June 2009 Security News

Gates Buoyed by al-Qaida's Failure to Stoke Sectarian Violence AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates heartened that al-Qaida hasn't been able to reignite sectarian violence in Iraq.
New Case of Swine Flu Resistant to Key Drug VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Scientists have found a case of the influenza A-H1N1 virus that is resistant to one of two key drugs being used to prevent it from spreading.
BANGLADESH: Country well prepared for swine flu, says government IRIN 30 Jun 2009 -- Nine people have been confirmed with A(H1N1) influenza, but the government says it is well prepared to combat the disease.
EADS Defence & Security successfully tests a new disinfection system for countering epidemics EADS 30 Jun 2009 -- EADS Defence & Security (DS) has developed a new type of disinfection system that offers significantly improved possibilities for countering epidemics und biological weapons.
EADS wins national security Program for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia EADS 30 Jun 2009 -- After being under contract for the northern border security, which is now under execution, EADS Defence & Security has been awarded (as prime contractor) the border security program covering the full borders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Spain Reports 1st Swine Flu Death; Mauritius Reports First Case of Disease VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Spanish authorities say a pregnant 20-year-old woman has died from the H1N1 swine flu virus.
Spanish woman dies of swine flu after giving birth RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- A 20-year-old woman has died of swine flu in Spain after giving birth to child by Caesarean section.
Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 30 to 357 Sailors, of which, 307 have returned to duty.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Kenya Confirms First Case of Swine Flu VOA 29 Jun 2009 -- The Kenyan government has announced the country's first case of the H1N1 influenza virus in the country.
Cruise ship with A/H1N1 outbreak onboard arrives in Russia RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009 -- A cruise ship with 14 A/H1N1-infected people onboard arrived in St. Petersburg.
H1N1 case confirmed at Goodfellow AFNS 29 Jun 2009 -- Air Force officials confirmed June 25 that the first case of the H1N1 virus was diagnosed at Goodfellow Air Force Base.
WHO confirms over 70,000 swine flu cases, 311 deaths worldwide RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2009 -- WHO confirmed 70,893 officially registered A/H1N1 cases and 311 deaths in 116 countries and territories.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Defense Department Authorizes Family Members to Return to Bahrain Navy NewsStand 28 Jun 2009 -- US Naval Forces Central Command, in cooperation with the American Embassy in Bahrain, announced that all family members of DoD personnel will be allowed to return to Bahrain.
Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 26 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 26 to 328 Sailors, of which, 304 have returned to duty.
Agreement signed for integrated defense of Alaska AFNS 26 Jun 2009 -- Joint Task Force Alaska and 17th Coast Guard District officials signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate coordination of missions.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 26 Jun 2009 [PDF]
MIDDLE EAST: Swine flu cases on the rise IRIN 25 Jun 2009 -- The number of cases of the A(H1N1) virus, otherwise known as swine flu, is growing in the Middle East, with many new suspected and confirmed cases in the past few days, but so far no one has died of the disease.
Al-Qaida Claims it Killed American in Mauritania VOA 25 Jun 2009 -- Al-Jazeera television reporting al-Qaida's North African branch claimed responsibility for murder of an American aid worker in Mauritania.
WHO chief to visit Russia for swine flu talks RIA Novosti 25 Jun 2009 -- World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan will arrive in Russiafor official talks on A/H1NA pandemic.
Homeland Defense, U.S. Fleet Forces Tested in Exercise Navy NewsStand 25 Jun 2009 -- US Fleet Forces Command's MOC displayed ability to support maritime homeland defense during Ardent Sentry 2009.
Civil Air Patrol realigns with Holm Center AFNS 25 Jun 2009 -- Civil Air Patrol-USAF realigned under the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 25 Jun 2009 [PDF]
US Embassy in Sudan Warns of Terror Threat VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. embassy in Sudan is warning of a threat by Islamist extremists to attack the Sudanese government as well as "Western interests."
