April 2009 Security News

Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism, US Dept. of State April 30, 2009 -- "U.S. law requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress, by April 30 of each year, a full and complete report on terrorism with regard to those countries and groups meeting criteria set forth in the legislation. This annual report is entitled Country Reports on Terrorism. Beginning with the report for 2004, it replaced the previously published Patterns of Global Terrorism."
Special Press Briefing and Release: Country Reports on Terrorism 2008 US Dept. of State 30 Apr 2009 -- Ronald D. Schlicher, Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism , Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism; Russell Travers, Deputy Director for Information Sharing and Knowledge Development of the National Counterterrorism Center
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza Center for Disease Control 30 Apr 2009
Secretary Sebelius Takes Two Key Actions On Strategic National Stockpile Dept. of Health and Human Services 30 Apr 2009
Experts Shun Swine Label for Influenza Outbreak VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- As health experts learn more about the Swine influenza A-H1N1 outbreak centered in Mexico, many are moving away from calling it swine flu.
World Health Organization confirms 257 cases of swine flu RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- World Health Organization confirmed 257 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection in 11 countries as of 17:00 GMT.
UN pandemic alert still at Phase 5, as influenza A (H1N1) continues to spread UN News Centre 30 Apr 2009 -- United Nations health agency held its pandemic alert to Phase 5.
Red Cross Mobilizes Millions of Volunteers to Fight Swine Flu VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies says millions of volunteers in 186 countries are being mobilized.
More Countries Report Influenza Cases VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Number of confirmed cases of swine influenza A H1N1 continues to grow.
Hundreds of Suspected or Confirmed Cases of Swine Flu in New York City VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Number of swine flu cases in New York City continues to grow, with hundreds of confirmed or suspected cases.
Swine Flu Prompts US School Closures VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Scores of schools are closed in several U.S. states to combat the spread of the influenza virus being called swine flu.
Obama To Keep US-Mexico Border Open VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- President Barack Obama says he has no plans to close the United States' border with Mexico, despite the swine flu threat.
US-Mexican Border Not Closing for Flu Outbreak VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- The Obama administration is standing by its decision to keep the U.S. border with Mexico open - despite the swine flu outbreak.
Mexico Faces Severe Economic Fallout from Flu Crisis VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- There are concerns about the economic impact of the virus on a country where a large part of the population lives in poverty.
Mexico Faces Shut Down Over Swine Flu VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Mexican President Calderon is urging people to stay at home while the federal government suspends non-essential activities to combat spread of flu.
US Reports: At Least 94 Infected With Swine Flu; One Dies in Texas VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- U.S. health authorities say at least 91 people in 10 U.S. states have been infected with swine flu.
Countries in East Africa Step Up Flu Screening VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Countries in east Africa are screening travelers and have issued hygiene guidelines, after South Africa suspected cases of swine flu.
Fears of World Flu Pandemic Grow as Outbreaks Spread VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Health authorities in many countries are taking urgent steps to control the spreading swine flu crisis, on the brink of a pandemic.
Premier calls for larger reserves of flu vaccines in Taiwan CNA 30 Apr 2009 -- Premier Liu urged biopharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Taiwan to begin developing a vaccine against swine flu.
Asia Activates Pandemic Plans After WHO Alert VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Health authorities in Asia have swiftly responded to the World Health Organization's warning of an "imminent pandemic" of swine flu.
WHO Urges Governments To Put Flu Plans Into Action RFE/RL 30 Apr 2009 -- World Health Organization has upgraded its pandemic alert level for a new strain of the swine flu from Phase 4 to Phase 5.
WHO raises level of swine flu pandemic alert to 'five' RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- World Health Organization has raised its level of swine flu pandemic alert from phase 4 to 5, one step short of a full-scale pandemic.
UN notches up swine flu pandemic alert to level 5 IRNA 30 Apr 2009 -- UN health agency raised the international alert to Phase 5 on a 6-point scale, signalling an imminent pandemic.
Russian scientists could create swine flu vaccine in 3 months RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- Head of Russia's Flu Research Institute: Scientists could create a vaccine to combat swine flu in 3 months.
Swine Flu Ruled Out in Suspected S. African Case VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Health officials in South Africa: H1N1 influenza virus has been ruled out in one of the two suspected cases there.
Obama Says Waterboarding is Torture VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama: Practice known as "waterboarding", or simulated drowning, used under the Bush administration is torture.
Obama Says He's 'Gravely Concerned' About Pakistan Situation RFE/RL 30 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama confident in the security of the country's nuclear arsenal.
US: Al-Qaida Still Greatest Threat to America VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- US: Al-Qaida terrorist group remains the greatest threat to America and its allies and is currently using Pakistan to rebuild its capabilities.
Gates Says al-Qaida Trying to Spark New Round of Iraq Unrest VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates: Series of highly deadly bombings in Iraq is an attempt by al-Qaida to spark sectarian violence.
International Experts: Al-Qaida Facing Crisis in North Africa VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- International experts say al-Qaida is facing a crisis in North Africa, where it once hoped to build a regional network.
Police Bust Arab Terror Cell in Northern Israel VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- Israel says it has smashed an Arab terror cell planning a wave of attacks.
New key witness testifies for Bout in Thai court RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- Lawyers for an alleged Russian arms dealer arrested in Thailand have asked a fugitive U.S. businessman to testify for their client.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Swine Flu Latest in Series of Influenza Outbreaks VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- The whole world is talking about swine flu as scientists scramble to learn more about this emerging disease.
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Today’s Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak and the U.S. Government’s Response Department of Homeland Security 29 Apr 2009
Suspected H1N1 Flu Case Reported at California Marine Base AFPS 29 Apr 2009 -- USMC commandant confirmed a suspected case of H1N1 flu at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.
Lawmakers Urge More Action to Prevent Flu From Entering US VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Members of the U.S. Congress are calling on the Obama administration to do more to prevent travelers with flu from entering US.
