June 2010 Security News

DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Texas Guard Prepares for Season's First Hurricane AFPS 29 Jun 2010 -- About 2,500 members of the Texas National Guard are on standby in anticipation of Tropical Storm Alex, which is expected to become a hurricane and hit the lower Texas coast late July 1 or early July 2.
National Guard battles flood waters in four states Army News 29 Jun 2010 -- Almost 300 National Guard members from four states helped to battle flood waters last week and through the weekend.
US Designates Mugabe as Financier of Terrorism VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. Treasury Department has placed Zimbabwe's president, his wife, and his nephew on its list of people believed to have funded terrorist groups.
Moscow City Council concerned by new FSB bill RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Moscow City Council deputies have opposed a new bill that empowers the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to impose preventive measures against individuals committing extremist actions, a Russian daily said on Tuesday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Jun 2010 [PDF]
National Guard completes Grand Isle barrier wall Army News 28 Jun 2010 -- The Louisiana National Guard completed construction of an 8.2 mile long Tiger Dam shoreline protection system along the beach in Grand Isle, La.
Americans Appeal Pakistan Terror Convictions VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- Lawyers for Americans found guilty of terror offenses in Pakistan and sentenced to 10 years in prison have appealed their clients' convictions.
G20 member states agree to jointly fight drug trafficking - Medvedev RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev: G20 member states agreed to jointly fight global drug trafficking.
Russia says Afghan drugs come from up to 500 laboratories RIA Novosti 28 Jun 2010 -- As many as 500 Afghan drug laboratories may be involved in the production of drugs being trafficked to Russia.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 28 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Two Pakistanis Held in Zimbabwe, Possible Mumbai Tie VOA 26 Jun 2010 -- Zimbabwe has arrested two Pakistani men, one under an international arrest warrant that state media says is for terrorism.
Russia's drug chief opens drug observatory in Russian Far East RIA Novosti 26 Jun 2010 -- Russia's drug control chief Viktor Ivanov opened on Saturday the Far Eastern Drug Observatory to monitor drug trafficking in North East Asia.
Mexico Arrests Top Drug Figure VOA 26 Jun 2010 -- Mexican police say they have captured a top figure in Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel.
Pakistani court convicts five Americans IRNA 25 Jun 2010 -- An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan awarded 10-year jail term each to five American citizens over terror charges.
Canadian Officials Investigate Possible Threats To Visiting Leaders VOA 25 Jun 2010 -- Officials have arrested at least 3 people in connection with possible threats of violence over the past several days.
National Guard battles flood waters in four states AFNS 25 Jun 2010 -- This week almost 300 National Guard members from four states are helping to prepare for future floods and recover from past flood damage.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 25 Jun 2010 [PDF]
US Government Wins Legal Battle Over Anti-Terror Law VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- US government won a major legal victory this week at the Supreme Court over an anti-terror law.
Pakistani Court Convicts Five Americans Of Terrorism RFE/RL 24 Jun 2010 -- A Pakistani court today sentenced five Americans for criminal conspiracy and raising funds for a banned terrorist organization.
Pakistani Court Finds Americans Guilty on Terror Charges VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- A Pakistani court has sentenced five Americans to 10 years each in prison after finding them guilty of terror offenses.
Pakistan to continue anti-terror war, Zardari tells British FM IRNA 24 Jun 2010 -- Pres. Asif Ali Zardari: Anti-terror war would continue ... till complete elimination of this cancer.
US envoy, Pakistani President discuss security IRNA 24 Jun 2010 -- US Special Rep for Afghanistan Holbrooke met Pakistani Pres Zardari and discussed security situation in region and war against terror.
Indonesian Terrorist Sweeps Raise Concern Over Police Tactics VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- Since February, Indonesian security forces have killed 13 terrorist suspects during police raids.
Russian Foreign Ministry welcomes U.S. move to put militant on terror list RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry welcomed the US decision to include Doku Umarov on its list of international terrorists.
