Monthly Archives: October 2007

Pakistan Update: Maulana Earthquake on the Run

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Thanos

A suicide bomb blast in Swat has killed 18 Frontier Corps soldiers, an unknown number of civilians, and injured scores more. (Some stories report 30 total deaths, some 20.) This comes as 2,000 Pakistan army troops have taken the high … Continue reading →

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Redbud in Autumn

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Thanos

As chlorophyll departs the leaves their true colors shine revealed.

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Israelis Shot in Terror Attack

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Thanos

A 20-year old Israeli was seriously wounded this morning when he was shot a number of times in his abdomen and lower body while waiting for a ride at a hitchhiking post outside the Jewish town of Ariel in Samaria. Continue reading →

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Lt. Michael Murphy, Honor Him

Posted on October 22, 2007 by Thanos

This will be my only post on this day. Here’s to a friend of our country and a friend of all that is good in this world. Here’s to the strength of one of our best cut down on the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Iraq Tensions Rise in Wake of PKK Attack

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Thanos

Earlier the PKK attacked Turkish troops in an ambush on a bridge killing at least 12, and tensions are rising both sides of the border. Turkey recently passed a bill allowing attacks across the border in Iraq, and there are … Continue reading →

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Bin Laden Cartoon

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Thanos

I found this cartoon in Echourouk Online, and just had to carry it. It’s a great piece of work on several levels. It parodies Al Qaeda’s flag, shows the reward is raised, and implies that not only is Bin Laden … Continue reading →

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Benazir Bhutto Visits the Injured, PPP Protests

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Thanos

PPP Demonstrations occurred in most cities in the Punjab, but never escalated to the level of full shutterdowns. As the photo demonstrates, there were the usual tire-burning episodes in streets and intersections (do they know how toxic that smoke is?) … Continue reading →

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Karachi Bomber Photo Released – Video report

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Thanos

Pakistani authorities have released a photo of the suspected suicide bomber who attacked Benazir Bhutto’s motorcade in Karachi earlier this week. WARNING: Graphic photo in video. Continue reading →

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Pakistan Update: Accusations Fly in the Face of Sanity

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Thanos

“My life has no significance compared to the solidarity and survival of Pakistan” — Benazir Bhutto.. At a time when Pakistan should be unified against terror and the Islamist extremists  who have declared war on the country the leaders instead are … Continue reading →

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Nightly Rioting Continues in Amsterdam

Posted on October 20, 2007 by Thanos

The youths who are rioting in Amsterdam have done so the past four nights, usually burning one or two cars per night near the police station where one of their “gang” members was killed. Bilal Bajaka was shot to death … Continue reading →

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