Gates Establishes New Cyber Subcommand AFPS 24 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates signed a memo establishing a subcommand focused on cyber security.
Brazil views terrorism as possible cause of Air France crash RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2009 -- Brazil's special forces are investigating all possible causes of the Air France crash in the Atlantic, including a terrorist attack.
Five More Nations Report 1st Swine Flu Cases VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- Five more nations have reported their first cases of swine influenza A-H1N1, as the disease continues to spread worldwide.
Indonesia Reports First Case of Swine Flu VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- Indonesia reported its first two confirmed cases of the H1N1 swine flu virus.
Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 24 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 23 to 320 Sailors, of which 263 have returned to duty.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Jun 2009 [PDF]
India's West Bengal State Agrees to Ban Maoists VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- In India, the West Bengal state government has banned the Maoist rebels, whose movement has been declared a terrorist organization.
Latvia Reports 1st Confirmed Case of Swine Flu VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Health authorities in Latvia said their country has registered its first confirmed case of swine influenza A-H1N1.
American Shot Dead in Mauritania VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- An American man has been shot dead in the Mauritania's capital, Nouakchott.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Jun 2009 [PDF]
India Declares Maoist Rebels Terrorists VOA 22 Jun 2009 -- India's government has declared the Maoist faction of the Communist Party of India a terrorist organization.
U.S. Army medical unit in Kenya stands ready Army News 22 Jun 2009 -- Should pandemic flu make its way into East Africa, a Kenya-based US Army medical research team in place to assist local officials.
Army takes steps in H1N1 prevention Army News 22 Jun 2009 -- The Army is currently taking steps to help prevent and stop the spread of the H1N1 virus for Soldiers at home and abroad.
Woman With Swine Flu Dies in Philippines VOA 22 Jun 2009 -- Officials in the Philippines say a 49-year-old woman with swine influenza A-H1N1 has died - the first death in that country related to the virus.
Russia 'to face swine flu wave in November' RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2009 -- Head of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Influenza Research Institute: Russia will face a wave of A/H1N1 influenza cases in November.
Number of global swine flu cases tops 52,160 - WHO RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2009 -- WHO: Total of 52,160 cases of human A/H1N1 infection have been registered in 99 countries worldwide, with 231 deaths.
'Amalgam Dart' tests NORTHCOM's air defense Army News 22 Jun 2009 -- Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors tested months of planning and preparation, June 18-20, with a major US Northern Command exercise.
National Guard tests emergency response at Vigilant Guard Army News 22 Jun 2009 -- NG tested emergency-response and strengthened relationships with other emergency agencies at Vigilant Guard 09.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 19 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 19 to 304 Sailors, of which, 213 have returned to duty.
Independent probe into Bhutto killing to begin work on 1 July, UN announces UN News Centre 19 Jun 2009 -- The independent commission tasked with looking into the facts and circumstances surrounding the 2007 assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will begin its work on 1 July.
Number of global swine flu cases tops 44,000 - WHO RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2009 -- WHO: Total of 44,287 cases of human A/H1N1 infection have been registered in 95 countries worldwide, with 180 deaths.
Laos, Thailand, U.S. officials host disease surveillance workshop AFNS 19 Jun 2009 -- Medical experts from Laos, Thailand and the United States participated in a disease surveillance workshop in Laos June 6-9.
WFP Warns Taliban in Pakistan Targets International Aid Groups VOA 19 Jun 2009 -- A World Food Program official warns that international aid agencies have become a target of the Taliban in Pakistan.
Police officer dies in Basque region car blast, Spain blames ETA RIA Novosti 19 Jun 2009 -- Spanish authorities blaming Basque separatist ETA for the death of a police officer in a bomb attack.
Air defense exercise to test NORTHCOM response AFNS 19 Jun 2009 -- Months of planning and preparations are being tested as Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors participate in Exercise Amalgam Dart '09.