U.S. puts Chechen militant leader Umarov on its list of terrorists RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- The US included the notorious leader of Chechen militants, Doku Umarov, on its list of terrorists.
China Breaks Up Xinjiang Terror Group VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- The Chinese government says it has broken up a major terrorist organization that plotted attacks in the far northwestern region.
Final statement of international forum RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- RIA Novosti hosted an international anti-drugs forum from June 9-10.
Moscow forum delegates say strong ties key to fighting Afghan drugs RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- Delegates at an international forum held in Moscow are satisfied with its results.
New Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan could hamper drugs flow RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2010 -- The creation of a Russian military base near Osh would contribute to the struggle against Afghan drug trafficking.
Alleged Jamaican Drug Lord Coke Extradited to US VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- Alleged Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke has been extradited to the United States.
National Guard troops to deploy to Southwest border Army News 24 Jun 2010 -- About 1,200 National Guard troops will support the Department of Homeland Security in enhancing the security of the nation's Southwest border.
Guard building coastal barriers to keep out oil Army News 24 Jun 2010 -- Construction of 8.5 miles of wall barriers by the Louisiana National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade continues along the coast of Cameron Parish.
Florida Army Guard aviators assist experts in documenting oil spill in Gulf of Mexico Army News 24 Jun 2010 -- Fish and Wildlife experts have taken to the air with Florida National Guard aviators to spot oil.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Jun 2010 [PDF]
New York City Police Commissioner Takes Global Approach to Security VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- New York City Police Commissioner announces the force will be stationing police officers in cities around the world.
U.S. puts Chechen militant leader Umarov on its list of terrorists RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- The U.S. included the notorious leader of Chechen militants, Doku Umarov, on its list of terrorists.
India stresses for credible action from Pak on Mumbai terror attacks IRNA 23 Jun 2010 -- Ahead of a series of bilateral meetings, India demanded "credible" action by Pakistan in Mumbai terror attacks case.
Indonesia Captures Top Terror Suspect VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- Indonesia says it has captured one of the nation's most wanted terrorist suspect, Abdullah Sonata.
Pakistan Releases 17 Indian Prisoners VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- Pakistan has released 17 Indian nationals as a goodwill gesture ahead of talks with a top official from New Delhi.
Russia plans to classify counter-terrorism information RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2010 -- The Russian government has introduced a draft bill expanding the list of national security information.
UN Says Afghanistan's Neighbors Consume Most Of World's Opium RFE/RL 23 Jun 2010 -- UN report shows that while Afghanistan remains the world's largest opium producer, it is neighboring countries where a majority of the world's opium is consumed.
Alleged Jamaican Drug Lord Coke in Police Custody VOA 23 Jun 2010 -- Authorities in Jamaica say Christopher "Dudus" Coke, the alleged drug lord wanted by the United States, has been captured.
New UN report highlights shift towards new drugs and new markets UN News Centre 23 Jun 2010 -- Amphetamine-type stimulants and prescription medications are increasingly becoming the drugs of choice globally.
Over 11,000 foreigners held in British jails IRNA 23 Jun 2010 -- Justice Minister Crispin Blunt says he is pursuing “all possible options” to transfer foreign prisoners back to their homeland after revealing they make up 13 per cent inmates held in British jails.
NAVSTA Great Lakes Oil Skimmers Support Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2010 -- Environmental and public works civilian employees of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Midwest deployed to help with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill response.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Jun 2010 [PDF]
State Department 'Actively' Considers Terrorist Designation for Pakistani Taliban VOA 22 Jun 2010 -- US State Dept actively considering adding the Pakistani wing of the Taliban to list of foreign terrorist organizations.
Times Square Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty RFE/RL 22 Jun 2010 -- Man accused of trying to set off a car bomb in New York City's Times Square is facing spending the rest of his life in US prison after pleading guilty.
Times Square Bomb Suspect Pleads Guilty VOA 22 Jun 2010 -- Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-born man accused in a failed attempt to ignite a car bomb in New York City's Times Square last month, pleaded guilty.
