June 17, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

June 17, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

Newslinks:

(Al-Qaeda) New tape reveals al-Qaida's finance worries -- Mustafa al-Yazid recording before death
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37735233/ns/world_news-terrorism/


(Pakistan) Taliban carry out another public execution
http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/pakistan/Taliban-carry-out-another-public-execution/Article1-559009.aspx


(Pakistan/Afghanistan) Taliban claim to hold more than 35 Pakistan soldiers captive
http://beta.thehindu.com/news/international/article466789.ece

-- Pakistan recovers 25 Taliban-captured soldiers; dozens missing
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1564042.php/Pakistan-recovers-25-Taliban-captured-soldiers-dozens-missing


Pakistan asks US to provide advanced attack helicopters
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\17\story_17-6-2010_pg1_7


(Pakistan) Militancy spreads to Punjab -- the country's heartland
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\17\story_17-6-2010_pg7_21


Pakistan military kills 38 terrorists
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2095279&Language=en


(Pakistan) US officials meet with American hunting bin Laden
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gcJ3Uozu-xGKdB7z-1LOk4r3AICwD9GCVUBG0


(Afghanistan) NATO soldier killed in Afghanistan
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hU5yZksUN4knp6-LuKS3DOcxbNLQ


(Afghanistan) Taliban attack police in SE Afghanistan
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hvWEqwq3CrRvaQCmt21MfoYhjZJQD9GCQKIG0

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_AFGHANISTAN?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2010-06-17-00-53-36

-- 6 injured in Afghan suicide bombing
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/06/17/afghanistan.violence/index.html

(Afghanistan) Taliban demands ransom for Japanese journalist

http://home.kyodo.co.jp/modules/fstStory/index.php?storyid=507180

(Afghanistan) UN representative says Taliban 'weary of war'

-- Staffan de Mistura: "When such discussions with the Taliban will be launched, it won't be seen as they will be discreet, confidential, and hidden in the beginning"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100617/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanundiplomacyunrest


(Afghanistan) U.S. Afghan aims "incredibly hard" -- U.N. official Richard Barrett
http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-49393820100617


(Afghanistan) US General: Afghan War like a 'Roller Coaster' -- General David Petraeus
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/Petraeus-Explains-US-Withdrawal-Plan-for-Afghanistan-96488789.html

-- October 2008 comments by General David Petraeus
http://unitedstatesaction.com/blog/imm-articles/109.html#Petraeus

(India) Mecca Masjid blast case: Two suspects produced in court

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/southindia/Mecca-Masjid-blast-case-Two-suspects-produced-in-court/Article1-559157.aspx


(Iraq) Pro-government militiaman slain in Iraq
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37748375/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/

(Iraq) Al Qaida in Iraq claims deadly central bank attack

- "Video surveillance footage shows an armed man dressed in army fatigues storm in the bank's back door and exchange fire with security guards"
http://gulfnews.com/news/region/iraq/al-qaida-in-iraq-claims-deadly-central-bank-attack-1.642542


(U.S./Kosovo) Arrest made in Triangle terrorism case
-- Bayram Asslani - the "last of the suspects in an alleged terrorist ring in North Carolina was arrested today in Kosovo"
http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/06/17/537804/arrest-made-in-triangle-terrorism.html

-- Man named as part of NC terror plot arrested
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100617/ap_on_re_eu/eu_kosovo_terror_suspect

(UK) Birmingham's 'anti-terrorism' spy cameras to be switched off

http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/2010/06/17/birmingham-s-anti-terrorism-spy-cameras-to-be-switched-off-65233-26668067/


(UK) Terror suspect speaks about life under 'house arrest'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/8743947.stm

(Iran) US adds individuals and companies to Iran blacklist

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7834692/US-adds-individuals-and-companies-to-Iran-blacklist.html


Libya to free prisoners from Niger: prison official
http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE65G0K920100617?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=401


(Turkey) Two PKK rebels die in clashes with Turkish forces
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2095302&Language=en


(Kyrgyzstan) UN Official Warns of Extremism in Central Asia
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/asia/United-Nations-Official-Warns-of-Extremism-in-Central-Asia-96556119.html

-- Kyrgyzstan Christians Receiving Death Threats As Ethnic Violence Kills 190
http://www.bosnewslife.com/13119-breaking-news-kyrgyzstan-christians-receiving-death-threats-as-ethnic-violence-kills-190


Thailand: Wives of 2 red leaders deny financial linkage to terrorism
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/06/17/politics/Wives-of-two-red-shirt-leaders-deny-financial-link-30131808.html


(Thailand) 2 dead, 2 injured in Pattani violence
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/181560/2-dead-2-injured-in-pattani-violence



Women's News:

Canadian "Honor Killing": Killers of Muslim Girl Aqsa Parvez Sentenced to Life Without Parole for 18 Years
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/aqsa-parvez/

-- also collects related media reports and editorials

"'Soft' Censorship: Honor Killings That You Won't Read About" by Phyllis Chesler
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2010/06/16/%E2%80%9Csoft%E2%80%9D-censorship-honor-killings-that-you-won%E2%80%99t-read-about/


(Sweden) Gothenburg: Six Youths in Forced Marriages
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/06/gothenburg-six-youths-in-forced.html#more


Al-Jazeera is under scrutiny as female TV presenters quit
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/markets/article-23845565-al-jazeera-is-under-scrutiny-as-female-tv-presenters-quit.do