WHO Says Swine Flu Alert Level May Go Higher VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- The World Health Organization says it is moving closer to raising its swine flu pandemic alert level to phase five.
UN notches up swine flu pandemic alert to level 5 UN News Centre 29 Apr 2009 -- UN health agency raised the international alert to Phase 5 on a 6-point scale, signalling an imminent pandemic.
WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert to Level 5 VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- WHO raised the swine flu pandemic alert level to phase 5 - just one step below the highest level.
Statement by WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan UN WHO 29 Apr 2009 -- Statement by WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan on Swine Flu.
Basic Facts About Swine Flu Outbreak VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Leaders and health officials around the world are urging people to take several precautions to help slow the spread of the sometimes deadly swine flu virus.
Flu Watchboard offers DOD-related info on flu outbreak AFNS 29 Apr 2009 -- With just a few clicks of the mouse, servicemembers, civilians and families interested in learning more about Flu can access resources.
Obama: Utmost Precautions Needed to Combat Swine Flu VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama says schools should consider closing if cases of swine flu are even suspected among students or faculty.
Swine Flu Source Apparently Not Pigs, says FAO VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- UN Food and Agriculture Organization monitoring whether any evidence appears that the disease is actually affecting pigs.
Seven Countries Now Confirm Cases of Swine Flu VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Health agencies around the world say they are taking aggressive measures to fight the outbreak of swine flu.
Health Experts Warn Swine Flu Will Continue To Spread VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Governments around the world are intensifying efforts to contain further outbreaks of a deadly swine flu.
Researchers Race to Develop Swine Flu Vaccine VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Scientists are working overtime to develop a vaccine against this new strain of the virus.
Britain confirms 3 new cases of swine flu RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Britain confirmed 3 new instances of swine flu, involving 2 adults and a 12-year-old girl.
Three people diagnosed with swine flu in Germany RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Three of 7 suspected cases of swine flue infection have been confirmed among a group of Germans who recently returned from Mexic.
Germany confirms first case of swine flu IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- German health officials in the southern state of Bavaria on Wednesday confirmed the country's first human swine flu case.
U.S. reports first human death from swine flu RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- A 23-month-old child in Texas has died from the swine flu virus, becoming the first fatality from the virus outside Mexico.
SOUTHERN AFRICA: Not enough drugs to handle a pandemic IRIN 29 Apr 2009 -- South Africa, the country with the most resources in Africa, has 2 suspected cases of swine flu.
Egypt to cull all pigs to prevent swine flu infection RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Egyptian government resolved to cull all pigs in the country amid fears of a possible swine flu outbreak.
Egypt Orders Immediate Mass Slaughter of Pigs VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Egypt has ordered the slaughter of all pigs as a precaution against swine flu.
MIDDLE EAST: Regional efforts to prepare for swine flu IRIN 29 Apr 2009 -- Middle East countries are taking precautionary measures against swine flu.
Pakistan takes precautionary measures to check Swine Flu virus IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan has taken precautionary measures at all entry points to check the swine flu virus.
Taiwan launches on-board flu checks on flights from North America CNA 29 Apr 2009 -- Taiwan began to make on-board checks of passengers on flights arriving from the US.
Asia-Pacific on High Alert as Swine Flu Fears Intensify VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- As concerns that swine flu is spreading through the Asia-Pacific region, New Zealand has confirmed new infections.
ASIA: Action taken across the region to counter swine flu IRIN 29 Apr 2009 -- Governments throughout Asia take action in reponse to swine flu.
Europe Prepares for More Swine Flu Cases VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Europe continues to gear up for an anticipated increase in swine flu cases.
Mexico confirms seven swine flu deaths since start of panic RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- There have only been 7 deaths in Mexico that can be said without doubt to have been caused by swine flu.
UN swine flu pandemic alert remains at phase four IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- Influenza pandemic alert remains at phase 4, on a 6-level warning scale, as the count of swine flu infections continues to rise.
Taiwan Granted Observer Status at WHO Body VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- China has dropped long-standing objections to Taiwan participating in the World Health Organization's annual assembly.
Taiwan invited to attend World Health Assembly CNA 29 Apr 2009 -- President Ma announced that Taiwan has been invited to take part as an observer in the upcoming World Health Assembly.
THAILAND: Learning the lessons from SARS and bird flu IRIN 29 Apr 2009 -- Thailand was quick to react to the threat of an international swine flu epidemic when news of possible spread broke a few days ago.
Two More Defendants Sentenced in US Army Base Plot VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- US federal judge has given long prison sentences to 2 more men convicted of conspiring to kill US soldiers.
Fort Dix Terror Plotters Sentenced AFPS 29 Apr 2009 -- The last of 5 defendants found guilty in a terror plot to kill soldiers at Fort Dix were sentenced.
4th Defendant Sentenced in Plot Against US Army Base VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- US federal judge sentenced fourth defendant to life in prison following his conviction in a plot to kill US military personnel.
US set to free 30 Guantanamo inmates soon IRNA 29 Apr 2009 -- The United States is set to release 30 Guantanamo inmates in the near future, US Attorney General Eric Holder announced.
Midwest Regional Ops Center Set to Handle Security, Emergencies Navy NewsStand 29 Apr 2009 -- Navy Region Midwest welcomed its new regional operations center into service.
Thai court may give ruling in Bout case in June RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Thai court may announce its ruling on the extradition of a Russian accused of conspiring to sell arms to Colombian rebels, in early June.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Apr 2009 [PDF]
US Lawmakers Consider Steps to Address Swine Flu Outbreak VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Federal officials sought to assure Americans they are taking aggressive action to respond to the swine flu outbreak.
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza Center for Disease Control 28 Apr 2009
Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at Media Briefing on H1N1 Flu Outbreak Department of Homeland Security 28 Apr 2009
Obama Requests $1.5 Billion to Tackle Swine Flu VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Officials worldwide are increasing precautions to cope with a swine flu outbreak that has proven deadly in Mexico.
UN swine flu pandemic alert remains at phase 4 amid rising infections UN News Centre 28 Apr 2009 -- The international influenza pandemic alert remains at phase four, on a six-level warning scale.
