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Man Decapitated ‘Beheaded’ Aboard Greyhound Bus - Canada - Updates
Thursday, 31 Jul, 2008 – 13:18 | 150 Comments
Man Decapitated ‘Beheaded’ Aboard Greyhound Bus - Canada - Updates

A man aboard a Canada Greyhound bus was decapitated after being repeatedly stabbed b y another passenger. Police said Thursday they didn’t know what prompted a passenger on a Greyhound bus heading to Winnipeg to …

New Defense Strategy Shifts Focus From Conventional Warfare To Fight Against Terrorists
Thursday, 31 Jul, 2008 – 0:01 | One Comment

Excellent article from the Washington Post detailing the new U.S. National Defense Strategy.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates says that even winning the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan will not end the “Long War” against violent …

Attack On Iran? Israel and US Keeping All Options On The Table
Thursday, 31 Jul, 2008 – 0:01 | No Comment

The United States will soon link Israel up to two advanced missile detection systems as a precaution against any future attack by a nuclear-armed Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak said on Tuesday.
The allies are …

Suicide Underwear The Undergarment of Choice For Terrorists - India
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 23:20 | No Comment

Would-be suicide bombers may now be packing more than just the bare necessities in their underwear, and no, it’s not a terrorist fashion statement. Suicide underwear, rather than explosives jackets and suicide belts appear to …

Storm Worm Virus - Warning From The FBI
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 18:42 | No Comment
Storm Worm Virus - Warning From The FBI

The FBI and its partner, the Internet Crime Complaint Center IC3, have received reports of recent spam e-mails spreading the Storm Worm malicious software, known as malware. These e-mails, which contain the phrase “F.B.I. vs. …

Canton Teen Accused Of Setting Off Bomb Under Freeway Overpass
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 17:26 | No Comment

An 18-year-old Canton man was charged Tuesday with setting off a bomb under the overpass at I-275 and Haggerty Road, and pointing a shotgun at two people who challenged him.
Canton Police said Ian Michael Douglas …

Man Arrested During Bomb Scare Near Wisconsin Capitol
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 17:22 | No Comment

A 67-year-old man is in custody in Madison in connection with two bomb scares near the Capitol building.
A police spokesman says David R. Floyd was arrested in front of the office building housing the Department …

U.S. Intel: Iran Planning Nuclear Strike on U.S.?
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 0:15 | One Comment
U.S. Intel: Iran Planning Nuclear Strike on U.S.?

Iran has carried out missile tests for what could be a plan for a nuclear strike on the United States, the head of a national security panel has warned.
In testimony before the House Armed Services …

CIA Cites Pakistan Spy Agency’s Ties to Militant Groups
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 0:09 | No Comment

Unfortunately it appears the situation in Pakistan is continuing to worsen.
The CIA has confronted senior Pakistani officials with evidence showing that members of the country’s spy service have deepened their ties with some militant groups …

India - 12 Bombs In Diamond Hub, 6 Elsewhere, Shut Down Surat
Wednesday, 30 Jul, 2008 – 0:03 | No Comment

Three days after serial blasts ripped through Ahmedabad, killing at least 50 and leaving another 150 wounded, Surat’s diamond hub was on the edge today after police recovered and defused as many as 18 bombs.
Diamond …