October 2008 Security News

Spy Chief Warns US Vulnerable in Next President's First Year VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Top US intelligence official warning the country will be especially vulnerable to threats during the first months of a new presidency.
Indian Police Search for Evidence in Assam Blasts VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Indian police examing evidence to determine who was behind bombings that killed at least 77 people in the northeastern state of Assam.
Death toll rises to 71 in serial bombings in Assam IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- The death toll in the serial bombings in Assam rose to 71 even as a dozen suspects were picked up for interrogation.
Detainee Transfer Announced US Dept. of Defense 31 Oct 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. One detainee was transferred to Tajikistan and one to Kazakhstan
Death Toll in India Bombings Reaches 71 VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Indian officials say the death toll from a series of coordinated explosions in the northeastern part of the country has risen to at least 71 people.
Seven killed in suicide attack on police chief office: state TV IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomb attack in a Pakistan's northwest killed at least 7 people and injured several others.
Aid Slow in Reaching Pakistan Quake Victims VOA 31 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani authorities and aid agencies still scrambling to help victims of Wednesday's earthquake in southwestern Pakistan.
Death toll from Pakistan's earthquake hikes to 300: official IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- Death toll from strong earthquake that struck Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan early Wednesday, has reached 300.
Ex-Taliban envoy serves notice on Pakistan over hand over to US army IRNA 31 Oct 2008 -- Former Taliban Ambassador in Islamabad has served legal notice on Pakistan for handing him over to Americans.
Seabees Aid in Rescue of U.S. Ambassador Navy Newsstand 31 Oct 2008 -- Seabees from NMCB 4 answered call Oct. 25, rescuing personnel including the US ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 31 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Backgrounder: Counterterrorism in India cfr.org 30 Oct 2008
Homeland Defense Demands Integrated Efforts, NorthCom Commander Says AFPS 30 Oct 2008 -- US NORTHCOM has moved from a past mixed with tension and friction to an international model of integration.
Car bomb injures 15 at Spanish university RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- A car bomb exploded in a parking lot in the University of Navarre in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona on Thursday injuring at least 15 people.
Police gave no warning in mistaken killing, De Menezes inquest IRNA 30 Oct 2008 -- Armed police, who mistakenly killed Jean Charles de Menezes 3 years ago, gave no prior warning before opening fire.
Death toll reaches to 50 in Assam's serial blasts IRNA 30 Oct 2008 -- Terrorist blasts rocked the state of Assam killing at least 54 people and 300 injured as authorities clamped an indefinite curfew.
Series of blasts in India kill at least 56 people RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2008 -- At least 56 people were killed and over 300 woundedin a series of 13 bomb blasts that ripped through India's state of Assam,.
Serial Bomb Blasts Rock India's Assam State VOA 30 Oct 2008 -- Serial bomb blasts have rocked the Indian state, Assam, with most of the explosions taking place in crowded markets.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Oct 2008 [PDF]
PACA maritime cluster: Thales protects ports from seaward threats Thales 29 Oct 2008 -- The project is born by the General Directorate for Enterprises (DGE) in France and promoted by the PACA maritime cluster in the south of France.
Indonesia Steps Up Security Ahead of Bali Bombers Execution VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Beefed up security at vital sites, including a fuel refinery, to ensure the execution of men convicted for 2002 Bali bombings not disturbed.
WEST AFRICA: Drug seizures tip of “cocaine iceberg” – UN IRIN 29 Oct 2008 -- The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has warned West African government ministers of the corruptive power of drug trafficking, saying it “pervert[s] weak economies” and compromises political elites
Spanish War Plane Prevents Hijacking Off Somalia Coast VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Spain's Defense Ministry: Patrol plane helped prevent a hijacking in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia.
Vessel Crews Thwart Pirate Attacks in Gulf of Aden AFPS 29 Oct 2008 -- Proactive measures by masters and crews of targeted commercial shipping vessels thwarted 5 piracy attempts yesterday in the Gulf of Aden.
Suicide Car Bombings Kill Dozens in Northern Somalia VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Unprecedented wave of suicide bombings killed and wounded scores of people across northern Somalia as leaders met in Nairobi.
SOMALIA: Suicide bombers strike Bossaso, Hargeisa, killing dozens IRIN 29 Oct 2008 -- Up to 40 people reported killed as near-simultaneous explosions hit Hargeisa, capital of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, and the town of Bossaso, commercial capital of the neighbouring region of Puntland.
