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• Brad Thor’s The Apostle Is A Must Read
  
  
• Terror Suspect Could Be Forced to Manhattan
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• Biden Says US Will Not Stand In Way of Israel
  Attack On Iran
  
  
• Homeland Security Gives NYPD Radiation
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• Pipe-Bomb Thrown Inside Buffalo Church
  
  
• China Riots – Muslim Group Riots, At least 140
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• Philippines Church Bomb Blast Kills Five
  
  
  
• Domestic Terrorism, 6th Bomb Damages B.C.
  Pipeline
  
  
• Man Had Homemade Bomb, Threatened School
  

Brad Thor’s The Apostle Is A Must Read Posted: 06 Jul 2009 01:30 AM PDT Brad Thor - the Apostle In his latest book The Apostle, Brad Thor seamlessly weaves recent headlines, current events and fiction into a storyline that powerfully and convincingly draws you into the midst of an incredible International political thriller. The Apostle is an action-packed story with more than a few parallels to the current political climate. When it comes to blending fact with fiction, Brad Thor is among the best. His exceptional ability adds a dimension of depth to his books that few writers in this genre are able to achieve. It provides the reader with a breathtaking, edge-of-your-seat experience that is unmatched in most political thrillers. Maybe it’s because Thor isn’t content conducting research from the comfort of an office or study. He lives what he writes. In fact, the research for this particular novel took him on a secret Black Ops mission with U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan. A mission that brought him face to face with Taliban forces. The result… A top-notch book from cover to cover that you can’t put down. Brad Thor’s personal character, courage and dedication to his readers is a rarity that is evident throughout the book. If you’re a Brad Thor fan, it goes without saying that this is a “must read”. If you’re new to Brad Thor or this genre, there’s no better book or writer to start with. Synopsis Every politician has a secret. And when the daughter of a politically-connected family is kidnapped abroad, America’s new president will agree to anything even a deadly and ill-advised rescue plan in order to keep his secret hidden. A new administration and a new approach to dealing with America’s enemies have left covert counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath without a job. But when American doctor Julia Gallo is kidnapped in Afghanistan, the terms of her ransom leave the president with only one course of action. In a dangerous assignment that the United States government will deny any knowledge of, Scot Harvath must secretly infiltrate Kabul’s notorious Policharki Prison and free the man the kidnappers demand as ransom al-Qaeda mastermind, Mustafa Khan. But when Harvath arrives, he quickly learns that there is more to the kidnapping than anyone dares to admit. And as the subterfuge is laid bare, Harvath must examine his own career of hunting down and killing terrorists, and ask himself if he has what it takes to help one of the world’s worst go free. Brimming with the kind of ripped-from-the-headlines authenticity Brad Thor’s internationally bestselling novels are known for, The Apostle doubles down on the blockbuster success of The Last Patriot and reaffirms Thor’s status as the master of the political thriller. Amazon (Purchase the Apostle) Visit Brad Thor’s Website (Turn up your speakers and enjoy) Brad Thor Thorum (Brad particpates often in his forum – Great Community) ————— Bio Brad Thor, a graduate of the University of Southern California, has served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Program and is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, Takedown, The First Commandment, The Last Patriot, and The Apostle. This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Terror Suspect Could Be Forced to Manhattan Hearing Posted: 06 Jul 2009 12:37 AM PDT Siddiqui A U.S.-trained Pakistani scientist accused of helping al-Qaida and shooting at FBI agents may be forced to appear in court Monday against her will. Aafia Siddiqui may have to appear by video or in person in federal court in Manhattan at a hearing to decide if she’s competent to stand trial, defense attorney Dawn Cardi said. Siddiqui has reported seeing her children in her jail cell and has stated she died after being strip-searched. Prosecutors accuse Siddiqui of having ties to al-Qaida and say she grabbed a U.S. Army officer’s M-4 rifle in Afghanistan, pointed it at an Army captain and cried “Allahu akbar,” Arabic for “God is great.” They say she fired at U.S. soldiers and FBI agents before she was shot and wounded by an Army officer. [...] Siddiqui, a specialist in neuroscience who trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brandeis University, appeared in court twice after she was brought to the U.S. last August but has refused to attend proceedings since then. She’s charged with attempted murder and assault. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman entered a not guilty plea for her. The judge signed an order days ago permitting authorities to take her to court against her will, Cardi said. Read Full Articl This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Biden Says US Will Not Stand In Way of Israel Attack On Iran Posted: 06 Jul 2009 12:27 AM PDT Joe Biden Vice President Joe Biden signaled that the Obama administration would not stand in the way if Israel chose to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as the top U.S. military officer said any attack on Iran would be destabilizing. [...] In an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” Biden also said the U.S. offer to negotiate with Tehran on its nuclear program still stands. Some thought the administration’s approach might change in light of the Iranian government’s harsh crackdown on protesters after the June 12 presidential election. Opponents of the ruling authorities claimed the vote was rigged against them. “If the Iranians respond to the offer of engagement, we will engage,” Biden said. It was after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on May 18 that President Barack Obama said it should be clear by year’s end whether Iran was open to direct negotiations. Obama told The Associated Press last Thursday that persuading Iran to forego nuclear weapons has been made more difficult by the crackdown after the disputed re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Read Full Article This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Homeland Security Gives NYPD Radiation Detectors Posted: 06 Jul 2009 12:20 AM PDT NYPD Radiation Monitor The US Department of Homeland Security has given three state-of-the-art radiation detectors to the New York Police Department to patrol city streets in search of dirty bombs and other nuclear threats. The 450,000-dollar worth Advanced Spectroscopic Portal Monitors will be placed in three SUVs on Wednesday at entrances to tunnels, bridges and tollbooths, the Daily News reports. The detectors had been purchased by DHS’ National Nuclear Detection Office for use at the nation’s ports, but officials concluded they weren’t strong enough to penetrate ship containers, police sources said. Officials believe they will be able to detect radioactive isotopes emanating from a dirty bomb in the back of a car. “We think they’ll be useful getting hits on vehicles on the road,” a NYPD official said. Recently, the department had also purchased 8,000 Dosimeters, pager-sized detectors to be given to police if there is a nuclear attack. Outfitted in protective gear, officers would use the Dosimeters to find “hot spots” of radiation. Additionally, sources said the NYPD will station a sophisticated radiation-detecting device at this weekend’s July 4 celebration at the retired battleship Intrepid. The Thermo is used up to a dozen times a year and is stationed at the main entrance to a sensitive target. Source This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Pipe-Bomb Thrown Inside Buffalo Church Posted: 06 Jul 2009 12:03 AM PDT Buffalo Church Pipe Bomb A Buffalo church is on alert after a device, believed to be a pipe-bomb, was thrown inside it over-night. No one was hurt, but the pastor of Redeemer Fire Fellowship Church on Lewis Street, says it could have been deadly. Pastor David Keaton says he got a call from someone last night that his church was on fire,. “So, when I arrived here, it wasn’t necessarily on fire. Someone had broken the side door and thrown a pipe-bomb in,” said Keaton. Keaton says flame-resistant carpet prevented the fuse from igniting the bomb and catching the church on fire. Buffalo Police investigators told Keaton if the device would have ignited inside, the damage could have been substantial, “It would have certainly blown all of this glass out, it would have damaged all of this front area…certainly there would have been fire.” The Catholic Diocese sold the building to Keaton, a Baptist minister, about a month ago. He doesn’t know anyone who would want to hurt him or the church, “Don’t want to say a hate crime, don’t want to say terrorist, don’t want to make it a race issue, or religious issue.” Read Full Article This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