Swine Flu Samples Burst on Swiss Train, No Risks Reported VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Swiss police: Container of swine flu virus samples packed in dry ice burst as it was being shipped on a Swiss train.
Swine Flu Outbreak Reminds Hong Kong of SARS VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- For a few months in 2003, SARS held Hong Kong in virtual quarantine.
Health Professionals Gear Up for Possible Swine Flu Outbreak in Africa VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Health professionals meeting in Addis Ababa to plot strategies to counter a possible outbreak of swine flu.
Swine flu vaccine may be available in 6 months - Russian expert RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2009 -- Russian expert: Vaccine against swine flu could be developed within six months.
Surgeon general: No cause for alarm with flu outbreak Army News 28 Apr 2009 -- While emphasizing caution, the surgeon general of the Army said there's no reason to be alarmed by the H1N1 flu outbreak.
US Official Predicts Number of Swine Flu Cases Will Increase VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Obama administration expects to see more cases of swine flu in more US states, but no plans to close the US-Mexico border.
Australian Researchers: Surgical Face Masks Important Weapon Against Swine Flu VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Surgical masks have been found to be a cheap and effective front-line weapon against epidemics.
Mexican Officials Struggle to Contain Swine Flu Epidemic VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- WHO has raised its pandemic alert level from 3 to 4, as world health officials take steps to prevent the spread of the swine flu.
Asian Tourism Industry Braces for Flu Fears VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Asia's travel industry, struggling with weak demand because of the weak global economy, is bracing for the fallout from the swine flu.
Europe Braces for Swine Flu Impact VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- With two confirmed swine flu cases in Spain and two in Scotland, Britain and other European countries are preparing themselves.
EAST AFRICA: Swine flu scare prompts surveillance scale-up IRIN 28 Apr 2009 -- The East African region is generally not well prepared for a pandemic like swine flu.
Nigeria on Alert for Swine Flu VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Nigerian health authorities are on full alert to watch out for possible cases of swine flu in Africa's most populous nation.
Taiwan to launch on-board flu checks on flights from America CNA 28 Apr 2009 -- Every flight from America that arrives in Taiwan from April 29 onward will be subject to a strict on-board screening procedure.
Taiwan sets up command center to counter swine flu CNA 28 Apr 2009 -- Department of Health set up a central command center to prevent a possible swine flu outbreak in Taiwan.
KYRGYZSTAN: Swine flu preparedness measures under way IRIN 28 Apr 2009 -- Kyrgyz Authorities have activated plans to prevent the spread of swine flu.
Russian consulate in Mexico suspends work over swine flu fears RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2009 -- Consular section of Russia's embassy in Mexico has suspended its work until May 4.
UK warns against travelling to Mexico after swine flu outbreak IRNA 28 Apr 2009 -- British Foreign Office warned against all but essential travels to Mexico following confirmation of swine flu cases in Scotland.
India issues travel advisory for visit to Swine Flu affected nations IRNA 28 Apr 2009 -- Indian government issued an advisory for those visiting the Swine Flu affected nations.
WHO Confident No Confirmed Swine Flu Cases in China VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- The World Health Organization's China representative says there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in China.
New Zealand Confirms 3 Swine Flu Cases VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- New Zealand has confirmed three people have tested positive for swine flu - the first in the Asia-Pacific region.
Iraq Claims Arrest of Alleged al-Qaida Cell VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Iraq's Interior Ministry said it has arrested seven men from an alleged al-Qaida in Iraq cell suspected of a string of car bombings and other attacks.
Britain announces 10 m pound to enhance Pakistan IRNA 28 Apr 2009 -- British PM Brown announced a package of ten million pound to enhance the counter-terrorism capacity of Pakistani agencies.
Indonesia Sentences 3 to Prison for Terrorism VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- An Indonesian court has sentenced a Singaporean man to 18 years in prison under the country's anti-terrorism law.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 28 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Scientist warns over pandemic flu vaccine six-moth time lag University of Leicester 27 Apr 2009 -- Study is first to show pre-pandemic vaccine approach.
CDC Media Availability on Human Swine Influenza Cases Center for Disease Control 27 Apr 2009
SENEGAL: Raising alert without hysteria in swine flu defence IRIN 27 Apr 2009 -- Health authorities in Senegal have reactivated an early warning health system put into place in 2006 following the resurgence of the H5N1 avian flu virus in Hong Kong in response to a recent outbreak of swine influenza.
Pelosi Statement on Swine Flu Virus Office of the Speaker 27 Apr 2009 -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released statement on the swine influenza virus.
Worldwide Military Screening Program Prompts Fast Swine Flu Identification AFPS 27 Apr 2009 -- DoD's worldwide influenza monitoring program being credited with helping to identify two cases of swine flu early.
WHO Raises Swine Flu Pandemic Alert to Level 4 VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- The World Health Organization has raised its swine flu pandemic alert up one level to Phase 4 - two levels below the highest phase.
UN cranks up global pandemic alert level to phase 4 UN News Centre 27 Apr 2009 -- UN health agency elevated the pandemic alert to phase 4 for first time since the current warning system was introduced in 2005.
UN considering raising global pandemic alert level UN News Centre 27 Apr 2009 -- UN health agency may raise the international pandemic alert.
Deadly Swine Flu Outbreak Forces Closure of All Mexican Schools VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- Mexican officials have suspended schools across the country until early May, as the nation deals with an outbreak of swine flu.
Mexican swine flu death toll rises to 149 RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2009 -- Number of people to have died from suspected swine flu in Mexico has risen by 46 to 149.
Military Monitors Swine Flu With Focus on Protecting Force AFPS 27 Apr 2009 -- DoD monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with its primary focus on protecting the military population.
Schwarzenegger: California is Addressing Swine Flu Threat VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- U.S. health officials are testing for suspected cases of swine influenza, following a serious outbreak of the disease in Mexico.
New York Officials Urge Calm After Swine Flu Hits School VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- New York City officials are urging residents not to panic after 28 students of a local preparatory school tested positive for swine flu.