U.S. Forces Participate in SAREX 08 Navy Newsstand 29 Oct 2008 -- Search and Rescue Exercise 2008 international exercise involving US, Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China, began Oct. 27.
PAKISTAN: Over 100 killed in Balochistan quake IRNA 29 Oct 2008 -- An early morning earthquake in Balochistan Province left dozens dead and many more injured.
Over 70 die in strong earthquake in Pakistan IRNA 29 Oct 2008 -- Over 70 people were killed and many others injured when a 'destructive earthquake' jolted southwestern Pakistan early Wednesday.
Strong Earthquake Hits Southwest Pakistan VOA 29 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani officials say a magnitude 6.4 earthquake has killed at least 170 people in an impoverished area of southwest Pakistan.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Coast Guard Gets Expanded Budget for Fiscal 2009 AFPS 28 Oct 2008 -- USCG received large budget increase for FY09 as part of Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act.
US Raid in Syria Targets Al-Qaida Weapons Smuggler VOA 28 Oct 2008 -- US official: Helicopter attack in Syria believed to have killed head of network that had been smuggling weapons and foreign fighters into Iraq.
UK toughens rules on exclusions IRNA 28 Oct 2008 -- Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced new measures to prevent individuals who 'foster extremism or hate' entering the UK.
Russian frigate begins anti-piracy patrols off Somalia coast RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet started patrolling waters in the Gulf of Aden to protect Russian ships from pirate attacks.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 28 Oct 2008 [PDF]
NATO Launches Anti-Piracy Operation for Horn of Africa VOA 27 Oct 2008 -- NATO warships have launched an anti-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia by escorting one ship to port.
UN Reports Afghan Opium Crop Drops but Remaining Plants Have Higher Yield VOA 27 Oct 2008 -- UN officials "quite confident" their estimates correct; only a 6 percent drop in production, because of higher yields.
Right messaging and support led to drop in Afghan poppy cultivation UN News 27 Oct 2008 -- The 20 per cent decrease in poppy cultivation shows that with the right messages and support, communities respond.
No room for complacency about bird flu - experts IRIN 27 Oct 2008 -- Some success achieved in reducing avian influenza outbreaks in poultry and humans, but world must still be prepared to tackle pandemic.
Russian warship to start patrols off Somalia coast on Tuesday RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet to start patrolling on October 28 to protect Russian ships from pirate attacks.
New fingerprint scanners add to UK surveillance IRNA 27 Oct 2008 -- Every police force in the UK to be equipped with mobile fingerprint scanners.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 27 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Are Theological Tensions Distancing Taliban From Al-Qaeda? RFE/RL 26 Oct 2008 -- The Taliban and Al-Qaeda have enjoyed a long alliance in Afghanistan
US Finds Significant Reduction in Afghan Poppy Crop VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- The United States says there has been significant reduction in the poppy crop in Afghanistan and steep decline in potential production of opium.
Air Force leaders work to develop cyberspace roadmap AFPN 24 Oct 2008 -- USAF leaders to create roadmap of service's cyberspace mission while adjusting to new organizational construct outlined in October.
UK court criticizes US refusal to disclose torture evidence IRNA 24 Oct 2008 -- High Court judges have criticized refusal by the US to disclose evidence that could prove British resident was tortured.
Pakistani Police Detain 4 in Marriott Bombing Case VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- Police in Pakistan have arrested 4 men in connection with bombing of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel on September 20.
Iran's letters to UN, UNSC on MKO recorded as UN documents IRNA 24 Oct 2008 -- Iran's letters to the UN in protest to London's deproscribing the Mojahideen Khalq Organization have become the UN documents.
Hezbollah denies reports its leader was poisoned RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2008 -- The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah denied rumors that its leader Hassan Nasrallah was poisoned.
Indonesia Says Bali Bombers to be Executed Next Month VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- Indonesian officials announced they will soon execute Islamic militants convicted for the 2002 terrorist bombings on Bali.
S. African Opposition Dismayed by Dissolution of Crime Fighting Unit VOA 24 Oct 2008 -- In South Africa, opposition leaders reacting with dismay to dissolution of elite crime fighting unit.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Mexico Captures Well-Known Drug Trafficker VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- Mexican police have arrested a drug trafficker during a shootout with members of a powerful drug cartel.
