“We now issue 370,000 student visas a year – almost the entire population of Bristol or Manchester – yet hardly any of the applicants ever see hide nor hair of an Immigration Officer.” An update on this story. “Terror plot raises questions over student visas,” by Martin Evans for the Telegraph, December 27: The latest […]
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Flight 253 jihadist’s device part of “body bomb” trend from Arabian Peninsula
“Body bomb,” of course, is putting it politely, as al-Qaeda increasingly resorts to underwear and suppository bombs to evade security. Similarly, the criminal complaint against Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab provides the following information: … In general, those individuals who were on the flight and who were able to see Abdulmutallab report that prior to the incident, […]
Somalia’s al-Shabaab jihadists seize five islands near Kenya
Said the al-Shabaab spokesman: “The Mujahideens have realized their grip on all southern regions in Somalia and in the near future we hope to govern all Somalia under the holy Quran rule.” Indeed, that is the aim of all jihad: the imposition of Islamic law. And should al-Shabaab prevail in the remainder of the country […]
Caucasus jihadists claim responsibility for assassination of Russian Orthodox priest, saying he “insulted Islam”
An update on this story. “Islamists claim killing of Russian priest,” from Agence France-Presse, December 26: MOSCOW — An Islamist militant group based in Russia’s North Caucases [sic] has claimed the killing last month of an Orthodox priest who was an outspoken critic of Islam. “One of our brothers who has never been to the […]
Report: Flight 253 bomb built by Al-Qaeda in Yemen; aircraft saved by failed detonator
Authorities have also uncovered a connection with the Fort Hood jihadist’s imam, Anwar al-Awlaki. “Officials: Only A Failed Detonator Saved Northwest Flight,” by Brian Ross and Richard Esposito for ABC News, December 26: Officials now say tragedy was only averted on Northwest flight 253 because a makeshift detonator failed to work properly. Bomb experts say […]
U.S.: Authorities had been aware of Flight 253 jihadist for at least 2 years
Remember the adage at the end of the old G.I. Joe cartoons that “knowing is half the battle?” Somewhere in the remaining half is “keep the guy with the bomb off the plane.” “Official: U.S. Knew for 2 Years Suspect Could Have Terror Ties,” from FoxNews, December 26: An official briefed on the foiled attack […]
US jihadists planned to target Pakistan nuke plant
Because nothing says Religion of Peace and Tolerance like blowing up a nuclear plant — and doing so in obedience to violent directives from that religion’s holy book and central prophet. “‘US suspects planned to target Chashma nuclear plant,’” from the Daily Times, December 26 (thanks to Kris): LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: The five US nationals arrested from […]
Flight 253 jihadist was nicknamed “Islamic scholar”
And his father warned the U.S. about him. Also, who paid for the $4 million apartment he lived in? And why was he nicknamed “Islamic scholar” when he was so obviously a Misunderstander of the Religion of Peaceâ„¢? “Father of Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, Nigerian terror suspect in Flight 253 attack, warned U.S.,” by Samuel […]
“I refuse as a Muslim to kill another Muslim”
But what about non-Muslims? “Reviving the spirit of Islam: Thousands gather to pray, talk about faith in secular world,” by Debra Black for the Toronto Star, December 26 (thanks to Josephine): Close to 17,000 Muslims came to Metro Toronto’s Convention Centre on Friday – Christmas Day – to learn about their religion and being a […]
“I didn’t hesitate. I just jumped.”
Jasper Schuringa explains how he subdued Islamic jihadist Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab on a flight to Detroit yesterday. “Terror hero: I didn’t hesitate,” by Tom Liddy for the New York Post, December 26 (thanks to James): A Dutch airline passenger told The Post how he leapt into action when an alleged Muslim terrorist tried to […]