National Guard kicks off Vigilant Guard in Iowa AFNS 19 Jun 2009 -- It was around this time last year when the Iowa National Guard responded to assist residents overwhelmed by an F5 tornado and Midwest floods.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 19 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Saudi Al-Qaida Suspect Surrenders in Yemen VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Security officials say a Saudi national suspected of belonging to al-Qaida has surrendered to authorities in Yemen.
SOUTH AFRICA: First 'swine flu' case confirmed IRIN 18 Jun 2009 -- South Africa's health department confirmed on 18 June the first case of the 'swine flu' A (H1N1) influenza virus in southern Africa.
Blast Kills Somali Security Minister, at Least 20 Others VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Somali officials say the country's national security minister has been killed in a bombing.
First Swine Flu Cases Reported in South Africa, Macau VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- South Africa and Macau have reported their first cases of the H1N1 swine flu.
Cruise ship quarantined over A/H1N1 flu leaves Venezuela RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2009 -- Cruise ship that was quarantined off Venezuela's coast following an outbreak of the A/H1N1 infection left Venezuela.
Cruise ship quarantined after swine flu outbreak RIA Novosti 18 Jun 2009 -- A visiting cruise ship has been quarantined off Venezuela's coast following an outbreak of swine flu on board.
Disaster preparedness Aviation Center's top priority Army News 18 Jun 2009 -- Preparing Fort Rucker's residents and employees for a hurricane requires careful planning.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 18 Jun 2009 [PDF]
US Attorney General Says Some Guantanamo Detainees Could Face Trials VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- US Attorney General Holder: About 50 of the detainees may eventually face US military or civilian trials.
US Reportedly Asks Spain to Accept 4 Guantanamo Detainees VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- Spanish FM Moratinos: US asked his country to accept 4 inmates from US detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Rights Group says US Government Unfairly Targets Muslim Charities VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- American Civil Liberties Union released a report that says US federal laws targeting terrorism suppressed Muslim charities.
Indian PM: Pakistani Action against Terrorism Required before Peace Accord VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- India's PM: Pre-requisite for peace is "strong and effective" action against terrorism targeted at India.
Mali Army Attacks Suspected al-Qaida Militants VOA 17 Jun 2009 -- Security forces in Mali have attacked a group of suspected al-Qaida militants at their base near the country's northern border with Algeria.
Egypt confirms new bird flu case RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2009 -- An 18-month-old boy has been diagnosed with bird flu in Egypt, marking the country's 81st confirmed human avian influenza case.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Anticipation is Backbone of Homeland Defense, Commander Says AFPS 16 Jun 2009 -- Chief of combatant command responsible for the military role in homeland defense: Anticipation is the key to readiness.
Disjointed Security Threats are New Normal, Commander Says AFPS 16 Jun 2009 -- Threats that face the US are more amorphous today than at any time in history, and commands must maintain vigilance.
Palestinian militants fail to assassinate Jimmy Carter in Gaza RIA Novosti 16 Jun 2009 -- Palestinian militants failed in an attempt to assassinate former US president Jimmy Carter during his visit to Gaza.
Argentina Reports First Swine Flu Death VOA 16 Jun 2009 -- Health officials in Argentina say a three-month-old baby has died from the A-H1N1 swine flu virus, becoming the first fatality in the South American country.
India Wants US to Screen Departing Passengers for Swine Flu VOA 16 Jun 2009 -- India says the number of swine flu patients in the country has risen to 31.
Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 16 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 16 to 244 Sailors, of which 206 have returned to duty.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Cybersecurity Poses Unprecedented Challenge to National Security, Lynn Says AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Threats to US-based computer networks represent an unprecedented national security challenge.
US Creates Military Cyber Command to Defend Computer Networks VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- US DoD in the final stages of creating new military command to defend against attacks on nation's military computer systems.
First swine flu death registered in Europe RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2009 -- The first human death in Europe as a result of swine flu has been registered in Scotland, local officials have announced.
UK Reports First Swine Flu Death Outside Americas VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- Britain is reporting its first H1N1 swine flu death, the first known fatality outside the Americas.