US Experiments on Human Bodies Flayed KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- It was recently disclosed that doctors of the CIA used "terror suspects" and other prisoners as guinea pigs for diverse experiments on human bodies.
Russia's FSB to offer rewards for terrorism information RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Federal Security Service will offer monetary rewards to people who pass on information about suspected terrorist activity.
Why Has Drug Use Increased So Dramatically In Afghanistan? RFE/RL 22 Jun 2010 -- UN report that Afghanistan has one of the highest drug-use rates in the world gives a new and disturbing look at the grip opium and heroin hold on the country.
Coca cultivation declining in Colombia but on the rise in Peru UN News Centre 22 Jun 2010 -- The cultivation of the raw material for cocaine has declined significantly in Colombia, the world’s leading producer of coca, but the situation in Peru remains worrying.
Arizona Police Prepare to Enforce Controversial Immigration Law VOA 22 Jun 2010 -- Some law enforcement officials in Arizona are concerned that the state's controversial new immigration law will create a burden for police.
US Town Approves Tougher Enforcement of Immigration Laws VOA 22 Jun 2010 -- Voters in a small town in the midwestern US state of Nebraska have approved tough enforcement measures on the hiring and renting of property to illegal immigrants.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan could curb Afghan drug flow RIA Novosti 21 Jun 2010 -- Russia's drug chief proposed a military base in Kyrgyzstan as part of global efforts to combat Afghan drug trafficking.
Afghanistan witnessing rise in addiction - UN UN News Centre 21 Jun 2010 -- Afghanistan, the world’s leading producer of opium and hashish, is seeing an increasing number of its own citizens taking drugs.
UN: Drug Addiction Growing at 'Alarming' Rate in Afghanistan VOA 21 Jun 2010 -- A new United Nations study says that Afghanistan, the world's largest opium producer, has become a leading consumer of its own narcotics.
UN Report Finds Afghan Drug Addiction is Twice Global Average VOA 21 Jun 2010 -- The United Nations says roughly eight percent of the Afghan population suffers from drug addiction.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 21 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Despite Muslim Disapproval, Global Image Of United States Remains Positive RFE/RL 18 Jun 2010 -- In June of 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama took to the podium in Egypt's capital to try to make up ground in the widening divide between the Muslim world and the West.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 18 Jun 2010 [PDF]
UN officials underscore need to tackle ever-growing threat of organized crime UN News Centre 17 Jun 2010 -- Top United Nations officials today underscored the urgency of combating organized crime, which a new report has found is gaining in global reach and posing a greater threat to peace, development and even national sovereignty.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Jun 2010 [PDF]
FBI Accused of Using No-Fly List to Keep Some Muslim Americans Abroad VOA 16 Jun 2010 -- U.S. authorities have beefed up enforcement of a no-fly list after several recent terror plots nearly succeeded. Now, an American Muslim group says the authorities are using the no-fly lists to prevent some Muslim Americans from returning to their country.
Terror suspect wins ruling on UK control order IRNA 16 Jun 2010 -- The UK’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a control order against an Ethiopian terrorist suspect breached his human rights by forcing him to live 150 miles (240 KMs) away from his family.
American Hunting bin Laden Undergoes Medical Tests in Pakistan VOA 16 Jun 2010 -- Authorities in Pakistan say an American detained on suspicion of being on a personal mission to hunt down and kill al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has undergone medical tests.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Guard members respond to flooding in three states AFNS 15 Jun 2010 -- More than 400 National Guard members from three states have been called up for flood duty after heavy rains and snow run off caused cresting rivers this week.
Obama Praises Military Support in Gulf AFPS 15 Jun 2010 -- President Barack Obama today praised the role the military is playing as part of oil spill response efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, and told military members at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla., they exemplify the resolve, determination and resilience the nation is demonstrating in the face of the disaster.
Obama Chooses Mabus to Lead Gulf Restoration AFPS 15 Jun 2010 -- President Barack Obama in an address to the nation tonight announced that Navy Secretary Ray Mabus will develop a long-term restoration plan for the Gulf Coast.
