Al-Qaeda members detained in Istanbul

Attack against U.S. Embassy in Ankara Al-Qaeda members detained in Istanbul, planned to attack synagogues and churches: report11 al-Qaeda members have been detained in Istanbul following a raid by Turkey’s special forces, reported Sabah newspaper on Thursday.The terrorists reportedly planned to launch attacks on the U.S. embassy in Turkey in addition to a number of synagogues...

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Feb. 28., 2013. - ISAF Joint Command Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitator and detained two other insurgents during an operation in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator is believed responsible for transporting and facilitating weapons in multiple provinces across Afghanistan, to include both home-made explosive...

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Feb. 28., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces killed three insurgents and detained six suspected insurgents during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 27. Kapisa province Coalition forces killed three insurgents during an operation in Tagab district. Khowst province Afghan and coalition forces detained two suspected insurgents in...

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Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel

IMMEDIATE RELEASE     No. 113-13February 27, 2013Message to the Department of Defense from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel            To All Department of Defense Personnel:            Earlier today I was privileged to take the oath of office to...

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