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Germany convicts Islamist of helping al-Qaeda associates
Earthtimes 28 January 2010
Frankfurt - German judges convicted a Turkish-born man Tuesday of helping a foreign terrorist group by buying electronic gadgets over internet and sentenced him to community service. Under a plea 
Mohamed Ali Harrath, Islamic TV chief, is held over terror claims
This is London 28 January 2010
By Jonathan Clayton & Dominic Kennedy
The head of the Islam Channel, Britain’s most popular Muslim television station, has been arrested in South Africa and faces deportation to Tunisia over terrorism allegations. The Times disclosed
A big question at London conference: What to do about Yemen?
Christian Science Monitor 28 January 2010
By Howard LaFranchi
How to battle Al Qaeda-affiliated extremists in Yemen has been added to a London conference on Afghanistan. The Fort Hood shooting and Christmas Day airline bombing attempt have made Yemen's
Islam and Islamism: Are Hijackers Extremists
Weekly Blitz 27 January 2010
By Barry Rubin
One of the most controversial issues today is the relationship of the political doctrine of Islamism (including revolutionary activity and terrorism) and the religion of Islam.
Given the desire of too many people to distort this discussion with slogans, insults, and name-calling, it is a very dangerous one. Yet the importance of the issue requires it be analyzed.
Crown says Toronto 18 member found guilty participated in plot, wasn't entrapped
AFP 27 January 2010
By Romina Maurino
BRAMPTON, Ont. — A Toronto 18 member found guilty in a plot to bomb Canadian targets was a clear participant in the terror plan and not a bystander used by police to reach one of the group's leaders,
PA Kids Taught to Die in Battle Against Israel
Arutz Sheva 27 January 2010
By Hana Levi Julian
A Hamas television program for children once again is promoting martyrdom as a positive goal for Palestinian Authority children in Gaza. The latest episode of "Tomorrow's Pioneers,” broadcast last
Intelligence from Tehran Elevates Concern in the West
SPIEGEL 27 January 2010
By Dieter Bednarz, Erich Follath and Holger Stark
The West has long been suspicous of Iran's nuclear program. SPIEGEL has obtained new documents on secret tests and leadership structures that call into question Tehran's claims to be exclusively
Mohamed Ali Harrath, Islamic TV chief, is held over terror claims
Times Online 27 January 2010
By Jonathan Clayton, Dominic Kennedy
The head of the Islam Channel, Britain’s most popular Muslim television station, has been arrested in South Africa and faces deportation to Tunisia over terrorism allegations. The Times disclosed
Al-Qaeda is losing. Prepare for a daring hit
Daily Mail 27 January 2010
By Richard Kemp
‘God willing, our raids on you will continue,” said Osama bin Laden — or someone purporting to be him — in a message broadcast on al-Jazeera over the weekend. The blunt message to "Obama from Osama”
U.S. working to increase border security with respect to Venezuela
Vlad Tepes Blog 27 January 2010
Sue Myrick
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) today released a video about the need for the State Department to designate Venezuela as a Special Interest Country, and the importance of securing our borders.
Afghan president gains regional support at Istanbul summit
Hürriyet Daily News 27 January 2010
By FULYA ÖZERKAN
As the Afghan government drafts ‘Plan T,’ a full-fledged reintegration plan for moderate Taliban insurgents, regional leaders convene in Istanbul to grant their support to the efforts.
Radical Somali Islamists linked to al-Qaida recruiting youth in Swedish suburbs
AFP 25 January 2010
By Karl Ritter
STOCKHOLM — Ten subway stops from downtown Stockholm is "little Mogadishu," a drab suburb of the Swedish capital where radical Islamists are said to be recruiting the sons of Somali
MI5 Warns of Al Qaeda Plot to Crash Indian Plane into UK City
Khaleej Times 25 January 2010
LONDON - Terrorists linked to the Al Qaeda plan to hijack an Indian plane and crash it into a British city, security sources here were Sunday quoted as saying after a tip-off from the Indian
UK to be hit with more 7/7-type attacks for generations: Muslim leader
Britain News 25 January 2010
London - Britain could be exposed to more 7/7-style suicide bomb attacks for generations a senior Muslim advisor warned Monday. The Daily Express quoted Iqbal Wahhab, a leading businessman
Islamic Terrorists 'Made in Britain'
Arutz Sheva 25 January 2010
By Dalit HaLevy and Hillel Fendel
A Hamas website proudly reports on two young British citizens who have moved to Gaza to join the jihad against Israel. The website did not provide many details on the two. One of them, known as
Indian hijack warning made UK up terror alert
Times of India 25 January 2010
Fears that Islamist terrorists plan to hijack an Indian passenger jet and crash it into a British city helped to prompt this weekend’s heightened terror alert. MI5 was told by the Indian authorities
Former PM of Malaysia: Jews "had to be periodically massacred"
Jihad Watch 25 January 2010
Mahathir Mohamad is well known for statements that are, to Western ears, outrageous. But as Andrew Bolt observes, Mahathir did not arrive at these opinions in a vacuum. Will we see unequivocal condemnation
OIC: A ‘right’ to finance terrorism?
The Terror Finance Blog 25 January 2010
By Aaron Eitan Meyer
The 57-member Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) has been the focus of considerable attention recently as a result of its continuous attempts to circumscribe free and open discourse regarding Islam and terrorism, but one of its lesser-known initiatives may well already be on a collision course with US law.
Fears of new attack as bin Laden reclaims front line of global jihad
Times Online 25 January 2010
By James Bone
Osama bin Laden claimed responsibility yesterday for the failed Christmas Day aircraft bombing above Detroit and vowed further attacks on American citizens. In a minute-long audiotape purportedly
Bin Laden threatens further attacks against the US
Long War Journal 25 January 2010
By Bill Roggio
The leader of al Qaeda has released an audiotape praising the Christmas Eve bomber and threatening more attacks against the US if its support for Israel continues.
