June 8, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

June 8, 2010 - UnitedStatesAction.com Newslinks

(U.S.) School: NJ terror suspect was dangerous as student
-- Mohamed Mahmood Alessa
-- AP: "An administrator at a New Jersey high school says one of two terrorism suspects over the weekend was considered so dangerous as a student that he was taught outside the classroom with a security guard present."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j586PMj1SyRptGd1438jFfoezAxwD9G729L80
-- North Jersey terror case: Warning signs came early in "angry young man"

http://www.northjersey.com/news/060710_North_Jersey_terrorism_suspects_products_of_different_backgrounds.html

--- June 6, 2010: NYC: Two New Jersey Men Arrested at JFK Airport Sought to Kill Non-Muslims
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/alessa-almonte/

(U.S.) Terror leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who lures Westerners to wage jihad, had N.J. suspects under spell

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/06/08/2010-06-08_a_magnet_for_evil_usborn_cleric_tied_to_recruits.html


Yemen won't extradite radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki
Official: Laws prohibit sending al-Awlaki to U.S.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37567224/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/


(U.S.) Houston: FBI: Texas man accused of trying to help al-Qaida referred to terror network as his 'brothers'
-- Barry Walter Bujol
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/08/fbi-says-texas-man-accused-terrorism-case-referred-al-qaida-brothers/


Afghanistan: Kandahar offensive kills 14 militants
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.510112257

(Afghanistan) In Afghanistan, 3 US-led troops die

http://www.military-world.net/Afghanistan/3892.html

(Afghanistan) More than 1,000 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/06/08/afghanistan.deaths/


(Afghanistan) Talks with Taliban a disgrace, says former spy chief
-- Afghanistan secret service chief Amrullah Saleh speaks during a press conference at the interior ministry in Kabul on June 6, 2010.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Talks+with+Taliban+disgrace+says+former+chief/3127725/story.html


(Afghanistan) Women’s advocate warns against peace with Taliban
-- Dr. Massouda Jalal, Afghanistan's former minister of women's affairs and a presidential candidate, speaks to reporters in Ottawa June 8, 2010.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/820480--woman-s-advocate-warns-against-peace-with-taliban


(Pakistan) Hindu trader shot dead in Quetta
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg7_11


(Pakistan) Punjab 'in denial' over local militants
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg7_12


(Pakistan) Terrorists pouring into Punjab from Waziristan
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg13_1


(Pakistan) Gunmen torch NATO supply trucks in Pakistan - seven killed
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1061990/1/.html

-- 50 NATO trucks torched on Motorway, 4 people dead
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg1_7


(Pakistan) Six soldiers, 35 Taliban killed in Orakzai clash
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg1_6


Pakistan Taliban leader seeks to prevent offensive
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/8/pakistan-taliban-leader-seeks-to-prevent-offensive/


(Pakistan) Hundreds witness Pakistan Taliban public execution
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/10265522.stm

(Pakistan) Holbrooke cancels Pakistan visit - no top official to meet with him

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/Holbrooke-cancels-Pakistan-visit/articleshow/6024654.cms


Iraq: Bomb attacks kill at least nine in Baghdad
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.505170799

(Lebanon/U.S.) Former U.S. envoy Ryan Crocker favors talking to Hezbollah

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE65763G20100608

(Iran) US Presses Its Case Against Iran Ahead of Sanctions Vote
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/09/world/middleeast/09nuke.html

-- Iran Sanctions Text Obtained, Vote Likely Wednesday
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/06/iran-sanctions-text-obtained-vote-likely-wednesday.html


(Iran) Clinton: International community united over Iran sanctions, which face UN vote Wednesday
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-ap-eu-us-iran,0,3278251.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+chicagotribune%2Fnews%2Fnationworld+%28Chicago+Tribune+news+-+Nation%2FWorld%29


Gaza: Body of fifth Palestinian in diving group
-- CNN reports Al Aqsa source said "said the five divers were attempting to smuggle themselves to Israel's Ashdod port for a kamikaze or a 'suicide bombing mission'"

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/meast/06/08/israel.diver.death/

U.N. rebukes of Israel permitted in U.S. policy shift
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE6570SP20100608


Libya shut down UN refugee office
http://www.africanews.com/site/Libya_shut_down_UN_refugee_office/list_messages/32566


(Turkey) Bomb injures 15 police officers in Turkey
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/06/08/Bomb-injures-15-police-officers-in-Turkey/UPI-85781276010139/


(Canada) Former refugee receives six months for terrorism offence
-- Tamil Tigers Prapaharan Thambithurai
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Former+refugee+receives+months+terrorism+offence/3031625/story.html



Women's News:

(Afghanistan) Women’s advocate warns against peace with Taliban
-- Dr. Massouda Jalal, Afghanistan's former minister of women's affairs and a presidential candidate, speaks to reporters in Ottawa June 8, 2010.

