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Yemen's instability could draw regional players into frayA daily summary of global
reports on security issues. By the standards of terrorism and security, Yemen has a lot to worry about: an explosive Shiite insurgency in the north and a war with Al Qaeda brewing in the south. How one of the Middle East's poorest and most unstable countries resolves these conflicts has implications for the entire region, observers say, for its sectarian strife is already heightening tensions between Sunni and Shiite neighbors in the region.The government has launched fierce attacks against the Shiite rebels in the north, known as the Houthis, in the last month, but has failed to defeat them. Yemen's president vowed Wednesday to crush the Houthis quickly, saying reinforcements would be sent to the rebel stronghold of Saada Province after fighting that has killed hundreds and displaced thousands, Reuters
reports.
Topix.net Thursday, September 03, 2009Sri Lanka defends 20-year sentence for journalistSri Lanka's government defended a 20-year prison sentence given to a journalist accused of violating the country's strict anti-terror law, saying he was given a fair trial and the
decision did not impact media freedom on the island.
Topix.net Thursday, September 03, 2009Intelligence chief dies in bomb attack near KabulKABUL - A Taleban suicide bomber targeted officials leaving a mosque east of the capital killing the country's deputy intelligence chief and 23 other people in a major blow to Afghanistan's security forces. The blast occured on...
New Zealand Herald Thursday, September 03, 2009Hizballah deploys chemical and biological weapons near Israeli border - Arab, European sourcesThe Kuwaiti daily Al-Siyassa
reported Thursday, Sept. 3, that chemical weapons were stored in the hidden Hizballah arms warehouse which blew up at Hirbet Salim near the Israeli border in mid-July. Of the 11 Hizballah operatives killed in the blast, 3 died of chemical poisoning.A European
source quoted an Arab official as predicting that Hizballah is gearing up "for something big."
DEBKAfile Thursday, September 03, 2009US trebles MOP ''bunker buster'' bombs order, wants them fastIn view of new information about Iran and North Korea's underground nuclear facilities, the US Air Force has asked to speed up the delivery of 10 to 12 giant Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs, according to Air Force Lt. Gen. Mark Shackelford. Unusually, DEBKAfile's military sources report, the order has been trebled in less than a year.
DEBKAfile Thursday, September 03, 2009Hizballah names two Israeli Internet ''spies'' amid horse-trading over Lebanese cabinetHizballah high-up Ibrahim al Amin claimed Tuesday night, Sept. 1, that he knew the names of two Israelis who he said had been covertly diverting Lebanese Internet network traffic through the Haifa exchange center in Israel. The names he mentioned were Jerry Orenstein and Ronen Neuhaus, both of whom he said are back in Israel.According to DEBKAfile's sources, Orenstein is an ultra-religious business man withe firms in Israel, the UK and Cyprus. Ronen Neuhaus is the Middle East director of Tinet, formerly known as Tiscali
international Network.
DEBKAfile Thursday, September 03, 2009Firefighters Battle California FiresLOS ANGELES - Firefighters are making progress against a massive wildfire north of Los Angeles that has charred at least 570 square kilometers and destroyed more than 90 structures, including scores of homes and several commercial buildings. Investigators say the fire was caused by humans, not by a lightning strike. Officials say cooperative weather has [...]
Eagle World News Thursday, September 03, 2009Motorcycle tribute will honor 9/11's Flight 93Relatives of the victims of Flight 93 - the jetliner that crashed as passengers wrestled with hijackers over Pennsylvania on Sept.
Topix.net Thursday, September 03, 2009Deputy Chief of Intelligence Is Slain in AfghanistanDr. Abdullah Laghmani was killed in a suicide blast east of Kabul, highlighting the lack of security even in areas without significant Taliban influence.
New York Times Thursday, September 03, 2009Rest In Peace Michael JacksonLOS ANGELES - Pop star Michael Jackson will be laid to rest Thursday at a Los Angeles-area cemetery well known as the final resting place for scores of celebrities. Jackson’s gold-plated coffin will be placed in a mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park during a private evening
service (7:00 pm local time, 0200 universal). He [...]
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