Civilian killed, 17 people wounded in bomb attacks in Iraq

BAGHDAD, May 17 (Xinhua) -- A civilian was killed and 17 people wounded in a roadside bomb and a car bomb attacks in central and eastern Iraq on Thursday, the police said.A civilian was killed when a sticky bomb attached to his car went off in Baghdad's western district of Ameriyah, an Interior Ministry source told Xinhua on condition of anonymity.In Iraq's eastern province...

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30 suspects detained, weapons seized

KANDAHAR CITY (PAN): Local officials in the southern province of Kandahar on Thursday said nearly 30 people were arrested for involvement in criminal activities -- ranging from drug smuggling to having links with militants.Speaking at a news conference, deputy police chief Col. Rahmatullah Atrafi said a man with an explosives-laden rickshaw was arrested in Kandahar City...

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4-23 Infantry Battalion 5-2 SBCT (Afghanistan 2009-2010) (video)

Where do deployed military personnel do their laundry? Eat their meals? Shower? Where do your care packages go? As a thank you to the supporters of the 4-23 Infantry Battalion 5-2 SBCT (Afghanistan 2009-2010), their chaplain answers these questions. Video includes captivating footage of Afghanistan and our military personnel serving there, followed by a tour of a Forward...

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Two policemen killed, one injured in Quetta firing

QUETTA: In another incident of target killings, two policemen were shot dead and two others wounded on Quetta’s western bypass, here Thursday. According to a police official, the deceased – both police constables – were identified as Murtaza and Sanaullah, while ASI Muhammad Hussain and Constable Deen Muhammad were injured. The injured were shifted to Bolan Medical...

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45 militants killed in battles between Yemeni troops, al-Qaida

SANAA, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Yemeni troops killed 45 al-Qaida militants on Wednesday during battles in the southern province of Abyan, the defense ministry said."The armed forces advanced across Lauder town and al-Koud area on Wednesday, killing a total of 45 militants, as the troops, backed by local tribesmen, intensified attacks on the terrorist elements in Dovas and al-Harour...

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Mali: Terrorists and Uncertainty Flourish in North

There’s been no peace in northern Mali since Tuareg rebels took control of the area and declared independence earlier this year. Radical Muslim fighters came in their wake and introduced Islamic law. Meanwhile, terrorists from all over the world are reportedly coming to Mali. Yet no one really has a hold on the region. Boubacar Traore lights a cigarette. The other...

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Afghan officials discover nine tons of explosives

Afghan personnel from Helmand’s National Department of Security and the Bost 170 counter-terrorism unit successfully captured nine tonnes of explosives in Khoshkaba area, Lahkar Gah, yesterday, 15 May 2012. As a result of operation in total nine tons ammonium nitrate and T.N.T explosives was captured, insurgents use the named explosives for the Motor bombs and suicide...

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Overnight U.S. drone strike kills 2 al-Qaida leading members in Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Two leading members of the Yemen-based al-Qaida branch were killed when a U.S. drone pounded their vehicle in Yemen's southeastern province of Hadramout, a security official said Thursday.The U.S. drone fired two missiles on a moving pick-up truck which was passing through a main road near Shibam area, in Hadramout's valley late Wednesday...

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Taliban leader detained in eastern Paktika province

Districts of Paktika Province (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban leader following a joint military operation at eastern Paktika province.NATO-led International Security Assistance Force following a statement on Thursday announced fghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Zurmat district,...

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Nigeria: JTF Uncovers Terrorists Hideout in Kogi

A Joint Task Force (JTF) comprising Police, State Security Service (SSS), Navy, Air-force and Army recorded a major breakthrough Wednesday in Kogi State as a key hideout of terrorists was discovered and dismantled with different kinds of dangerous items recovered. The state Director of SSS, Mr. Mike Funbara, said the discovery was a "turning point in the security situation...

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Pakistani Taliban releases video of Bannu jailbreak

By Bill Roggio - May 17, 2012 - LWJ The Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan released a propaganda video that details the April 15 jailbreak in Bannu that freed 384 prisoners, including an estimated 200 Taliban members and an al Qaeda-linked terrorist who attempted to assassinate former President Pervez Musharraf. Two of the top leaders of he Movement of the Taliban in...

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Afghan special force seize 1 ton explosives in Baghlan

According to local authorities in northern Baghlan province Afghan special forces discovered and seized more than 1 ton of explosives and various weapons and ammunitions following a military operation in this province.Commander of 124 Afghan national army special forces in northern Baghlan province said Afghan special forces following a military operation at Jangal Bagh...

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May 17., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Jaji district, Paktiya province, today. As the security force approached the leader’s suspected compound, Afghan soldiers conducted a call out asking those inside to exit the building. Insurgents inside opened fire on the security force while...

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7 people killed following suicide blast & clashes in Farah

According to local authorities in western Farah province, a number of armed gunmen on Thursday morning attacked the provincial governor compound in this province. The officials further added the incident took place around 10:30 am local time after a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near the governor’s compound. Provincial police chief for western Farah province...

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