August 2011 Security News

Nigeria: al-Qaida-Linked Man Involved in UN Bombing VOA 31 Aug 2011 -- Nigerian authorities say a man with links to al-Qaida helped orchestrate last week's attack on the U.N. headquarters in Abuja that killed 23 people.
Emergency responders investigate suspicious package at Scott AFB AFNS 31 Aug 2011 -- Emergency responders are investigating a suspicious package at the official mail center here Aug. 31.
Kosovar Admits Killing 2 US Airmen During Trial for German Attack VOA 31 Aug 2011 -- A 21-year old man from Kosovo went on trial in Frankfurt, Germany, and confessed to killing two US Air Force personnel.
Kosovo Albanian Confesses To Killing U.S. Airmen RFE/RL 31 Aug 2011 -- A Kosovo Albanian man has confessed to shooting dead two U.S. airmen and wounding two others at Frankfurt airport in March.
Kazakhstan Says 18 Terrorist Suspects Detained RFE/RL 31 Aug 2011 -- The head of the prosecutor's office in Kazakhstan's western Atyrau say police in the area have detained 18 people suspected of planning terrorist attacks.
New York Army National Guard Motor Soldiers Aid Post-Irene Rescues Army News 31 Aug 2011 -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 719th Transportation Company joined local police to rescue people trapped by Hurricane Irene flood waters here on Aug. 29.
Army Corps crews work to clear debris from harbor after Irene Army News 31 Aug 2011 -- Crews aboard the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District's three drift-collection vessels have been working to clear drift and debris from the waters in and around the New York and New Jersey Harbor.
Eastern US Still Recovering from Hurricane Irene VOA 31 Aug 2011 -- Residents in the eastern US are still recovering from Irene, a hurricane that weakened into a tropical storm, with communities cut off by flooding and some schools closed because of lost power.
Mexico Hunts More Suspects in Monterrey Casino Arson Attack VOA 31 Aug 2011 -- Mexican authorities are seeking seven more suspects in an arson attack that left 52 people dead at a casino in the northern state of Nuevo Leon.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 31 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Former US VP Cheney Defends Iraq War, Waterboarding VOA 30 Aug 2011 -- Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has defended controversial policies carried out by the administration of President George W. Bush.
‘Aussie Taliban’ Rejects Extremism In Interview VOA 30 Aug 2011 -- In his first interview on Australian television, former Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks has said he never trained with extremists.
Survey of US Muslim Attitudes Finds Little Support for Extremism VOA 30 Aug 2011 -- Since the 2001 terrorist attacks, many Americans have worried about the potential for home grown militancy.
UN re-assesses security threats in wake of deadly attack in Nigerian capital UN News Centre 30 Aug 2011 -- The UN will soon conduct a global threat review in the wake of the deadly attack against the UN compound in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
Mass Grave Found in Northern Mexico VOA 30 Aug 2011 -- Authorities in Mexico announced Monday a mass grave containing seven bodies was located near the northern Mexican town of Guachochi, in Chihuahua.
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Immigration Law VOA 30 Aug 2011 -- A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked a controversial immigration law that was set to go into effect Thursday in the southern U.S. state of Alabama.
One killed, two injured in shooting incident at Copenhagen mosque IRNA 30 Aug 2011 -- One man was killed and two were wounded in a shooting incident outside a mosque in the Danish capital Copenhagen.
Army North springs into action during Hurricane Irene Army News 30 Aug 2011 -- Army North's headquarters sprang into action Aug. 25 as Hurricane Irene closed in on the eastern coast of the US.
Langley, Dover lift stop movement orders AFNS 30 Aug 2011 -- Commanders at Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Dover AFB, Del., have lifted the stop-movement orders initiated last week in anticipation of Hurricane Irene.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 30 Aug 2011 [PDF]
US Officials Confident Al-Qaida's No. 2 Killed in Pakistan VOA 29 Aug 2011 -- U.S. officials say they are highly confident that al-Qaida's deputy chief has been killed in Pakistan.
Top official vows UN will not be deterred from work after attack UN News Centre 29 Aug 2011 -- The Deputy Secretary-General has met with survivors of Nigerian bombing and pledged that the world body will not be deterred.
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, 8/29/2011 The White House 29 Aug 2011
Statement from President Obama on the Six Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina The White House 29 Aug 2011
Northern Command Continues to Aid Relief Efforts AFPS 29 Aug 2011 -- U.S. Northern Command is continuing to support relief efforts in the aftermath of a powerful hurricane that struck the East Coast.
New York Guard mission shifts to Catskills Army News 29 Aug 2011 -- The focus of effort for the New York Army and Air National Guard shifted from Long Island and New York City to the mountain towns in Greene and Schoharie counties.
CSG 2 Sortied Boats Plan Return to Port Following Hurricane Irene NNS 29 Aug 2011 -- Rear Adm. Rick Breckenridge, Commander, Submarine Group 2 recorded a video message on pier six of Naval Submarine Base New London to discuss the current conditions after Hurricane Irene.
Marine Unit to Practice Disaster Preparedness AFPS 28 Aug 2011 -- Fleet Week-San Francisco is more than just a chance for liberty in a world-class city, it’s also an opportunity for Marines to practice their disaster-response capabilities.
Mexico Arrests 5 Linked to Deadly Casino Attacks VOA 29 Aug 2011 -- Mexico has arrested five alleged members of the Zetas drug cartel suspected of starting a casino fire that left 52 people dead in the northern state of Nuevo Leon.
UN agency urges heightened surveillance after bird flu resurfaces UN News Centre 29 Aug 2011 -- The UN Food and Agriculture Organization urged heightened preparedness and surveillance amid signs that a mutant strain of the deadly bird flu virus is spreading in Asia and beyond.
UN Warns Of New Strain Of Bird Flu Virus RFE/RL 29 Aug 2011 -- The United Nations has warned that avian flu shows signs of a resurgence, while a mutant strain that is able to sidestep vaccines could be spreading in Asia.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 29 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Experts Discuss Significance Of Killing Of Al-Qaeda Number Two RFE/RL 28 Aug 2011 -- U.S. officials say Al-Qaeda's number two leader, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, was killed in Pakistan's Waziristan tribal area.
US claims to have killed Qaeda No2 in N Waziristan IRNA 28 Aug 2011 -- A senior al-Qaeda operative and possibly the number two of the terror network, Atiyah Abdur Rahman, has reportedly been killed.
Nigeria Bombing a ‘Dastardly Act,’ says ECOWAS spokesman VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- The Economic Community of West African States is expressing concern about growing terrorism.
Death Toll From UN Nigeria Bombing Up to 23 VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- The United Nations says the death toll from Friday's bombing of the U.N. headquarters in Nigeria has risen to 23.
Statement by the President, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate on Hurricane Irene The White House 28 Aug 2011
Obama: Irene Impact to be 'Felt for Some Time' VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is warning that the impact of Tropical Storm Irene is just beginning to be felt.
US Official Warns Dangers Remain After Tropical Storm Passes VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has cautioned people along the path of Tropical Storm Irene that danger remains.
New Efforts Enhance Irene Response AFPS 28 Aug 2011 -- As about 7,675 citizen-soldiers and –airmen responded today, three capabilities are enhancing the National Guard’s contribution to the joint state and federal support for civil authorities tackling Hurricane Irene.
Norfolk-based Task Force Stays Ready During Hurricane Sortie NNS 28 Aug 2011 -- Amphibious Task Force (ATF) 26 departed the Naval Station Norfolk area Aug. 25 to avoid potential damage from Hurricane Irene.
New York City Withstands Irene's Rains and Winds VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- New York City was spared hurricane force winds when Irene made landfall early Sunday in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Mexican Troops Conduct Raids After Deadly Casino Fire VOA 28 Aug 2011 -- Several hundred Mexican troops have converged on a northern town where an arson fire at a casino killed 52 people.
