March 2009 Security News

Dubai police chief says criminal group behind Yamadayev's murder RIA Novosti 31 Mar 2009 -- Dubai police chief: Murder of Sulim Yamadayev was organized by a criminal group.
Seven arrested in Dubai over Yamadayev assassination - consul RIA Novosti 31 Mar 2009 -- At least seven people have been arrested in Dubai in connection with the murder of Sulim Yamadayev.
India asks Pakistan to take steps in Mumbai terror attack case IRNA 31 Mar 2009 -- India on Tuesday asked Pakistan to take visible steps in connection with the Mumbai terror attack probe.
China Denies Any Role in 'GhostNet' Computer Hacking VOA 31 Mar 2009 -- Beijing officials deny any involvement in spy ring dubbed "GhostNet," which has infiltrated 1,000 computers around the world.
67 militants killed in N. Caucasus since start 2009 - FSB chief RIA Novosti 31 Mar 2009 -- At least 67 militants have been killed and 233 detained in special operations since the beginning of 2009.
Yokota Airmen train with Japanese police AFNS 31 Mar 2009 -- 374th Security Forces Squadron conducted a joint response training exercise with members of the Japanese National Police-Fussa Division.
Joint Munitions Command aids North Dakota flood fight Army News 31 Mar 2009 -- all services, all types of conventional ammo from bunker buster bombs to rifle rounds. JMC manages plants that produce more than 1.6 billion rounds of ammunition annually and the depots that store the nation's ammunition for training and combat.
Boeing Awarded $20 Million Task Order for Northern Border Project Boeing 31 Mar 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] received a task order today from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to deploy video cameras in the Detroit and Buffalo Border Patrol Sectors along the continental United States' northern border.
Airmen create control center to support N.D. flood operation AFNS 31 Mar 2009 -- Grand Forks Air Force Base officials continue to support the effort as the National Logistics Staging Area.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 31 Mar 2009 [PDF]
British Police Question 5 Detained Ahead of Summit VOA 30 Mar 2009 -- British police are questioning five people detained under anti-terrorism laws after police found a number of weapons in their possession.
Exiled Tibetan Government Expresses Concern over Cyber-Spying Traced to China VOA 30 Mar 2009 -- Officials of Tibet's government-in-exile: Information appeared to end up in the hands of Chinese government.
Canadian Researchers Uncover China-Based Electronic Spying Operation VOA 30 Mar 2009 -- Canadian researchers have uncovered a China-based spying operation that infiltrated computers in 103 countries.
Cross-strait extradition, hacker attacks to be discussed CNA 30 Mar 2009 -- MAC: Affairs pertaining to extradition, as well as Internet hacker attacks, are to be discussed during the next round of cross-strait talks.
Delegates at UN forum seek to strengthen nuclear security UN News Centre 30 Mar 2009 -- Delegates began a 3-day meeting to assess 7 years of efforts to improve protection and control of radioactive material.
Interpol issues arrest warrant for 12 terrorist MKO members IRNA 30 Mar 2009 -- Interpol has issued arrest warrant for 12 members of the terrorist Mujahideen Khalq Organization for involvement in 'illegal' operations.
India condemns terror attack in Pakistan IRNA 30 Mar 2009 -- While condemning the deadly terror attack on a police training center, India asked Pakistan to continue dismantling terror infrastructure on its soil.
Pakistan indicates foreign hands involved in attack on police center IRNA 30 Mar 2009 -- Pakistan's interior chief indicated the involvement of foreign hand and militants in the attack on Police school in Lahore.
Taiwan will seek to sign extradition treaty with US CNA 30 Mar 2009 -- President Ma: Taiwan will seek to sign an extradition treaty with the United States in light of the difficulties experienced in extraditing suspects.
U.S. Northern Command Assists With North Dakota Flooding AFPS 30 Mar 2009 -- USNORTHCOM continues to coordinate additional and ongoing DoD support in response to flooding in North Dakota.
Auxiliary officials play important role in North Dakota floods AFNS 30 Mar 2009 -- Critical integration of efforts and resources from Air Force Auxiliary officials has helped the citizens of North Dakota.
Minot Airmen continue North Dakota flood support AFNS 30 Mar 2009 -- Two Air Force helicopters relocated to Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota in support of flood relief efforts along the Red River.
