October 2009 Security News

WHO says A/H1N1 vaccines safe, have no adverse reaction RIA Novosti 31 Oct 2009 -- The World Health Organization said that vaccines against swine flu (A/H1N1), that swept worldwide, are safe for people and have no adverse reaction.
Thousands in Asia-Pacific sprint to fight H1N1 – UN UN News Centre 31 Oct 2009 -- Some 11,000 people have taken part in today's United Nations running festival in Bangkok, Thailand, to raise awareness of the need to curb the spread of the H1N1 flu pandemic.
Department of Homeland Security Opens Cyber Security Center VOA 31 Oct 2009 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano opened the new National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center. The $9 million center houses a team of government and private sector computer experts to monitor and prevent breaches in cyber security by hackers or foreign governments.
Tricare announces H1N1 immunization policy AFNS 30 Oct 2009 -- Immunizations against the H1N1 virus will soon be available, and people are eager to take precautions. Tricare Prime, Standard and Extra beneficiaries can get their shots from network and non-network providers without paying a deductible or making a co-payment.
Work to Prevent A/H1N1 Flu Brisk in DPRK KCNA 30 Oct 2009 -- A strict anti-epidemic work is now under way in the DPRK where no A/H1N1 flu has yet occurred.
Military Will Have Enough H1N1 Vaccine, Officials Say AFPS 30 Oct 2009 -- As shipments of some 3.7 million doses of H1N1 vaccine ordered by the Defense Department continue to arrive from the manufacturer, more than enough will be available for all military personnel and their beneficiaries, military medical experts say.
Ukraine Shuts Schools, Bans Public Events Over Flu RFE/RL 30 Oct 2009 -- Ukraine is closing schools, banning all public events, and restricting internal travel for three weeks following the country's first death from H1N1 swine flu.
Clinton Scolds Pakistan Over Inaction On Al-Qaeda RFE/RL 30 Oct 2009 -- This trip was meant to turn a new page in the often uneasy relationship between Washington and Islamabad.
Ukraine reports 30 swine flu deaths RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2009 -- Swine flu has been confirmed as the cause of 30 deaths in western Ukraine since October 19, the country's health minister said on Friday.
Ukraine imposes quarantines to curb swine flu spread RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2009 -- Ukraine will impose a quarantine in nine regions to curb the spread of the swine flu virus, the prime minister said on Friday.
WHO reports over 5,700 swine flu deaths worldwide RIA Novosti 30 Oct 2009 -- More than 5,700 people have died from swine flu worldwide, with the total number of officially confirmed cases exceeding 440,000, as of October 25, the World Health Organization reported on Friday.
UN health agency updates H1N1 flu vaccine recommendations UN News Centre 30 Oct 2009 -- Single doses of H1N1 flu vaccine for adults, adolescents starting at age 10, and pregnant women are among the latest recommendations issued today by the United Nations health agency to combat the pandemic.
WHO Experts Say H1N1 Pandemic Flu Vaccine Safe VOA 30 Oct 2009 -- The World Health Organization says people do not have to worry about the safety of H1N1 Pandemic Flu vaccines. It says a just concluded meeting of worldwide independent experts finds people will suffer very few if any adverse affects from the so-called Swine Flu vaccine.
Accused Al-Qaida Sleeper Agent Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison VOA 30 Oct 2009 -- Accused al-Qaida sleeper agent Ali al-Marri has been sentenced to more than eight years in a civilian prison. The Qatar native was labeled an "enemy combatant and held for years in isolation at a military prison in South Carolina. Al-Marri's sentence ends years of legal limbo and provides insight into how future cases of enemy combatants might be prosecuted by the U.S. government.
India to Send Intelligence Officers to Chicago to Question Terror Suspect VOA 30 Oct 2009 -- India's government confirms it is cooperating with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation concerning a foiled terror plot allegedly involving two Chicago residents. Meanwhile, India is denying that a famous Indian political figure was an intended target of the suspects.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Yemen Arrests al-Qaida Suspect Among Six Somalis VOA 29 Oct 2009 -- Officials in Yemen say six Somalis have been arrested, including one suspected of having links with al-Qaida.
H1N1 Vaccine Order Includes Enough for National Guard AFPS 29 Oct 2009 -- The Defense Department has acquired enough doses of the H1N1 flu vaccine to immunize all 460,000 members of the National Guard, officials announced today.
