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Israel/Hamas Conflict Day 13: Diplomats in Egypt for Gaza talks -- and -- Israel military steps up Gaza airstrikes -- and -- Attack on Israel from Lebanon threatens 2nd front -- and -- Israel agrees to brief bombing break in Gaza - daily 3 hour pause -- and -- Better medical response, efficient logistics among changes in fighting since Second Lebanon War -- and -- Hamas Pulling Back Into Crowded Cities, Beckoning Israelis
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(Kashmir) Stay away from Kashmir, US report warns Obama - CRS report on Mumbai out

(U.S.) Feds say inauguration attractive terrorist target

(U.S.) Obama Is Reported Set to Revise Counterterrorism Efforts - Homeland Security advisor's office to be eliminated

(Iraq) Al-Sadr: Attack U.S. Troops In Iraq - For Retaliation Over U.S. Role In Gaza Conflict

(Iraq) Roadside Bombs Kill 6 Iraqi Soldiers, Police Say

(Iraq) 10 killed, 8 wounded in Iraq in 17 hours

(Iraq) Police detain 6 wanted men in Kirkuk

(Afghanistan) Report: US had unrealistic goals in Afghanistan - US Institute of Peace report

Afghan Suicide Bomb Kills 2 Civilians Near International Troops' Patrol

(Pakistan) Militants kill Pakistani government official, guard - North Waziristan

Pakistan Agencies "Recommended" Mumbai Gunman News - National Security Advisor Durrani fired after releasing news Kasab was Pakistani

(Pakistan) One dead, eight hurt in Pakistan motorcycle bombing: officials - South of Quetta

(Pakistan) Army takes over security, imposes curfew in Hangu for Ashura - Taliban kill three policeman

(Pakistan) Taliban kill two ‘US spies’ - North Waziristan

(Pakistan) Four foreign terrorists held in Panjgur

(Pakistan) Former JUI-F leader held in Khyber operation

(Philippines) Muslim rebels torch Philippines village - MILF

(Sri Lanka) Anti-government editor shot dead in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Pursues Power-Sharing, Bans Tamil Tigers

(U.K.) Spy Chief in Britain Opens Door a Bit to Press - first MI5-head interview ever

(Mexico) Narcotraffickers attack Televisa, Mexico's top TV network

(Mexico) U.S. Plans Border ‘Surge’ Against Any Drug Wars

(Somalia) US to head anti-pirate patrols off Somalia

(Somalia) Kidnapped Aid Workers in Somalia Released

(Somalia) Gunmen kill WFP aid worker in Somalia

Israel conditionally welcomes cease-fire proposal -- and -- 3-hr truce ends, Gaza battles resume -- Diplomats say Gaza agreement could take several days -- and -- Unintended Consequences Pose Risks for Mideast Policy - Obama Breaks His Silence, Vows to Work for Peace Deal -- and -- All 'possibilities open' against Israel: Hezbollah chief

(U.S.) CIA Man: Spies' Reaction to Panetta 'Overwhelmingly Negative' - and see Washington Post story

The Last Day of the Iraq War

India: Mumbai gunmen commanded by phone - and - Surviving Mumbai gunman is Pakistani

Iraq: Suspected suicide bomber arrested at Muslim festival

(Gaza) End to smuggling? - fiber optics may be able to locate smuggling tunnels

(Afghanistan) U.S. says troops kill 32 insurgents in Afghanistan

(Pakistan) Taliban's jihad proclamations represent their freedom of opinion: ISI Chief

(U.S.) Judge's Order Could Keep Public From Hearing Details of 9/11 Trials

Colombia rebels say they downed unmanned spy plane - FARC

(U.S.) Holy Land verdict could be boost for Obama's war on terror - Dennis Lormel, Michael Jacobson and Victor Comras quoted

FBI warns of cyber attack threat - Evan Kohlmann: "Right now, we're at the cusp of this"

