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North Korea
N. Korea says it will conduct nuke testhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061003/ap_on_re_as/nkorea_nuclear;_ylt=AjEqt55EShOqbS6UqT44qXZvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ–
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Afghanistan
Two US, one ANA Soldier killed killed in Operation Mountain Fury
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Afghanistan
Senator Frist says the Taliban should be involved in the Afghan government. Brigadier Ed Butler, who recently negotiated a withdrawal with the Taliban in Musa Qala, said the Taliban have been “tactically defeated” in some areas. Three Taliban, along with six Afghan police and soldiers, and five civilians were killed in fighting over the past 2 days. Three NATO soldiers were wounded in a suicide attack in Kabul, one bomber was arrested.
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Iraq
Prime Minister announced a plan to ease sectarian violence. Kirkuk police said Saad Tajer Al-Reyashi, a “leading Qaeda member” died from wounds after a battle with government forces. The Anbar tribes have pledged 30,000 men for the police and Army.
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Turkey
The PKK – Into the Blacksnake’s Lair
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Palestinian Territories
Hamas Closes Palestinian Government
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Somalia
Peace accord with ICU invald, says Somali government
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Afghanistan
After Afghan Battle, a Harder Fight for Peace
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Palestinian Territories
2 killed, 14 injured in Gaza gunbattles
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Iraq
Iraqi prime minister presents peace plan
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Norway to show Mohammed cartoons documentary
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Philippines
Fighting erupts in Philippine south, truce holds
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Afghanistan
Suicide attack in Kabul injures NATO soldiers
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Turkey
West Turkey cafe grenade attack injures 15: sources
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Indonesia
Three bombs explode on Indonesian island
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Algeria
Mukhtar al-Mukhtar, the leader of al Qaeda affiliate GSPC, has been reported to have been killed in “clashes with members of a Mali-based armed group.” The GSPC formally joined al Qaeda in September. Italian police broke up GSPC cell and arrested six.
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Syria
Syria shifts troops to Lebanon border
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Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, US troops tackle aid projects – and skepticism
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Pakistan
Pakistan said to play both sides on terror war
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Somalia
Somali Islamists gaining ground
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Iraq
Sadr Political Bloc Calls for Overhaul of Iraqi Cabinet
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Palestinian Territories
Fatah, Hamas forces clash, 8 dead, over 100 wounded
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Iraq
Gunmen Kidnap 26 Workers in Southwest Baghdad
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Somalia
President Yusuf tells the defense minister to abandon all hope of recovering Kismayo and orders his militias to push to Baidoa. “A convoy of more than 156 [Ethiopian] war vehicles” is said to have arrived in Baidoa. Yusuf’s government still believes it can negotiate with the Islamic Courts Union. An interview with wanted terrorist and ICU leader Hassan Dahir Aweys.
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Pakistan’s Problems in Waziristan and Beyond
A status update on Pakistan, plus the Brits call for a truce in Helmand province The results of the Waziristan Accord, Pakistan’s ‘truce’ with the Taliban and al Qaeda in the tribal agency of North Waziristan, reverberate throughout the Afghan-Pakistani border region and beyond. The Taliban continue to violate the truce. A Pakistani military base in South Waziristan was struck with a rocket attack. A “Pakistani militia” and Afghan security forces battled at a border crossing point between North Waziristan and Paktia. The Taliban killed another “spy” and pinned a note on his body. “With Allah’s blessing, Taliban captured this…
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Thailand
In Thailand, a New Model for Militants?
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Israel
Israel warns Hezbollah after pulling out of Lebanon
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Iraq
Baghdad Curfew Is Lifted
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Iraq
Iraqi Shi’ite MPs demand cabinet reshuffle
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Yemen
Yemeni security forces killed al Qaeda operatives Fawaz al-Rabe’ie and Mohamed Daylami, who were involved in the 2003 attack on the French oil Tanker Limburg. They were among the 23 inmates who escaped from prison last year. Of the 23, “11 of the fugitives have since surrendered to authorities or were captured by police, four have been killed and only eight militants remain on the run.”