Large-scale terrorist attacks averted in Russia - FSB RIA Novosti 15 Jun 2010 -- Law enforcement officers have averted a number of large-scale attacks in Russia over the past two months, the head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said Tuesday.
American Citizen Hunting bin Laden Detained in Pakistan VOA 15 Jun 2010 -- Police in northern Pakistan say they have arrested an American who said he was on a solo mission to kill al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Lynn Discusses Cybersecurity Cooperation With Canadian Leaders AFPS 14 Jun 2010 -- U.S. and Canadian servicemembers are working side by side in defense of North America and fighting side by side in defense of freedom in Afghanistan. Now officials want to expand that cooperation to the cyberworld.
Lynn: Cyber Attack Would Affect U.S., Canadian Links AFPS 14 Jun 2010 -- The links between the United States and Canada are so strong that a cyber attack on one would be felt within milliseconds by the other, and both countries must work together to improve cybersecurity, the deputy defense secretary said here today.
Louisiana Guard Begins Shoreline Protection Project AFPS 14 Jun 2010 -- The Louisiana National Guard started shore protection operations in Cameron Parish June 12 by staging Hesco barrier wall equipment that will be placed along eight miles of shoreline by members of the 928th Sapper Company, 769th Engineer Battalion.
Yemen Blames al-Qaida for Oil Pipeline Bombing VOA 14 Jun 2010 -- Yemen has blamed al-Qaida for the bombing of an oil pipeline Saturday in the eastern part of the country.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 14 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Gunmen Kill 19 at Mexican Rehabilitation Center VOA 11 Jun 2010 -- Police in Mexico say a group of armed men raided a drug rehabilitation facility and opened fire, killing 19 people and wounding several others.
One year on, swine flu pandemic still a threat RIA Novosti 11 Jun 2010 -- The swine flu pandemic, which claimed over 18,000 lives worldwide, remains a threat for Russia.
Guard provides 13 vacuum barges to collect oil on coast Army News 11 Jun 2010 -- The Louisiana National Guard received approval yesterday evening from the U.S. Coast Guard to field 10 additional vacuum barges, bringing the number approved to 13.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 11 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Thousands ‘illegally’ searched under UK terror laws IRNA 10 Jun 2010 -- Anti-terror law has been used illegally to stop and search tens of thousands of people in Britain, Home Office figures revealed Thursday.
Russia wants info on dealers of Afghan drugs from U.S. RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Russia has asked the United States for information about a number of people suspected of organizing the trafficking of Afghan drugs to Russia, a Russian official said on Thursday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Jun 2010 [PDF]
NATO should cooperate with CSTO in Afghan drug crackdown RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- NATO should cooperate with the CSTO post-Soviet security bloc in efforts to combat Afghan drug trafficking.
Afghan land register could help combat drug threat RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Compiling an Afghan land registry could help global efforts to combat drug trafficking from the country.
War on drugs requires a "reset" RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- The major Moscow forum Drug Production in Afghanistan will be a good opportunity to determine which is worse in Afghanistan: heroin or the Taliban?
Russia Urges Global Struggle Against Afghan Heroin VOA 09 Jun 2010 -- Russian PresidentMedvedev says the international community must accept responsibility for the fight against illicit drugs from Afghanistan.
Afghan drugs threaten global security - Lavrov RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Russian FM Lavrov: Afghan drugs pose a major threat to global peace and security.
Afghan drug traffic aids terrorists in N. Caucasus RIA Novosti 09 Jun 2010 -- Afghan drug traffic benefits terrorists in the volatile North Caucasus, Russia's drug control chief said.
Mexico's Drug War Spreads to Central American Neighbors VOA 09 Jun 2010 -- As the violent drug war continues in Mexico, there are signs that other regional nations, in particular Mexico's southern neighbor, Guatemala, are being drawn into the conflict.
Reservists talk to Congress about aerial spray mission AFNS 09 Jun 2010 -- Six reservists fresh from the fight to save the Gulf of Mexico coast from one of the worst oil spills in US history briefed congressional members and staffers.