Six States Send Troops to Flood Duty in North Dakota AFPS 30 Mar 2009 -- Governors in 6 upper Midwestern states have sent National Guard members to help fight flooding in North Dakota.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Researchers Say China-Based Network Infiltrated Computers VOA 29 Mar 2009 -- Canadian researchers say they have discovered a large China-based electronic spying operation that infiltrated computers and stole information from government and private offices around the world, including the Dalai Lama.
Spain to Consider Prosecuting Bush Officials Over Torture Allegations VOA 29 Mar 2009 -- A Spanish court has agreed to consider charging six former U.S. officials with providing legal justification for alleged torture at Guantanamo Bay.
UK police identify 200 children as 'potential terrorists' IRNA 28 Mar 2009 -- At least two hundred schoolchildren in the UK, some as young as 13, have been identified as potential terrorists in a police-run intervention project that so far covers only six areas of the country, according to press reports Saturday.
Remarks by the President on a New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan The White House 27 Mar 2009.
Press Briefing by Bruce Riedel, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, and Michelle Flournoy on the New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan The White House 27 Mar 2009.
US to 'Disrupt, Dismantle, and Destroy' Al Qaida VOA 27 Mar 2009 -- US officials: New strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan will increase the committment to "disrupt, dismantle and destroy" al-Qaida.
South Asia Expert Sees Obama 'Redefining The War On Terror' RFE/RL 27 Mar 2009 -- Ahmed Rashid spoke with RFE/RL about US President Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan and the region.
Obama Unveils New Strategy To Defeat Al-Qaeda, Extremism In South Asia RFE/RL 27 Mar 2009 -- US President Obama unveiled fresh strategy for defeating extremists in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
FBI Searching for Missing Somali Men from Minnesota VOA 27 Mar 2009 -- US Federal Bureau of Investigation believes some of them went to Somalia to fight with the Islamic extremist group, al-Shabab.
Indian PM expresses concern over growing terrorists infiltration IRNA 27 Mar 2009 -- India's Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh said: "The development was worrisome".
Airmen poised to support humanitarian operations in N.D. AFNS 27 Mar 2009 -- Air Mobility Command officials are poised to support humanitarian relief operations in response to North Dakota floods.
National Guardsmen Respond to States' Weather Catastrophes AFPS 27 Mar 2009 -- Members of National Guards, as well as USNORTHCOM responded to the effects of severe weather that has hit several states.
Advanced field hospital put to test in Puerto Rico AFNS 27 Mar 2009 -- In Exercise Vigilant Guard, Airmen set up an expeditionary medical system to deal with wounded citizens.
North Dakota National Guard Soldiers, Airmen work side-by-side with civilians to save Fargo Army News 27 Mar 2009 -- The human sandbag chain in north Fargo on March 26 was evenly represented by civilian and military volunteers.
Two-year-old diagnosed with bird flu in Egypt RIA Novosti 27 Mar 2009 -- A two-year-old girl has been diagnosed with bird flu in Egypt, a health ministry spokesman said on Friday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 27 Mar 2009 [PDF]
US Intelligence Chief: Mexico Will Not Become 'Failed State' VOA 26 Mar 2009 -- The top U.S. intelligence officer says Mexico remains stable, despite the recent surge in violence spawned by the illegal drug trade.
Clinton: US Stands Shoulder-to-Shoulder With Mexico in Fight Against Drug Gangs VOA 26 Mar 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton promised the Obama administration will stand side-by-side with Mexico.
Clinton: US Shares Blame for Mexican Drug War VOA 26 Mar 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton acknowledged the US shares blame for the violent drug war.
FBI team arrives to finalise its own chargesheet over Mumbai attack IRNA 26 Mar 2009 -- US FBI team has gone to Mumbai to finalise chargesheet to appear before a special court holding the Mumbai attack trial.
Cyber terrorism emerge new threats: India IRNA 26 Mar 2009 -- Cyber terrorism and cyber attacks have emerged as new threats with a capability to paralyse critical infrastructure of the country.
Germany to deploy 600 soldiers to protect NATO summit IRNA 26 Mar 2009 -- Germany is to deploy 600 troops to assist in guarding next week's NATO summit, the government announced.
Guard Fights Floods in North Dakota, Three Other States AFPS 26 Mar 2009 -- The next few days will be critical as North Dakota braces for record-setting Red River water levels.
U.S. Northern Command assists with North Dakota Flooding Army News 26 Mar 2009 -- USNORTHCOM coordinating DoD's support to FEMA, state and local agencies in response to flooding in North Dakota.