Russia's swine flu death toll climbs to five RIA Novosti 29 Oct 2009 -- A woman has died of swine flu in the Siberian Krasnoyarsk region, bringing Russia's death toll in the pandemic to five people, the regional health minister said on Thursday.
US Faces H1N1 Flu Vaccine Shortage VOA 29 Oct 2009 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is not enough H1N1 vaccine available for everyone in the United States. And schools and clinics around the U.S. are experiencing the results of the shortage.
Clinton Suggests Pakistan Knows Where Al-Qaida Leaders Are VOA 29 Oct 2009 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says it is hard to believe that Pakistani authorities do not know where al-Qaida leaders are hiding.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Summit Unites State Military Leaders Army News 28 Oct 2009 -- Disaster contingency plans, antiterrorism and force protection programs, emergency drills and pandemic influenza plans were all on the table for discussion during an annual meeting that brought Alabama's commanders to Redstone Arsenal
Officials Cite Military’s Domestic Response Role AFPS 28 Oct 2009 -- If not for the logistical capability and other unique assets the U.S. military has at its disposal during times of crises, the American population would suffer significantly, federal health officials said.
Russia reports 1,819 confirmed swine flu cases, 4 deaths RIA Novosti 28 Oct 2009 -- There have so far been 1,819 confirmed swine flu cases in Russia, the country's chief sanitary official said on Wednesday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 28 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Scottish Investigators Review Case of 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 VOA 27 Oct 2009 -- Scottish police have just announced they are looking into evidence surrounding the 1988 bombing of an American airliner flying from London to New York.
2 Chicago Men Arrested for Overseas Terror Plot VOA 27 Oct 2009 -- The U.S. Justice Department says two men in the city of Chicago have been arrested for plotting a terrorist attack against a Danish newspaper that published cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
First swine flu fatality in Moscow brings Russia death toll to 4 RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2009 -- A 53-year-old woman has died of swine flu in a Moscow hospital, bringing Russia's fatalities from the new A/H1N1 virus to four people, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia reports first swine flu deaths RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2009 -- Two women diagnosed with swine flu have died in eastern Siberia's Chita, the regional governor's press service said on Tuesday.
Al-Qaida Group Claims Responsibility for Baghdad Bombings VOA 27 Oct 2009 -- An Iraqi branch of al Qaida, which goes by the name of the Islamic State of Iraq, is claiming responsibility for Sunday's back-to-back suicide bombings in Baghdad that killed more than 150 people. Iraqi officials, meanwhile, are accusing groups outside the country of instigating the explosions.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 27 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Obama Declares H1N1 Influenza National Emergency AFPS 26 Oct 2009 -- President Barack Obama signed a national emergency declaration on H1N1 influenza over the weekend to accommodate American health care facilities’ ability to address the pandemic.
EGYPT: Pig cull hits livelihoods IRIN 26 Oct 2009 -- The Egyptian government's May 2009 decision to cull the country's entire pig population - ostensibly to stem the spread of H1N1 influenza - has hit the livelihoods of 70,000 former pig farmers and unofficial rubbish collectors and their families in the Cairo area, according to local NGO Association for the Protection of the Environment.
States should admit asylum-seekers who were forced to aid terrorists – UN expert UN News Centre 26 Oct 2009 -- Women who have been forced by terrorists to provide shelter, food and sexual services should never be denied asylum on the ground that they gave material support to terrorism, an independent United Nations expert said today.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 26 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Russian authorities confirm rapid spread of swine flu RIA Novosti 25 Oct 2009 -- The official number of swine flu cases in Russia has grown by 130 cases in 24 hours to total 1,174, and shows the spread of the virus within the country, the top sanitary official said on Saturday.
AFGHANISTAN: More than an olive branch IRIN 25 Oct 2009 -- A major opium producer just a few years ago, Afghanistan’s eastern province of Nangarhar is now believed to be opium free, amid signs the once flourishing olive business is undergoing a revival.
President Obama Signs Emergency Declaration for H1N1 Flu The White House 24 Oct 2009
Obama Declares Swine Flu A 'National Emergency' VOA 24 Oct 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has declared the spreading H1N1 swine flu virus to be a national emergency.