(U.S.) Terror threat just a terrible hoax, says NYPD

(U.S.) Bin Laden thwarted in terrorism goals: official

(Sri Lanka) Tiger rebels 'near extinction': Sri Lanka govt

(Iraq) 3 civilians kidnapped in Diala

(Iraq) Shabaki MP survives assassination attempt in Mosul

(Pakistan) Khyber elders warned against harbouring Afghans

Pak hackers planning attack on Indian cyber networks: Intel

(Pakistan) Dawa says banning it a ‘big mistake’

(Pakistan) Political administration office blown up in Mohmand Agency

(Pakistan) Taliban kill six security personnel in Mingora

(Afghanistan) Detainees in Afghanistan seeking right for release

(Iraq) Shi'ites in Iraq mark Ashura in show of force

Iraq sends 30,000 troops to guard Karbala pilgrims

Pakistani spy chief says no war with India

(U.K.) Security chief says terror threat to Britain falls - 86 terrorism convictions since Jan 07

Pakistan, Afghanistan Pledge New Cooperation In Terror Fight

Transcript: Mumbai gunmen were commanded by phone

Residents: Hamas Militants Staged Attacks from Cover of UN School -- and -- Israel shells near UN school, killing at least 30 -- and --
IDF soldier killed in Gaza op, fifth in the past 24 hours -- and -- Al-Qaeda sniffs opportunity in Gaza -- and -- In Fatah-Governed West Bank, Solidarity With Hamas (updated)

Al Qaeda Vows Revenge for Gaza - Ayman al-Zawahiri issues Internet message on Gaza - See Laura Mansfield's report - and - Reuters story

Member of Iraq president party killed in drive-by

(India-Jammu) J&K gunbattle nears final stage

(India) Doctor arrested for links with Indian Mujahideen

Iraq bans women from shrine for fear of suicide bombings

(India) The advance of Talibanistan

Five killed in southern Thailand violence: police

Muslim rebels killed in Philippine airstrike: military

Chinese navy begins landmark Somali piracy patrols: state media

Afghanistan: Petraeus plan to defeat the Taliban to be tested in 2009

(U.S.) Judge reinstates Islamic group's wiretapping suit - Al-Haramain Foundation can sue U.S. about wiretapping - see Victor Comras' June 2008 and May 2006 posts

Hamas' Overmatched Weaponry Could Prove Deadly to Israelis Nonetheless - David Schenker: - "Syrians and Iranians have supplied Hamas with training and weaponry"

(Lebanon) Treasury Targets Hizballah Construction Company - Waad Project

(India) PM Says Pak Govt. Agencies May Be Responsible For Mumbai Attack

(Iraq) 7 AQI members nabbed in Diala

(Iraq) Mosul blast wounds 7 - car bomb

(Iraq) 2 al-Qaeda elements arrested in Touz Khormato

Afghan cleric shot to death in mosque - Kandahar

(Afghanistan) Nine Taliban killed in Kandahar

(Afghanistan) NATO soldier, three police killed in Afghanistan

(Pakistan) Policeman killed defusing bomb in Pakistan - in Bannu

(Pakistan) US-Pakistan military cooperation on the increase: WSJ report

(Pakistan) 2 Shias killed in Quetta - sectarian violence

(Pakistan) Official: Militants nab 11 Pakistan tribal elders - in Mohmand

(Kashmir) Army set for 'final assault' to flush out militants from Bhati Dhar

(Somalia) Official: UN plans to move operations to Somalia

(Philippines) Vice-mayor killed in southern Philippines

Sri Lanka seizes key rebel defense line in north

US suggests conditions of a Gaza cease-fire -- and -- Heavy clashes between IDF and Hamas reported in north Gaza -- and -- Hamas Leader Khaled Mashaal - "2 minute bio" -- and -- Hamas: Rockets won't stop -- and -- Hezbollah Answers Israel With Speeches

Iranian Student Group: Hamas Is a Terrorist Group - MEMRI transcript

Army Kills 5 FARC Rebels in Central Colombia

Israel hinges end of Gaza operation to closing tunnels - Matthew Levitt quoted

Greek shooting ‘marks’ militant group’s return

(U.S.) Officials: Obama taps Panetta, