Author: Imran

As Bruce Hoffman suggests a new strategy in fighting terrorism, news breaks that the assassination of a Taliban leader by an unmanned U.S. aircraft led to his replacement by an even more fanatical successor and to the suicide bombing that killed seven CIA officers … CIA Bomber Calls for Attacks on U.S. in Video (Washington…

Having offered $100,000 to each family of Iraqis who died and $30,000 to those wounded in an attempt to avoid a major loss in court … Iraqis Settle Lawsuits Over Blackwater Shootings (LA Times) … the contractor formerly known as Blackwater now has legal troubles for charges connected with Afghan operations … Two Defense Contractors…

Given how poorly they were treated, it should come as no surprise: Many Ex-Detainees Said to Be Engaged in Terror (NY Times) “What we need is a strategy that is politically and not militarily driven…. If we do not take these civilian components of the transition strategy as seriously as the military component, then we…

Led by British MP George Galloway, protesters were denied entry into Gaza as Egyptian police threw stones and used water cannons to disperse the crowd … Egyptian Police Clash with Gaza Aid Convoy (Al Jazeera) … Meanwhile, Israel scores the first killing of 2010 in an attack on the southern city of Khan Younis: Gaza…

The defendants’ arguments revolve around the idea they sought to “to help the helpless Muslims” and Jihad is distinct not terrorism: Va. Suspects in Pakistan Say Mission Was Jihad not Terrorism (Washington Post) Symbolizing the Egyptian government’s increasing closeness to Israel, Mubarak blocked pro-Palestinian protesters on their way to Gaza at the same time Israelis…

Trying suspected terrorists in military court would only serve to justify their cause; the US criminal justice system is more than adequate for Americans’ and suspects’ rights: Obama Aide Defends Trial for Suspect in Christmas Day Attempt to Bomb Plane (Washington Post) An important step in reconciliation negotiations, Fatah officials confirmed the “dramatic change for…

The transparent attempt to abridge free speech by calling a television station “terrorist” is shameful to begin with; the Obama administration’s failure to prune al-Manar from the list when real terrorists like the Nigerian underwear bomber are slipping through the net is outrageous: The Israel Lobby’s War on Al Manar TV (Palestinian Chronicle) With 70%…

“In their zeal to bring charges against the defendants . . . the government used compelled statements to guide its charging decisions . . . and ultimately, to obtain the indictment in this case” – Judge Urbina: Judge Throws Out Blackwater Guards’ Charges in Iraqi Deaths (LA Times) Egypt’s offer meets with a divided response…

The Catholic Church successfully argues that Allah “is the only suitable translation for God in the Malay language”: Malaysian Court Strikes Down Ban (Wall Street Journal) Branding Ahmadinejad’s political opponents as opponents of the system,  tens of thousands attend demonstrations calling for their death: Iran Government Supporters Rally in Tehran (LA Times) The deadline approaches…

Critics say after the substantial fraud of the recent presidential election holding more elections without “root and branch reform” will only cast further doubt into the legitimacy and competence of the Afghan government: Afghans Announce Spring Election (NY Times) Accusations that “a group partially led by former Guantanamo detainees may have equipped and trained Nigerian…