Solsticewitch13's BOS: [unitedstatesaction.com news] March 18, 2010

March 18, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

(U.S./India) Pakistani-American David Headley pleads guilty; escapes death, extradition
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Headley-escapes-death-extradition-but-India-to-have-access/articleshow/5700035.cms
-- CNN report
http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/03/18/headley.plea/index.html?hpt=T2
-- India seeks access to Headley's wife, ex-wife
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/India-seeks-access-to-Headleys-wife-ex-wife/articleshow/5699559.cms
-- Concerned India discusses Headley case with US
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Concerned-India-discusses-Headley-case-with-US/articleshow/5699199.cms
-- 'Headley's plea bargain wouldn't effect 26/11 trial'
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/David-Headleys-plea-bargain-would-not-effect-26/11-trial-Nikam/articleshow/5698446.cms

(U.S./India) Chicago man aided Mumbai plotters
-- Pakistani-American David Headley
-- "In his plea agreement, Headley admitted that he made surveillance videos and conducted other intelligence gathering for the November 2008 attack on Mumbai."
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/7476037/Chicago-man-pleads-guilty-to-helping-Mumbai-plotters.html

(U.S./Denmark) Chicago: Headley planned to decapitate Jyllands-Posten employees
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/03/chicago-headley-planned-to-decapitate.html

(U.S.) Philadelphia: "Jihad Jane Pleads Not Guilty, Trial Set" for early May - Colleen LaRose case
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/031810_Jihad_Jane_Court_Appearance
-- NYDN report (with long URL)
http://bit.ly/bLqiWD
-- Source: Pennsylvania's "Jihad Jane" terror suspect cooperating
http://www.ksdk.com/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=198291&catid=28

(U.S.) Radical Cleric Anwar al-Awlaki Taunts President Obama, Acknowledges Ties to Fort Hood Shooter in Tape
-- Muslim cleric tied to Fort Hood suspect can be heard in tape taunting Obama and applauding 'underwear bomber'
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/18/radical-cleric-taunts-obama-acknowledges-ties-fort-hood-shooter-tape/
-- see also report on East London Mosque (ELM) hosting of Anwar al-Awlaki
http://www.hurryupharry.org/2010/03/18/the-elm-dispatches-and-awlaki/

(U.S.) Al Qaeda's new tactic is to seize shortcuts
http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-qaeda19-2010mar19,0,711814.story

(U.S.) Al Qaeda Running or on the Rise in U.S.?
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/18/eveningnews/main6312446.shtml?tag=stack

(U.S.) 'American Taliban' asks to join prison prayer suit - John Walker Lindh
http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=12164114

(U.S.) "American Muslims respond to Al-Awlaki’s call for jihad" - by Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser
http://dailycaller.com/2010/03/18/american-muslims-respond-to-al-awlakis-call-for-jihad/

(U.S.) Defensiveness Dominates Homeland Security Session
http://www.investigativeproject.org/1863/defensiveness-dominates-homeland-security-session

Pakistan refuses to hand over captured Taliban leaders to Afghanistan
-- "The refusal to extradite Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's deputy leader and military commander, together with several regional insurgent commanders seized by Pakistani forces in recent weeks, has deepened uncertainty over Islamabad's motives."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/mar/18/pakistan-refuses-handover-taliban-afghanistan

(Pakistan/U.S.) Osama Bin Laden, deputy hiding Al-Zawahiri in Pakistan: CIA chief
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Osama-deputy-hiding-in-Pakistan-CIA-chief/articleshow/5696549.cms

(Pakistan/U.S.) Pakistan Foreign Minister Quershi that seeks U.S. to negotiate with Taliban now says U.S. should do more for Pakistan
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/04-us-do-more-smq-qs-11
-- February 2009: Quershi calls for negotiation with Taliban
http://www.realcourage.org/2009/02/accountability-and-defying-islamic-supremacism/

Pakistan: Taliban Suspected TTP member arrested in Karachi
Tehreek-e-Taliban member Ismail Mehsud has been captured in Sohrab Goth by local intelligence authorities.
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/22-suspected-ttp-member-arrested-in-karachi-aj-01

Pakistan: Key al-Qaida planner believed killed in Pakistan: US official
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Key-al-Qaida-planner-believed-killed-in-Pakistan-US-official-/articleshow/5696098.cms
-- Pakistan unable to confirm death of terrorist
http://thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=27869

Pakistan judge backtracks on 'Hindu terror' remark
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Pak-judge-backtracks-on-Hindu-terror-remark/articleshow/5698790.cms

Afghanistan: Taliban waging intimidation campaign in Marjah, reports say
http://afghanistan.blogs.cnn.com/2010/03/18/around-the-web-taliban-waging-intimidation-campaign-in-marjah-reports-say/
-- Taliban wages campaign of terror to reclaim town
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2011372885_afghan18.html

Afghanistan: Taliban rises again in Kunduz, forcing more U.S. troops toward north
http://www.mercurynews.com/nation-world/ci_14703898?source=rss

Afghanistan: Taliban Arrests Thwart Afghan Talks - Ex - U.N. Envoy - Kai Eide
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/03/18/world/international-uk-afghanistan-taliban-eide.html?_r=1&ref=global-home
-- February 21, 2010: Top UN official calls for talks with Mullah Omar -- Kai Eide
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/7293709/Top-UN-official-calls-for-talks-with-Mullah-Omar.html

Afghan troops to launch operation in Kandahar
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2069268&Language=en

