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Pakistan's Lahore: Two 'terror suspects' arrested: report
-- suspects in attack on Lahore hospital against religious minority Ahmadi Muslims
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/local/lahore/two-terror-suspects-arrested-260


Pakistan: Punjabi Taliban preparing for major terror attack: Malik
http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/12-punjabi+taliban+preparing+for+major+terror+attack+malik--bi-03


Pakistan: Punjab ignoring CID report on terror groups
-- Dawn: "The Shahbaz Sharif government appears to be reluctant to take action against the banned sectarian and Jihadi organisations operating in Punjab"

http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/the-newspaper/front-page/punjab-ignoring-cid-report-on-terror-groups-260


(Pakistan) Taliban still rule half of Orakzai
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\03\story_3-6-2010_pg1_1


(Pakistan) Two hurt in attack on NATO tanker in Sibi
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2010\06\03\story_3-6-2010_pg7_10


Pakistan's new nuclear reactors will increase weapon production 7-fold: SIPRI
-- Times of India: "Pakistan has 60 nuclear warheads and with two plutonium reactors nearing completion in Khusab, its weapons grade plutonium production will jump seven-fold, according to Swedish institute SIPRI."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Pakistan/Paks-new-nuclear-reactors-will-increase-weapon-production-7-fold-SIPRI/articleshow/6003825.cms


Afghanistan: Taliban Attacks Shake Afghan Peace Gathering
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/world/asia/03afghan.html
-- Taleban send message of war to Karzai's peace summit

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/afghanistan/article7142342.ece

Afghanistan peace conference debates talking to Taliban

-- "Some suggest implementing more Islamic laws."
-- Maulavi Asadullah: "Right now the Taliban are fighting because of the presence of the foreigners, and because some Islamic rules they want are not being applied ... But if we make some changes and introduce Islamic rules, we may be able to convince some of them"

http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-South-Central/2010/0602/Afghanistan-peace-conference-debates-talking-to-Taliban


Afghanistan: why US changed its mind about Karzai's 'jirga'
US officials initially had concerns about Karzai’s peace jirga, which is taking place in Kabul, Afghanistan. But with no Taliban representation at the event, the US shifted its stance.

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Foreign-Policy/2010/0602/Afghanistan-why-US-changed-its-mind-about-Karzai-s-jirga


Afghanistan - MEMRI: From the JTTM Archives: Al-Qaeda Leader in Afghanistan Mustafa Abu Al-Yazid Talks about Using Pakistani Nuclear Weapons Against the U.S., and Offers the Americans a 'Peace Plan' – Either Convert to Islam, or Else be Ruled by Islam and Pay Poll Tax to the Muslims

http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4264.htm

(U.S.) Times Square Car Bomb Plot: Faisal Shahzad Agrees To Give Feds More Time
http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/top_stories/119714/shahzad-agrees-to-give-feds-more-time

-- NY bomb suspect case delay as he talks to officials: judge
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gcPLU-Sn9tcb-uKZw6NmQoNzImXA


(U.S.) Times Square Car Bomb Plot: Judge lets Pakistani fight his expulsion -- Pir D. Khan
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/06/02/judge_lets_pakistani_fight_his_expulsion/


(U.S.) FBI is sole Justice agency prepared for terror attack, report says
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/01/AR2010060103202.html


(U.S.) Detroit: Grand jury adds charges against 4 Hutaree members
http://www.freep.com/article/20100602/NEWS06/100602048/1001/NEWS/Militia-members-face-more-charges


(UK) Portsmouth 'terror cookbook writer' dismisses defense
-- Terrance Brown pleads guilty
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/8716712.stm


Gaza convoy raid may boost militancy, experts say
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6512VD20100602

(Gaza/Turkey) US concerned over IHH-Hamas ties

http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=177328

(Gaza/Turkey) Turkish charity that sent aid convoy to Gaza 'has links to terrorism'

-- London Times: "Despite their claims to be an entirely peaceful organisation, The Foundation for Human Rights, Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief (IHH) has a history of involvement in Islamic extremism around the world and has been linked with an attempted bombing of an airport in the US."