Reported swine flu cases in Russia reach 1,040 RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2009 -- The official number of swine flu cases in Russia has reached 1,040.
More Than 1,000 Swine-Flu Cases Registered In Russia RFE/RL 23 Oct 2009 -- The number of the registered swine-flu patients in Russia is now over 1,000.
NHB Staff Prepares for Seasonal Flu Vaccination Navy NewsStand 22 Oct 2009 -- Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) is preparing to distribute seasonal flu vaccinations.
FBI puts crime boss Mogilevich on Ten Most Wanted list RIA Novosti 23 Oct 2009 -- US Federal Bureau of Investigation has put Ukrainian-born businessman Semion Mogilevich on its Ten Most Wanted list.
Collaboration Drove Earthquake Relief, Commander Says AFPS 23 Oct 2009 -- In the aftermath of earthquakes in Indonesia, rapid response and cooperation led to a successful humanitarian relief effort.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Musicians Make Noise Over Guantanamo Music Torture Claims VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- Number of superstar musicians are demanding to know if their music was used to torture prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Yemen: A Growing Concern to Counter-terrorism Officials VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- When it comes to battling terrorism, most public attention has focused on Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Australia's Relations With China Cool Over Espionage, Terrorism Concerns VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- Business leaders are hopeful that Australia's fraught diplomatic ties with China.
IRAQ: Swine flu panic shuts down 2,000 schools IRIN 22 Oct 2009 -- Panic over the possible spread of H1N1 influenza has prompted the closure of more than 2,000 schools in Iraq.
Post H1N1 vaccine delivery delayed Army News 22 Oct 2009 -- Fort Jackson likely won't get its allotment of H1N1 vaccine until mid-December, though officials still hope to vaccinate Soldiers before holiday block leave.
Murmansk Schools Closed By Flu Outbreak RFE/RL 22 Oct 2009 -- Authorities in the far northern Russian city of Murmansk have closed all schools in the region due to an outbreak of influenza.
US Announces Crackdown on Mexican Drug Cartel VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- US law enforcement officials have launched the largest single strike ever at a notorious Mexican drug cartel.
More Than 300 Arrested Over Two Days in Major US Drug Operation VOA 22 Oct 2009 -- US Justice Department: More than 300 people have been arrested in the United States over the past two days.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Massachusetts Man Allegedly Conspired to Attack US Mall, Kill Troops VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- Federal law enforcement officials charged a Massachusetts man with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.
Clinton says world must act on nuclear proliferation RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton told a Washington think-tank that the world faced the nightmare scenario of nuclear-armed terrorists.
Government Officials: US Equipped to Handle Swine Flu Epidemic VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- US health officials: While the H1N1 is widespread in the nation, the country is better equipped to deal with the epidemic.
Initial H1N1 vaccine will soon arrive at Fort Riley Army News 21 Oct 2009 -- The initial supply of the H1N1 vaccine is expected to arrive at Irwin Army Community Hospital in the next few weeks.
H1N1 vaccine to arrive in November Army News 21 Oct 2009 -- H1N1 vaccinations are expected to be available in November for active-duty servicemembers and their families.
Raytheon to Support U.S. Airport Screening Equipment Services Raytheon 21 Oct 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) was awarded a task order to manage the integration of electronic baggage screening equipment at dozens of airports around the country.
Lincoln Protects Sailors Ahead of Flu Season Navy NewsStand 21 Oct 2009 -- USS Abraham Lincoln's Health Services Department inoculated more than 2,000 Sailors Oct. 5-9 with the Flumist (live) vaccination.
Swine flu cases in Russia total 956 - deputy health minister RIA Novosti 21 Oct 2009 -- The number of people diagnosed with swine flu in Russia has risen to 956.
Colombian Drug Lord Receives 45-Year US Sentence VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- Federal judge handed down the sentence to 48-year-old Diego Montoya, 2 months after he pleaded guilty.
USS Anzio Seizes Four Tons of Narcotics Navy NewsStand 21 Oct 2009 -- USS Anzio seized approximately four tons of hashish found aboard a skiff in the Gulf of Aden.
EAST AFRICA: US troops help build disaster response capacity IRIN 21 Oct 2009 -- Military contingents from five East African countries have begun field training in disaster and emergency response in northern Uganda.
