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Pakistan
Our Pakistan Challenge – Something good can come out of the emergency.
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Iraq
Iraqi Tribal Leaders Work to Improve Security
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Palestinian Territories
At least six were killed and 150 wounded after Hamas fired on a Fatah gathering celebrating the third anniversary of the death of Arafat. The chief negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization, rejected Israel’s demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state. Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners prior to negotiations.
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s Opposition Criticizes Plan to Hold Elections Under Emergency Rule
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Nigeria
Police broke up an al Qaeda cell connected to a Nigerian Taliban. The cell was preparing to carry out attacks, said the spokesman for the Nigerian special state security police. “Investigations show they have links to the al Qaeda network.”
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Iraq
Is Iraq getting better? The statistics say so, across the board.
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Iraq
Shiite, Sunni and US forces cooperating to eradicate attacks south of Baghdad
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Iran
Sufis clash with Iranian troops
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Iraq
Iraq PM announces amnesty for ‘deceived’ detainees
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Iraq
Sunni, Shia Sheiks Present United Front Against al-Qaeda
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Syria
Syria displays new Iraq border security
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Hezbollah
Busted Los Angeles drug ring had ties to Hezbollah
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Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister to name ministers for 3 vacant portfolios this week
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Iraq
Al Qaeda losing support but Iranian arms still problem in Iraq: US military
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Pakistan
Taliban warn against carrying ammunition out of North Waziristan
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Iraq
The 1920s Revolution Brigades captured 60 al Qaeda fighters in Diyala while five al Qaeda operatives, including three emirs, were killed in Khalis. Coalition forces captured 16 al Qaeda operatives in central and northern Iraq. Iraqi Security Forces killed seven al Qaeda fighters and captured four in Samarra, and captured 14 in Baghdad. Over 340 Karabal police were fired. A Sadrist leader was detained in Diwaniyah.
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Pakistan frees Mullah Obaidullah, other senior Taliban leaders
Musharraf continues to appease the Taliban. Among the 25 prisoners released in exchange for over 200 captured soldiers include Obaidullah, the Taliban’s number three in command, the Taliban commander of Zabul province, two brothers of Mullah Usmani, and Baitullah Mehsud’s cousin.
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Iraq
Counterinsurgency in Iraq: the surge from a soldier’s view
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Somalia
Fresh Ethiopian troops have moved into northern Mogadishu. Somali police detained the Hawiye clan’s spokesman and others clan members. The mayor of Mogadishu blamed the violence in the capital on Shabaab, al Qaeda’s latest iteration in Somalia.
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Yemen
Why Mareb is seen as a haven for Al Qaeda
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Iraq
Mahdi Army had ‘reign of terror’
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Iraq
Broken Supply Channel Sent Weapons for Iraq Astray
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Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda, Islamic Army of Iraq Gird for Showdown in Samarra
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Iran
US attack on Iran may “open Pandora’s box”
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Iraq
Al-Maliki says violence down in Iraq
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Pakistan
President Musharraf said elections will be held the first week of January. Benazir Bhutto said deposed Chief Justice Chaudhry is the real leader of the Supreme Court. Three British journalists were ordered to leave for “foul and abusive” language against Pakistan and the government. Seven soldiers, including two officers, are missing in Swat; the Taliban claimed they have been captured.
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Iraq
Sadr City Tense as ‘Special Groups’ Hit Leaders
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Turkey
Turkish army after PKK elements at borders with Iran
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Philippines
There was a breakthrough in peace negotiations between the government and the MNLF, held in Saudia Arabia. The host nation promised to support the agreement with additional aid. The agreement came despite the absence of MNLF leader Nur Misuari, earlier promised release from prison to attend.
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Iraq
The Islamic Army of Iraq battled al Qaeda south of Samarra; 18 al Qaeda fighters were killed and 16 captured. Iraqi police and US forces killed four insurgents and captured eight in Samarra, including three foreign terrorists. Ten al Qaeda operatives were captured during raids in central and northern Iraq. Thirty-two insurgents were detained in Baghdad. A bus bombing in Mosul killed four and wounded 16.
