14 killed in Nigeria gunmen attacks: military

JOS, Nigeria, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed in separate attacks by gunmen in Jos, capital of Plateau State, in central Nigeria, the military said Friday.State spokesperson of the military Special Task Force (STF) Lt. Kingsley Egbo told reporters that the victims were attacked in rural communities in the restive state on Thursday."Among those murdered...

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R.I.P. - Corporal Mindia Abashidze (Georgia)

Ministry of Defence of Georgia extends its condolences over the death of Corporal Mindia Abashidze born in 27 October of 1989 and expresses grief to his family members. Corporal Abashidze was killed while fulfilling a combat task under the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. Corporal Mindia Abashidze has been serving in army since August 4 2008. He was Commander of Fire Group...

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Al Qaeda in Iraq claims credit for Tikrit jailbreak

By Bill Roggio - October 12, 2012 - LWJ The Islamic State of Iraq, al Qaeda in Iraq's political front, claimed credit for a complex assault on the Tasfirat prison in Tikrit that freed more than 100 prisoners, including dozens of terrorists. In a statement that was released yesterday on jihadist Internet forums and translated by the...

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Pakistan: Explosion in Darra Adam Khel; 15 killed

(file photo) PESHAWAR: At least 15 people were killed and 25 were wounded in a car bomb blast in Kohat’s Darra Adam Khel area on Saturday.The explosion took place in Darra Adam Khel’s Janan market and targeted the main office of the region’s anti-Taliban peace committee.At least 20 shops were destroyed as a result of the explosion and the injured had been shifted to hospitals...

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Oct. 13., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Daily Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today. The Taliban leader commanded a Taliban improvised-explosive-device cell directly responsible for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent as a result of the operation. In other...

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Oct. 13., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents and cleared two improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 12. Ghazni province Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Andar district. Khowst province Afghan National Security Forces...

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5 Armed Taliban Killed, 3 Wounded and 23 Arrested by ANP (13.Oct.2012.)

Publish Date: Oct 13, 2012 Five Armed Taliban Killed, Three Wounded and 23 Arrested by Afghan National Police Counterterrorism: During the past 24 hours, Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, NDS and Coalition Forces launched eight joint clearance operations in Kapisa, Baghlan, Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul, Ghazni, Paktiya, Farah...

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Coordinated blasts rock southern Zabul province

A explosion rocked southern Zabul province of Afghanistan on Saturday morning. The incident took place in central city of Qalat at southern Zabul province and there are fears of heavy casualties following the blast. Provincial security chief Ghulamn Jilani confirming the report said coordinated blasts took place near the Zabul municipality department. Mr. Jilani further...

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Somali pirates free Greek-owned ship, say ransom was $5.7 mln

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates have released the Greek-owned bulk carrier Free Goddess and its 21 Filipino crew members after holding the vessel for more than eight months, the secretary general of the Seafarers Union of Kenya said on Friday.Andrew Mwangura, whose role involves contact with ships sailing the Indian Ocean and catering for crews' welfare, said a ransom...

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Canadian man and American woman kidnapped in Wardak

According to reports two foreign nationals were abducted by unknown gunmen in central Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan.A local security official speaking on the condition of anonymity said the two individuals were kidnapped in Syedabad district.The source further added the two individuals including a Canadian Man and an American woman were civilians.They were kidnapped...

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Oct. 12., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Daily Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Paktiya province today. The arrested leader is suspected of conducting improvised-explosive-device and indirect-fire attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents, and seized several assault weapons and a large quantity...

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Oct. 12., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed six insurgents, detained 18 and cleared an improvised explosive device during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Oct. 11. Ghazni province Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Gelan district. Khowst province Afghan National Security...

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