10 Injured in Bangladesh Blast VOA 21 Oct 2009 -- Police in Bangladesh say at least 10 people were injured in a bomb attack targeting a ruling party member of parliament.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 21 Oct 2009 [PDF]
US Supreme Court to Hear Guantanamo Uighurs Case VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- US Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal by Chinese Muslims who still are being held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Lockerbie Victims' Families Seek Answers VOA 20 Oct 2009 -- In 1988, an American airliner flying from London to New York exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing 270 people.
Jundallah: Profile Of A Sunni Extremist Group RFE/RL 20 Oct 2009 -- After the October 18 suicide attack in southeastern Iran the extremist group Jundallah is suddenly at the center of international attention.
Swine flu cases in Russia total over 920 - top sanitary official RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- The number of people diagnosed with swine flu in Russia has risen to 927.
Number of swine flu cases in Russia's Krasnoyarsk rises to 70 RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- Number of people confirmed as having the H1N1 virus in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk has grown to 70.
Swine flu on the rise in Russia's Far East RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- The Khabarovsk Territory in Russia's Far East has had 35 new human cases of swine flu infection confirmed in the past week, bringing the total up to 56 since May.
Thai police suspect separatist over Monday's blast RIA Novosti 20 Oct 2009 -- Thailand's police force is searching for a separatist militant suspected over fatal explosion in a market in the country's south.
Airmen wrap up relief efforts in Pacific AFNS 20 Oct 2009 -- Airmen providing humanitarian assistance following the recent natural disasters in the Pacific have wrapped up their efforts and are returning home.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 20 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Tajik Islamic militant leader sentenced to life in prison RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- Local leader of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan in Tajikistan has been sentenced to life in prison.
Over 20 wounded in south Thailand market explosion RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- More than 20 people were wounded on Monday in an explosion in a market in the south of Thailand.
Japan starts mass swine flu vaccination RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- A large-scale vaccination campaign against swine flu started in Japan on Monday, with priority given to medical staff.
Russia allocates $136 million for swine flu vaccine RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin signed a resolution to allocate 4 billion rubles ($136 million) to buy swine flu vaccines.
Number of swine flu cases in Russia's Krasnoyarsk grows to 53 RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- The number of people confirmed as having the H1N1 virus in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk has grown up to 53.
Russia's Trans-Baikal Region reports 91 swine flu cases RIA Novosti 19 Oct 2009 -- The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Russia's Trans-Baikal Region has grown from 59 to 91 over the weekend.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 19 Oct 2009 [PDF]
U.S. billionaire probed for Sri Lanka terrorism financing - paper RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2009 -- One of America's wealthiest men charged as part of an insider-trading case surfaced in a separate probe into allegedly raising funds for a Sri Lankan terrorist group, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Australian Muslims Found Guilty of Terror Plot VOA 17 Oct 2009 -- An Australian court has convicted five Muslim men of plotting to commit an act of terrorism. The men were found guilty of stockpiling bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosive chemicals in pursuit of what prosecutors called "violent jihad." Each face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Health Officials Warn of Sicker Swine Flu Patients VOA 17 Oct 2009 -- The World Health Organization has warned doctors to brace for a possible wave of very sick H1N1 swine flu patients.
Safety of H1N1 Vaccine, Hospital Readiness Worry Americans VOA 17 Oct 2009 -- Countries in the northern hemisphere are starting to distribute the H1N1 flu vaccine as part of a massive immunization program against the viral pandemic. Parents and some professionals are concerned about the safety of the vaccine, while some doctors question the ability of hospitals to handle serious cases.
Malaysia Arrests Iraqi Terrorism Suspect on False Passport VOA 16 Oct 2009 -- Malaysian authorities have arrested a fugitive Iraqi terrorism suspect as he tried to enter the Asian country using a false passport.
5 Found Guilty of Australian Terror Plot VOA 16 Oct 2009 -- Five men were convicted for plotting a terrorist attack in Australia by stockpiling bomb-making instructions and purchasing explosives.
Four new swine flu cases reported in Russia RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2009 -- Another four people have been confirmed as having the H1N1 virus in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk.
Swine flu vaccines to be registered in Russia RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2009 -- Two Russian-produced swine flu vaccines have undergone the first stage of clinical trials and are to be registered by Roszdravnadzor.