-- "The charity had 40 members on the Turkish-owned ship Mavi Marmara when it was boarded by Israeli Navy commandos on Monday. Nine people died in the operation."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7142977.ece

-- Israel looks at 'Al-Qaeda link' to aid activists
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.483974194

(Gaza/Turkey) Gaza activists receive enthusiastic welcome in Turkey

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/10222131.stm

(Gaza) BBC: "Witnesses cast doubt on Israel's convoy raid account"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/middle_east/10208027.stm

Gaza flotilla attack: Turkish activists killed in raid 'wanted to be martyrs'

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/turkey/7798493/Gaza-flotilla-attack-Turkish-activists-killed-in-raid-wanted-to-be-martyrs.html


(Israel) 'Hamas blocking delivery of aid'
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3898181,00.html
-- Israelis say Hamas blocks delivery of aid to Gaza

http://hurryupharry.org/2010/06/02/israelis-say-hamas-blocks-delivery-of-aid-to-gaza/

Gaza flotilla attack: ministers try to pin blame on army for bungled raid

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/7798570/Gaza-flotilla-attack-ministers-try-to-pin-blame-on-army-for-bungled-raid.html


Israel PM Netanyahu: "Israel won't apologize for defending itself"
http://www.jpost.com/Home/Article.aspx?id=177326
-- New Israeli Tack Needed on Gaza, U.S. Officials Say

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/world/middleeast/03policy.html

Israel: Navy prepares to confront more ships
http://www.jpost.com/Israel/Article.aspx?id=177322

-- Haaretz reports: "Activists: We have funding for another larger Gaza flotilla"
http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/activists-we-have-funding-for-another-larger-gaza-flotilla-1.293748

-- BBC reports: "Irish aid ship expects Israelis to board vessel"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/northern_ireland/10212345.stm

Israel: Muslim Brotherhood Leader: Only Jihad Can Restore the Muslim Ummah to Its Former Glory; 'The Hour is Near when [We will] Rid the Ummah of this Foreign Body [Israel] that has been Malevolently Planted in Its Midst'

http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4254.htm

Iran's Nuclear Progress
Even the U.N. now says Iran has enough fuel for two weapons.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704875604575280783424640448.html


Iran expands atom work, U.S. sees defiance
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64U42A20100531

Yemen-Based Egyptian Cleric Wagdi Ghoneim Interview about Flotilla Clash on Al-Jazeera: 'Hamas is Fighting America, Europe, and All the Crusader West, Which Supports the Zionist Entity'; 'By Allah, The Only Way to Liberate Palestine… Is The Path Taken By Hamas… Jihad For The Sake Of Allah'

http://www.memri.org/report/en/0/0/0/0/0/0/4250.htm

Yemen detains Australian woman in investigation into growing al-Qaida presence in the country

-- Shyloh Giddins
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/06/02/yemen-detains-australian-woman-investigation-growing-al-qaida-presence-country/

-- Australian women held over al-Qaeda links
--- AFP: "Shyloh Jayne Giddens, who had converted to Islam, was arrested on May 15 by the intelligence services along with other Muslim women, Abdul Rahman Barman said."

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/australian-women-held-over-al-qaeda-links/story-e6frfku0-1225874779844


France to bar polygamy, sharia on Mayotte islands
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/6/3/worldupdates/2010-06-02T221615Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-490005-1&sec=Worldupdates


Indonesia: Security forces deployed in Bali for Obama visit
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=3.1.482893638

Chile prison has revolving door for terror suspect

-- Pakistani Mohamed Saif Ur Rehman Khan set free again
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h3JC2CC9PibOrSlb9jM18q1ej6dwD9G2MS5O3



Other News:

"Afghan Parliamentarian Calls for Execution of Christians"
http://www.realcourage.org/2010/06/afghan-parliamentarian-calls-for-execution-of-christians/


Albanian Muslims sue journalist for Islam articles
-- AP reports on Kastriot Myftaraj comments in Tirana-based Sot (Today) daily newspaper and Albanian Muslim Community group
-- reports quotes Kastriot Myftaraj as stating that Albania should "outlaw the Muslim religion in Albania and close down all mosques"

-- two-thirds of Albania's population is Muslim
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20100601&id=11557727


(Spain) Imam accused of launching 'jihad' against prostitutes in Spain
-- Yazid Koudri
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/spain/7798375/Imam-accused-of-launching-jihad-against-prostitutes-in-Spain.html


Foxconn Workers Say 'Meaningless' Life Spurs Suicides
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-06-02/foxconn-workers-say-meaningless-life-spurs-suicides-update1-.html




Against Totalitarianism News:

North Korea: U.S. Weighs Sending Carrier to Korean Peninsula
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/02/weighs-sending-carrier-korean-peninsula/

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