India: Women's rights panel seeks report on Delhi honour killing
http://sify.com/news/women-s-rights-panel-seeks-report-on-delhi-honour-killing-news-national-kgrom8dhcfi.html



Other News:

Pakistan: In "Talibanized" Pakistan Christians are victims of yet more attacks
http://www.asianews.it/news-en/In-Talibanized-Pakistan-Christians-are-victims-of-yet-more-attacks-18646.html


Pakistan: Anti-Christian letters spark anger in Pakistan
http://www.ucanews.com/2010/06/17/anti-christian-letter-sparks-anger-in-pakistan


Pakistan, June 10, 2010 Seminar for Interfaith Peace, Organized by Hare Rama Foundation and Pakistan Hindu Post, gathering of Hindus,Muslims and Christan's in Rahimyar Khan District.
http://pakistanhindupost.blogspot.com/2010/06/june-10-2010-interfaith-seminar-was.html


Pakistan Sindh High Court: SHC quashes criminal proceedings against free-will marriage couple
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\17\story_17-6-2010_pg12_11


Pakistan nuclear plants for peaceful use: China
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/world/03-pakistan-nuclear-plants-for-peaceful-use-china-ss-01


Moroccan Christian Serving 15 Years for Faith
http://www.persecution.org/suffering/newssummpopup.php?newscode=12565&PHPSESSID=a731209055f9d40810ffd9a8c3c9c00b


(UK) Exeter: Muslim woman hit by 'animals' in vicious race attack
http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/crime/Woman-hit-animals-Muslim-attack/article-2317462-detail/article.html


(UK) Brent: Protest planned at Muslim rally
-- Harrow Observer reports that the English Defence League "is recruiting members via the internet to take part in the demonstration outside Wembley Arena on Saturday, June 26"

http://www.harrowobserver.co.uk/west-london-news/local-harrow-news/2010/06/17/protest-planned-at-muslim-rally-116451-26671968/


(UK) Hundreds expected for Sharia law rally, this weekend
http://bit.ly/9QWYsp

Netherlands: Use 'decoy-Jews' to fight antisemitism
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/06/netherlands-use-decoy-jews-to-fight.html#more


Netherlands: "Danish lawmaker to face charges over anti-Muslim comments"
-- Danish parliament votes to remove Jesper Langballe immunity from prosecution
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\17\story_17-6-2010_pg7_2

-- Anti-Muslim Danish MP faces charges
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/antimuslim-danish-mp-faces-charges-20100617-ygwn.html

-- Controversial MP welcomes racism case
http://www.cphpost.dk/news/politics/49191-controversial-mp-welcomes-racism-case.html

-- Translation of Dutch article
http://bit.ly/9Sss0l

Indonesian Islamist Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) party eyes broader support
http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-49387620100617


Nigeria: U.S. Denies NAMA Muslim Officials Visa
http://allafrica.com/stories/201006170702.html

Iran shocked by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's condemnation of religious crackdown

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/iran/7835732/Iran-shocked-by-Mahmoud-Ahmadinejads-condemnation-of-religious-crackdown.html


Israel to ease Gaza land blockade
-- Haaretz: "Israel's security cabinet voted Thursday to ease its land blockade of the Gaza Strip, following its deadly raid on a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for the Hamas-ruled territory."

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/israel-to-ease-gaza-land-blockade-1.296736
-- VOA report
http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Israel-to-Ease-Gaza-Blockade-96548694.html


Israel's Barak warns Lebanon over Gaza aid fleet
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20100617/twl-israel-s-barak-warns-lebanon-over-ga-3cd7efd.html


(Turkey) Ankara to downgrade Jerusalem ties
http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=178727

Syria: Israel raid on Gaza flotilla raises risk of Mideast war

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/syria-israel-raid-on-gaza-flotilla-raises-risk-of-mideast-war-1.296723


(Canada) Oilpatch activist offers explanations for chemicals, terrorism books seized by RCMP
http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Oilpatch+activist+offers+explanations+chemicals+terrorism+books+seized+RCMP/2707294/story.html


(Israel) Jerusalem Post: "Presbyterians push to demonize Israel" - by D. Bloomfield
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Columnists/Article.aspx?id=178658


(Israel) MK levels anti-Israel accusations abroad
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=178683

(Israel) Jerusalem: 50,000 haredim protest court ruling on Emmanuel case

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=178759
-- Haaretz report
http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/tens-of-thousands-of-ultra-orthodox-rally-in-israel-over-segregated-education-ruling-1.296746

-- Background on Mizrahi Jews
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizrahi_Jews


Against Totalitarianism News:

Communist North Korea: U.S. envoy calls for strong message to North Korea on ship

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65G0DH20100617


Against Racial Supremacism News:

Wisconsin: School official reacts to KKK T-shirts

http://www.wxow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12654944


Against Nazi News:

(Germany) Investigation opened into Demjanjuk witness
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hIH0N3mJ1HhKJrBMWn3uUa8WpghAD9GD0SN80


(Germany) Ex-Nazi camp official did not remember Demjanjuk
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hIH0N3mJ1HhKJrBMWn3uUa8WpghAD9GCEUOO1


World Cup: German striker's 'inner Nazi party rally'
http://dailycaller.com/2010/06/16/world-cup-german-striker%E2%80%99s-inner-nazi-party-rally/