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Fort Hood Suspect Wired Money to Pakistan?

Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:38 am PST

Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) has told the press there’s evidence that alleged Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan may have wired money to Pakistan. WASHINGTON – Authorities have been examining whether Fort Hood massacre suspect Nidal Malik Hasan wired money to Pakistan in recent months, an action that one ...

Crime, Shooting, Fort Hood, Texas, Militant Islam, Pakistan

Onion: Pre-Emptive Usage of Hillary Condemned

Sun, Sep 20, 2009 at 6:53 pm PDT

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Onion, Humor, Hillary Clinton, Pakistan, Video

Yon: Afghanistan Election Report from North Helmand

Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 2:45 pm PDT

In Afghanistan’s North Helmand Province, where Michael Yon is embedded with the Brits, the elections didn’t turn out very well. This dispatch has been dictated by satellite phone due to communications difficulties. My satellite gear has failed on election day. I do not know how well the ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Military, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Al Qaeda, Election

WaPo Poll: Most Americans Oppose Afghanistan War

Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 10:36 am PDT

As Afghanistan holds presidential elections, a new poll shows that a majority of Americans oppose the war — and there’s a stark difference on party lines. A majority of Americans now see the war in Afghanistan as not worth fighting, and just a quarter say more U.S. troops should ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Military, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Al Qaeda

Russia Allows Afghanistan Flyovers

Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 10:53 am PDT

This is a welcome development, but I’m sure Putin has his own reasons for agreeing to it: Russia Opens Route for U.S. to Fly Arms to Afghanistan. MOSCOW — The Russian government has agreed to allow American troops and weapons bound for Afghanistan to fly over Russian territory, providing ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Military, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Al Qaeda, Russia

Major Military Campaign in Afghanistan

Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 3:21 pm PDT

A massive military offensive is under way in Afghanistan against the Taliban. NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military campaign Thursday as they engaged in sporadic gunbattles along 55 miles of Taliban-controlled heartland in southern Afghanistan. One Marine was killed and ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Military, Pakistan, Barack Obama, Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda Leader: If We Get Pakistan's Nukes, We'll Use Them Against the US

Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 9:07 am PDT

In case you had any doubt: Al Qaeda says would use Pakistani nuclear weapons. DUBAI (Reuters) - If it were in a position to do so, Al Qaeda would use Pakistan’s nuclear weapons in its fight against the United States, a top leader of the group said in remarks ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons, Al Qaeda

Terror Attack on Pakistan Hotel

Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 12:02 pm PDT

A five-star hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan, that caters to Westerners has been the target of an apparent jihad attack: Pakistani officials: Huge bomb at Peshawar hotel. PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Officials says a huge bomb has exploded at a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing at ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Al Qaeda, Terrorism, Peshawar

About Pakistan's Nukes

Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:34 pm PDT

Here’s our warm, fuzzy news of the day: Pakistan’s Nukes Within Terrorists’ Reach? (CBS)  While calling the rising tide of Taliban violence in Pakistan cause for grave concern, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs played down the nightmare scenario of terrorists taking control of that country’s nuclear weapons. “I ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Terrorism, Nuclear Weapons

Taliban Maneuvering for Position in Northwest

Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 11:53 am PDT

Long War Journal is keeping close tabs on the disturbing advance of the Taliban into Afghan and Pakistani territory: Pakistani military, Taliban maneuver for position in northwest. The Taliban blocked a military convoy from moving into the main town in Swat as rumors swirl that the military will launch ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Unclench, Pakistan

Taliban Advance Eastward, Threaten Islamabad

Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 10:10 am PDT

The militant Islamic throwbacks calling themselves the Taliban are on the brink of taking over one of Pakistan’s main cities: Taliban advance eastward, threaten Islamabad. Amazingly, they don’t seem to have responded to Barack Obama’s plea for them to unclench their fists. The Taliban are pushing past the districts ...

Afghanistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Unclench, Pakistan

Jingle Bombs

Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 3:45 pm PDT

Michael Yon has interesting photos of Pakistani “jingle trucks” turned into vehicles for weapons smugglers—exposed by man’s best friend: Jingle Bombs, Jingle Bombs. Soldiers call these colorful beasts “jingo trucks” because of all the chains and bells that make them sound like road chimes. Jingle trucks ply the ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Terrorism, Smuggling, Dogs

Message to the Taliban

Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 8:25 am PDT

We may not like what President Obama is doing domestically, but this is exactly the right thing to do when the Taliban threaten to attack America: Drone Attack Kills 12 After Taliban Threatens DC. An American drone once again struck a suspected militant camp in Pakistan. 12 people are ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Al Qaeda, Terrorism