At Least 3 Kidnapped Foreigners Found Dead in Yemen VOA 15 Jun 2009 -- A Yemeni security official says at least three of the nine foreigners kidnapped in a northern mountainous region have been killed.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Yemen Reports Kidnapping of 9 Foreigners VOA 14 Jun 2009 -- Yemeni authorities say rebels have kidnapped nine foreigners, including women and children, in a mountainous northern region.
Al-Qaida Feels 'Significant Pressure' in Pakistan, Official Says AFPS 12 Jun 2009 -- Al-Qaida terrorists hiding out in Pakistan are coming under increased pressure from that country’s military forces.
Boeing Demonstrates Cybersecurity Capabilities to Address Emerging Threats Boeing 12 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] demonstrated a sampling of its defensive cybersecurity capabilities on June 9 at its Arlington facility, addressing the emerging need for integrated, synchronized and responsive cyber operations.
Swine Flu cases pass 900 in UK IRNA 12 Jun 2009 -- There are now 909 confirmed cases of Swine Flu in the UK and that figure is likely to further increase.
Russia must prepare for swine flu rise in autumn - chief doctor RIA Novosti 12 Jun 2009 -- Russia has to work now so that it is prepared in the fall to deal with a rise in cases of the H1N1 flu.
India Reacts Calmly to Flu Pandemic Alert VOA 12 Jun 2009 -- India's government health officials: Despite the designation of a global pandemic for the H1N1 virus there is no cause for alarm.
H1N1 cases in India rises to 15 IRNA 12 Jun 2009 -- With three more persons testing positive for H1N1, the total number of such cases in India has gone up to 15.
Navy Updates Number of Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 12 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 12 to 220 Sailors.
Anti-Taliban Islamic Scholar Among Those Killed in Pakistan Attacks VOA 12 Jun 2009 -- Suicide bombers struck 2 cities in Pakistan within minutes of each other, killing at least 5 people and wounding more than 100.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 12 Jun 2009 [PDF]
CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1 CDC 11 Jun 2009
Statements by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano on WHO Decision to Declare Novel H1N1 Virus Outbreak a Pandemic CDC 11 Jun 2009
World now at the start of 2009 influenza pandemic UN WHO 11 Jun 2009
Measures Taken against A/H1N1 Virus KCNA 11 Jun 2009 -- The DPRK is taking thorough measures to prevent A/H1N1 influenza from coming into the country.
Health Officials in US Monitor Spread of A-H1N1 Swine Flu Virus VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- New A-H1N1 swine flu virus continues to spread worldwide.
Russia's top doctor seeks to calm swine flu pandemic fears RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Russia's chief doctor: Flu could be treated as normal seasonal influenza despite the WHO's classification.
Ban stresses preparedness as UN declares global flu pandemic UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban cautioned against undue alarm while stressing the need for preparedness.
World facing global A(H1N1) flu pandemic, announces UN health agency UN News Centre 11 Jun 2009 -- A(H1N1) influenza outbreak officially reached global pandemic levels.
GLOBAL: Swine flu declared a pandemic IRIN 11 Jun 2009 -- In 3 months, the world has watched what seemed to be a localized flu outbreak in Mexico be declared pandemic.
World Health Organization declares swine flu pandemic RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO declared its first flu pandemic of the 21st century following an emergency meeting.
WHO Raises Swine Flu Alert to Highest Level VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO declared swine flu as the first international pandemic of the century on Thursday and urged nations to step up the fight against the virus.
WHO Declares Influenza Pandemic VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO has declared an influenza pandemic for the first time in more than 40 years, as the H1N1 swine flu continues to spread worldwide.
WHO Expected to Declare Swine Flu Pandemic VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- WHO is expected to declare the H1N1 Swine Flu a pandemic, following an emergency meeting of health officials from around the world.
Hong Kong Closes Schools After Surge in Swine Flu Cases VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Hong Kong has closed schools Thursday after the discovery of the city's first cluster of swine flu infections.