Minot Airmen render aid to flood efforts AFNS 26 Mar 2009 -- Eight Airmen on 2 UH-1N Huey helicopters loaded with rescue equipment deployed to support state authorities in flood efforts in Bismarck, ND.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 26 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Yemen Arrests 6 Accused of Plotting Terror Attacks VOA 25 Mar 2009 -- Authorities in Yemen say they have arrested six members of an alleged al-Qaida cell suspected of plotting terrorist attacks.
Clinton: US Bears 'Co-Responsibility' for Mexican Drug Violence VOA 25 Mar 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton: US, with an "insatiable" demand for illegal drugs, bears "co-responsibility" for drug-related violence.
Obama: US to 'Do More' on Mexico Border If Needed VOA 25 Mar 2009 -- US President Obama: Sending hundreds of additional federal agents to the United States' border with Mexico to help fight drug cartels.
Intel system gains warfighting role AFNS 25 Mar 2009 -- Officials from the 950th Electronic System Group are using a key imagery collection system known as Eagle Vision to transition victories.
FBI Director Says White Collar Crime Caseload Stretching Agency Thin VOA 25 Mar 2009 -- FBI Director: Recent upsurge of financial crimes putting a strain on the agency, which also remains focused on terrorism.
Deployment-hardened Soldiers, Airmen use familiar barriers to dam rising floodwaters Army News 25 Mar 2009 -- While deployed in Iraq, Spc. Karsky got used to the towering HESCO barriers that ringed his base.
National Guard Battles Winter Storms in Five States AFPS 25 Mar 2009 -- Rain and melting snow continue to increase flooding in five states across the northern United States today.
Disaster Preparedness Exercise Trains 500 Guardsmen in Puerto Rico AFPS 25 Mar 2009 -- An underwater earthquake triggers a tsunami as a terrorist cell is discovered producing dangerous chemicals.
Anti-Bird Flu Work Intensified KCNA 25 Mar 2009 -- The government of the DPRK is pushing ahead with the anti-bird flu work as a permanent one.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 25 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Al-Qaida's Zawahiri Urges Sudanese to Prepare for War VOA 24 Mar 2009 -- Al-Qaida's second-in-command, Ayman al-Zawahiri, is urging the people of Sudan to prepare for a guerrilla war against the West.
Obama: Terrorist Threat 'Not Going Away' AFPS 24 Mar 2009 -- President Obama: Threat of terrorist attacks from al-Qaida and their affiliates “is not a threat that’s going away.”
Clinton Visits Mexico to Discuss Drug Violence, Economics, Trade VOA 24 Mar 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton flies to Mexico for visit aimed at showing support for Mexican government's crackdown on drug cartels.
US to Boost Forces on Mexico Border VOA 24 Mar 2009 -- The Obama administration increasing the number of agents that operate along the Mexican border in an effort to combat an explosion of violence.
Homeland Security Considers Using Guard Along U.S.-Mexico Border AFPS 24 Mar 2009 -- The Department of Homeland Security is “still considering” the use of National Guard troops along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Iraq, Turkey Nearing Deal To Deprive PKK Of Bases RFE/RL 24 Mar 2009 -- Turkey's efforts to deprive the PKK of bases in northern Iraq may have reached a watershed moment.
Al-Rubai: Terrorist MKO tortures opponents IRNA 24 Mar 2009 -- Iraqi National Security Advisor Mowaffaq al-Rubaie: Mujahideen Khalq Organization tortures and is violent against its opponent members.
UK's new anti-terrorism strategy 'counter-productive,' warn Muslims IRNA 24 Mar 2009 -- Britain's largest Muslim organisation has criticised the UK government's plans to widen the definition of extremism.
Guard Fights Flooding in North Dakota AFPS 24 Mar 2009 -- The North Dakota National Guard has stepped up its flood-fighting efforts in the Red River Valley in North Dakota.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Mar 2009 [PDF]
New Details of Torture Allegations Spark New Debate VOA 23 Mar 2009 -- New grim details have emerged of torture allegations made by high-profile detainees held by the CIA at secret locations outside the US.
JTF-CS tackles Sudden Response 2009 exercise Army News 23 Mar 2009 -- The specter of the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai loomed large in the national consciousness.
Ban condemns Lebanon terrorist attack UN News Centre 23 Mar 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned today’s terrorist attack that killed Kamal Medhat, the deputy head of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Lebanon, and several of his bodyguards.
North Dakota, Minnesota Guard Troops Respond to Red River Valley Flooding AFPS 23 Mar 2009 -- Almost 500 Army and Air National Guard troops from 2 states were called out to help stem the flow of floodwaters.
