Iran
Iran may be struggling with new nuclear machines
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Al Qaeda
Somali al Qaeda’s western reach
Syria
Syrian government forces began a massive assault on the city of Homs. The Syrian military also launched offensives against towns in the northwestern province of Idlib.
Afghanistan
Koran Burning: Can US and Afghan Troops Work Together?
Iraq
Norway – Indicted Muslim extremist Krekar ‘will die in Somalia’, says Somali Prime Minister
Yemen
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters whipped five people in Jaar for drinking alcohol. President Saleh reportedly will go in exile in Ethiopia. Parliamentarians said that Yemen must develop a counterterrorism strategy without US involvement.
Somalia
Shabaab claimed to have killed seven Kenyan troops during an ambush in Kulbiyow. A pro-government militia killed a Shabaab commander in Go’don.
Al Qaeda
Indictment of Jose Pimentel in Terror Case Is Said to Be Near
Nigeria
Security forces arrested seven people suspected of plotting to bomb a church in Bauchi. The government deported more than 11,000 foreigners in response to attacks by Boko Haram.
Yemen
Inside Yemen’s revolution, cracks appear as Saleh leaves
Egypt
Do fence me in: Israel closing Sinai loopholes
Taliban suicide bomber kills 9 at Jalalabad Airfield
The Taliban claimed credit for the suicide attack that killed six Afghan civilians, two security guards, and a soldier.
Pakistan
Pakistan – Paradigm shift: In political vacuum, JI stands at crossroads
Al Qaeda
US Teaming With Yemen’s New Government to Combat Al Qaeda
Al Qaeda
Burning of Korans Complicates US Pullout Plan in Afghanistan
Al Nusrah Front claims suicide attack in Syria
The Al Nusrah Front to Protect the Levant claimed it carried out a “martyrdom-seeking operation” against Syrian security forces in Damascus.
Iran
Attacking Iran: Up in the air
Iran
Iran: Tougher sanctions, From half-hearted to harsh
Al Qaeda
US says it’s steadfast in rebuilding Afghanistan
Al Qaeda
Algerian Islamists agree on alliance ahead of vote
Syria
As Syria prepares to vote on new constitution, some still support Assad
Afghanistan
Eight people were killed during ongoing riots over Koran burning in Afghanistan. Seven US soldiers were wounded in the riots in Kunduz. French aircraft reportedly killed three Afghan civilians in Kapisa.
Iran
US planning to boost sea and land defences in Gulf as Iran war fears grow
Syria
US President Obama said the US and its allies would consider “every tool available” to stop the killing in Syria. US Secretary of State Clinton suggested the Syrian military could oust President Assad. The EU implemented new economic sanctions. Syria held a referendum on a new constitution.
Iraq
Insurgents killed a soldier in Mosul and the brother of an Army colonel in Baghdad. Security forces detained several people behind an attack on clerics in Najaf.
Israel
Israel signed a $1.6 billion arms deal with Azerbaijan. Turkey restricted Israel’s use of its air space for cargo flights.
Yemen
Security forces killed five al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters while shelling their positions in Zinjibar. One soldier was also killed in Zinjibar. Protesters from the Southern Movement killed two soldiers in Aden.
US Army officers killed by Afghan policeman linked to Pakistani madrassa
The Afghan policeman, an ethnic Tajik, shot the two Army officers in the back of the head.
Afghanistan
Afghan anger over Koran burning an emblem of nation’s culture war
Libya
Libya and France have agreed to military cooperation in maritime security and Libyan border control. Libya urged its neighbors to hand over supporters of ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi who have fled the country. Clashes flared up between rival tribes in southeast Libya.