U.S.: Major Blow To Al-Qaeda As Deputy Killed RFE/RL 27 Aug 2011 -- US officials say they believe another major loss has been inflicted on Al-Qaeda with the killing in Pakistan of group's suspected 2nd-in-command.
US: 'Underwear Bomber' Admits Ties to Al-Qaida VOA 27 Aug 2011 -- US prosecutors say a Nigerian man charged with trying to blow up a plane bound for Detroit in late 2009 admitted his association with al-Qaida.
Algeria: 18 Killed In Attack On Military Academy RFE/RL 27 Aug 2011 -- Reports from Algeria say 18 people have been killed and up to 20 others injured in an attack by two suicide bombers targeting a military academy.
At least 18 killed in suicide bomber attack in Algeria RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2011 -- At least 18 people were killed in Algeria in a suicide bomber attack on a military academy some 100 km (60 miles) west of the capital Algiers.
Nigeria President Visits Bombed UN Headquarters VOA 27 Aug 2011 -- Nigeria's president has visited the United Nations headquarters in the capital, Abuja, where a car bombing killed at least 19 people.
NATO condemns attacks on UN offices in Nigeria RIA Novosti 27 Aug 2011 -- NATO strongly condemns the attacks targeting the UN offices in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
DOD Announces Hurricane Irene Dual-Status Commanders DoD 27 Aug 2011
Panetta Puts Troops on Standby for Hurricane Assistance AFPS 27 Aug 2011 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a prepare-to-deploy order for 6,500 active-duty service members from all of the services.
Irene: National Guard center coordinates joint support to civilian authorities AFNS 27 Aug 2011 -- With Hurricane Irene making landfall, the National Guard has about 101,000 Guard members ready to respond.
Guard Supports Joint Response, Thousands Deploy AFPS 27 Aug 2011 -- National Guard support to the joint response to Hurricane Irene was in full motion as thousands of soldiers and airmen rolled out in multiple states to support civilian authorities.
North Carolina Guard, Emergency Management prepare for Hurricane Irene Army News 27 Aug 2011 -- The North Carolina National Guard has teamed up to support the North Carolina Emergency Management Eastern office.
New York Guard troops mobilized to support Hurricane Irene emergency operations Army News 27 Aug 2011 -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has mobilized almost 2000 New York National Guard Troops.
USS Enterprise Weathers Hurricane Irene NNS 27 Aug 2011 -- A skeleton crew is hunkered down aboard the USS Enterprise Aug. 27 as the crew weathers Hurricane Irene.
Second Fleet Ships Prepared to Provide Assistance Following Irene NNS 27 Aug 2011 -- Units from Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet stand able and ready Aug. 27 to support emergency response from the sea and land if requested in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
Air Force, AMC poised for Hurricane Irene response AFNS 27 Aug 2011 -- In response to Hurricane Irene heading up the east coast of the U.S., the Air Force and Air Mobility Command are postured to support relief efforts if needed.
JB MDL prepares for Hurricane Irene AFNS 27 Aug 2011 -- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst is actively preparing for Hurricane Irene.
Scott AFB supports bases evacuating from Hurricane Irene AFNS 27 Aug 2011 -- More than 20 aircraft from various East Coast locations arrived here Aug. 27 as part of Hurricane Irene evacuation efforts.
US Launches Huge Hurricane Response as Irene Arrives VOA 27 Aug 2011 -- The federal and state governments, as well as humanitarian agencies and local groups up and down much of the eastern US, are in the middle of a massive storm response.
Hurricane Irene Continues Path Along the East Coast NNS 27 Aug 2011 -- As Hurricane Irene continues its path along the East Coast, the National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for portions of southeastern Connecticut and other flood prone areas in the state.
Mexican Charged in US Consulate Murders Extradited to US VOA 27 Aug 2011 -- The U.S. Justice Department says one of the accused killers in the March 2010 killings of three people with ties to the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has been extradited to the US.