USS Truxtun Aids Mariners in Gulf of Mexico Navy NewsStand 23 Mar 2009 -- USS Truxtun responding to direction from Commander, US 2nd Fleet, rendered assistance to a sailing vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mumbai Terror Strike Gunman Faces Trial in India VOA 23 Mar 2009 -- The trial has begun in India of the lone gunman captured in last year's terror attacks in Mumbai.
Chinese Muslims at Guantanamo to Petition Supreme Court VOA 23 Mar 2009 -- President Obama recently reaffirmed his intention to close the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba within a year.
UK police accused of misusing terror laws against peaceful protests IRNA 23 Mar 2009 -- Committee of parliamentarians expressed concern right to protest in UK undermined by "autocratic" police measures.
Joint training exercise strengthens AF, civilian partnerships AFNS 23 Mar 2009 -- Law enforcement officials teamed up with 66th Security Forces Squadron personnel for a joint training exercise.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Russia hopes to enhance fight against terrorism with new treaty RIA Novosti 22 Mar 2009 -- Russia hopes to raise the efficiency of the fight against terrorism with a new treaty on security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
UN Launches Probe of Secret Detention Sites VOA 21 Mar 2009 -- U.N. human rights investigators are launching a year-long global investigation into secret places of detention. They note the use of such facilities has increased since the global war on terror was declared after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in the United States.
U.S. Instructors Train Iraqi Prison Guards Before Detainee Handover RFE/RL 21 Mar 2009 -- American instructors are training Iraqis to be prison guards so that they are prepared for the handover of detainees.
Tajikistan To Receive US Funds For Border Security RFE/RL 21 Mar 2009 -- US Defense Department has given $10 million to Tajik authorities to improve security along Tajikistan's borders with Afghanistan.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 20 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Mexico Arrests Top Member of Sinaloa Cartel VOA 19 Mar 2009 -- Mexican authorities say they have arrested the son of one of the country's top drug lords.
New Bin Laden Tape Calls for Somali President's Ouster VOA 19 Mar 2009 -- An audio recording attributed to al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden denounces Somalia's new president, and urges Somalis to topple him.
India, US discuss terror, unrest in Pakistan IRNA 19 Mar 2009 -- India and US discussed various issues including terrorism and unrest in neighbouring Pakistan.
EU Provides Funds To Make Interpol More Accessible In Central Asia RFE/RL 19 Mar 2009 -- EU has launched a 3 million euro ($4 million) project aimed at improving Interpol access in Central Asia.
1 HBCT Preps For Rapid Deployment Army News 19 Mar 2009 -- Soldiers of 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, recently practiced an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise.
Russia to continue legal support for alleged arms dealer RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2009 -- Russia will not interfere in the trial of an alleged Russian arms dealer, but will provide him with legal assistance.
Forces capable to tackle terror threat in view of general election IRNA 19 Mar 2009 -- Indian forces are quite capable to tackle the terror threat in view of upcoming general elections.
Egyptian woman tests positive for bird flu RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2009 -- 38-year-old woman in Egypt has been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the country's official total number of cases to 59.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 19 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Pakistan: abducted UN staffer's health reportedly worsening UN News Centre 18 Mar 2009 -- UN very concerned about the condition of staff member John Solecki after group reported his health was deteriorating.
Exercise Tests Submarine Base Security and Emergency Response Navy NewsStand 18 Mar 2009 -- Naval Submarine Base New London participated in Exercise Solid Curtain, Citadel Shield 2009 Feb. 23-27.
UK police pay £60,000 damages over assaulting terror suspect IRNA 18 Mar 2009 -- Metropolitan police agreed to pay damages to a man after admitting officers subjected him to a prolonged series of assaults.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 18 Mar 2009 [PDF]
US Lawmakers Consider Steps to Curb Mexican Drug Cartel Threat VOA 17 Mar 2009 -- Members of the U.S. Congress are concerned that Mexican drug cartels pose a significant threat to the United States.
Military Speeds Up Help to Mexico, Explores Boosting Border Presence AFPS 17 Mar 2009 -- US working to speed up delivery of equipment and training to help Mexico to better confront violent drug cartels.
Iranian Influence, Terrorist Links, Threaten Latin American Security AFPS 17 Mar 2009 -- Iran is increasing its presence in Latin America, and Hezbollah is making inroads in drug trafficking in Colombia.
