Al-Qaeda 'suppository bombs' cast doubt on airport security: ReportOctober 5th, 2009 PARIS - Suicide bombers associated with Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda terrorist network have begun carrying bombs inside their bodies in the form of suppositories to circumvent strict security controls, the French daily Le Figaro reported Monday. Citing information supplied by the newly formed French anti-terrorist service DCRI, the report highlighted a recent assassination attempt in Saudi Arabia in which the terrorist carried the bomb within his body.
83 high profile terrorists on Pak Govt. watch listSeptember 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani law enforcement agencies are searching for 83 high profile terrorists wanted for various crimes, ranging from the attack on former president Pervez Musharraf to fanning the separatist movement in Balochistan. According to a list maintained by the Interior Ministry, 41 of the most wanted terrorists belong to Punjab, 21 to Sindh, 13 to Balochistan and eight to the NWFP.
Nepal home ministry report says only 12 out of 110 armed groups politicalSeptember 7th, 2009 KATHMANDU - According to a report prepared by the Nepal home ministry, only 12 out of 109 armed groups active in the country are political, while 70 of them are purely criminal groups. The report entitled 'Categorization of armed groups and suggestion on talks' prepared after a close scrutiny of the armed groups for almost a year.
Islamic militancy showing new signs of life in Bangladesh: CSMJuly 30th, 2009 DHAKA - Islamic militancy is showing new signs of life in Bangladesh despite crackdowns. According to a Christian Science Monitor (CSM) report, terrorist groups are showing a persistence and resilience that has left local authorities worried.
India expects Pakistan to fight all terrorists with 'same force'July 23rd, 2009 ON BOARD SPECIAL AIRCRAFT - India Thursday asked Pakistan to "show the same force" in fighting anti-India terrorists on its soil as it has done in combating the Taliban and other anti-West militants. "Pakistan has taken certain steps like fighting the Taliban in the Swat valley," External Affairs Minister S.M.
G8 declares better coordination to check terrorist communication channelsJuly 9th, 2009 L'AQUILA - The G8 declaration on counter terrorism Thursday called for increased coordination among countries to check the abuse of internet by terrorist organisations for propaganda. "Special attention must be paid to the abuses by terrorist organisations of both modern and more traditional means of public communication for propaganda.
Pakistani police arrest terroristJuly 3rd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani police have arrested a terrorist considered to be an expert in making suicide bomb vests, a media report said Friday. Zahid Iqbal was captured in a joint operation by the police and the Crime Investigation Department (CID) in the Pakistani capital.
UK Police training for 30-minute response to ward off Mumbai style attacksJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - To deal with a Mumbai-style terrorist attack, British Police and hotel staff are being trained to ward off danger in the crucial first 30 minutes, amid growing concern that extremists may target venues in London and other western cities. Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Counter-Terrorism Command have visited India to learn lessons from the attacks, which killed 173 people and wounded 308 over the course of three days in November last year.
Security agency buildings, hotels under terror threat in LahoreJune 20th, 2009 LAHORE - The Lahore Commissioner, Khusro Pervaiz, has warned that the militants could target some strategically important buildings in the city. Pervaiz said that the terrorists are on the look out for the right opportunity to carry out terror strikes on the offices of law-enforcement agencies and top hotels located here.
Terrorists in guise of policemen could strike Rawalpindi : Pak OfficialJune 6th, 2009 RAWALPINDI - Terrorists in the guise of police personnel could target high-profile personalities and sensitive installations, especially those of law enforcement agencies in Rawalpindi, a security official has warned. Addressing a press conference here, City Police Officer (CPO) Rao Muhammad Iqbal, said that intelligence inputs suggest that militants are planning to strike in the city.
Seven terrorist cells destroyed in the of China's Kashi regionJune 3rd, 2009 BEIJING - Extremist activities in China's Kashi region have taken a major hit with China destroying seven terrorist cells. Kashi which shares a border with India, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan, has long served as a launching ground for terrorists, reports Ciu Jia.
Japan's major automakers cut output in AprilMay 28th, 2009 TOKYO - Japan's major automakers suffered production cuts in April amid declining sales caused by the global economic turmoil, the firms said Thursday. Leading carmaker Toyota Motor Corp's global output plunged almost 50 percent in April to 366,125 units from the corresponding month a year before, it said.
Malay Indians agitated over selling of ASM unitsApril 29th, 2009 PUTRAJAYA - Malay Indians are reportedly agitated over the unexpected sale of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) units, which were specially allotted to their community. According to The Star, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department S.K Devamany accepted that he has received at least 60 calls since last Monday from agitated Indians.
Malay Indians need help to buy ASM units: MICApril 25th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) is reportedly concerned that many Malay Indians may not have the financial means to take up the 15 per cent quota of Amanah Saham Malaysia (ASM) units allocated to the community. Party president S.
Polymer export target cut down to $4.1 bnJanuary 26th, 2009 KOLKATA - With a drop in India's polymer exports due to the ongoing global slowdown, the industry has now reduced the target for 2008-09 from $4.3 billion to $4.1 billion. 'We are now projecting an export figure of $4.1 billion for this year,' PlastIndia Foundation president Arvind M.
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