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Afghanistan: Bomb attack kills two NATO soldiers in south
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.0.4288893921

(Afghanistan) Reuters: "Taliban will negotiate, but path fraught with risk"
-- Reuters: "Unthinkable a year ago and still officially beyond the pale, the idea of a political role for Taliban leaders in Afghanistan is creeping onto the agenda as war-weary governments seek to bring an end to an unpopular war."
-- "Many analysts say talks would need to involve Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar -- condemned in the West for his refusal to hand over al Qaeda leaders after the September 11, 2001 attacks."
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6160VG20100207

(Afghanistan) Gates Shores Up Allies in Afghan War, Urges Pressure on Iran
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601091&sid=asXa8fITDHMY

Pakistan: Six held for planning attack on five-star hotel, US nationals
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\02\09\story_9-2-2010_pg1_7
-- SSP Investigation Zulfikar Hameed said that the suspects belonged to the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/metropolitan/03-six-ttp-suspects-arrested-in-lahore-ss-07
-- Militants targeting Americans arrested: Pakistan
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Militants-targeting-Americans-arrested-Pakistan-/articleshow/5549741.cms
-- Pakistan police parade six Taliban terrorists - and 26 hand grenades, suicide vest and detonators to be used for attack on luxury hotel
http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1249462/Pakistan-police-parade-Taliban-terrorists-planned-blow-luxury-hotel-26-hand-grenades-suicide-vest-detonators.html

Pakistan: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has sent 8 female suicide bombers to target Punjab
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\02\09\story_9-2-2010_pg7_6

Pakistan: Four killed as Pakistani former Minister attacked
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2060251&Language=en

Al Qaeda is a wounded but dangerous enemy: report
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\02\09\story_9-2-2010_pg1_8

UK: 9/11 'was praised by Muslim pupils'
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/156973/9-11-was-praised-by-Muslim-pupils-

UK: Anti-Democracy Hizb ut-Tahrir Group Announces Speech at University of Westminister
-- "Jamal Harwood, a member of Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain's Executive Committee will take part in a dialogue titled ‘Islam and Europe - Identity and Anxiety’ with Dr. Jean-François Mayer, a Swiss academic and founder of the Religioscope Institute this Friday 12th February 2010."
http://bit.ly/aQuEy0

(U.S.) Texas: Muslim expert who taught Fort Bliss soldiers about Islam is suspended pending inquiry
-- ISNA's Louay Safi
http://www.kvia.com/Global/story.asp?S=11953036

India: Third day of shutdown: Maoists blow up railway track in Jharkhand
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Maoists-blow-up-a-portion-of-railway-track-in-Jharkhand/articleshow/5550550.cms

India: "Govt to make honor killing distinct offense"
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Govt-to-make-honour-killing-distinct-offence/articleshow/5549559.cms

Al-Qaeda in Arabian Peninsula Deputy Commander Sheikh Abu Sufyan Al-Azadi Calls On Muslims To Respond To 'Crusader Aggression' and To Strike At U.S. Interests in Peninsula
http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/3961.htm

Yemen: Al-Qaeda in Yemen call for jihad
-- Daily Telegraph: Said al-Shihri, the deputy chief of al-Qaeda's wing in the Yemen, has called for Muslims in the region to wage holy war against Christians and Jews.
-- Daily Telegraph: "In an audio message posted on the internet Said al-Shihri, a former inmate of the US prison in Guantánamo Bay, urged followers 'to attack the interests of America and the Crusaders.'"
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/yemen/7190709/Al-Qaeda-in-Yemen-call-for-jihad.html
-- Yemen al-Qaeda leader, thought dead, calls for jihad
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/yemen-al-qaeda-leader-thought-dead-calls-for-jihad/article1459946/

Iran: Khamenei: Iran Set to Deliver 'Punch' to Stun West on Anniversary - on Wednesday, February 11, 2010
--- Khamenei quoted: "The Iranian nation, with its unity and God's grace, will punch the arrogance (Western powers) on the 22nd of Bahman, February 11, in a way that will leave them stunned"
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585143,00.html

'Iran aims to stockpile uranium'
http://www.jpost.com/IranianThreat/News/Article.aspx?id=168174
-- Iran moves closer to nuke warhead capacity
http://bit.ly/brZVUu

Iran to make 'advanced' attack drones
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7187418/Iran-to-make-advanced-attack-drones.html

Hamas leader holds talks in Moscow
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jvYxhLdgEl2cM1423o7X8EnpUjjQ

'ME Muslims tend to support Hamas, Hizbullah'
http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=168147

Europe: Khat smuggling finances al-Shabaab
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/02/europe-khat-smuggling-finances-al.html

Other News:

DC Rally in Support of Egyptian Copts - February 26, 2010
-- "VOICE OF THE COPTS a Human Rights organization is to organize a peaceful demonstration on February 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm in Washington DC in front of the Egyptian Embassy located at: 3522 International Court Northwest Washington, DC 20008-3022"
http://voiceofthecopts.org/en/press_release/rally_in_support_of_egyptian_coptic.html

Egypt arrests 3 top Muslim Brotherhood leaders
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100208/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_egypt_brotherhood_arrests

"Arabs condemn USA over satellite 'terrorism'"
--- regarding "US Congressional report that sought to see satellite operators Arabsat and Nilesat banned as ‘terrorist organisations’ (under House Law 2278)"
http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/201002085806/arabs-condemn-usa-over-satellite-terrorism.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rapidtvnews+%28Rapid+TV+News+-+RSS+Feed%29

Sweden: "Muslim Man Wins Case After Refusing to Shake Hands With Woman in Sweden"
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585085,00.html

(UK) "Passengers left stunned after Muslim bus driver pulls over and begins praying in the aisle"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1249335/Bus-delayed-Muslim-driver-pulls-pray-aisle.html?ITO=1490

Norway: Woman abducted
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/02/norway-woman-abducted.html

Against Totalitarianism:

Communist China Heralds Bust of Major Hacker Ring
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703630404575052684021385828.html?mod=WSJ_WSJ_US_World

Against Racial Supremacism News:

SPLC: "Anti-Racists Work to Kill American Renaissance Conference"
http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2010/02/08/anti-racists-work-to-kill-american-renaissance-conference/

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