Newest Posts in Terrorism Atom Feed from Searchles Fri Jul 25 23:17:05 -0400 2008 en-us Firearm Basics Buffalo Wolf The basics of guns Mystery Explosions Point to Iran's Secret Arms Shipments to Terrorists BAHRAMERAD July 25, 2008 - Telegraph - Con Coughlin in Vienna - For an organisation that prides itself on being a well-run administrative machine, the leadership of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards is having a rather testing time. It’s not just last Saturday’s mysterious explosion in a suburb of Tehran that killed 15 people that is causing the leadership sleepless nights, although the nationwide news black-out imposed immediately afterwards does suggest the Revolutionary Guards, the storm troops of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, are rattled. Hole in fuselage prompts Qantas flight to make emergency stop in Manila BAHRAMERAD MANILA, Philippines: A Qantas flight en route to Australia from London made an emergency stop in Manila on Friday after a loud bang punched a hole in the Boeing 747-400's fuselage, officials and passengers said. There were no injuries, but some of the 350 passengers vomited after disembarking, said Manila International Airport Authority deputy manager for operations Octavio Lina. Film explores tensions after 2005 London bombings driftabit A film inspired by the 2005 London suicide bombings that killed 52 people explores the mistrust they stoked between communities and how Islamist radicals threatened to drown out the voice of moderate Muslims. 30,000 Iraqi troops poised for assault on Qaeda bastion - BAHRAMERAD BAQUBA, Iraq (AFP) - Some 30,000 Iraqi soldiers and police are to launch a military assault against Al-Qaeda fighters and insurgents in Diyala province from August 1, army and police officers said Wednesday. "The operation is aimed at cleansing the region of insurgents, Al-Qaeda and militias who are still there," a senior Iraqi military officer told AFP on condition of anonymity. He said some 30,000 soldiers and policemen from across Iraq would take part in the crackdown in the central province starting August 1. YouTube - John McCain's Neverending War 747btrfly FTP: "My newest video features John McCain talking about the Iraq war from 2002 through the present, exposing -- in his own words -- the lie behind his claim that he was the war's "greatest critic." It demonstrates his chilling commitment to fighting this war no matter what the people of America -- or Iraq -- want. McCain: Will end dependence on foreign Islamo Arab oil - our $700 billion a year to Muslims that hate us cowboy McCain: Will end dependence on foreign Islamo Arab oil - we send each year our $700 billion to Muslims that hate us, some end up in terrorists hands, Three British Muslims admit bid to bomb Heathrow and Commons with liquid bombs to kill thousands of passengers sisi Three British Muslims admit bid to bomb Heathrow and Commons with liquid bombs to kill thousands of passengers 16 injured in Jerusalem after digger driver goes on rampage BAHRAMERAD Driver shot dead after rampaging tractor crashes into bus in apparent repeat of attack three weeks ago... US Military - On The Front Lines...Against the evil doers.... BAHRAMERAD This is for all of the soldiers....My Best Tribute... As Obama Heads to Middle East and Europe, Let's Talk About U.S. Imperialism | ForeignPolicy | AlterNet 747btrfly "" ... what is your first memory of a foreign policy event that shaped you, shaped your life?" asked Zakaria. Obama invoked his childhood memories of Indonesia, where his mother worked for the U.S. embassy in Jakarta. And he did so with the poise that will ultimately vanquish the manufactured image of him as the Islamic garb-wearing threat depicted in political cartoons. Press TV - Kerry, Biden welcome contact with Iran 747btrfly But in an exclusive interview with Iran's English language satellite channel, Press TV, Democratic Senator Joe Biden called on the Bush administration to engage in direct contact with Iran after the upcoming nuclear talks. "The administration is now proceeding in the right course and I think we should have direct negotiations, direct discussions after the G5+1 with Iranians if they are willing," said Biden. The Bush administration had previously insisted that no talks would be held with Tehran until the suspension of its nuclear program. Al Qaeda Recruits Foreign Jihadi Fighters for Afghan War BAHRAMERAD PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Afghanistan has been drawing a fresh influx of jihadi fighters from Turkey, Central Asia, Chechnya and the Middle East, one more sign that Al Qaeda is regrouping on what is fast becoming the most active front of the war on terror groups. Pope calls on religions to unite against terrorism the_wako_kid Pope Benedict called for all religions to unite against terrorism and resolve conflicts peacefully on Friday and heard an Islamic leader urge Christians to overcome "misconceptions and prejudices" of Muslims. The Raw Story | Biden: We don't need a war hero, we need wisdom 747btrfly Video Clip. FTP:" "We don't need as a commander-in-chief a war hero," Biden emphasized. "John's a war hero. We need someone with some wisdom. ... President Bush's policy, which John McCain has embraced on Iraq and foreign policy generally, has been an abject failure." " 'First Guantanamo video' released natalia A videotape of a detainee being questioned at the US' Guantanamo Bay prison camp has been released for the first time. TSA launches leak investigation paulh (CNN) -- Federal officers charged with keeping terrorists off planes are now searching their own ranks for staff who told CNN that few flights were protected by air marshals. Eugene Robinson - Bush's Parting Shots? - washingtonpost.com 747btrfly FTP: "The Decider remains in command of the world's most advanced and powerful military force, and he has just a few months to tie up what he might consider loose ends -- a thought that is sobering enough to send Amy Winehouse to rehab. " ~~~~The "Stupid Bushism" side to this is that this perilunatic sociopath thinks he will be vindicated by history. US Allies to Press Obama Over Iran BAHRAMERAD Israel and the US’s European allies intend privately to make clear their concerns about Barack Obama’s policies on Iran when the US Democratic presidential candidate makes a much-heralded trip overseas in coming days.