China Opposes Detainee Move to Palau VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- China opposes the Pacific island nation Palau's offer to take 17 Uighur detainees released from the American facility at Guantanamo.
Libya's Qaddafi criticizes terrorism, slams U.S. policies RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- Libyan leader Qaddafi used an official visit to Italy to speak out against terrorism and blast US foreign policy.
2 UN workers killed in Pakistan hotel bomb attack as death toll rise IRNA 11 Jun 2009 -- UN: Has lost of its members in deadly bomb attack on a 5-star hotel in northwestern Pakistan.
Northern Ireland Judge Awards $2.5 Million in Suit Over Terrorist Attack VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Judge in Belfast has awarded more than $2.5 million to relatives of victims of worst terrorist attack in N. Ireland's history.
Holocaust Museum Shooter to Face Murder Charge VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Law enforcement officials: Suspect in the fatal shooting at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum will be charged with murder.
Obama 'shocked' over Holocaust Museum shooting RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama has expressed shock and sadness over shooting at the Washington Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Holocaust Museum Attacker in Critical Condition VOA 11 Jun 2009 -- Police are describing the elderly gunman who opened fire at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum as a "hard-core" white supremacist.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 11 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Guantanamo Terrorist Suspect Pleads Not Guilty In US Civilian Court VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- Al-Qaida suspect accused in the 1998 US embassy bombings in Africa pleaded not guilty to charges.
Former US College Student Convicted in Terror Plot VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- A former Georgia Tech University student has been found guilty of conspiring to support terrorism in the United States and abroad.
US Lawmakers React to Uighur Transfer VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- US lawmakers reacting to the news that the Pacific island nation of Palau has agreed to accept 17 Uighur detainees.
Palau Accepts Chinese Muslims Held at Guantanamo Bay VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- Group of Chinese Muslims will be resettled in the remote Pacific island nation of Palau.
Medvedev says Russia can help Pakistan fight terrorism RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2009 -- President Dmitry Medvedev: Russia ready to provide Pakistan with assistance in its fight against terrorism.
Light Security Contributes to Pakistan Hotel Bombing VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- Investigators sifting through the rubble of the Pearl Continental Hotel, searching for clues to devastating truck bombing.
Pakistani Authorities Search for Hotel Blast Victims VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- Pakistani authorities searching for additional victims after a suicide bombing there killed at least 15 people.
Huge bomb blast at five-star hotel kills five in Pakistan IRNA 10 Jun 2009 -- At least five people were killed in a huge bomb blast at a five-star hotel in the Pakistani northwestern city of Peshawar.
H1N1 Information Army News 10 Jun 2009 -- s we enter the summer months with more travel and exposure to others, it is important to remain vigilant about the ongoing threat of the H1N1 flu outbreak.
Navy Updates Number of Confirmed H1N1 Cases Navy NewsStand 10 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 9 to 147 Sailors.
Security Guard Killed in Holocaust Museum Shooting in Washington, DC VOA 10 Jun 2009 -- A gunman has killed a security guard in a shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Jun 2009 [PDF]
First Guantanamo Detainee Enters US for Trial VOA 09 Jun 2009 -- US authorities have moved a Guantanamo Bay terror suspect to the United States for the first time to face trial.
India asks Pakistan to act against terror for improvement of ties IRNA 09 Jun 2009 -- India asked Pakistan to act against terror with determination and create an atmosphere for improvement of ties.
Truck Bomb Explodes at Luxury Hotel in Peshawar VOA 09 Jun 2009 -- At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured when a truck bomb exploded at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Peshawar.
Swine Flu Continues its March Through Australia VOA 09 Jun 2009 -- As the number of the H1N1 cases in Australia surges past 1,200, Singapore is warning its citizens to avoid travel to badly affected southern state.
Adequate stock of medicines available to check Swine Flu: India IRNA 09 Jun 2009 -- India's Union Health Minister Azad: Adequate stock of medicines available to check Flu and there is no need for panic.