Northcom Remains Vigilant Against Threats, Commander Says AFPS 17 Mar 2009 -- Commander of U.S. Northern Command: Continuing terrorist threat against the U.S. homeland “is real,”.
Officials create Air Force Information Protection Directorate AFNS 17 Mar 2009 -- Airmen will transfer responsibility for information protection to Information Protection Directorate at Headquarters Air Force.
Rescue Airmen support shuttle launch AFNS 17 Mar 2009 -- Airmen from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., supported the successful launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery March 16 from Kennedy Space Center.
American servicemembers respond to overturned fuel tanker AFNS 17 Mar 2009 -- Firefighters, medics and security forces from JTF Bravo provided mutual aid assistance to the Comayagua Fire Department.
EU Officials in Washington to Discuss Guantanamo VOA 17 Mar 2009 -- Top EU officials are questioning Obama administration this week about its plans to close detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Thai court holds hearings on alleged Russian arms dealer RIA Novosti 17 Mar 2009 -- A Thai court is holding hearings on extradition of Russian accused of conspiracy to sell arms to Colombian rebels.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Mar 2009 [PDF]
EU Officials to Discuss Taking in Guantanamo Detainees VOA 16 Mar 2009 -- Senior European Union officials head to Washington on Monday for a two-day trip to gain more information about Guantanamo inmates it may be asked to take in after the United States closes the detention camp in Cuba.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Mar 2009 [PDF]
India expects Pak to follow up commitment with tangible action IRNA 14 Mar 2009 -- A day after India handed over to Pakistan more evidence regarding the Mumbai terror attacks, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said he expected Islamabad to follow up its commitment with 'tangible action'.
India Expects Pakistan to Act in Mumbai Investigation VOA 14 Mar 2009 -- India says it expects Pakistan to take action in the investigation into last November's terrorist attack in Mumbai.
Clinton Names Envoy to Expedite Guantanamo Closure VOA 13 Mar 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton named senior US diplomat to help expedite President's order to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
Freed British Resident Detainee Seeks Justice for Alleged Rendition Mistreatment VOA 13 Mar 2009 -- In his first broadcast interview after being held for nearly seven years, Binyam Mohamed has spoken to the BBC.
India Gives Pakistan More Details on Mumbai Attack VOA 13 Mar 2009 -- India has given Pakistan new information about last year's terrorist siege of Mumbai.
India hands over Pakistan comprehensive reply IRNA 13 Mar 2009 -- India handed over to Pakistan a comprehensive reply to all the 30 questions posed by Pakistan related to terror attacks in Mumbai.
Amsterdam Stores Reopen After Terror Fears VOA 13 Mar 2009 -- Dutch police: Shops in Amsterdam were allowed to reopen a day after the arrests of 7 people on suspicion of preparing to carry out a terrorist attack.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 13 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Obama Considers Deploying National Guard to U.S.-Mexico Border AFPS 12 Mar 2009 -- President Barack Obama considers deploying National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border to control escalating violence.
UN and African Union agree to battle crime, drugs together UN News Centre 12 Mar 2009 -- The United Nations anti-crime agency and the African Union (AU) today launched a joint initiative to support an African plan to fight burgeoning traffic in illicit drugs and related criminal activity on the continent over the next five years.
Lawmakers Focus on US-Mexico Border Violence VOA 12 Mar 2009 -- Escalating violence on the US-Mexico border has U.S. lawmakers demanding to know what US government agencies are doing.
Investigators detain suspects in murders of S.Russian officials RIA Novosti 12 Mar 2009 -- Investigators have detained 3 suspects in series of murders of officials committed last year in Republic of North Ossetia.
EGYPT: Bird flu cases among young children raise concerns IRIN 12 Mar 2009 -- 18-month-old child contracted the H5N1 bird flu virus prompting World Health Organization to ask for study of the causes.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 12 Mar 2009 [PDF]
US Officials Warn of Terrorist Recruitment of Somali-Americans VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- U.S. officials warning Congress about recruitment of Somali-Americans to the Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab.
Somali Militia Recruitment in US VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- In Washington, a Senate committee held a hearing Wednesday on Somalia, in particular, recruiting in America by the Islamist Somali militant group al-Shabaab.
Al-Qaida Suspects Face Trial in Yemen VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- Sixteen suspected members of an al-Qaida terrorist cell have gone on trial in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
Congress Discusses Increasing Drug Violence in Mexico VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- U.S. lawmakers are expressing concern over the mounting drug-related violence in Mexico and the spillover into the United States.