More Naval Vessels Heading for Somali Coast to Ward Off Pirates VOA 23 Oct 2008 -- A flotilla of NATO warships expected soon off Somali coast to protect ships from pirates.
Russia wants freedom to tackle Somali pirates RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2008 -- Russia has asked Somalia for freedom to tackle the country's pirate problem amid growing concern for the fate of a captured ship's crew.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Oct 2008 [PDF]
PRESS CONFERENCE BY SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND COUNTERING TERRORISM United Nations 22 Oct 2008
UN expert: US military commissions unlikely to produce fair trials UN News 22 Oct 2008 -- US system of military commissions planned for suspects is not likely to reach international standards about right to fair trial.
Shipping Industry Mulls Hiring Private Security to Fight Piracy VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- International shipping companies welcomed deployment of additional warships off the coast of Somalia.
Somali pirates threatening to kill Ukrainian crew RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- The Somali pirates holding the MV Faina Ukrainian threatened to kill the crew tomorrow.
Russian warship en route for anti-piracy mission off Somalia RIA Novosti 22 Oct 2008 -- A missile frigate from Russia's Baltic Fleet passed through Suez Canal on its way to join naval group fighting piracy.
17 killed in a massive bomb explosion in Manipur IRNA 22 Oct 2008 -- At least 17 people were killed in a massive bomb explosion in Imphal, Manipur's capital.
Al-Qaida Linked Militants Confirm Commander's Death in Iraq VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- A militant group linked to al-Qaida in Iraq confirmed top commander killed in a military raid earlier this month.
Colombia Dismantles Drug Ring With Alleged Hezbollah Ties VOA 22 Oct 2008 -- Colombian authorities announced dismantling of international drug and money-laundering ring that had alleged ties to Hezbollah.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Victim and Family Members To See Military Commissions Proceedings at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba US Dept. of Defense 21 Oct 2008 -- The Defense Department announced today that victims of terrorist attacks and family members who lost loved ones to those attacks will be able to attend military commission proceedings at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
PRESS CONFERENCE BY UNITED NATIONS AVIAN INFLUENZA COORDINATOR United Nations 21 Oct 2008
Integrated Antiterrorism Exercise Conducted in Norfolk Navy Newsstand 21 Oct 2008 -- Commander Navy Installations Command took part in Citadel Protect '08 antiterrorism exercise.
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne to Boost Italian Defense and Disaster Prevention Satellite Pratt & Whitney 21 Oct 2008 -- Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company, will help Italy further its national defense and disaster prevention by boosting a radar satellite into space on Oct. 24.
Charges Dismissed Against Five Guantanamo Detainees US Dept. of Defense 21 Oct 2008 -- The Defense Department announced today that the Office of Military Commissions Convening Authority, Judge Susan Crawford, has dismissed without prejudice the pending charges against five detainees who had charges sworn by prosecutors -- Noor Uthman Mohammed, Binyam Mohammed, Sufyiam Barhoumi, Ghassan Abdullah al Sharbi, and Jabran Said Bin al Qahtani.
UN Urges Governments to Prepare for Possible Influenza Pandemic VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- Senior UN health official warns governments must better prepare themselves to fight an influenza pandemic.
Guantanamo Alternative Eludes Bush Administration VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- US SecDef Gates: Bush administration will not be able to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba before leaving office.
First terrorism trial starts in Saudi Arabia RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- The trial of 991 suspected al-Qaeda militants due to start in Riyadh.
Army unit growing to combat WMD Army News 21 Oct 2008 -- An Army unit originally formed to counter weapons of mass destruction in the United States now has more than 6,000 members and will continue to grow, said Brig. Gen. Jeffrey J. Snow
Saudi Arabia to Try Nearly 1,000 on Terror Charges VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- Saudi Arabia will try nearly 1,000 people suspected of involvement in a campaign of terror in the kingdom.
US Court Blocks Release of Chinese Muslims From Guantanamo VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- A US federal appeals court has blocked immediate release of 17 Chinese Muslims from the Guantanamo Bay military prison.
China Issues Wanted List for Alleged Olympic Terrorists VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- China has announced a wanted list of eight men who allegedly carried out attacks aimed at disrupting the Beijing Olympics.
Court Rules Bali Bombers Can Be Executed by Firing Squad VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- Indonesia's constitutional court ruled men convicted in the 2002 Bali bombings may be executed by firing squad.