U.N.: Alleged Al-Qaeda Financier Dropped from U.N. Sanctions List -- Youssef Nada
http://www.mainjustice.com/2010/03/18/alleged-al-qaeda-financier-dropped-from-u-n-sanctions-list/
-- UN Notice
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2010/sc9877.doc.htm

Iran's ambitions cause disarmament talks impasse
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7067882.ece

Gaza Militants Fire Rocket at Israel, Killing Thai Worker
-- VOA reports: "A Palestinian group linked to al-Qaida claimed responsibility. But Israel is holding the Islamic militant group Hamas that rules Gaza responsible and has promised retaliation"
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Gaza-Militants-Fire-Rocket-at-Israel-Killing-Thai-Worker-88393572.html
-- Christian Science Monitor states: "Israel suffers first rocket attack casualty since Gaza war"
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/2010/0318/Israel-suffers-first-rocket-attack-casualty-since-Gaza-war
-- Al-Qaeda-inspired Islamists in the Gaza Strip
http://af.reuters.com/article/egyptNews/idAFLDE62H18F20100318?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=egyptNews&rpc=401
-- Israel urges UN to slam attacks
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_503927.html

Israeli aircraft strike targets in Gaza after rocket attack kills
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/7476318/Israeli-aircraft-strike-targets-in-Gaza-after-rocket-attack-kills.html

Nigeria: New Machete Attacks Killing Christian Women and Children - Cut Out Tongues
-- additional report on Wednesday's violence in Jos, Nigeria
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/03/new-nigeria-killings-in-jos/
-- NYC: Nigerian Christian Group to Rally – April 7
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/03/nyc-nigerian-christian-group-to-rally-april-7/
-- March 8, 2010: Nigeria: 500 Christians Butchered in Jos
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/03/nigeria-500-christians-butchered-in-jos/
-- R.E.A.L. Nigeria reports at:
http://www.realcourage.org/category/nigeria/

Philippines: Abu Sayyaf suspect falls in Zamboanga City
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/186478/abu-sayyaf-suspect-falls-in-zamboanga-city
-- Suspected Muslim militant arrested in southern Philippines
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/314654,suspected-muslim-militant-arrested-in-southern-philippines.html

Philippines: OIC official calls for implementation of peace agreement in Philippines
http://bit.ly/chptwd

Philippines' Arroyo believes peace is possible with Muslim rebels
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/1044466/1/.html

War on Women News:

Major Palestinian Demonstration Against Honor Killings in Palestine. Never Heard About It? - by Phyllis Chesler
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2010/03/18/major-palestinian-demonstration-against-honor-killings-in-palestine-never-heard-about-it/

(Saudi Arabia) Ms. Magazine Writer Melody Moezzi says Muslim "Feminist" Khadija "Could Not Survive" in Today's Saudi Arabia
http://bit.ly/aGiBQa

Saudi scholars calls for new women-only floors in Grand Mosque:
http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093314926

Kuwait: Islamists vs. women soccer
http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=NzY4OTIzMDM5

Pakistan: Killing of Christian girls Shazia and Kiran during International Women’s Day are sad incidents
http://www.pakistanchristianpost.com/headlinenewsd.php?hnewsid=1837

Other News:

(UK) The East London Mosque (ELM), Dispatches and al-Qaeda linked preacher Anwar al-Awlaki
http://www.hurryupharry.org/2010/03/18/the-elm-dispatches-and-awlaki/

(UK) £400,000 win for head over Muslim race slur
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/126962/-400-000-win-for-head-over-Muslim-race-slur-/
-- "Anti Islam" headmistress wins damages
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/818126-anti-islam-headmistress-wins-damages

MEMRI: Additional report on Mus'ab Hassan Yousuf
http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4043.htm

Egyptian police arrest 13 Copts, victims of attack by Islamic extremists
-- Asia News: "Egyptian security forces have arrested 13 Coptic Christians - including four minors, subsequently released - victims of the attack on 12 March."
http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Egyptian-police-arrest-13-Copts,-victims-of-attack-by-Islamic-extremists-17922.html

Egypt: Muslim converts face persecution in Egypt
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/muslim.converts.face.persecution.in.egypt/25503.htm

Egypt: US State Department declines to support ElBaradei run
http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/news/us-state-department-declines-support-elbaradei-run

Netherlands: Mosque smeared with blood
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/03/netherlands-mosque-smeared-with-blood.html

Sudan may have to delay elections: observers
http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE62H0P120100318
-- "Sudanese government and the Liberation and Justice Movement (LJM), an alliance of Darfur rebel groups, signed a framework peace deal and ceasefire agreement"
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=March2010&file=Local_News2010031933422.xml

Against Totalitarianism News:

Communist China - VOM: Stop the Demolition of a Chinese Church
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/03/communist-china-vom-stop-the-demolition-of-a-chinese-church/

Communist China: US Congress Calls for Protection of Falun Gong
-- only dissenting vote from Ron Paul
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/03/us-congress-calls-for-protection-of-falun-gong/

Communist China: Secret children threaten Chinese family law
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article7067834.ece

Canada: A necessary memorial: Canadians should be exposed to the full panoply of communist atrocities
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=2691253#ixzz0iVFNEXNr
-- Yuri Glazov memorial
http://bit.ly/bFAxmC

North Korea executes currency chaos official
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article7066576.ece

Against Racial Supremacist News:

New Jersey: Racist PA remark stuns Wal-Mart store
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/03/18/walmart.racial.customers/index.html?hpt=T2

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