Thule members aid in lifesaving ice rescue AFNS 11 Mar 2009 -- A National Science Foundation employee fell off a snow ramp and the only place for him to get treatment was the medical clinic at Thule Air Base.
Seattle Police Chief to Be US Drug Czar VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says the chief of police of the city of Seattle, Washington is President Barack Obama's pick to be the nation's drug czar.
Over 240 militants killed in south Russia in 2008 RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2009 -- Special forces in south Russia killed 243 militants including 23 gang leaders in 2008.
Infant girl becomes 58th Egyptian infected with bird flu virus RIA Novosti 11 Mar 2009 -- An 18-month-old girl in northern Egypt has been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the country's official total of cases to 58.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 11 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Washington Urged to Deepen Anti-terrorism Cooperation with India VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- Lawmakers in Washington urging the Obama administration to deepen anti-terrorism cooperation with India.
Coast Guard Trains Partner Nations in Exercise Tradewinds AFPS 10 Mar 2009 -- Coast Guardsmen from District 7, Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment, are taking part in Tradewinds 2009 exercise.
Kenya Murders Draw Protests, Calls for Independent Probe, and an FBI Offer of Assistance VOA 10 Mar 2009 -- Assassinations of human rights investigators generated offer of help from the US FBI.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Chairman, President Discuss U.S. Support to Mexico AFPS 09 Mar 2009 -- Chairman of the JCS and President Obama discussed situation in Mexico and military capabilities that could assist the country.
UK Government to fund the purchase of six new police Eurocopter EC135 helicopters EADS 09 Mar 2009 -- The Home Office has announced funding for the purchase of six new police Eurocopter EC135 helicopters through a 2009/10 £5m capital grant for air support, as part of the first joint procurement by six UK police forces.
EADS Defence & Security to expand digital radio network of the Brazilian Federal Police EADS 09 Mar 2009 -- EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been commissioned by Brazil’s Departamento de Polícia Federal (DPF) to expand the digital radio network of the Brazilian Federal Police on the basis of the Tetrapol standard in order to cover all the state´s capitals and the frontier areas.
Sabotage could be to blame for Il-76 crash in Uganda - airline RIA Novosti 09 Mar 2009 -- Owner of the Il-76 aircraft that crashed in Uganda: Act of sabotage could be to blame for the crash .
Pakistan still awaiting Indian replies to Mumbai attacks' queries IRNA 09 Mar 2009 -- Pakistan still awaits Indian replies to its 30 questions about the Mumbai attacks.
U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Ships Participate in Exercise Aman 2009 Navy NewsStand 09 Mar 2009 -- USCGC Boutwell departed Karachi, Pakistan after a 4-day port visit to participate in internationalexercise Aman 2009.
Police Using More High-Tech Gadgets VOA 09 Mar 2009 -- The high-tech gadgets developed for warfare are now being used for police work in the United States and other countries.
Flu Viruses Becoming More Resistant To Key Medication VOA 09 Mar 2009 -- Flu season peaks in February and March in the northern hemisphere.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Obama, Mullen Discuss Mexico's Drug War VOA 08 Mar 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama was briefed Saturday by Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen about Mexico's drug wars and how the the United States might help.
Gitmo exposes MI5 complicity in torture IRNA 08 Mar 2009 -- Britain's intelligence service the MI5 is being accused of complicity in the torture of a UK resident recently released from Guantanamo prison.
Mullen Praises Military Cooperation Between Mexico, U.S. AFPS 07 Mar 2009 -- The combined capabilities and military cooperation between Mexico and the United States can defeat the drug cartels that plague both countries, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Mexico City yesterday.
Pressured On Opium Crops, Many Afghan Farmers Switch To Cannabis RFE/RL 07 Mar 2009 -- Opium-poppy eradication has been hailed as a success in much of Afghanistan's north and east.
US Won't Follow British Lead on Hezbollah Dialogue VOA 06 Mar 2009 -- Two senior U.S. diplomats are due to arrive in Damascus Saturday in a visit upgrading the level of U.S.-Syrian contacts.
Attack on Sri Lankan team not carried out in typical militant style IRNA 06 Mar 2009 -- Ayesha Siddiqa, a Pakistani security analyst: Attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team not carried out in a typical militant style.
