“2 held in probe of computer worm in U.S.,” from AP, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: WASHINGTON “” Authorities in Morocco and Turkey have arrested two people thought responsible for a computer worm that infected networks at U.S. companies and government agencies earlier this month. Farid Essebar, 18, was arrested in Morocco, while Atilla […]
Archives for 2005
Australia: MP backs headscarf ban
Why may only Muslims assert their cultural integrity and identity? Australian MP Bronwyn Bishop comes out for Australian culture. “Bishop backs school headscarf ban,” from The Australian, with thanks to Voltaire: LIBERAL MP Bronwyn Bishop has backed a push to ban Muslim girls wearing headscarves to school. Speaking in support of her like-minded colleague Victorian […]
Bomb on Philippines Ferry Injures 30
Philippine jihad update. From AP, with thanks to DC Watson: MANILA, Philippines “” A bomb hidden in a trash can exploded on a ferry in the southern Philippines as it was loading passengers Sunday morning, injuring at least 30 people, including nine children, military officials said. The region had been on alert for terror attacks. […]
Jenin square named after bombmaker
No surprise here: not only Hamas and Islamic Jihad, but Abbas also attributed the Gaza withdrawal to the labors of the “martyrs.” Peace In Our Time update from the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to DC Watson: One of the main squares in Jenin has been named after Yahya Ayyash, a Hamas bombmaker responsible for the […]
Did Italy’s Red Cross trade jihadists for hostages?
It has long been suspected that some deal was made. The Danegeld in this case turns out to have been rather steep. “Italy Red Cross May Have Hidden Insurgents,” from AP, with thanks to a tea-loving snail: ROME (AP) – Italy’s Red Cross treated four Iraqi insurgents with the knowledge of the Italian government last […]
PA wants Arafat tomb on Temple Mount
Oh, this will contribute to peace and harmony. More Islamic supremacism from the PA, from the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to Fjordman: The Palestinian Authority will continue to work toward moving Yasser Arafat’s tomb to the Aksa Mosque in Jerusalem, Saeb Erekat, head of the PLO Negotiations Department, announced Sunday. Erekat, who was speaking during […]
Beslan leader becomes 2nd-in-command of Chechen rebellion
The school attack that shocked and sickened the world doesn’t apparently trouble the Chechen rebel government. “Rebel Leader Hands Basayev No. 2 Spot,” from the Moscow Times, with thanks to all who sent this in: Warlord Shamil Basayev has become the second most powerful figure in the Chechen rebel government as part of a reshuffle […]
France Increases Anti-Terror Role
Is the extended French flirtation with dhimmitude over? It is too early to say that. But this is a positive development. From AP, : Aug. 29, 2005 – As the going gets tougher for the U.S. military in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region, one ally has stepped up despite a recent straining of ties: […]
Jihadists kill two in southern Thailand
Thai jihad update. No doubt these Buddhist monks were acting provocatively somehow. “Insurgents kill two in southern Thailand,” from UPI, : Militants in southern Thailand killed a volunteer security officer who was escorting Buddhist monks while they collected alms Monday, Xinhua reported. Two suspected separatists shot and killed Aphidet Yongmakae as he finished his routine […]
Concerns of al-Qaida Balkan Link Renewed
The Balkans have long been an international magnet for jihadists, as I detailed in Onward Muslim Soldiers. It is increasingly clear that the area is a launching ground for the jihad in Europe. From AP, : BELGRADE, Serbia-Montenegro (AP) — The arrest in Serbia of a top terrorist fugitive has raised fresh concerns of an […]