China Riots – Muslim Group Riots, At least 140 Dead Posted: 05 Jul 2009 11:48 PM PDT China Riots Violence in the capital of China’s Xinjiang region leaves 140 people dead and scores injured after rioting by members of a Muslim ethnic group and a police crackdown. Chinese state media says that 140 people have been killed and more than 800 hurt in violence in the country’s western Xinjiang region. The official Xinhua News Agency did not immediately give any other details Monday on the number of deaths, but said the death toll “was still climbing.” It earlier reported that four people had been killed in violence after protesters from a Muslim ethnic group rioted Sunday in the region’s capital Urumqi, overturning barricades, attacking bystanders and clashing with police. The protesters were demanding an investigation into a fight between Uighurs and Han Chinese workers at a southern China factory last month that state media said left two people dead. Source This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Philippines Church Bomb Blast Kills Five Posted: 05 Jul 2009 08:11 AM PDT Islamist militants have been blamed for a bomb blast in the Philippines today which killed at least five people and wounded dozens more. The bomb exploded outside the Immaculate Conception cathedral in Cotabato city, 545 miles (880 kilometers) south of Manila, as church-goers celebrated Mass. A woman selling roast pork was killed on the spot while four others, including a soldier and three-year-old boy, died in a nearby hospital. Among the wounded were five soldiers who were passing the cathedral in an army van when the device, fashioned from a mortar round, exploded said army spokesman Colonel Jonathan Ponce. “This is the handiwork of the rogue members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF),” Colonel Ponce told reporters, referring to the Muslim organisation which has waged a decades long battle for self rule in the southern island of Mindanao. Read Full Article This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Domestic Terrorism, 6th Bomb Damages B.C. Pipeline Posted: 05 Jul 2009 08:01 AM PDT EnCana Corp.’s natural gas pipeline in northeastern B.C. sprang a small leak after being targeted by a sixth bomb Saturday, the second case of what the RCMP describe as “domestic terrorism” in less than a week. The bomb went off between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Saturday near Pouce Coupe, eight kilometres south of Dawson Creek, not far from the site of a July 1 bombing. Police were alerted when a resident reported hearing a loud bang early Saturday morning. The RCMP said the explosion caused a small leak of sour gas that was quickly stopped when an automatic safety system shut down that section of pipeline. There were no injuries, but police said the latest blast has them concerned for public safety because crews were working nearby to fix a wellhead damaged in the previous attack. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said police believe all six bombings are related. Source This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

Man Had Homemade Bomb, Threatened School Posted: 05 Jul 2009 07:56 AM PDT A man was found to be carrying a homemade bomb early Saturday morning after allegedly making threats to blow up a school, police said. Jason Babson, 29, was found carrying a homemade explosive device by Hudson Falls police at 1:34 a.m. Saturday after making a run from authorities, police said. Police were called after Babson had a dispute with two other residents, where he allegedly said the CIA, police and fire departments were all corrupt and that he would blow up a school on the 4th of July. He fled the scene before police arrived but was later found, questioned, and found to be acting strange, police said. He was in possession of the bomb and some fireworks. Babson later said in a statement he had built the device to use for the holiday but changed his mind and was going to throw it into the Feeder Canal, close to where police found him. Sargeant Scott Moulthrop said Babson was a lifelong Hudson Falls resident, but also lived in Pennsylvania. As a geologist, he worked with a contracting firm on projects in the Middle East and was set to go overseas again soon, Moulthrop said. He was charged with third degree criminal possession of a weapon and illegal possesion of fireworks. He was arraigned and sent to Washington County Correctional Facility with no bail, his next court appearance is Tuesday. via Police: Man had bomb — Page 1 — Times Union – Albany NY:1192:. This story comes to us via Homeland Security - National Terror Alert. National Terror Alert is America's trusted source for homeland security news and information.

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