Pakistani Officials Report Progress in Cricket Attack Probe VOA 06 Mar 2009 -- Pakistani authorities said they are making progress in the investigation of Tuesday's deadly attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Pakistan President vows to punish perpetrators of terrorist assaults IRNA 06 Mar 2009 -- Pakistani President Zardari assured the visiting FM perpetrators of terrorist assaults will be unearthed and dealt with.
FBI chief begins talks in Pakistan IRNA 06 Mar 2009 -- FBI chief Mueller met Pakistan’s Interior Ministry chief and discussed ongoing investigation into the Mumbai attacks.
Pakistan Identifies Kidnappers of UN Official as Deadline Passes VOA 06 Mar 2009 -- The Pakistani government said it has identified the kidnappers of American United Nation's official John Solecki.
Mexico's Growing Drug Violence Worries US VOA 06 Mar 2009 -- Mexico's growing drug violence is now considered a "national security threat" by the US, as drug-related attacks in Mexico continues to mount.
Guard essential at home and abroad, says chief AFNS 06 Mar 2009 -- Gen. Craig McKinley: National Guard playing an essential role domestically and overseas, challenging leaders to do more.
Russian munitions in smuggling case listed as metal - source RIA Novosti 06 Mar 2009 -- Russian military officials tried to smuggle missiles and aviation bombs under the guise of nonferrous metal deliveries.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 06 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Case Against Suspected al-Qaida Sleeper Agent Heads to US Court VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- Alleged terrorism suspect expected to be transferred soon from a US military jail in the southern state of South Carolina to a federal prison in the midwestern state of Illinois.
Colombia Extradites Ex-Paramilitary Chief to US VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- Colombian paramilitary leader extradited to the US on drug charges, despite objections that could leave hundreds of murders unsolved.
Mullen: Lessons of Colombia Can Be Applied Elsewhere AFPS 05 Mar 2009 -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Ongoing struggle against narcoterrorists holds lessons for nations around the world.
Palestinian Shot Dead After Crash Israel Labels Terrorist Attack VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- A Palestinian driver has been shot dead in Jerusalem after allegedly slamming his tractor into a police car and a bus.
Police shoot construction vehicle driver dead in Jerusalem RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2009 -- Israeli police shot dead the driver of a construction vehicle who had slammed into a police car and an empty bus.
Palestinian Bulldozer Driver Injures 2 in Jerusalem VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- Israeli authorities say a Palestinian driver rammed a bulldozer into an empty bus and a police car, wounding two officers before being shot dead.
Pakistan Cricket Ambush Controversy Focuses on Security VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- Pakistani officials continue to search for gunmen who participated in ambush of the Sri Lankan cricket team.
Boroujerdi warns EU of downplaying MKO and Pejak terror threats IRNA 05 Mar 2009 -- Chairman of Iran Majlis commission warned the EU of downplaying the terror threat of MKO and Pejak.
Bird flu confirmed in two-year-old Egyptian child RIA Novosti 05 Mar 2009 -- A two-year-old Egyptian boy has been diagnosed with bird flu, bringing the country's official bird flu total to 57.
Tradewinds Exercise Begins in Bahamas AFPS 05 Mar 2009 -- More than 400 US servicemembers on hand for the opening ceremonies of the 25th annual Tradewinds exercise.
Emergency Response Team Trains with Bahrainis During Desert Sailor 2009 Navy NewsStand 05 Mar 2009 -- Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Bahrain ERT participated in Desert Sailor training course.
Hospital Ship Prepares for Humanitarian Assistance Mission AFPS 05 Mar 2009 -- Preparations under way aboard USNS Comfort as it prepares to leave for a 4-month humanitarian assistance mission.
USS Underwood Assists Stranded Colombian Fishermen Navy NewsStand 05 Mar 2009 -- The guided-missile frigate USS Underwood provided assistance to Colombian fishermen stranded in the Pacific Ocean.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 05 Mar 2009 [PDF]
US Lawmakers Consider Probe of Bush Security Policies VOA 04 Mar 2009 -- Chairman of US Senate Judiciary Committee proposed independent commission to investigate Bush administration policies.
Global Poll Shows Muslims Split on al-Qaida VOA 04 Mar 2009 -- A comprehensive new survey of Muslims around the world shows large majorities renounce al-Qaida's use of terrorism to pursue political aims.
UN counter-terrorism task force shifts into new operational phase UN News Centre 04 Mar 2009 -- UN task force charged with coordinating counter-terrorism efforts has entered operational phase.
Pakistan Hunts for Sri Lankan Cricket Team Attackers VOA 04 Mar 2009 -- Pakistani police say they have detained several people suspected of possible links attack against Sri Lanka's cricket team.