Statement by the President on the Attack on the United Nations in Abuja, Nigeria The White House 26 Aug 2011
Secretary Clinton Statement on Attack on the United Nations in Nigeria US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2011
UN officials condemn attack against UN compound in Nigeria UN News Centre 26 Aug 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban has condemned this morning’s attack on the United Nations building in Abuja.
Islamist Group Claims Responsibility For Nigerian UN Blast RFE/RL 26 Aug 2011 -- A radical Islamist group in Nigeria has claimed responsibility for a car-bomb attack on UN headquarters in the capital city of Abuja.
UN Chief: Nigerian Bombing Will Not Deter UN's Work VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban strongly condemned a car bomb attack on a United Nation's office in the Nigerian capital.
Deadly Car Bomb Targets UN in Nigerian Capital VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- A car bombing in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, has leveled part of a U.N. building and killed at least 18 people.
Bomb attack on UN building in Nigeria kills 18 RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2011 -- At least 18 people were killed in ar bomb attack on the UN building in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.
Al Qaeda militants 'escape Libyan jails' as Gaddafi regime falls RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2011 -- A group of convicted militants have escaped Libyan jails after rebels seized power in most of the country.
Police kill suspect in 2010 south Russia power plant blast RIA Novosti 26 Aug 2011 -- A suspected militant believed to have been involved in attack on a power plant in southern Russia was killed during police operation.
Statement by the President on the Attack in Mexico The White House 26 Aug 2011
Secretary Clinton Statement on Firebombing at Casino Royale in Monterrey, Mexico US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2011
Mexico Shaken by Deadly Casino Attack VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- Mexico has been shaken by another act of violence, this time , where gunmen set fire to a casino, killing more than 50 people.
Death Toll Rises in Mexico Casino Fire VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- The death toll from Thursday's arson attack on a casino in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey now stands at more than 50 people.
53 Killed In Mexico Casino Attack RFE/RL 26 Aug 2011 -- More than 50 people are reported to have been killed in an attack on a casino in the northern Mexican city of Monterrey.
Statement by the President on Preparations for Hurricane Irene The White House 26 Aug 2011
Defense Department Prepares in Advance of Hurricane Irene DoD 26 Aug 2011
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest The White House 26 Aug 2011
Obama, Panetta Urge Caution, Preparedness for Coming Storm AFPS 26 Aug 2011 -- President Obama: Millions of people along the eastern seaboard should be preparing to face what may be a historic hurricane.
Panetta Urges Troops, Families to Prepare for ‘Irene’ AFPS 26 Aug 2011 -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta encouraged service members, Defense Department civilians and families that may be affected by Hurricane Irene to take all necessary precautions.
Obama Urges Americans to Prepare for Hurricane Irene VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- President Obama is urging residents of the U.S. East Coast to take precautions now, ahead of a powerful hurricane.
National Guard Responds to Hurricane Irene AFPS 26 Aug 2011 -- The governors of seven states declared states of emergency, prompting National Guard adjutants general to upgrade hurricane condition levels and relocate assets.
New York Guard mobilizes hundreds of troops to respond to Hurricane Irene Army News 26 Aug 2011 -- At the direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, the New York Army and Air National Guard will mobilize and deploy 900 Soldiers and Airmen, and over 100 vehicles.
SJAFB evacuates jets as Irene approaches AFNS 26 Aug 2011 -- As Hurricane Irene approaches, the 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing began evacuating aircarft to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 25.
Hurricane Irene stops moves to Langley, Dover AFNS 26 Aug 2011 -- Travel to Langley Air Force Base, Va., and Dover AFB, Del., is prohibited until further notice as the installations prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, officials announced Aug. 26.
Hurricane Accelerates Walter Reed Patient Transfer AFPS 26 Aug 2011 -- Officials at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda, Md., have moved up transfer of the last Walter Reed inpatients.
Emergencies Declared As Hurricane Irene Approaches U.S. Atlantic Coast RFE/RL 26 Aug 2011 -- Authorities along the Atlantic coast of the United States have declared states of emergency.