Wyoming Guard Called Up For Fremont County Flooding AFPS 09 Jun 2010 -- More than 200 soldiers and airmen are working around the clock to protect residents and their property against floods in Fremont County.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Australia assures Pakistan support in anti-terror war IRNA 08 Jun 2010 -- Visiting Australian defense minister Senator Faulkner met President Zardari and assured continued support of Australian Government.
Afghan drug trade threat to global stability - Russian drug chief RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2010 -- Afghan drug production is an international rather than a local or regional threat.
Muslim prisoners mistreated as potential terrorists in UK IRNA 08 Jun 2010 -- Muslim prisoners risk becoming radicalised by being mistreated as potential terrorists.
Sudan Demands US Apology, Compensation for 1998 Plant Attack VOA 08 Jun 2010 -- Leading member of Sudan's ruling NCP: Sudanese are still angry over the 1998 US bombing of the El-Shifa pharmaceutical manufacturing plant.
Guard Completes Sandbag, Barrier Missions on Gulf AFPS 08 Jun 2010 -- The Louisiana National Guard has completed two missions as part of its response to mitigate the effects of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
55 Bodies Dumped in Abandoned Mexican Silver Mine VOA 08 Jun 2010 -- Officials say at least 55 bodies have now been recovered in southern Mexico from a dumping ground for apparent victims of the country's lethal drug wars.
Top UN health official refutes conflict of interest claims in handling of H1N1 pandemic UN News Centre 08 Jun 2010 -- Head of the UN WHO spoke out against accusations that the agency bowed to pressure from pharmaceutical companies.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Two US Terror Suspects Appear in Federal Court VOA 07 Jun 2010 -- Two American citizens appeared in court for an arraignment on charges that they conspired to kill, maim and kidnap people outside of the US.
Security Council selects official to assist with Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions UN News Centre 07 Jun 2010 -- UNSC committee appointed a Canadian judge to help decide which names of individuals or entities to remove from list of people facing sanctions.
Analyst Sees Internet and Mosques Radicalizing Young Somalis VOA 07 Jun 2010 -- A Somali-born US professor is blaming the radicalization of young Somalis on Internet exposure and indoctrination in mosques.
Russia proposes aid for Tajikistan to combat Afghan heroin RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2010 -- Russia's drug control chief said on Monday Tajikistan should be given aid to help it combat Afghan heroin trafficking through its territory.
Russia sends drugs chief to German conference on Afghanistan RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2010 -- Russia is to put the Afghan drug trade at the center of an international security conference on Afghanistan hosted by Germany.
Fight against Afghan drugs needs new strategy - Italian expert RIA Novosti 07 Jun 2010 -- International strategies to combat drug production in Afghanistan need complete revision, with Russia and the EU playing a decisive role.
Behind Policy Debate, There's Human Drama at US-Mexico Border VOA 07 Jun 2010 -- The southern US border with Mexico is the focus of political debate over illegal immigration.
National Guard from neighboring states aid Louisiana Army News 07 Jun 2010 -- National Guardsmen from Louisiana's neighboring states and beyond have joined to help protect its shores.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 07 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Yemen Arrests French National for Al-Qaida Links VOA 06 Jun 2010 -- Yemeni security officials say authorities have arrested a French national on suspicion of having links to al-Qaida.
Two Americans Arrested on Terrorism Charges In New York VOA 06 Jun 2010 -- Two Americans were arrested Saturday night at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport as they allegedly prepared to travel to Somalia to join a terror group there.
Kremlin 'Unhappy' With Antidrug Efforts In Afghanistan RFE/RL 06 Jun 2010 -- At an Asia security conference in Singapore, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov told delegates that narcotics from Afghanistan are a threat to Europe, Asia, and the United States and urged NATO forces in Afghanistan to step up the campaign to eradicate opium poppy cultivation there.