Guard Called in for 'Balloon Boy' Rescue AFPS 16 Oct 2009 -- The Colorado Army National Guard joined rescue efforts for a 6-year-old boy believed adrift in a homemade hot air balloon.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Lithuania delays decision on Guantanamo inmates RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2009 -- Lithuania will not accept prisoners from Guantanamo Bay until allegations it was involved in hosting secret CIA jails are disproven.
Turkey Arrests 50 Suspected al-Qaida-Linked Militants VOA 15 Oct 2009 -- Turkish police have detained at least 50 suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in raids across 9 provinces.
Georgia Rejects Russian Accusations Of Collaboration With Al-Qaeda In North Caucasus RFE/RL 15 Oct 2009 -- Georgian FM and parliament speaker Bakradze issued statements on October 14 rejecting Russian allegation.
Luke Airman dies of H1N1 complications AFNS 15 Oct 2009 -- A Luke Air Force Base NCO died Oct. 4 from complications with the H1N1 virus at his off-base residence.
General Dynamics to Develop Secure Employment Cards for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Program General Dynamics 15 Oct 2009 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to develop secure credentials for immigrants seeking employment within the United States.
Almost 100 new swine flu cases reported in Russia in five days RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2009 -- Almost 100 people have been confirmed as suffering from swine flu in Russia since October 11.
Swine flu vaccine tests on Russian children delayed RIA Novosti 15 Oct 2009 -- Clinical trials of a new swine flu vaccine on children has been postponed for several days.
Washing hands with soap can prevent disease and save lives, stress UN experts UN News Centre 15 Oct 2009 -- Simple act of washing hands with soap can drastically reduce deaths from preventable diseases.
Inaugural Conference on Maritime Security Held in South Africa Navy NewsStand 15 Oct 2009 -- Maritime Security Africa 2009, the inaugural conference on maritime security, was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 13.
MSC Ships Deliver Cargo for Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Indonesia Navy NewsStand 15 Oct 2009 -- Military Sealift Command ships delivered urgently needed supplies off the coast of Indonesia.
Pentagon Officials Stress Cybersecurity AFPS 15 Oct 2009 -- Pentagon officials stress that no matter what computer you use, you need to take cybersecurity into account.
Coast Guard Cutter Helps Navy on African Coast AFPS 15 Oct 2009 -- The Coast Guard cutter Legare recently returned from a 120-day mission in support of the Navy's 6th Fleet along Africa’s west coast.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Ban warns of long journey in battle against terrorism UN News Centre 14 Oct 2009 -- UN task force charged with coordinating the world body’s counter-terrorism efforts met in Vienna.
Georgian Official Denies FSB Charges Of Al-Qaeda Ties RFE/RL 14 Oct 2009 -- Georgian official has denied accusations by Moscow that Tbilisi has cooperated with Al-Qaeda and other Islamic insurgents.
PACAF officials address H1N1 as cold, flu season begins AFNS 14 Oct 2009 -- Flu season has begun including the risk of the H1N1, and officials are working to ensure that information and vaccinations are available.
Researcher hopes molecule vaccine can be marketed within 10 years CNA 14 Oct 2009 -- Academia Sincia President Chi-Huey Wong: Hoped that human trials of the vaccine produced based on the findings can be completed within 5 years.
McChord Airmen complete second humanitarian airlift to American Samoa AFNS 14 Oct 2009 -- C-17 touched down at Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 10, delivering Federal Emergency Management Agency cargo.
McChord Airmen provide humanitarian airlift to Indonesia AFNS 14 Oct 2009 -- Airmen from the 7th Airlift Squadron completed their second humanitarian airlift mission in just over a week Oct. 9.
Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning System Tested for First Time VOA 14 Oct 2009 -- 18 countries participated in an tsunami drill, as the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System was tested for the first time.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 14 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Georgian vice speaker calls Russia's terrorism claim 'absurd' RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2009 -- Vice speaker of Georgia's parliament dismissed allegation that Georgia has been supporting terrorists in the Caucasus.
Russia accuses Georgia of supporting terrorism in N.Caucasus RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2009 -- Russia's security chief accused Georgia on Tuesday of supporting terrorist groups in Russia's North Caucasus.