US Doctors, Airlines Monitoring for Swine Flu VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- U.S. health officials are increasing surveillance measures at doctors' offices and international borders to guard against the spread of swine flu.
President Obama: Swine Flu 'Not a Cause for Alarm' VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama: The US is closely monitoring cases of the swine flu, but the situation is "not a cause for alarm."
ISRAEL: Measures taken to combat swine flu IRIN 27 Apr 2009 -- The Israeli Health Ministry issued a special notice on the country's preparedness for the possibility of a swine flu outbreak.
India chalks out strategy to prevent Swine Flu outbreak IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- India chalked out a strategy to prevent any outbreak of Swine Flu disease in India.
Asia, Pacific Take Measures to Prevent Spread of Swine Flu VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- Countries throughout Asia and Pacific taking steps to prevent a strain of swine flu infecting humans from spreading to the region.
IFRC Says Past Holds Lessons for Swine Flu Outbreak VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- International Federal Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies calling the swine flu outbreak a "situation of immediate and serious concern."
World prepares for swine flu pandemic as over 100 die in Mexico RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2009 -- Countries around the world began measures to prevent a swine flu pandemic.
No human infections of swine flu in Taiwan: health minister CNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Health Minister Yeh: So far no one in Taiwan is known to be infected.
Medvedev orders regions to step up flu measures RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2009 -- Russian president instructed regional authorities to take urgent action to prevent the spread of swine flu in Russia.
Berlin issues Mexico travel alert after deadly Swine Flu outbreak IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Germany's FM issued a travel warning for Mexico after the outbreak of a deadly swine flu in the Latin American country.
Spain confirms Swine Flu case IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Europe has confirmed its first case of swine flu as efforts increase to contain the virus.
LOCKHEED MARTIN SUPPORTS 2009 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CYBER DEFENSE EXERCISE Lockheed Martin 27 Apr 2009 -- Teams of cyber security experts from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the nation’s service academies squared off last week in one of the nation’s most expansive and sophisticated cyber “war games,” the Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX).
Europe's first human swine flu case confirmed in Spain RIA Novosti 27 Apr 2009 -- The first human case of swine flu in Europe has been confirmed in Spain.
US declares public health emergency over Swine Flu IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- US health officials declared a public health emergency on Sunday as 20 cases of swine flu were confirmed in country.
Information Ministry arrests members of terrorist network IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Information Minister Mohseni Ejeie: Terrorist network affiliating to Zionists busted before they could carry out any anti-security actions.
UK rules out 'super-database' of surveillance IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Home Secretary Smith ruled out a state-run 'super-database' to track all emails, internet use, text messages and social networking.
7 Turkish Police, 2 Civilians Wounded in Shootout With Militants VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- Turkish officials: 7 police officers have been wounded in raid on members of a far-left militant group in Istanbul.
Blue Flag enhances ability to protect U.S. from attacks AFNS 27 Apr 2009 -- USAF along with Army, USN and USMC representatives completed exercise to improve how to monitor and intercept hostile aircraft.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 27 Apr 2009 [PDF]
WHO updates report on Swine Influenza IRNA 26 Apr 2009 -- In response to cases of swine influenza A/H1N1, reported in Mexico and the United States of America, the Director-General convened a meeting of the Emergency Committee to assess the situation and advise her on appropriate responses.
CDC Media Availability on Human Swine Influenza Cases Center for Disease Control 26 Apr 2009
GOVERNOR PATERSON ACTIVATES HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN; PUTS STATE ON ‘HIGH ALERT’ FOR SWINE FLU Office of the Governor of New Yorkorbital 26 Apr 2009 -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has activated New York State's health emergency preparedness plan, and put the State on high alert to quickly identify and respond to any cases of swine flu
Russia sets up commission to prevent swine flu outbreak RIA Novosti 26 Apr 2009 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has set up a government commission to prevent the spread of swine flu in the country, the government's press secretary said on Sunday.
WHO, US Declare Swine Flu Emergencies VOA 26 Apr 2009 -- The World Health Organization is expressing concern about a possible swine flu pandemic as the number of confirmed cases rises in the United States and Mexico - and new cases have been reported in Canada. The Obama administration declared a public health emergency to mobilize federal and state resources to combat the infectious viral illness.
Media Availability on CDC Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza Center for Disease Control 25 Apr 2009
GOVERNOR PATERSON DIRECTS STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR POSSIBLE SWINE FLU CASES Office of the Governor of New Yorkorbital 25 Apr 2009 -- Governor David A. Paterson has directed the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to activate its infectious disease, epidemiology, laboratory, disaster preparedness and health systems staff to coordinate efforts across the State as eight cases of probable swine influenza (swine flu) were identified in New York City today
Swine flu outbreak has pandemic potential, warns UN health agency UN News Centre 25 Apr 2009 -- The head of the United Nations health agency today warned that the recent outbreak of a deadly new strain of the flu virus, known as swine flu, reported in parts of Mexico and the United States, has the potential to become a pandemic.
WHO: Swine Flu An International Public Health Emergency VOA 25 Apr 2009 -- The World Health Organization says a new swine flu strain in Mexico and the United States is "a public health emergency of international concern." The flu has killed as many as 68 people in Mexico and sickened more than 1,000. Health officials say it is too early to say whether it will become a worldwide outbreak.
Press Briefing On Swine Influenza, 4/26/09 The White House 26 Apr 2009 -- Ress Briefing On Swine Influenza By Secretary Napolitano, Department Of Homeland Security, John Brennan, Assistant To The President For Homeland Security And Counterterrorism, Dr. Richard Besser, Acting Director, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, And Robert Gibbs, Press Secretary
Mexico Swine Flu Deaths Spark Concerns of Global Epidemic VOA 25 Apr 2009 -- Mexican and U.S. officials are taking emergency steps to contain the possible outbreak of a new multi-strain of swine flu that has killed at least 20 people and may be responsible for scores of other deaths.
