contingent of around 1,400 troops in Iraq.”We are determined to maintain our military contingent in Iraq,” Belka told reporters in Baghdad after meeting with Iraqi premier Ibrahim Jaafari.He said in the future troops might focus on training missions, once stability returns to the war-torn country.”The characterisation of the military may change from the present stabilisation mission to a training mission,” he said.Poland has the third largest contingent in the US-led coalition, with 1,400 troops in Iraq, and commands a multinational force of some 4,000.Jaafari, who also addressed reporters, said he wanted Polish forces to stay in Iraq.”We in Poland know what challenges are ahead in Iraq and we are proud to contribute (to the) stabilisation of Iraq,” Belka said.”We are determined to participate in the economic development of Iraq and our meeting today was mostly devoted to this issue.”But the BBC puts a different spin on the story.

Saddam's Henchmen are Turning Against Him

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CHEMICAL ALI IS QUESTIONED ABOUT HIS ROLE IN WAR CRIMES,VIDEO HERE(Taken during his pre-trial hearing in December)”Chemical Ali”, one of Saddam’s loyalists,…

Rumsfeld Visits Central Asia

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Americans for Freedom Blogspot has a post up today about Donald Rumsfeld’s trip to Central Asia this week.

Iranians Protest for Ganji's Release

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As Akbar Ganji’s health declines, some see him as a pawn to American Neo-Conservative Policy!Iranians Protest for the Release of the Jailed JournalistIranian students protest for jailed reformist journalist Akbar Ganji during a protest in central Tehran July 12, 2005.

Hillary to Unite the Left

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Hillary, “the moderate”, is taking on the task of defining the Leftist Democratic Agenda into something more palatable for American swing voters.

Van Gogh's Murderer Sentenced to Life

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VIDEO OF TRIAL & INVESTIGATION HEREDemonstrators outside the court house today where Bouyeri was sentenced to life in prison.(AP)Mohammed Bouyeri was sentenced to life today:The three-judge panel of the Amsterdam high-security court announced the life sentence against Bouyeri for the murder which the prosecution said signaled the end of innocence for the tolerant Netherlands.

First Mullah Omar Tape Since 2001 Surfaces

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The first first new recording of Mullah Omar to surface since his regime was overthrown by U.S.-led forces in late 2001 has surfaced this week:Taliban spokesman Abdul Latif Hakimi says fugitive Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar has called on his supporters to put aside differences and continue to battle U.S.

Meanwhile, in Dagestan

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As the International Media focuses on the terror attacks in London, terror attacks in Dagestan have become as routine as calls to prayer in recent days.

Firefight in the Egyptian Mountains

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Egyptian police exchanged gunfire in a mountainous area of Egypt in their search for those responsible for Saturday’s bombings:Egyptian police have exchanged fire with armed men as they search for six Pakistanis suspected of involvement in deadly bombings in the Red Sea resort of Sharm al-Shaikh.

Arroyo Faces Impeachment

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ARROYO FOCUSES ON CHANGING THE CONSTITUTION IN PHILIPPINESRATHER THAN FOCUS ON OPPOSITION’S CHARGES,VIDEO HEREProtesters burn an effigy of Gloria Arroyo near the House of Representatives in Manila on Monday July, 25.

Ugly Crime

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Do you suppose the Left will win over any Ohio swing voters this way?

Protesting the King of Kathmandu

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Democracy protests heat up against the all-powerful King of Kathmandu.Journalists protested in Nepal Friday to demand freedom of the press and freedom of expression.

Russians Blame Brits for London Bombings

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This is not another Ken Livingstone story!Nearly two-thirds of Russians blame the British for the London bombings because of what they call a double standard:64% of 1500 adult Russians surveyed last week by the Moscow-based Bashkirova & Partners pollster agree with the opinion that British authorities have created favorable conditions for terrorist attacks by hosting individuals accused of having links to terrorists.In another development, Nikolai Zakharov, a spokesman for the FSB (Russian Federal Security Service), said last Wednesday, that Britain must curb some of its cherished civil liberties if it wants to avoid more suicide bomb attacks.

Egyptians & Tourists Join in Protest

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Egyptians and Tourists Join in Protest at Sharm el-SheikA rapid series of explosions killed 88 people in this Egyptian Red Sea resort on Saturday, devastating a mall, a luxury hotel and a coffee shop.

France Expels Imam

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France on Saturday expelled an part time cleric for his role in a network linked to the suspected would-be bomber of a high-speed train in 1995:Abdelhamid Aissaoui, a 41-year-old Algerian national, was barred from French territory in January 1999 but he was only deported to Algiers this weekend after the French agency for the protection of refugees and stateless people formally rejected an asylum request.He was part of a group of a dozen radical imams under observation by the French intelligence agency, the ministry said.

Democrats Fight Republicans Who Fight Terror

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Checked out the Democrat Party Website lately?It is living proof that “Democrats fight Republicans as Republicans fight Terror!”As long as there is a War on Terror…

Courthouse Confusion

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Would someone please explain to me how this can be displayed in a court house…Sacramento, CA – A painting of the United States sinking into a toilet now on display in the cafeteria of the state Department of Justice has raised the ire of the state Republican Party, which is demanding that Attorney General Bill Lockyer remove the image….but not these?Veterans and supporters watch as Paul Worthington, commander of the local American Legion post, hangs a copy of the Ten Commandments in the McCreary County Courthouse on Oct.

More Good News from Denmark

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These Iraqis living in Denmark know a terrorist attack when they see one!Iraqi and Danish flags fly over an Iraqi protest in Copenhagen.

Cuba Cracks Down on Dissent

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Cuba arrests several Human Rights Leaders before the anniversary of Castro’s Revolution this coming TuesdayCuba arrested several activists yesterday before a planned protest at the French Embassy.

Progressive Imams Tell Women to Use Side Door

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Imams at an anti-extremism conference in Toronto told the president of the Muslim Canadian Conference to use the side-door:Canadian imams who gathered in a Toronto mosque on Thursday to denounce London bombings and distance themselves from extremism, refused to allow the woman president of a progressive Muslim organisation to enter the mosque through the front door.They insisted that Niaz Salimi, president of the Muslim Canadian Congress, enter through the side door reserved for women.

Huge Terror Blasts in Egypt

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VIDEO OF THE DEVESTATION FROM THE MASSIVE BOMBS HERE(7:00 AM EST) Al Qaida group claims responsibility for the blastsAt least 7 Foreigners are Killed in the explosions* Death Toll climbs to 83 *Egyptian Officials say they are following some leads and have some clues especially about the car that was exploded in the Old Market A “Car” at one of the bomb blast sites in Sharm el-Sheik old market in Egypt (AP)* * * * *EYEWITNESS DESCRIBES THE VIOLENT SCENE, VIDEO HEREEgypt has a history of terror attacks as Reuters shows in this report.This terror timeline does some damage to the “It’s all about Iraq!” argument.(9:00 PM EST) * Death Count Rises to 43 in Sinai Explosions *(Approx.