Somali Pirates Hijack Indian Ship VOA 21 Oct 2008 -- Pirates have hijacked another ship near Somalia, this one an Indian ship with 13 crew members aboard.
Egypt to host international bird flu conference RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2008 -- Egypt to host conference on the bird flu virus in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh on October 25.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 21 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Turkey to Bring Coup Conspirators to Trial VOA 20 Oct 2008 -- Eighty-six defendants accused of trying to overthrow Turkey's ruling party are scheduled to go on trial Monday in an Istanbul court.
Sudan Blames Rebels for Kidnapping Chinese Oil Workers VOA 20 Oct 2008 -- Sudanese and Chinese officials working to make contact with the kidnappers of 9 Chinese oil workers abducted in Sudan.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 20 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Nine Chinese Oil Workers Kidnapped in Sudan VOA 19 Oct 2008 -- Sudanese authorities say unidentified gunmen have abducted nine Chinese oil workers in central Sudan.
Pakistani court remands 3 suspects of Marriot Hotel attack to police IRNA 18 Oct 2008 -- A court remanded to police for questioning 3 persons arrested in connection with suicide attack on Marriot Hotel Islamabad.
Moroccan Court Jails 45 People for Terrorist Plot VOA 18 Oct 2008 -- A Moroccan court sentenced 45 people to jail terms of up to 30 years for plotting terrorist attacks in the country's largest city, Casablanca.
Colombian Drug Lord Pleads Guilty to Racketeering VOA 18 Oct 2008 -- A Colombian drug lord on trial in the United States pleaded guilty Friday to racketeering charges.
Somali Terrorist Group Threatens to Attack Kenya VOA 17 Oct 2008 -- A Somali Islamic group linked to al-Qaeda threatening to attack Kenya if Nairobi goes ahead with plans to train Somali government forces.
Private Contractors May Protect Against Somali Pirates VOA 17 Oct 2008 -- Blackwater, a firm providing thousands of private contractors in Iraq, is offering its services to battle pirates.
Pakistani Judge Extends Detention of US National VOA 17 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani judge extended the detention of US citizen arrested this week trying to enter a restricted tribal area in Pakistan's northwest.
Russian 'hijacker' arrested after Turkey plane terrorist scare RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2008 -- A Russian man who threatened to blow up a plane flying from Turkey to Russia arrested.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Ministry of Emergencies of Ukraine and Eurocopter sign contract for rescue and emergency missions helicopters EADS 16 Oct 2008 -- The Ukrainian “Ministry of Emergencies and Affairs of Population Protection from the Consequences of Chernobyl Catastrophe” will be able to react quickly and efficiently to emergency situations that require the use of helicopters.
National Guard responds to Hurricane Omar AFNS 16 Oct 2008 -- More than 90 National Guardmembers in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are on duty Oct. 16 after Hurricane Omar passed through their area as a major Category 3 storm.
Russia braces for wave of Georgian terrorism RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- Police preparing to thwart plans by Georgian terrorists to attack Russian cities in retaliation against recognition of Abkhazia and S Ossetia.
Russia could resume naval presence in Yemen RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2008 -- The speaker of Russia's upper house of parliament said that Russia could resume a naval presence in Yemen.
National Guard Responds to Hurricane Omar AFPS 16 Oct 2008 -- National Guard members in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on duty after Hurricane Omar passed through their area as Category 3 storm.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Coalition Forces Kill al-Qaida in Iraq's No. 2 Leader AFPS 15 Oct 2008 -- Coalition forces killed the second-ranking commander of al-Qaida in Iraq in a raid earlier this month.
US: Senior Al-Qaida in Iraq Militant Killed VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- The U.S. military in Baghdad says man killed by coalition forces earlier this month identified as the second in command of al-Qaida in Iraq.
US Officials Meet With American Detained in Pakistan VOA 15 Oct 2008 -- Officials with the US State Department have met with an American detained earlier this week near Pakistan's border with Afghanistan.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Analysis: India Reels Under Terrorism cfr.org 14 Oct 2008 -- The Indian state is no stranger to terrorism. According to the latest report on global terrorism by the U.S. government's National Counterterrorism Center, more than one thousand people died in India because of terrorist attacks in 2007, ranking the country fourth behind only Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Former Taliban ambassador moves Pakistani court against handing over to US IRNA 14 Oct 2008 -- Former Taliban ambassador in Islamabad Mulla Zaeef to file case in Pakistani court against handing over to the US.