US East Coast Prepares for Hurricane Irene VOA 26 Aug 2011 -- Millions of people along the U.S. East Coast are scrambling to prepare for a powerful hurricane that authorities fear will cause widespread flooding and power outages.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 26 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Pakistan Denies Reports Kidnapped American Freed VOA 25 Aug 2011 -- Pakistani officials are denying reports that an American kidnapped from the eastern city of Lahore earlier this month has been rescued.
Kidnapped U.S. national released in Pakistan RIA Novosti 25 Aug 2011 -- Warren Weinstein, a development expert from the United States who was kidnapped two weeks ago in Pakistan, was released on Thursday.
'Vigilant Warriors' provide professional care of GTMO detainees Army News 25 Aug 2011 -- The mission of U.S. Army South's 525th Military Police Battalion is one of the most challenging the Army has to offer.
Military Bases Prepare for Hurricane Irene AFPS 25 Aug 2011 -- Military bases along the eastern seaboard are securing for the Category 3 winds and rain of Hurricane Irene.
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Weathers Hurricane Irene NNS 25 Aug 2011 -- Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba's commanding officer ordered Hurricane Condition of Readiness level five set Aug. 24.
All Sortie Ships Underway in Preparation for Hurricane Irene NNS 25 Aug 2011 -- All U.S. Navy ships in Hampton Roads, Va., ordered to get underway Aug. 25, have sortied in preparation for Hurricane Irene.
US Military Holds Pacific Emergency Response Workshop VOA 25 Aug 2011 -- The U.S. military's Pacific Command has completed its first-ever regional emergency response forum.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 25 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Pakistan Denies Link to Chinese Terror Group VOA 24 Aug 2011 -- Pakistan's foreign minister is denying claims made by some Chinese officials that her country had anything to do with terrorist attacks in Xinjiang.
Pakistani Police Make Arrests in Kidnapping of American VOA 24 Aug 2011 -- Police in Pakistan say they have arrested three people in connection with the kidnapping of an American in the city of Lahore earlier this month.
Damascus: Individuals supported by al-Qaeda IRNA 24 Aug 2011 -- Deputy Syrian Foreign and Immigrants Affairs Minister: Intervention in Hamah and Hams were in response to groups supported by Al-Qaeda.
Officials Assess Damage After Rare Quake in Eastern US VOA 24 Aug 2011 -- Some Washington landmarks and schools are closed as authorities assess damage from rare earthquake.
Obama holds conference call with top administration officials after quake RIA Novosti 24 Aug 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has held a conference call with top officials in his administration to address a 5.8-strong earthquake that hit the East Coast.
New Taipei to launch high-tech surveillance system CNA 24 Aug 2011 -- The New Taipei Police Department activated a brand new, cutting-edge Intelligence Integrated Center.
Second Fleet Sets Sortie Condition Alpha in Preparation for Hurricane NNS 24 Aug 2011 -- Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet ordered all U.S. Navy ships in the Hampton Roads, Va., area to set Sortie Condition Alpha Aug. 24.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 24 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Rattles Pentagon AFPS 23 Aug 2011 -- Operations continued at the Pentagon despite the magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered in Mineral, Va., today.
Lockheed Martin Delivers Third Upgraded P-3 Orion To CBP Lockheed Martin 23 Aug 2011 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently delivered its third P-3 Orion with a new Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) kit to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Earthquake Shakes Eastern US VOA 23 Aug 2011 -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked much of the U.S. east coast, shaking buildings and sending panicked office workers into the streets in places like Washington.