US to Admit Chinese Muslims from Guantanamo VOA 25 Apr 2009 -- U.S. officials said the Obama administration is planning to admit some of the Chinese Muslims being held at the U.S. military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba into the United States.
WHO: Swine Flu has 'Pandemic Potential' VOA 25 Apr 2009 -- The head of the World Health Organization says the swine flu outbreak in Mexico and the United States could develop into a pandemic.
Pentagon to Release Photos From Detainee Custody Investigations AFPS 24 Apr 2009 -- DoD will release a substantial number of photos associated with concluded past investigations of alleged abuse of detainees.
US Defense Department to Release Prison Abuse Pictures VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Rights group: US authorities will release photographs showing abuse of prisoners by US personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US Terrorist Watch List Grows to One Million Entries VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- US Federal Bureau of Investigation: Government's terrorist watch list of known or suspected terrorists has grown to one million.
Air Sovereignty Mission Needs Attention, Air Guard Chief Tells Congress AFPS 24 Apr 2009 -- New commitments need to be made to the nation’s airmen and others who defend North America.
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza Center for Disease Control 24 Apr 2009
New Flood Barriers Prove Successful in North Dakota AFPS 24 Apr 2009 -- ND National Guard finished pulling out 2 barrier systems that proved to be useful new tools in the fight against recent flooding in the state.
Fort Riley aviation Soldiers fly to North Dakota to help with flood relief Army News 24 Apr 2009 -- Record flooding was occurring in North Dakota and Minnesota and Forces Command wanted CAB to assist.
Woman dies of bird flu in Egypt RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2009 -- A 33-year-old woman from the northern Egyptian province of Kafr el-Sheikh died of bird flu on Friday, the country's health ministry said in a statement.
Bird Flu Deaths Reported in Egypt, Vietnam VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Officials in Egypt and Vietnam said bird flu has claimed more victims in their countries, with the Egyptian death the third reported in less than a week.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Apr 2009 [PDF]
China Denies Hacking US Fighter-Jet Files VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- China has denied report that computer spies possibly operating in China stole information related to the US Joint Strike Fighter project.
Making a Joint Task Force commander Army News 23 Apr 2009 -- About 60 senior officers from the National Guard and other services recently spent a week Peterson AFB, learning how to lead a joint task force.
CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza Center for Disease Control 23 Apr 2009
Rodney M. Davis Returns to Homeport Navy NewsStand 23 Apr 2009 -- USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) returned to Naval Station Everett following a six-month deployment in support of counter narco-terrorism.
Joint Task Force-Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras Army News 23 Apr 2009 -- Joint Task Force-Bravo is made up of US Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and civilians who work to enhance security and cooperation.
FBI agents in Moscow on trail of Russian mafia bosses RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2009 -- A group of FBI agents is in Moscow to hold talks on possible cooperation in cases involving 2 suspected mafia leaders.
Egypt reports second bird flu death in 2009 RIA Novosti 23 Apr 2009 -- A 25-year-old Egyptian woman has died of bird flu, the second in a week, bringing death toll from the fatal virus to 25.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Apr 2009 [PDF]
US Lawmaker Vows Probe of Bush Administration Detainee Interrogation Policy VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee: Panel will investigate Bush administration detainee interrogation policies if congressional support is lacking for an independent inquiry into the matter.
Clinton: Cheney 'Not Reliable' on Interrogation Issue VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton questioned credibility of former VP Cheney who defended use of harsh interrogation methods.
US Senate Report Details Harsh Interrogation Methods VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- US Senate committee report says Bush administration approved the use of harsh interrogation techniques that led to detainee abuses at US military bases in Iraq and elsewhere.
Spokesman Cites Pentagon Cooperation in Interrogation Probe AFPS 22 Apr 2009 -- DoD provided full cooperation during a US Senate committee investigation that examined detainee-interrogation operations.
Gates Presses to Boost Computer Network Security AFPS 22 Apr 2009 -- Gates: DoD officials working to reduce vulnerability to cyber-attack attempts that occur regularly and are likely to continue.
Tajik Police Detain Alleged Extremist Group Members RFE/RL 22 Apr 2009 -- Tajik authorities have detained eight members of the banned Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan since January 1.
Drug Smugglers Expelled from Sierra Leone to Face US Charges VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Three drug smugglers convicted in Sierra Leone will face charges in the United States.
USNS Comfort Arrives in Dominican Republic Navy NewsStand 22 Apr 2009 -- Ceremonies were held in Santo Domingo to celebrate the arrival of hospital ship USNS Comfort as part of Continuing Promise 2009.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Obama Does Not Rule Out Prosecution of Senior Bush Officials on Interrogation Policy VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama: Up to the attorney general whether to prosecute Bush-era officials who approved harsh interrogation techniques.
Cheney Wants More Interrogation Memos Released VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- Former US VP Cheney: Use of harsh interrogation techniques produced results and American people should see the proof.
Obama Seeks To Soothe Feelings At CIA After Document Release RFE/RL 21 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama approved release of memos that approved interrogation techniques many consider a form of torture.
Turkey: Al-Qaida Suspects Detained VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- News reports from Turkey said police have detained at least 37 people with suspected links to the al-Qaida terror network.
Alleged Domestic Terrorist Makes FBI's Most Wanted List VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- An alleged animal rights extremist has been added to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted list.
EPLOs redefine part of Air Force mission AFNS 21 Apr 2009 -- When most Americans think of the USAF, picture that doesn't normally come to mind is a military organization that helps during natural disasters.
Egypt Reports 24th Bird Flu Death VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- Egypt's health ministry says a six-year-old boy has died of bird flu, bringing the number of Egyptians killed by the virus to 24.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 21 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Baby girl confirmed with bird flu in Egypt RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- An 18-month-old baby in Egypt has been confirmed with H5N1 bird flu virus.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 20 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Reports: Top ETA Leader Arrested in France VOA 19 Apr 2009 -- French security officials have arrested the suspected top military leader of the Basque separatist organization, ETA.