Pakistan FM: Enemies attack Pakistan- Sri Lanka friendship IRNA 04 Mar 2009 -- Pakistan FM: 'the attack was perpetrated by the enemies of Pakistan-Sri Lanka friendship'.
Despite Economic Uncertainties, Coast Guard Looks to Modernize AFPS 04 Mar 2009 -- Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad W. Allen: Pursuit to modernize in the midst of fiscal ambiguity is the real challenge.
Russian military officials face fraud charges over arms disposal RIA Novosti 04 Mar 2009 -- Fraud charges brought against a group of Defense Ministry officials involved in disposal of airplane bombs and missiles.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 04 Mar 2009 [PDF]
MPs to question Miliband on torture allegations IRNA 03 Mar 2009 -- The Foreign Affairs Committee announced it will be taking oral evidence from Foreign Secretary Milband on the case of Binyam Mohamed.
Pak urged to take urgent steps to dismantle terror infrastructure IRNA 03 Mar 2009 -- India expressed shock and anguish over the attack on Sri Lankan cricketers near Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
India: Attack Demonstrates Needs for Pakistan to Take Action against Terror Groups VOA 03 Mar 2009 -- India: Attack on Sri Lanka's cricket team demonstrates Pakistan needs to do more to confront terrorism.
Mexico Drug War Threatens Civil Rule VOA 03 Mar 2009 -- Recent Pentagon document suggested Mexico could become a failed state as drug trafficking cartels continue to challenge government authority.
Bissau Assassinations Highlight Obstacles to Drug Trafficking Fight VOA 03 Mar 2009 -- Questions being raised about the role of drug cartels in national politics.
West African Drug Trade Concerns U.S. Officials AFPS 03 Mar 2009 -- West Africa has seen an “absolutely shocking” increase in drug trafficking, U.S. Africa Command's top civilian said yesterday.
Witnesses: 2 Explosions Near Rangoon Parks VOA 03 Mar 2009 -- Witnesses in Burma have reported two explosions in the country's main city, Rangoon.
Rescue crews continue search for missing boater, NFL players AFNS 03 Mar 2009 -- USAF Reserve rescue crews launched 2 aircraft as Airmen helped with the continued search for missing boaters.
BANGLADESH: Drive to stem bird flu in backyard farms IRIN 03 Mar 2009 -- The Bangladesh authorities have employed 300 field volunteers to strengthen surveillance of bird flu in rural areas.
Indonesian authorities report four bird flu deaths RIA Novosti 03 Mar 2009 -- Senior Indonesian health official: 4 people have died of bird flu in the country since the start of the year.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Department of Justice Releases Nine Office of Legal Counsel Memoranda and Opinions US Dept. of Justice 02 Mar 2009 -- The Department of Justice today released two previously undisclosed Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memoranda and seven previously undisclosed opinions
Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield '09 a Navy Success Navy NewsStand 02 Mar 2009 -- US Fleet Forces Command completed Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield '09 Feb. 27.
Guard Ends New Orleans Mission, Focuses on Wildfires, Snow AFPS 02 Mar 2009 -- As the Louisiana National Guard wrapped up its “precedent-setting” law enforcement mission in New Orleans yesterday, the Texas National Guard dispatched helicopters to combat wildfires torching Central Texas.
Gates: U.S. Military Could Help Mexico Fight Drug Cartels AFPS 02 Mar 2009 -- The United States could increase its military support to help Mexico fight drug cartels that pose an increasingly alarming security risk, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday.
Rescue crews join search for missing NFL players, boaters AFNS 02 Mar 2009 -- USAF Reserve Rescue crew from the 920th Rescue Wing took off to join the Coast Guard in a search for 4 missing boaters.
Coast Guard Rescues Missing Boater, Continues Search for Three Others AFPS 02 Mar 2009 -- The Coast Guard rescued a boater whose vessel capsized in the Gulf of Mexico.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Mar 2009 [PDF]
Pak must dismantle terror infrastructue: India IRNA 01 Mar 2009 -- Keeping up the pressure on Pakistan to stop terrorist activities originating from its soil, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said Islamabad has to cooperate fully to bring to justice those responsible for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
Scientists Use Smallpox Vaccine to Fight Bird Flu VOA 01 Mar 2009 -- Scientists from Hong Kong and the United States say they have developed an experimental bird flu vaccine by modifying a vaccine once used to treat smallpox.

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