National Guard Readies for Hurricane Irene AFPS 23 Aug 2011 -- National Guard adjutants general along the East and Gulf coasts are awaiting the potential landfall of Hurricane Irene, and preparing to act if called upon by their governors, National Guard officials said today.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 23 Aug 2011 [PDF]
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 22 Aug 2011 [PDF]
U.S. Says Al-Qaeda Remains 'Preeminent Terrorist Threat' RFE/RL 19 Aug 2011 -- The U.S. government says Al-Qaeda remains the 'most preeminent terrorist threat' to the United States - especially because of the group's 'cooperation' with Islamic militants in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Indonesia Reduces Sentence for US Sanctioned Terrorist VOA 19 Aug 2011 -- The Indonesian government has reduced the prison sentence for one of several individuals the United States has sanctioned for links to international terrorist organizations. The government's action is part of an annual prison sentence reduction program for inmates with good behavior.
Suicide Bomber Targets Mosque in Northwestern Pakistan VOA 19 Aug 2011 -- Officials say a suicide bomber has struck a mosque in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 47 people.
Army North breaks in new subway rescue training station at MUTC Army News 19 Aug 2011 -- During the Vibrant Response 12 exercise, conducted by U.S. Army North, service members and local first responders participated in a subway rescue scenario for the first time here.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 19 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Service members respond to worst-case scenario during Vibrant Response 12 exercise Army News 18 Aug 2011 -- More than 7,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense civilians are descending upon Camp Atterbury, the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex, and various surrounding areas in Indiana, to execute DoD support to civil authorities in a consequence management role during the Vibrant Response 12 exercise.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 18 Aug 2011 [PDF]
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 17 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Remarks by Deputy Secretary Lynn at the 2011 DISA Customer and Industry Forum, Baltimore, Md. DoD 16 Aug 2011 -- Presenter: Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn III
Sharing Intelligence Helps Contractors Strengthen Cyber Defenses AFPS 16 Aug 2011 -- A new pilot program in which the Defense Department shares classified threat intelligence with defense contractors or their commercial Internet service providers is showing promise in increasing their cyber defenses and preventing enemy intrusions into sensitive government networks, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said today.
US Sanctions Southeast Asian Terror Leaders VOA 16 Aug 2011 -- U.S. officials are taking more steps to cut off funding for a Southeast Asian-based terror group with links to al-Qaida.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 16 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Army Cyber Command Focuses on Protecting Vital Networks AFPS 15 Aug 2011 -- Warfighters operating on the front lines in Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world, can be confident that a corps of 'cyber warriors' has their backs, and is working to protect the computer systems they depend on, a senior military official reported.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 15 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Pakistan's ex-soldier to die for army headquarter attack IRNA 14 Aug 2011 -- A military court has handed down death sentence to a former soldier and jailed six other for the 2009 brazen attack on the army's headquarter in the garrison city of Rawalpindi near Islamabad, reports said Saturday.
Secretary Clinton Remarks With Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere After Their Meeting US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2011
PM Says Extra Police To Be Deployed In London Through Weekend RFE/RL 12 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron says the 16,000 extra police will remain on the streets throughout the weekend.
British PM Seeks Gang Violence Solutions in US VOA 12 Aug 2011 -- Britain's PM says he will look to the United States for solutions to gang violence.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 12 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Key Bali Bombing Figure to Face Trial in Indonesia VOA 11 Aug 2011 -- The last key figure in the 2002 Bali bombings is back in Indonesia, where he will stand trial for that and other crimes.
Pakistan Extradites Bali Bomb Suspect To Indonesia RFE/RL 11 Aug 2011 -- An Indonesian militant who allegedly played a key role in the 2002 Bali bombings has arrived in Indonesia.
Kyrgyzstan Extradites Journalist Wanted By Turkey For Terror Links RFE/RL 11 Aug 2011 -- A Turkish journalist wanted on suspicion of terrorist links has been extradited to Turkey from Kyrgyzstan.
British MPs seek to learn lessons from recent riots IRNA 11 Aug 2011 -- The parliamentary Home Affairs Committee announced it was launching an inquiry into the lessons that may be learned from wide-scale rioting.
Britain Announces New Measures to Restore Order VOA 11 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron has announced new measures to restore order to Britain's streets and prevent the riots that have gripped the country for much of the past week from erupting again.