FSB Says Organizers Of Attack On Ingush President Killed RFE/RL 13 Oct 2009 -- FSB: Organizers of the June assassination attempt against Ingushetian President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov have been killed.
Masterminds of attack on Ingush president killed - FSB chief RIA Novosti 13 Oct 2009 -- Militants who organized an assassination attempt on the president of the North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia have been killed.
U.S. Military Airlift Capability Key Following Indonesian Earthquake Navy NewsStand 13 Oct 2009 -- Getting urgently needed supplies to remote mountain villages in Southeast Asia has been a tremendous challenge.
First helicopter flights launch in support of Natural Fire 10 Army News 13 Oct 2009 -- Need to inspect growing operations at remote village in northern Uganda relied upon the CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the U.S. Army Reserve's 11th Aviation Command.
U.S. and African military officers prepare for exercise Natural Fire 10 Army News 13 Oct 2009 -- Soldiers from several East African nations continue to flow into Entebbe, Uganda in anticipation of Natural Fire 10 exercise.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 13 Oct 2009 [PDF]
U.S. Clinton thanks Ireland for taking 2 inmates from Guantanamo RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton thanked the government of Ireland for accepting prisoners from Guantanamo Bay.
US Diplomat's Killers to Hang for Murder in Sudan VOA 12 Oct 2009 -- Court in Sudan has upheld death sentence of 4 Islamists convicted in June of killing an American diplomat and his Sudanese driver in 2008.
Four Sudanese Islamists to hang for murder RIA Novosti 12 Oct 2009 -- A Sudanese court upheld death sentences for four Islamists convicted of murdering a US diplomat and his driver in January 2008.
Swine Flu Vaccine to Poorer Countries to Ship in November VOA 12 Oct 2009 -- The World Health Organization says it will begin shipping millions of doses of the swine flu vaccine to poorer countries.
Marines vaccinated for vicious virus USMC News 12 Oct 2009 -- Even though they're deployed, Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (Forward) are required to get their flu vaccination.
US, Indonesian Militaries Join Together to Assist in Humanitarian Efforts Navy NewsStand 12 Oct 2009 -- All four branches of the US military are working closely together, and with their Indonesian military counterparts.
AFP and US Marines plan for current and future relief operations USMC News 11 Oct 2009 -- Armed Forces of the Philippines and US Marine Corps have moved the focus of their humanitarian assistance operations.
Navy and Marine Helicopters Begin Relief Flights in Indonesia Navy NewsStand 09 Oct 2009 -- Hours after USS Denver and McCampbell arrived offshore, helicopters started flying urgently needed emergency supplies.
Kadena Airmen Aid Indonesian Recovery AFPS 09 Oct 2009 -- Airmen with the 353rd Special Operations Group supporting humanitarian relief operations near Padang in western Indonesia.
Navy Ship Provides First Response to American Samoa AFPS 09 Oct 2009 -- USS Ingraham one of the first responders to provide humanitarian relief to victims of a natural disaster in American Samoa.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Al-Qaida Leader Urges Uighurs to Launch Holy War Against China VOA 08 Oct 2009 -- Senior al-Qaida leader has called for a holy war against China in response to Chinese government's oppression of Uighurs in Xinjiang.
U.S. starts mass swine flu immunization RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2009 -- A large-scale immunization campaign against swine flu has started in the United Stats with the vaccination of 68,000 New Yorkers.
DeWitt receives second flu vaccine shipment Army News 08 Oct 2009 -- DeWitt Army Community Hospital health care workers received a second shipment of the seasonal flu vaccine Friday.
Post fights flu with prevention, education Army News 08 Oct 2009 -- Health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated against both the seasonal and H1N1 strains of the influenza virus.
Post gets proactive with flu meetings Army News 08 Oct 2009 -- Get immunized, practice good hygiene and stay home if you're experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Fighting the flu with fist bumps Army News 08 Oct 2009 -- With concerns about H1N1 and germs in general wreaking havoc on our immune systems, we can't be too careful.
USS Denver Bringing Aid to Indonesian Quake Victims Navy NewsStand 08 Oct 2009 -- USS Denver transiting to Indonesia to provide life-sustaining necessities to Sumatra.
USS McCampbell Heads to Indonesia for Humanitarian Mission Navy NewsStand 08 Oct 2009 -- Sailors aboardUSS McCampbell began transiting to Padang, Indonesia to assist in humanitarian efforts.