US India discuss terrorism, situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan IRNA 18 Apr 2009 -- A US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Howard Berman met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed terrorism and the situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Memos Shed Light on CIA Interrogation Practices VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Newly-released U.S. government memos spell out in extraordinary detail some of the now-outlawed techniques CIA interrogators used on detainees. The memos of the Bush administration Justice Department were intended to provide legal justification for tougher questioning of suspected terrorists in the days immediately following September 11, 2001.
US Interrogation Memos Detail Harsh Methods VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Newly released US interrogation memos reveal harsh techniques approved by the Bush administration for use by CIA against terror suspects.
Mumbai gunman moves to retract confession, alleges torture RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2009 -- Sole gunman captured alive during attack in Mumbai asked his lawyer on to retract his confession, saying it was forced.
Mumbai Terror Attack Trial Begins VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- In India, the trial of the lone suspected gunman captured in last year's Mumbai terror attacks has begun under heavy security.
India to continue efforts to isolate Pakistan in int'l arena: Pranab IRNA 17 Apr 2009 -- Pranab Mukherjee: "UPA government would continue its efforts to isolate Pakistan in the international arena".
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Apr 2009 [PDF]
UN anti-crime tsar warns of global reach of organized crime UN News Centre 16 Apr 2009 -- The head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) cautioned today that organized crime “has gone global,” posing a security threat to cities, countries and even entire regions.
Department of Justice Releases Four Office of Legal Counsel Opinions US Dept. of Justice 16 Apr 2009 -- In connection with ongoing litigation, the Department of Justice today released four previously undisclosed Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") opinions - one that OLC issued to the Central Intelligence Agency in August 2002 and three that OLC issued to the CIA in May 2005
Statement of President Barack Obama on Release of OLC Memos The White House 16 Apr 2009
Obama: No Charges Against CIA Officials for Harsh Treatment of Detainees VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- Obama administration: CIA officials who used harsh interrogation techniques on terrorist suspects will not face prosecution, as long as their actions were in line with the legal advice issued by DoJ at the time.
SAIC Awarded $104 Million Contract by Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency SAIC 16 Apr 2009 -- Company to Continue Development and Teaching of Emergency Response Training Curriculum at Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala.
Obama Discusses Mutual Security Interests of U.S., Latin America AFPS 16 Apr 2009 -- President Obama: Critical for the US to support Mexico’s efforts to take on drug cartels.
US, Mexico Leaders Pledge Cooperation on Economy, Drugs VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- President Obama and Mexican President Calderon have pledged to overhaul their countries' bilateral relationship.
Obama Heads to Mexico to Discuss Border Security, Drug War VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama arrives in Mexico, the first leg of a trip that will take him to meet with western hemisphere leaders.
India urged to avoid lapses in Mumbai probe IRNA 16 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan on asked India to avoid errors in the on-going investigation process into the November Mumbai attacks due to sensitivity of the issue.
Mumbai gunman gets new lawyer, trial to resume Friday RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- A new lawyer has been found for the only gunman captured alive during attack in Mumbai, and the trial will resume on Friday.
Pakistani delays release of Taliban-linked cleric IRNA 16 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan delayed release of prayers leader of Islamabad's Red Mosque.
Pakistani court orders release of Taliban-linked cleric IRNA 16 Apr 2009 -- Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered release of prayers leader of Islamabad’s Red Mosque.
Egyptian woman hospitalized with bird flu RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2009 -- A 33-year-old woman in northern Egypt has been hospitalized after doctors confirmed she contracted bird flu.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Apr 2009 [PDF]
US Homeland Security Chief Names 'Border Czar' VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- Obama administration has named a former federal prosecutor as a so-called "border czar" to fight illegal immigration and drug violence.
Pakistan seeks consular access to detained nationals in UK IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan again sought counsular access to certain Pakistani nationals arrested in UK on terrorism charges.
Egypt Detains 3 Palestinians, Finds Explosives in Sinai Town VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- Egyptian security forces have detained three Palestinians on suspicion of illegally crossing into Egypt.
Mumbai Terror Trial Delayed After Gunman's Lawyer Dismissed VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- An Indian court has delayed the trial of the only surviving gunman in last year's Mumbai terrorist attacks.
Lawyer of accused Mumbai terrorist dismissed as trial opens RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- An Indian court removed the lawyer of the sole suspect captured alive during last November's terrorist attack in Mumbai.
India asks Pakistan to act on Mumbai attacks IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- India asked Pakistan to act as enough information has been given to it by New Delhi about Mumbai terror attacks.
Ukraine Arrests Three Attempting To Sell Radioactive Material RFE/RL 15 Apr 2009 -- Ukrainian Security Service arrested 4 men who allegedly tried to sell a radioactive substance suitable for use in a terror attack.
Pakistan's Supreme Court Grants Bail to Red Mosque Cleric VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has granted bail to the hard-line cleric who led Islamabad's Red Mosque.
Afghanistan welcomes Iran's readiness to help anti-drugs police IRNA 15 Apr 2009 -- Kabul welcomed Tehran's readiness to train the Afghan anti-drugs police and cooperate in providing border security.
Afghan terrorist movements pose threat to Russia - FSB RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- The Taliban and other terrorist movements active in Afghanistan pose a major threat to Russia's security.
US Blacklists Three Mexican Drug Cartels VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- The United States is taking action against three Mexican drug cartels.
Colombia Captures Alleged Top Drug Lord VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- Colombia has announced the capture of the man listed as the country's most wanted drug lord, Daniel Rendon.
North Dakota Guardsmen Continue Statewide Flood Fight AFPS 15 Apr 2009 -- The number of National Guardsmen fighting rising water levels in North Dakota has more than doubled from last week.
Guard Members Provide Clean Water for Storm-stricken Arkansas Town AFPS 15 Apr 2009 -- Arkansas Air National Guard from the 188th Civil Engineering Squadron restored clean water to Arkansas community.