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/820480--woman-s-advocate-warns-against-peace-with-taliban


Egyptian Lawyer Nagla Al-Imam: Arab Men Should Sexually Harass Israeli Woman As Resistance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDqWGtykYNE&feature=player_embedded


Indonesia: Forum aims to end violence against women - Catholic nuns lead program
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/indonesia-forum-aims-to-end-violence-against-women/



Other News:

Sudan: 600 Die in May
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/sudan-600-die-in-may/

Iraq: The killing of a Christian businessman in Kirkuk rekindles fear among Christians

-- Asia News reports that: "Hani Salim Wadi owned a mobile phone store in downtown. He was 34, married with a daughter. Local eyewitnesses say that he was shot to death in a 'targeted killing'. The local Christian community now fears a new wave of violence."

http://www.asianews.it/news-en/The-killing-of-a-Christian-businessman-in-Kirkuk-rekindles-fear-among-Christians-18622.html


Pakistan: Christians Ordered to Leave Punjab Village
-- Compass Direct News reports that: "Muslims Order Christians to Leave Village in Pakistan"
-- "Christians drew wrath by objecting to sexual assaults on girls and women."

http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/pakistan/21375/

Nigeria: Muslim youth attack churches and house -- Kano State, north of Jos

http://www.mnnonline.org/article/14327

Morocco: Victimization of Christians in Morocco Continues Unabated
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/5999694-victimization-of-christians-in-morocco-continues-unabated


Iran says will not swap U.S. detainees for scientist
-- hikers to remain detained
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6571Z420100608

Iranian political prisoners and prisoners of conscience detained for dissent since the 2009 election

http://bit.ly/bsBFa2

New Saudi novelists break taboos where cinema, theatre are banned and public expression are censored
http://www.muslimsdebate.com/search_result.php?news_id=4123


New Islamic Facebook, Millatfacebook, launched in wake of Mohammed controversy
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/2010/06/08/2010-06-08_new_islamic_facebook_launched_after_draw_mohammed_controversy.html


(Israel) Left-wing activist Tali Fahima converts to Islam
http://www.haaretz.com/news/national/left-wing-activist-tali-fahima-converts-to-islam-1.294949


(UK) English Defense League to protest Tower Hamlets on June 20
http://www.demotix.com/forum/english-defence-league-protest-tower-hamlets


(UK) Prison may turn Muslim inmates to militancy: report
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\09\story_9-6-2010_pg7_32

-- Prisoners converting to Islam for 'perks'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/7808783/Prisoners-converting-to-Islam-for-perks.html

-- UK: Third of Muslim prisoners convert in jail
http://islamineurope.blogspot.com/2010/06/uk-third-of-muslim-prisoners-convert-in.html


(UK) Charity Commission says Islamic schools 'not political'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/berkshire/10264837.stm


Egypt ends its closure on Gaza Strip, opens Rafah crossing indefinitely
http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/news/egypt-ends-its-closure-on-gaza-strip-opens-rafah-crossing-indefinitely-1.295008


(Uganda/Sudan) Arrest Bashir?
http://hurryupharry.org/2010/06/08/arrest-bashir/

Iranian TV on MEMRI
http://hurryupharry.org/2010/06/08/iranian-tv-on-memri/



Against Nazi News:

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: Nazi Rally on June 19 and YWCA Message of Peace
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/05/gettysburg-pennsylvania-nazi-rally-on-june-19-and-ywca-message-of-peace/

-- Group to promote peace, not speak out against Aryan Nation
http://www.gettysburgtimes.com/articles/2010/06/08/news/2649762.txt


Germany: Demjanjuk expert: documents appear genuine
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hIH0N3mJ1HhKJrBMWn3uUa8WpghAD9G75EQO0


Germany: "Satan's administration: Journey into Nazi death records"
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3888350,00.html



Against Totalitarianism News

Communist China Defends Internet Censorship
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/communist-china-defends-internet-censorship/




Gaza Flotilla News:

Hamas prevents flotilla aid from entering Gaza
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/hamas-prevents-flotilla-aid-from-entering-gaza-1.294938


'Iranian ships won't reach Gaza'
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=177777

Israel Gov't disturbed by Reuters' cropping of raid photos

http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=177748

Reuters claims removal of knife from hands in cropped photos was "inadvertantly cropped"

http://blogs.reuters.com/gbu/2010/06/07/cropped-photos/
-- Reuters handbook on journalism: "No additions or deletions to the subject matter of the original image. (thus changing the original content and journalistic integrity of an image)"

http://handbook.reuters.com/index.php/A_Brief_Guide_to_Standards%2C_Photoshop_and_Captions

Israeli Navy officers call on Netanyahu, Barak to establish probe into raid

http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=177656

Jerusalem Post issues petition
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=177693


UN aid chief calls for end to Gaza blockade
http://www.etaiwannews.com/etn/news_content.php?id=1281257&lang=eng_news