2 cases of swine flu confirmed in India's capital city IRNA 09 Jun 2009 -- Two cases of swine flu were confirmed in India’s matopma; capital, Delhi, bringing total number of persons suffering across country to 11.
Drug Violence Continues in Mexico, Public Remains Behind Calderon VOA 09 Jun 2009 -- This past weekend, gun battles between federal forces and drug cartel gunmen in Mexico claimed more than 20 lives.
NORAD Flight Exercises Planned for Washington Area AFPS 09 Jun 2009 -- The Defense Department will conduct two training exercises involving aircraft here tomorrow.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Interagency Initiative Increases Interoperability in Ports Navy NewsStand 08 Jun 2009 -- Navy commands, the US Coast Guard and civil authorities participated in a unique maritime homeland security experiment.
China to start large-scale antiterrorism drills June 9 RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2009 -- China will hold a weeklong large-scale exercise to test the country's capability to combat terrorism and deal with emergency situations.
US offers Coast Guard's choppers to India IRNA 08 Jun 2009 -- US has offered to lease out 12 of its Coast Guard's twin-engine helicopters to India.
Egypt Quarantines Dormitory After US Students Contract Swine Flu VOA 08 Jun 2009 -- Egyptian authorities quarantined dormitory of the American University in Cairo after US students tested positive for swine flu.
Over 25,000 diagnosed with A/H1N1 worldwide, 139 dead RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2009 -- WHO: 25,288 cases of swine flu resulting in 139 deaths have been officially confirmed in 73 countries.
WHO: More than 25,000 Swine Flu Cases VOA 08 Jun 2009 -- WHO: Swine flu has now spread to 73 countries, with 139 deaths from the disease since it was first detected in April.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Report: Top US Lawyers Thought Harsh Interrogation Legal VOA 07 Jun 2009 -- A report in a top U.S. newspaper says U.S. Justice Department lawyers in 2005 thought the Central Intelligence Agency's harsh interrogation tactics were a mistake, but legal.
Navy Updates Number of Confirmed H1N1 Cases Navy NewsStand 05 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 4 to 118 Sailors.
India, Pakistan Resume Sports Links, But Talks Remain Elusive Between Nuclear Rivals VOA 05 Jun 2009 -- When cricket teams met on the pitch this week it raised hopes of a thaw in relations.
Almost 22,000 people diagnosed with A/H1N1 virus worldwide - WHO RIA Novosti 05 Jun 2009 -- WHO: Total of 21,940 people in 69 countries worldwide have been diagnosed with swine flu, with 125 deaths.
FEMA says National Guard essential to hurricane response AFNS 05 Jun 2009 -- Head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency: National Guard is essential to hurricane response.
US advisory on threat of terrorism faced by India unwarranted IRNA 04 Jun 2009 -- Calling India safer than many other countries, Chidambaram said US advisoryon the threat of terrorism is unwarranted.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 04 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Yemeni Prisoner at Guantanamo Dies of Apparent Suicide VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. military says a Yemeni detainee has died in an apparent suicide at the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
New York Bomb Plot Suspects Plead Not Guilty VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Four men have pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged plot to bomb sites in New York.
U.S. accidently publishes secret data on nuclear sites RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- US government admitted to accidentally publishing "highly confidential" information on civilian nuclear sites on the internet.
US envoy concerned at release of Pakistani militant leader IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- US concerned at the release of a top Pakistani militant leader, whose group accused of masterminding Mumbai attacks.
India conveys to Pakistan disappointment over release of JuD chief IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- India officially conveyed to Pakistan its disappointment over the release of the alleged mastermind of the Mumbai attacks.
Pakistan rejects Indian views on court release order of militant IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- Pakistan rejected as misplaced comments from India over the release of leader of a banned group.
New Bin Laden Tape Criticizes Obama VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- A new audio tape attributed to al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden is criticizing U.S. President Barack Obama's policies toward Muslim countries.