Annual Drill Prepares Agencies for Hurricane Season AFPS 15 Apr 2009 -- During annual Rehearsal of Concept, more than 150 participants came together to rehearse action to deal with a hurricane emergency.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Obama Prepares for Mexico Trip VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- President Obama heads to Mexico City to meet with President Felipe Calderon, before traveling to Trinidad and Tobago for the fifth Summit of the Americas.
Airman coordinates air ops for Iraqi detainees AFNS 14 Apr 2009 -- There are thousands of Iraqi detainees located in different detention facilities throughout Iraq.
Women terrorists across LoC may try to infiltrate into India IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- India's Army Chief General Depak Kapoor: Women terrorists from the other side of the LoC may try to infiltrate into India.
Major terror act thwarted in Chechnya, 60 kg of explosives seized RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Russian operatives have prevented a major terrorist act from being carried out in Chechnya.
Turkey Arrests Dozens of Members of Pro-Kurdish Party, DTP VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- Turkish authorities have rounded up dozens of members of country's main pro-Kurdish party, the Kurdish Democratic Society Party.
Turkish Police Detain 40 in Raids Targeting Kurds VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- Turkish police have detained at least 40 people in a sweep targeting a separatist Kurdish rebel organization.
Comfort's Radiology Unit Treats Patients in Haiti Navy NewsStand 14 Apr 2009 -- Hospital ship USNS Comfort radiology facility equipped to provide doctors with critical information about patients coming on board.
Communications in Haiti help Comfort stay in Touch Navy NewsStand 14 Apr 2009 -- Hospital ship USNS Comfort Communications team made its way ashore to Haiti, the first stop in Continuing Promise 2009.
USNS Comfort Delivers Medical Care, Sign of U.S. Commitment to Haiti AFPS 14 Apr 2009 -- A massive white ship anchored off Haiti’s capital city tangible proof of a continued US commitment to Haitian people.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 14 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Egyptian Security Forces Scour The Sinai For Hezbollah Agents VOA 13 Apr 2009 -- Police searched a mountainous part of the Sinai peninsula, trying to find Hezbollah cell planning attacks against Israeli tourists.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 13 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Mexican Ambassador Renews Call for US Cooperation in Drug War VOA 12 Apr 2009 -- Mexico's ambassador to the United States says there must be extensive cooperation between the two countries to defeat drug cartels that have killed thousands of people in Mexico's northern border states. The ambassador spoke in Washington days before President Barack Obama heads to Mexico to meet with President Felipe Calderon.
Prime Minister of Haiti Thanks Comfort Team Navy NewsStand 12 Apr 2009 -- Haiti's PM arrived aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort April 11 to thank the crew for coming to Haiti to provide assistance.
British Leader Urges Pakistan to Step Up Anti-Terrorism Effort VOA 10 Apr 2009 -- British leader Gordon Brown has called on Pakistan to do more to strengthen its counter terrorism efforts.
National Guard Prepares for 2009 Hurricane Season AFPS 10 Apr 2009 -- National Guard is busy preparing to respond if such a storm should make landfall.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Apr 2009 [PDF]
CIA Chief: US No Longer Using Secret Prisons VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Head of the US Central Intelligence Agency: US is no longer using secret prisons overseas to detain and interrogate terror suspects.
UK terror police chief resigns after security blunder IRNA 09 Apr 2009 -- Senior counterterrorism officer was forced to resign after embarrassing security led police to hastily arrest several terror suspects.
Britain's Anti-Terror Chief Resigns Over Security Blunder VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Britain's top anti-terrorism chief has been forced to resign after he inadvertently released details of an operation.
Turkish Police Detain Suspected al-Qaida Members VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Turkish media report police have detained nearly 30 people suspected of links to the al-Qaida terror network.
Mexican Police Detain 21 Suspected Hitmen VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Police in the border state of Baja California say they have detained 21 suspected hitmen in connection with a shooting incident near the US border.
China Executes 2 for Attack in Xinjiang VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Chinese authorities say they executed two men for a deadly attack on border police 4 days before the Olympic Games last year.
Air Traffic Control Tests Helicopter Radio Frequencies Navy NewsStand 09 Apr 2009 -- Air traffic control specialists tested radio frequencies aboard USNS Comfort as it prepares for Continuing Promise 2009.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Apr 2009 [PDF]
India's spy satellite to eye terrorists, infiltrators IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- India will launch a spy satellite from Sriharikota spaceport on April 20 primarily to keep an eye on its borders and help anti-terrorist operations.
Egypt Accuses Hezbollah of Plotting Attacks VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Egypt's state prosecutor: Authorities have arrested 49 people suspected of planning attacks in Egypt on behalf of Hezbollah.
Pakistani Police Detain 5 Suspected Terrorists VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Pakistani police: Arrested 5 people in Karachi for allegedly plotting attacks on security forces and government buildings.
Cyber Defense Cost Pentagon $100 Million in Six Months, Officials Say AFPS 08 Apr 2009 -- Defending the DoD's global information grid from attacks cost more than $100 million over past 6 months.
Official Cites Value of Cyberspace to Warfighting Operations AFPS 08 Apr 2009 -- Maintaining and protecting the U.S. military's worldwide computer network is a vital component of national security.
Wall Street Journal: Cyberspies Infiltrated US Electrical Grid VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- US newspaper reporting that spies using the Internet have infiltrated control systems of the US electrical supply network.
Dominican Republic commandos train with U.S. Marines, improve regional security USMC News 08 Apr 2009 -- UH-1 Iroquois helicopters swoop onto a rooftop at Ciudad Del Niño during a day of training in March.
Pakistan: UN assessment team arrives ahead of Bhutto probe UN News Centre 08 Apr 2009 -- UN mission arrived in Pakistan to carry out work for commission to look into assassination of former PM Bhutto.
6-member UN team arrives to probe Benazir's murder IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- UN team of technical experts arrived in Islamabad to investigate the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.
U.S. Army North helps put hurricane plans to the test Army News 08 Apr 2009 -- A step-by-step hurricane response drill this month will allow a host of state and federal agencies to test their plans.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Apr 2009 [PDF]
US, Pakistani Officials Highlight Need for Trust in Counterterrorism Cooperation VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- US envoy Holbrooke and Pakistani FM Qureshi focusing on trust and a plan for taking on militants.