Taliban Chief Threatens US Attack

Tue, Mar 31, 2009 at 9:09 am PDT

Yesterday the Islamic supremacists calling themselves the Taliban staged a mass murder attack on a Pakistani police academy—and today the “commander” of this brutish gang of thugs is promising an attack on Washington DC. DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (AP) — The commander of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility Tuesday ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Al Qaeda, Terrorism

'Apocalyptic' Intelligence on the Situation in Pakistan

Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 9:16 am PDT

Apparently, Barack Obama didn’t ask them to unclench their fists nicely enough: Obama told: help Pakistan or risk a repeat of 9/11 in America or Britain. A team headed by Bruce Riedel, a former CIA Middle East expert, asked to overhaul US policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan, has concluded ...

Pakistan, Militant Islam, Terrorism, CIA, Barack Obama, Unclench

Terror Attack In Pakistan

Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 12:01 pm PST

Another highly organized Islamic terror attack in Pakistan, as a team of killers attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team, with tactics similar to the Mumbai terrorists. In a commando-style operation, a dozen gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan cricket team in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural and political hub, ...

Pakistan, Militant Islam, Terrorism, Lahore, Sri Lanka

Krauthammer: Obama's 'Kick Me' Diplomacy

Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 8:42 am PST

Interestingly, the Washington Post editors apparently toned down the title on Charles Krauthammer’s latest op-ed, from Obama’s ‘Kick Me’ Diplomacy (still visible in the print version) to Obama’s Supine Diplomacy (but they forgot to change the page title). With a grinning Goliath staggering about sporting a “kick me” sign ...

Barack Obama, Charles Krauthammer, Diplomacy, Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, Supine

Pakistan Surrendering

Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 6:02 pm PST

This is really, really bad news, as Pakistan capitulates to Taliban terrorists. PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Pakistan agreed Monday to suspend military offensives and impose Islamic law in part of the restive northwest, making a gesture it hopes will help calm the Taliban insurgency while rejecting Washington’s call for tougher ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Al Qaeda

Obama Killing People in Pakistan

Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 11:53 am PST

Q: When do US airstrikes in Pakistan actually kill Al Qaeda and Taliban “fighters,” and not “innocent women and children?” A: When they’re ordered by Barack Obama. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Two missiles fired from American drone aircraft killed more than 30 people, including Al Qaeda and Taliban fighters, near ...

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Al Qaeda, Barack Obama, Media Bias

Another Islamic Beheading Video

Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:58 am PST

The brave jihadi warriors of Pakistan have released another video showing the slaughter of a helpless captive: Taliban Release Beheading Video of Polish Hostage.

Pakistan, Taliban, Militant Islam, Beheading, Murder

Pakistanis Cheer the Release of Nuclear Proliferator A.Q. Khan

Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 6:24 pm PST

Pakistanis applaud the release of nuclear black marketeer Abdul Qadeer Khan, at the Pakistan Cricket Forum: Dr Qadeer released. It’s not a coincidence that this release happened less than a month after Barack Obama took office.

Pakistan, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Proliferation, AQ Khan

White House Press Secretary on Release of AQ Khan

Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:31 am PST

At today’s press briefing, this was Robert Gibbs’ response to a question about whether Barack Obama is concerned about the release of nuclear black marketeer A.Q. Khan: Q: Is the President concerned that Pakistani nuclear scientist A.Q. Khan will be a proliferation risk, now that he’s been released from ...

Pakistan, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Proliferation, AQ Khan, Barack Obama

Pakistan Frees Nuclear Salesman A.Q. Khan

Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 10:28 am PST

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, who ran a black market responsible for spreading nuclear weapons technology throughout the Middle East, has been freed in Pakistan. A court in Pakistan has freed disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest. Dr Khan, who has been under tight restrictions since 2004, ...

Pakistan, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Proliferation, AQ Khan

American Kidnapped in Pakistan

Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 8:47 am PST

An American worker for the United Nations has been kidnapped in Pakistan, by people whose fists are apparently tightly clenched. QUETTA, Pakistan – Authorities searched for an American U.N. worker kidnapped Monday in southwestern Pakistan in an attack that underscored the security threats in the country as it battles ...

Pakistan, Al Qaeda, United Nations, Kidnapping, Terrorism

Dark Ages Savages with 21st Century Tech

Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 2:48 pm PST

The terrorist mass murderers who staged the Mumbai attacks were very well outfitted with the latest tech gadgetry. MUMBAI, India – When the attackers arrived on the shores of Mumbai last month, they had studied satellite images of the city, were carrying handheld GPS sets and were communicating with ...

Terrorism, India, Bombings, Mumbai, Militant Islam, Pakistan, Technology

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