Calm returns to British cities amid heavy security RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2011 -- After several nights of riots, Britain's major cities were relatively quiet early on Thursday amid heavy security and rain.
British Prime Minister Addresses Parliament Over Riots RFE/RL 11 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron has told Parliament that his government is "acting decisively" to deal with the worst riots in Britain in recent history.
Cameron pledges to repair Britain's 'broken society' IRNA 11 Aug 2011 -- PM Cameron has pledged to repair the damage caused to Britain's reputation by the worst riots in living memory.
Britain may use army to crack down on future riots RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2011 -- The British government could consider using the army to deal with future riots and may allow police to block social networks and force people to take off masks.
Breivik 'may have filmed' Norway island killings RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2011 -- Anders Behring Breivik, the self-confessed perpetrator of Norway's twin terror attacks, may have filmed his massacre of 69 people at an island party summer camp.
Obama Honors Muslim-Americans VOA 11 Aug 2011 -- US President Obama said Muslim-Americans have made great contributions to the "strength and character" of the United States.
Obama Hosts Iftar Dinner, Remembers Sept. 11 Attacks RFE/RL 11 Aug 2011 -- US President Obama has hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House, welcoming guests including diplomats, administration officials and U.S. lawmakers.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 11 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Remarks by the President during Iftar Dinner The White House 10 Aug 2011
Memorandum from the President regarding the Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia The White House 10 Aug 2011
Russia and NORAD conduct Exercise Vigilant Eagle 2011 AFNS 10 Aug 2011 -- Within minutes after takeoff, the first fighter aircraft are visible off the left wing and Exercise Vigilant Eagle 2011 is well underway.
AFRI to lead cyber symposium in October AFNS 10 Aug 2011 -- The Air Force Research Institute scheduled to host a cyber symposium Oct. 26-27.
British PM Declares 'Fightback' Against Rioters, Approves Water Cannons VOA 10 Aug 2011 -- BN Cameron has authorized police to use water cannons after four nights of rioting, looting and arson.
Britain's Prime Minister Vows To Quell Rioting RFE/RL 10 Aug 2011 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron says his government will put an end to continued violence after four nights of rioting.
Arrests mount as rioting continues around England IRNA 10 Aug 2011 -- Violent disturbance have continued to erupt across the UK for a fourth successive night resulting in more than 1,350 arrests so far.
Police ready to use plastic bullets, says Cameron IRNA 10 Aug 2011 -- PM Cameron stepped up “robust” action against riots in Britain with contingency plans to use plastic bullets and water- cannons to win back control of city streets.
British PM gives police green light to use water cannons against rioters RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron gave the go-ahead to policemen to use water cannons against rioters if needed to prevent further disturbances in the country.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 10 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Iranian Activists Warn That MKO Delisting Would Send Negative Signal To Iranians RFE/RL 09 Aug 2011 -- Most Iranians share a common their dislike of the Iranian opposition Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization.
In Brief: Civil society studies West Africa "counter-terrorism plan" IRIN 09 Aug 2011 -- Journalists and civil society members in West Africa analysed a “counter-terrorism plan” drawn up by the ECOWAS.
Suspected North Caucasus Terrorist Arrested In Kyrgyzstan RFE/RL 09 Aug 2011 -- A Russian citizen wanted by Russia's Federal Security Service on terrorism charges has been detained in Kyrgyzstan.
China Says it was Hit by 500,000 Cyberattacks VOA 09 Aug 2011 -- China says it was targeted in 500,000 cyberattacks last year, with the majority originating from foreign countries.
British PM Recalls Parliament, Vows to Restore Order VOA 09 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron has vowed to restore order and punish those responsible for the violent riots that have swept London spread to other cities.
1 Dead in London as Riots Spread to Other British Cities VOA 09 Aug 2011 -- A man who was shot in a car in London has died of his injuries, becoming the first fatality of three days of rioting and looting.
British Prime Minister Recalls Parliament, Boosts Police Presence After Riots RFE/RL 09 Aug 2011 -- British PM Cameron has recalled Parliament and nearly tripled the number of police in London after a third night of riots, looting, and arson.
