Saturday

Today's Roundup

A U.S. Army soldier from Charlie Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment provides security during a raid on a suspected insurgent's house in Tarmiyah, Iraq. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Taylor, U.S. Navy. (Released)
Iraq:

American forces detain Iranian in northern Iraq

Iraqi Police Surge Dramatically Reduces Baghdad Violence

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain six terrorists in Baghdad

One terrorist killed, eight suspected terrorists detained

Iraqi National Police intelligence officer detained for suspected sectarian-related illegal activities

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain four suspected Shi’a extremists, one alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader

'The Surge Was Absolutely Necessary': An Interview with Iraqi National Security Adviser Mowaffak al-Rubaie

Hunting for Al-Qaeda in the night (good read)

Violence Down In Northern Iraqi Province of Ninevah

U.S., Iraqi forces control half of Baghdad: general

BBC Technology To Find Insurgents?

Clampdown in Iraq kills seven AQ Terrorists

Real heroism, real martyrdom



Israel / Levant:

Israelis arrest senior Hamas leader

Israeli jet planes violate Lebanese air space (recon?)

Five PKK terrorists killed in Sirnak clash



Afghanistan / Pakistan / Central Asia:

British Army in drive against Taliban (the Gurkhas are coming!)

Southern Afghan fighting kills 75 Taliban, 6 civilians

20 Taliban, four policemen killed in Western Afghanistan

Pakistani Tribal chiefs hold key to fight against al-Qa'eda

Suspected militant stronghold eliminated, 3 detained

Afghan, Coalition forces detain suspected militant

Cache found, several suspected militants killed in Ghazni

Pakistan, Uzbekistan sign memorandum to enhance defense cooperation



The West:

Russians Kill Dagestani Rebel Leader, Rappani Khalilov

(U.S.) Student Arrested For Fake Bomb At Boston Airport

Canadian and Austrian alleged plotters eyed UN, Euro '08



Africa:

Algerian army kills three gunmen west of Algiers



Saudi Peninsula

Bin Laden's Mentor Turns on Him (important story)



India / Pakistan:

Lashkar's blasts plan foiled, 4 ultras arrested in Kashmir

Lashkar-e-Taiba militant gunned down in Rajouri

Jaish Commander, Indian Army Officer Killed in Kashmir Gunfight

2 Jaish militants killed, another encounter ensued in North Kashmir

Top JeM ultra killed in Jammu and Kashmir encounter

Wanted Jaish Commander Arrested in North Kashmir

Arrest of top guerrilla leader weakens rebel group ULFA: Assam Police

Indian Army has broken back bone of rebel group ULFA: Army Chief (Assam Province, India)



Southeast Asia:

12 U.S. Soldiers Support Filipino Troops Hunting Abu Sayyaf Killers On Basilan

Filipino military to press hunt vs 'weakened' Abu Sayyaf

4 JMB men arrested (Bangladesh)

Bali bomber now campaigns to stop terrorism

Thai General Sonthi: Army winning the fight



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