Bin Laden criticizes Obama for 'antagonizing Muslims' RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Al-Qaeda leader Bin Laden has accused US President Barack Obama of inflaming hatred towards the US in the Muslim world.
Al-Qaida Affiliate Says it Killed British Hostage VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- An al-Qaida-affiliated group operating in Mali says it has executed a British hostage because Britain failed to release an imprisoned radical cleric.
UN agency urges vigilance as A(H1N1) virus continues to spread UN News Centre 03 Jun 2009 -- Influenza A(H1N1) continuing to spread and UN health agency considering raising pandemic alert level.
Chile Reports 1st Swine Flu Death in South America VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Officials in Chile: 37-year-old man has died after contracting the A-H1NI flu virus, in what is South America's first death from the new flu strain.
Saudi Arabia Reports First Case of Swine Flu VOA 03 Jun 2009 -- Authorities in Saudi Arabia have confirmed the country's first case of the A-H1N1 swine flu virus.
Lab officials confirm Airman has H1N1 flu AFNS 03 Jun 2009 -- An active-duty officer from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was diagnosed June 3 as the first case of H1N1 Flu in Wayne County, N.C.
Demonstration to Showcase Life-saving Information-sharing Technologies AFPS 03 Jun 2009 -- Simulated real-time events will put life-saving information-sharing technologies on center stage during demonstration.
Logistics Squadron Delivers New Wave of Support for Hospital Ship Navy NewsStand 03 Jun 2009 -- Navy Fleet Logistics Squadron 58 flew passengers for crew swap aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Court: Release Evidence Against Guantanamo Detainees VOA 02 Jun 2009 -- US federal judge ordered the government to publicly release unclassified evidence that justifies continued detention of suspects.
Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team Certified For Guam and the United States Virgin Islands DoD 02 Jun 2009 -- The Department of Defense (DoD) notified Congress yesterday that the Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CST) of the Guam and U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard are now certified
India Considers Terror Suspect Release, Gilani Speech as Setback to Relations with Pakistan VOA 02 Jun 2009 -- Leader India accuses of masterminding last year's Mumbai terror attack released by Pakistani court.
India objects Pak's attempt to link Kashmir issue to terrorism IRNA 02 Jun 2009 -- India strongly objected to Pakistan's attempt to link Kashmir issue to terrorism in the region.
CIA director meets President Zardari, assures support in anti-terror IRNA 02 Jun 2009 -- US Director National Intelligence: US and international community willing to help Pakistan in its fight against militants.
Russia's chief doctor rules out chance of swine flu pandemic RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2009 -- Russia's chief doctor Onishchenko: Swine flu is not aggressive enough to cause a worldwide pandemic.
ISRAEL: Sharp rise in swine flu cases IRIN 02 Jun 2009 -- There has been a sharp rise in the number of confirmed cases of A(H1N1) influenza, commonly known as swine flu, in Israel.
Navy Updates Number of Confirmed H1N1 Cases Navy NewsStand 02 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 1 to 106 Sailors.
Egyptian child contracts bird flu, 39 suspected cases reported RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2009 -- Child has been diagnosed with bird flu in Egypt and another 39 people have been hospitalized with suspected infections.
Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors to conduct air defense exercise AFNS 02 Jun 2009 -- An Oregon National Guard base will host a major US Northern Command air defense exercise in mid-June.
Deployable Assessment Team trains during Exercise Army News 02 Jun 2009 -- JTF-Homeland Defense's Deployable Assessment Team capable of going anywhere in 24-72 hours to provide "eye on the ground."
USARPAC's JTF Homeland Defense participates in Hawaii preparedness exercise Army News 02 Jun 2009 -- Mil and civil authorities test their skills this week for emergency response to category 4 hurricane.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Jun 2009 [PDF]
Mottaki: Rigi terrorist group supported by aliens in Afghanistan IRNA 01 Jun 2009 -- FM Mottaki: Iran believes foreign elements in Afghanistan supporting the illegal activities of the Rigi terrorist group.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Jun 2009 [PDF]

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