Russia Says Afghan Drug Trade Threatens World Peace VOA 06 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said Sunday Afghan drug trafficking should be classified as a threat to international peace and security. The Russian Deputy Prime Minster made his remarks at an Asia security conference in Singapore.
TSA Purchases L-3 ProVision(TM) Checkpoint Screening Systems L-3 Communications 05 Jun 2010 -- L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered approximately 200 ProVision advanced imaging technology systems for the screening of passengers at U.S. airport checkpoints. These systems provide TSA with an additional technology to support TSA's layered security approach.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 04 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Ohio, Washington to Start Homeland Response Forces AFPS 03 Jun 2010 -- Ohio and Washington have been chosen as the first states to host new National Guard homeland response forces for responding to chemical and biological attacks, Pentagon officials announced today.
New Cyber Chief: People Key in Meeting Cyberspace Challenge AFPS 03 Jun 2010 -- Cyberspace will provide “tremendous opportunities for the future, but also tremendous vulnerabilities,” the commander of U.S. Cyber Command said today in his first public appearance since assuming his new post.
DoD News: DOD Announces Ohio and Washington National Guard HRFs DoD 03 Jun 2010 -- The National Guard Bureau, on behalf of Department of Defense (DoD) and in collaboration with the states, has selected Ohio and Washington as the first two states to host a homeland response force (HRF), which will be comprised of National Guard soldiers and airmen and established no later than the end of fiscal 2011.
Boeing Delivers Security Capabilities to US Customs and Border Protection Boeing 03 Jun 2010 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has finished installing 10 remote video surveillance systems in the U.S. Border Patrol's Detroit Sector, completing the company's work on all available sites in the Northern Border Project. The systems, delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will enhance border surveillance capabilities along 37 miles of the St. Clair River -- the border between Michigan and Ontario.
Experts convene at UN forum to discuss impact of influenza on Africa UN News Centre 03 Jun 2010 -- African health ministers and representatives of international agencies have gathered today in Marrakesh, Morocco, at a meeting organized by the United Nations and its partners to discuss the impact of influenza on the continent.
Indonesia Anti-Terror Chief: No New Threats Ahead of Obama Visit VOA 03 Jun 2010 -- The head of Indonesia's anti-terrorism squad says no new threats have emerged against U.S. President Barack Obama during his planned visit to Indonesia this month.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Jun 2010 [PDF]
UN independent expert voices concerns over the practice of targeted killings UN News Centre 02 Jun 2010 -- A United Nations independent human rights expert today sounded the alarm about the practice of targeted killings, saying it had a tenuous legal basis and could undermine the rules that aim to prevent extrajudicial executions and guarantee people the right to life.
Terrorists still trying to access nuclear materials - Russia's security chief RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2010 -- Terrorists have not given up their attempts to access nuclear materials in Russia and former-Soviet republics, the head of the Russian Federal Security Service said on Wednesday.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Jun 2010 [PDF]
Units make history with Air Force's first homeland-defense ORI AFNS 01 Jun 2010 -- Three units representing each component of the Air Force made history here May 16 through 23 when they successfully completed the first homeland defense operational readiness inspection.
VITA, Northrop Grumman Complete Successful Disaster Recovery Test Northrop Grumman 01 Jun 2010 -- The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and staff from 12 participating state agencies successfully completed a comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) test restoring all critical systems in 24 hours and other less critical systems within 48 hours.
Northcom Chief Cites Mexico Partnership as Top Priority AFPS 01 Jun 2010 -- Confident in the strength of the U.S.-Canada security relationship, the new commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command said he’s turning his focus southward.
Al-Qaeda's Third-In-Command Believed Killed In U.S. Missile Strike RFE/RL 01 Jun 2010 -- The man viewed as Al-Qaeda's No. 3 leader, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, is reported to have been killed.
Third-Ranking al-Qaida Leader Killed in Pakistan VOA 01 Jun 2010 -- Al-Qaida says its third-ranking leader has been killed in Pakistan, in what would be a major blow to the terrorist network.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Jun 2010 [PDF]

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