UK parliament recalled as rioting spread IRNA 09 Aug 2011 -- PM Cameron announced that parliament is being recalled from its summer recess after chairing an emergency Cobra meeting with cabinet colleagues and security chiefs.
British parliament to be recalled after first death in riots RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2011 -- The British parliament will be recalled from summer recess over riots that have spread across the country.
Over 100 policemen, 5 service dogs injured in London riots RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2011 -- Riots in London have left 111 police officers and five service dogs injured.
London police may use plastic bullets against rioters RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2011 -- British police are considering the possible use of plastic bullets against rioters in London for the first time ever in a British disturbance.
Far-right groups on rise in Russia’s Far East - FSB chief RIA Novosti 09 Aug 2011 -- Far-right youth movements in Russia’s Far East are using explosives in a bid to achieve their aims.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 09 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Opinions Divided on Reasons for UK Social Unrest VOA 08 Aug 2011 -- Politicians say it’s been carried out by opportunistic criminals, but underlying social issues may also be playing a role.
London Riots Spread to Other British Cities VOA 08 Aug 2011 -- Violence has broken out in two more British cities, while London endures its third straight night of rioting.
Home Secretary cuts short holiday trip to examine London riots IRNA 08 Aug 2011 -- Home Secretary Teresa May returned from holiday to meet police chiefs following the outbreak of sporadic rioting around London over the weekend.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 08 Aug 2011 [PDF]
’Rainbow Hurricane’ prepares troops for disaster response Army News 07 Aug 2011 -- New York National Guard Soldiers in an exercise meant to mimic the Guard’s hurricane response efforts.
Raytheon Chosen by DARPA for Critical Cybersecurity Research Program on Insider Threats Raytheon 05 Aug 2011 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been selected to support an insider threat research program led by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 05 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Military touts effective cyber-security measures CNA 04 Aug 2011 -- The military has taken many steps to ensure the security of its computer networks, Ministry of National Defense (MND) officials said Thursday.
South Korean Police Target North Korean Hacking Scheme VOA 04 Aug 2011 -- South Korean police say they have arrested five people suspected of working with North Korean hackers accused of stealing millions of dollars from South Korean online gaming sites.
Pakistani Naval Officers Face Court Martial on Base Attack VOA 04 Aug 2011 -- Three senior Pakistani navy officers are facing court martial in connection with a brazen Taliban attack on a navy base in May that left 10 military personnel dead.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 04 Aug 2011 [PDF]
EPLOs deploy to Caribbean for hurricane response preparation AFNS 03 Aug 2011 -- With tropical storm activity increasing in the Atlantic region, officials from the Air Forces Northern National Security Emergency Preparedness Directorate deployed two emergency preparedness liaison officers to assist in response efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Norway Terror Shines Spotlight on Right-Wing Online Networks VOA 03 Aug 2011 -- Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian man who admits to killing 77 people last month, allegedly contributed to a range of online neo-Nazi, nationalist and anti-Islam forums. Now the European Union's criminal intelligence agency, Europol, is launching a special investigation into non-Islamist extremism in Scandinavia.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 03 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Army North preps for 'complex catastrophes' stateside Army News 02 Aug 2011 -- Were an earthquake to occur along the 150-mile-long New Madrid Fault system -- which has in the past produced quakes in Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana -- Army North is ready to assist.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 02 Aug 2011 [PDF]
Pakistan Asks US for Clarity in Joint War on Terror VOA 01 Aug 2011 -- Pakistan is calling on the United States to agree upon what it described as 'clear terms of engagement' in the fight against Islamist militants.
China's Xinjiang Region Hit by More 'Terrorist' Attacks VOA 01 Aug 2011 -- Chinese authorities say two attacks in the country's remote region of Xinjiang have left at least 19 people dead, including five attackers, and injured more than 40 others.
DHS-IAIP Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report 01 Aug 2011 [PDF]

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