Russia says over 35 terror attacks prevented since start of year RIA Novosti 14 Oct 2008 -- Over 35 terrorist attacks in Russia have been prevented and more than 350 militants detained since the start of the year.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 14 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Indian Prime Minister Calls for Tough Steps to Stem Growing Violence VOA 13 Oct 2008 -- Indian PM Singh: Calling for tough action to stem a surge of terrorist and communal violence in recent months.
ASIA: Countries lagging in flu pandemic plans, UN warns IRIN 13 Oct 2008 -- Most Asia-Pacific nations making progress on avian flu control, but lagging in plans to tackle social and economic fallout of a human flu pandemic.
Suicide blasts in Pakistan nuisance for govt IRNA 12 Oct 2008 -- Suicide attacks and bomb blasts in Pakistan have become a permanent feature and a nuisance for the government.
Pakistani Government to Unveil Anti-Terror Strategy VOA 12 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani government officials expected to share their comprehensive anti-terror strategy with lawmakers.
Puntland Forces Kill Pirates in Raid on Ship VOA 12 Oct 2008 -- Officials say forces from northern Somalia have killed two pirates during a raid on a hijacked cargo ship.
Afghanistan Welcomes NATO Crackdown on Narcotics Infrastructure VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- Afghanistan's government is welcoming decision to have foreign troops in the country go after the narcotics infrastructure.
US Warns of al-Qaida Threat in Sudan VOA 11 Oct 2008 -- The United States is warning Americans in Sudan that they could be targets for a group with potential links to al-Qaida.
Iran protests to Britain over release of terrorist IRNA 10 Oct 2008 -- Iran protested against release of terrorist involved in the 1980 attack on Iranian Embassy, saying release will affect relations.
Former Commando Says US Barely Missed Killing Bin Laden in 2001 VOA 10 Oct 2008 -- In book, officer who led team hunting for bin Laden says the US could have gotten the terrorist leader.
Ministers Approve Drug Network Attacks, Increasing Alliance Readiness AFPS 10 Oct 2008 -- NATO ministers approved proposal to allow soldiers in Afghanistan to shut down drug networks that funnel money to the Taliban.
Suspected Russian arms dealer strikes back at U.S. RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2008 -- Suspected arms dealer said arrest arranged by the US because he refused to become an American spy.
Russian arms dealer Thai court hearings to continue in November RIA Novosti 10 Oct 2008 -- A Thai court will hold next hearings in the trial of Viktor Bout on November 4-8.
GUINEA: Drug trade “potentially more dangerous than Guinea-Bissau” IRIN 10 Oct 2008 -- Guinea has become a major drug-trafficking hub and the trade there is now potentially more dangerous than in Guinea-Bissau, according to Antonio Mazzitelli, regional representative of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 30 in Pakistan's Northwest VOA 10 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomber has killed at least 30 people and wounded dozens of others in one of Pakistan's tribal regions near the Afghan border.
Israeli Police Deploy in Coastal Town After Jewish-Arab Clashes VOA 10 Oct 2008 -- Israeli police are on high alert after a mixed Jewish-Arab town is hit by ethnic violence.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Libya Begins Payments to Terrorism Victims' Fund VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- The State Department Libya has made a substantial initial payment into a U.S.-administered fund to settle remaining claims from acts of terrorism.
Surviving terrorist from Iran Embassy siege released from UK jail IRNA 9 Oct 2008 -- The only terrorist to survive the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege in London finally released but is neither deported nor granted asylum.
Pakistani parliament's in-camera session on security begins IRNA 9 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Parliament opened 'in-camera' session to discuss security situation in country and to devise strategy to counter terrorism.
Defense Ministers Seek Ways to Halt Taliban's Drug Money AFPS 9 Oct 2008 -- SecDef Gates: NATO should go after the drug trade in Afghanistan to take away funding for the Taliban and al-Qaida.
US Calls On NATO to Target Afghanistan Opium Trade VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- SecDef Gates called on NATO allies to step up efforts against Afghanistan's opium trade.
Pak militants announce conditional halt to targeted killing of politicians IRNA 9 Oct 2008 -- A Pakistani Taliban leader announced his fighters would not target political personalities if they stop cooperation with army.
NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia AFPS 9 Oct 2008 -- NATO will send its Standing Naval Maritime Group to the waters off Somalia.
NATO to Join Anti-Piracy Fight Near Somalia VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- NATO defense ministers have agreed to send seven military ships to waters off the coast of Somalia to help combat the growing threat of pirates.
Thailand cannot extradite suspected arms dealer to U.S. - lawyer RIA Novosti 9 Oct 2008 -- A Russian lawyer for a suspected arms dealer said the United States has no chance of securing his extradition under Thai law.
China Demands Repatriation of Uighur Detainees Held at Guantanamo VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- China repeating calls for Uighurs in US custody to be repatriated to China.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 9 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Detainee Transfer Announced US Dept. of Defense 08 Oct 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of two detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Panel on Algiers terrorist bombing cites dysfunctional UN security system UN News 8 Oct 2008 -- A dysfunctional UN security management system played a major role in the 2007 terrorist bombings in Algiers.
Pentagon: Two Guantanamo Detainees Transferred VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- The US Defense Department announced that 2 detainees held at the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have been transferred.
Kenya Denies Ukrainian Ship Bound for Southern Sudan VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- Kenya's FM dismissed report suggesting that a consignment military hardware aboard hijacked ship bound for South Sudan.
White House "Deeply Concerned" With Guantanamo Ruling VOA 8 Oct 2008 -- White House: "Strongly disagrees" with a US judge's decision to order the release into the United States of 17 Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Pakistan suicide bombers shifting to political leaders IRNA 8 Oct 2008 -- The network of suicide bombers in Pakistan has changed its attacks style and are now shifting to political leaders backing military offensive.
Pakistani Taliban deny hand in suicide attack on lawmaker IRNA 8 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani Taliban denied any hand in a deadly suicide attack on a lawmaker in eastern Punjab province and strongly condemned the blast.
Manas Airmen provide aid to earthquake victims AFPN 8 Oct 2008 -- Airmen from Manas AB sent a humanitarian shipment to provide aid to those affected by the recent earthquake in southern Kyrgyzstan.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 8 Oct 2008 [PDF]
GUINEA-BISSAU: Assistance not sanctions needed to fight drug trade IRIN 07 Oct 2008 -- International experts say the UN’s consideration of creating a sanctions panel so close to next month’s scheduled legislative elections could destabilise the country, which has been wracked by repeated coup attempts and increased drug trafficking in recent years
Threat Reduction Agency Marks 10 Years of Operations AFPS 7 Oct 2008
Security Council and Ban call for naval and air action against Somali pirates UN News 7 Oct 2008 -- The UN Security Council and Secretary-General called for more international air and naval forces off Somalia.
Netherlands plans to send frigate to Somali waters RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- The Netherlands is to send a missile frigate to fight piracy off the coast of Somali and escort ships carrying UN aid.
Two suspects in 1995 S. Russia hospital siege to go on trial RIA Novosti 7 Oct 2008 -- A criminal case against 2 men charged with involvement in one of Russia's bloodiest terrorist attacks has been referred for trial.
President calls for Taiwan-U.S. extradition treaty CNA 7 Oct 2008 -- President Ma: Call for an extradition treaty between Taiwan and the United States so that Taiwan criminals could be brought back to face justice.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 7 Oct 2008 [PDF]
Kenyan Lawmakers Urge Probe of Weapons Seized by Pirates VOA 6 Oct 2008 -- Kenyan parliament calling for investigation into ownership and destination of a shipment of weapons aboard a ship seized by pirates.
Afghan President's Brother Denies Links to Heroin Trade VOA 6 Oct 2008 -- Ahmed Wali Karzai told reporters he will file a lawsuit against the New York Times newspaper, which most recently reported the allegation.
Suicide bomber kills 12 in Pakistan: police chief IRNA 6 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomber blew himself up at a gathering at the residence of an opposition parliamentarian, killing 12 people in Pakistan's Punjab province.
Suicide Bombing Kills 12 at Pakistani Lawmaker's Home VOA 6 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani authorities say a suicide bombing has killed 12 people at the home of an opposition lawmaker in eastern Pakistan.
Suicide Bombing Kills 27 in Sri Lanka, Including Former Army General VOA 6 Oct 2008 -- In Sri Lanka, a suicide bombing by suspected Tamil Tiger rebels killed at least 27 people, including a top former army general.