McCampbell Sailors Prepare to Assist in Indonesian Humanitarian Efforts Navy NewsStand 08 Oct 2009 -- The Indonesian government has requested assistance for the humanitarian efforts.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Oct 2009 [PDF]
U.S. President Sees Progress In Fight Against Al-Qaeda RFE/RL 07 Oct 2009 -- President Obama: Al-Qaeda has lost significant operational ability but are "still plotting" attacks on the United States and its allies.
US Attorney General: Tough to Meet Guantanamo Closing Deadline VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- US Attorney General Holder has acknowledged it will be difficult to meet deadline to close US detention center at Guantanamo Bay.
Family of Son Killed In Somalia Speaks Out VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- In the past 18 months, 20 young Somali men have disappeared from Minneapolis, Minnesota, only to re-emerge in Somalia.
German police detain three for plotting terrorist acts in Russia RIA Novosti 07 Oct 2009 -- German police officers detained 3 people suspected of plotting terrorist attacks in Russia.
UN launches online training course to fight terrorism UN News Centre 07 Oct 2009 -- UN crime-fighting agency and its partners have launched a 6-week online training course to provide Member States with assistance against terrorism.
ITU Tackles Global Cyber Attacks VOA 07 Oct 2009 -- New system for tackling the growing number of Global Cyber Attacks has been unveiled at ITU Telecom World 2009.
Air Force HARRT arrives in Indonesia AFNS 07 Oct 2009 -- Air Force humanitarian assistance rapid response team arrived at the Bandar Udara International Airport Oct. 5.
Kadena Airmen aid Indonesian recovery operations AFNS 07 Oct 2009 -- Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group supporting humanitarian relief operations near Padang in western Indonesia.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 07 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Obama Praises Intelligence Community's Success, Diligence AFPS 06 Oct 2009 -- President Obama praised members of the US intelligence community, saying terrorist attacks foiled have saved countless American lives.
Obama: US Making 'Real Progress' in Terror Fight VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says America is making real progress in the fight against al-Qaida and other terrorist groups.
Iraq Arrests Terrorist Cell Leaders VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- Iraqi security forces arrested six suspected terrorists, including two suspected terrorist cell leaders.
China Reports 1st Swine Flu Death VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- China has reported its first death from the H1N1 influenza, commonly called swine flu.
Russia launches production of swine flu vaccine RIA Novosti 06 Oct 2009 -- Russia has begun mass production of two vaccines for the swine flu virus.
New Detention Policies to Classify Status of Illegal Immigrants VOA 06 Oct 2009 -- The Obama administration is to announce Tuesday a new plan for the detention of illegal immigrants awaiting deportation.
Navy Supports the President's Ocean Policy Task Force Navy NewsStand 06 Oct 2009 -- US Navy joined other federal agencies in a task force led by the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 06 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Swine flu cases in Russia total 570 - top sanitary official RIA Novosti 05 Oct 2009 -- The number of people diagnosed with swine flu in Russia has risen to 570.
Kearsarge Prepares Offensive Against H1N1 Navy NewsStand 05 Oct 2009 -- USS Kearsarge's Medical Department outlined procedures to educate and protect service members and their families against H1N1.
NAVSCIATTS Global Maritime Security Symposium Builds Relationships Navy NewsStand 05 Oct 2009 -- NAVSCIATTS hosted Naval Special Warfare Group 4's Global Maritime Security Force Assistance Symposium.
Samoa relief winds down; efforts continue elsewhere AFNS 05 Oct 2009 -- US military continues to provide assistance to victims of storms and earthquakes in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Hawaii Guard medical team returns, civil support team stays in American Samoa AFNS 05 Oct 2009 -- Hawaii National Guard's medical mission wrapped up, but 14 personnel with the state's civil support team will remain.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 05 Oct 2009 [PDF]
Air Force humanitarian team set to depart for Indonesia AFNS 04 Oct 2009 -- AF humanitarian assistance rapid response team preparing to depart to provide disaster relief to Indonesia.
Pacific Fleet Helping American Samoa, Indonesia, Philippines Navy NewsStand 03 Oct 2009 -- US Pacific Fleet deploying personnel and units to provide humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters.