Suspected Obama Plotter Detained, Released in Turkey VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- Turkish authorities detained a man in Istanbul last week on suspicion of plotting to kill visiting U.S. President Barack Obama.
Guard F-16s intercept suspicious aircraft AFNS 07 Apr 2009 -- Airmen on Air National Guard fighter aircraft from two states intercepted a suspicious aircraft as it flew into U.S. airspace April 6.
KC-135 supports F-16 crews tracking stolen Cessna AFNS 07 Apr 2009 -- A KC-135 Stratotanker crew supported and refueled as figher aircraft trailed a stolen Cessna from a Canadian flight school.
New Orleans-Based Leaders Strengthen Preparedness Navy NewsStand 07 Apr 2009 -- NAS, JRB, New Orleans' command met with representatives from Chevron Oronite to discuss emergency preparedness.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 07 Apr 2009 [PDF]
French Police Seize Cache of ETA Weapons VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- French police said they have discovered more than 300 kilograms of explosives in a garage in the southeastern city of Grenoble.
Nigerian Police Go on Alert to Deal with Reported Consulate Threats VOA 06 Apr 2009 -- US diplomatic mission said it had received reports of possible attack against its consulate in the southern city of Lagos.
Underwood Welcomed Home After Successful Deployment Navy NewsStand 06 Apr 2009 -- USS Underwood pulled into homeport after a 6-month counter-illicit trafficking deployment to the Eastern Pacific.
USS Samuel B. Roberts Returns to Mayport Navy NewsStand 06 Apr 2009 -- USS Samuel B. Roberts welcomed home from its 2008-2009 counter-narcotic terrorism deployment.
North Dakota flood operations continue as Georgia drenched Army News 06 Apr 2009 -- Flood operations continue in ND, while missions in Minnesota and Louisiana wrapped up and Georgia monitors situation.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 06 Apr 2009 [PDF]
North Dakota Adjutant General Gets ‘Blogged’ Down in Flood Response AFPS 03 Apr 2009 -- North Dakota’s adjutant general reached out to civilian and military Internet bloggers yesterday to detail the flood response efforts under way in his state.
At Least 22 Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack in Pakistan VOA 05 Apr 2009 -- There is no let up in militant violence in Pakistan, where a suicide bomber struck a Shiite Muslim mosque in a central town, killing at least 22 worshipers and wounding dozens others.
Yes, I can hear you now; non-lethal acoustic hailing device demonstrated USMC News 03 Apr 2009 -- The Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate held a demonstration of an Acoustic Hailing Device.
Small Protests Precede NATO Summit VOA 03 Apr 2009 -- Police in France and Germany have encountered small, peaceful protests in sharp contrast to the violent clashes in Strasbourg ahead of NATO summit.
Suspect in Yamadayev murder to be named next week - Dubai police RIA Novosti 03 Apr 2009 -- Dubai's police chief promised to name the main suspect in the murder of Sulim Yamadayev as early as next week.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Apr 2009 [PDF]
US, Mexican Officials to Discuss Drug Violence VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- Top US officials are meeting in Mexico to discuss that country's drug-related violence.
Police arrest over 100 protestors in London during G20 summit RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- British police arrested 81 protestors on during the G20 summit in London.
French Police Use Tear Gas Against Anti- NATO Protesters VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- French police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators on the eve of NATO's 60th anniversary summit.
Security Stepped up in Strasbourg Ahead of NATO Summit VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- Strasbourg closing schools, dispatching troops and police and sealing manholes as the city prepares to host NATO summit.
Dubai police say Yamadayev killed after bar brawl - paper RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- Dubai police: Murder of a former Chechen commander may have occurred as a result of a drunken brawl.
Dubai police release all suspects in Yamadayev murder - consul RIA Novosti 02 Apr 2009 -- Dubai police have released everyone detained on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Sulim Yamadayev.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Apr 2009 [PDF]
Strategy Looks to Defend Homeland, Policy Chief Says AFPS 01 Apr 2009 -- Defending the homeland by defeating al-Qaida is at the heart of the new Afghanistan-Pakistan strategy.
Special Ops Commander Supports Strategy's Focus on al-Qaida AFPS 01 Apr 2009 -- President Obama’s strategy for dealing with the threat in the region is the right one.
Accused Mumbai Terrorist Finally Finds Lawyer VOA 01 Apr 2009 -- The sole surviving gunman suspected of participating last year's terrorist attack in Mumbai has been having difficulty keeping a lawyer.
Tajikistan Arrests Member Of Banned Islamic Group RFE/RL 01 Apr 2009 -- Tajik Interior Ministry: Member of the banned Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan was detained in the northern village of Navgilem.
Tajik Drug Agency Rejects Russian Corruption Charges RFE/RL 01 Apr 2009 -- Tajik drug agency rejected a Russian charge that half the trucks that cross the Tajik-Afghan border every day used trafficking drugs .
Who Wanted To Kill Sulim Yamadayev and Why? RFE/RL 01 Apr 2009 -- The uncertainty over whether or not Sulim Yamadayev survived the March 28 attempt to kill him in Dubai continues.
Dubai police have leads in Yamadayev assassination RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2009 -- Police in Dubai have positive leads, which could help to uncover the mastermind behind the assassination of Sulim Yamadayev.
Chechen leader confirms Yamadayev buried in Dubai RIA Novosti 01 Apr 2009 -- Chechen President Kadyrov confirmed that Sulim Yamadayev was buried in Dubai.
Protesters Square Off with Police as London Prepares for G20 VOA 01 Apr 2009 -- Thousands of police squared off with thousands of protesters as the British capital prepares to host the G-20 summit.
Unprecedented security for G20 summit IRNA 01 Apr 2009 -- Final preparations were being put in place for G20 summit amid the launch of Britain's biggest ever policing operation.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Apr 2009 [PDF]

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