California Guard Assists in Fossett Recovery AFPS 5 Oct 2008 -- When the wreckage of Steve Fossett's plane was found near Mammoth Lakes, Calif., it ended the year-long search for the missing adventurer.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 6 Oct 2008 [PDF]
USS McInerney Returns Home After Six-Month Counter-Drug Deployment Navy Newsstand 5 Oct 2008 -- USS McInerney returned home after 6-month counter-illicit trafficking deployment.
U.K. to spend 12 bln pounds to spy on calls and e-mails RIA Novosti 5 Oct 2008 -- UK authorities are considering spending up to 12 billion pounds on database to keep information everyone in Britain.
Navy Infrastructure Analysts Improve Readiness, Response to Hurricanes Navy Newsstand 4 Oct 2008 -- Navy analysts and engineers set record providing support in response to 2 hurricanes and tropical storm in Sept.
Russian investigators suspect Georgia behind S.Ossetia blast RIA Novosti 4 Oct 2008 -- Georgian special forces suspected of plotting blast in the South Ossetian capital that killed 7 Russian peacekeepers.
Kenyan Government Charges Maritime Official With Making False Statements VOA 3 Oct 2008 -- The controversy surrounding the destination of a ship held by Somali pirates deepened with the arrest of the Kenyan official who broke the news that the consignment was headed for South Sudan.
Coalition Forces Kill Alleged Head of Baghdad Bombing Network VOA 3 Oct 2008 -- The US-led coalition in Iraq says it has killed the leader of one of al-Qaida in Iraq's Baghdad networks, wanted for several bombings.
Charges Referred Against Detainee Ghailani 03 Oct 2008 -- The Defense Department announced today that charges against Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani have been referred to trial by military commission
UK Police accused of misusing terror laws against Muslims IRNA 3 Oct 2008 -- Britain's police accused of misusing the country's terrorism laws against Muslims after 3 men were charged for firebombing.
Blast near Russian peacekeeper HQ in S. Ossetia kills 7 RIA Novosti 3 Oct 2008 -- At least 7 people killed when a car bomb exploded near the headquarters of the Russian peacekeeping forces in Tsikhinvali.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 3 Oct 2008 [PDF]
United Nations Raises Security Level in Pakistan VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- The United Nations has raised its security level in Pakistan, ordering the children of UN employees out of the country.
Suicide attack on Pakistani political leader kills four: Police IRNA 2 Oct 2008 -- A suicide bomber blew himself up near a top Pakistani political leader in the country's northwest, killing four people.
Attacks Kill 26 During Iraq's Eid al-Fitr Celebrations VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- Iraqi security officials say three separate attacks in central Iraq have killed 26 people.
Report Urges Global Action to Curb Piracy in Somalia VOA 2 Oct 2008 -- A report released by British think-tank Chatham House warns piracy cannot be eradicated without finding a solution to the country's political problems.
New Law Would Help Drug Enforcement, Coast Guard Officer Says AFPS 2 Oct 2008 -- Legislation for operating undocumented semi-submersible vessels in international waters would help drug-interdiction efforts.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 2 Oct 2008 [PDF]
U.S. Northern Command gains dedicated response force AFNS 01 Oct 2008 -- For the first time in its existence, U.S. Northern Command is gaining a dedicated force to respond to potential chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents in the homeland.
U.S. Northern Command gains dedicated response force AFPN 1 Oct 2008 -- US Northern Command gaining dedicated force to respond to chem, bio, radiological, nucke and high-yield explosive incidents in the homeland.
Pakistan arrests four people in Marriot Hotel suicide attack: state TV IRNA 1 Oct 2008 -- Pakistani security agencies have arrested 4 people in connection with the recent massive suicide attack on the Marriott Hotel.
Rival Somali Clans Holding Ukrainian Ship VOA 1 Oct 2008 -- Somali pirates holding a Ukrainian ship are denying reports that a disagreement among the gunmen led to a fatal shootout.
Somalia seeks help on piracy, gives Russia strategic opportunity RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2008 -- The president of Somalia has allowed Russia to fight pirates in Somali territory, offering Russia strategic advantages.
Provisional team prepares for cyber mission assurance AFPN 1 Oct 2008 -- The Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional) staff here has spent a year defining and shaping the future of the service's cyberspace operations.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 1 Oct 2008 [PDF]

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