Second Northrop Grumman-Built National Security Cutter, Waesche, Completes Successful U.S. Coast Guard Acceptance Trials Northrop Grumman 02 Oct 2009 -- The Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) National Security Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) completed a successful acceptance trial Thursday after undergoing meticulous testing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Germany Arrests Suspected al-Qaida Recruiter VOA 02 Oct 2009 -- German authorities say they have arrested a man suspected of recruiting for al-Qaida and obtaining bomb-making materials.
Sources Claim IMU Militant Leader Yuldash Killed RFE/RL 02 Oct 2009 -- Pakistani officials: Leader of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, Tohir Yuldash, was killed in a late-August missile strike.
USAFE officials plan for H1N1 vaccine distribution AFNS 02 Oct 2009 -- US Air Forces in Europe officials continue to plan and prepare to guard the health of Airmen, civilians and family members.
Cyber security awareness gets focus in October AFNS 02 Oct 2009 -- We've all had the experience: our computer, at work or at home, stops working.
Navy Moves to Meet Information Age Challenges Navy NewsStand 02 Oct 2009 -- Navy merging its information technology, intelligence and communications operations into one organization to better address Information Age challenges.
US Military Helping in Four Pacific Disasters VOA 02 Oct 2009 -- US forces in the Pacific have been deployed to help with disaster relief in Indonesia, the Philippines, American Samoa and Guam and neighboring islands.
Marines, sailors bring aid to Philippines USMC News 02 Oct 2009 -- US military is providing critically needed disaster-relief supplies to mitigate suffering and prevent further loss of life in the wake of Tropical Storm Ketsana.
McChord Airmen deliver equipment to American Samoa AFNS 02 Oct 2009 -- C-17 from McChord Air Force Base touched down at Pago Pago International Airport bringing 9 FEMA members.
AFNORTH Airmen support tsunami relief AFNS 02 Oct 2009 -- Air Forces Northern officials stood up a defense support of civil authorities operations center to aid in relief efforts of the tsunami.
McChord Airmen fly response team to American Samoa AFNS 02 Oct 2009 -- McChord Airmen deployed a US-based FEMA team to American Samoa aboard a C-17 Globemaster III in the wake of a 7.6 magnitude undersea earthquake.
Command Continues Aid Efforts in Pacific AFPS 02 Oct 2009 -- U.S. Pacific Command continues to help in coordinating humanitarian relief operations in American Samoa, Indonesia and the Philippines.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Oct 2009 [PDF]
New York Federal Judge Denies Request For CIA Secret Documents VOA 01 Oct 2009 -- US federal judge ruled documents detailing CIA's overseas secret detention program may be kept secret.
US Envoy: Bin Laden, Taliban Leadership Operating in Pakistan VOA 01 Oct 2009 -- Senior US diplomat: Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden alive and in Pakistan.
Army Confirms Suspected H1N1-related Death AFPS 01 Oct 2009 -- A soldier stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C., who died Sept. 10, possibly is first H1N1-related death suffered by the US armed forces.
Zimbabwe launches plan to reduce impact of H1N1 flu - UN UN News Centre 01 Oct 2009 -- Zimbabwe has become the first country to launch a plan outlining key steps to reduce the threat posed by the H1N1 flu pandemic.
People born before 1918 epidemic immune to swine flu - report RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2009 -- Japanese scientists report: People who were born before the 1918 flu pandemic have immunity to swine flu.
EAST AFRICA: H1N1 cases on the increase IRIN 01 Oct 2009 -- Increase in the number of pandemic HIN1 influenza cases being reported in the East African region.
Lynn Calls for Collaboration in Establishing Cyber Security AFPS 01 Oct 2009 -- Deputy Defense Secretary Lynn: Department’s culture regarding cyber security issues must change.
USS McClusky Deploys in Support of Counter Illicit-trafficking Navy NewsStand 01 Oct 2009 -- USS McClusky will depart San Diego for an independent deployment to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility.
Joint force employs humanitarian effort in American Samoa AFNS 01 Oct 2009 -- C-17s departed Sept. 30 with approximately 100 military personnel to provide humanitarian assistance to American Samoa.
Mobility Airmen poised to support humanitarian operations in American Samoa AFNS 01 Oct 2009 -- Air Mobility Command forces poised to support relief operations in American Somoa.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Oct 2009 [PDF]

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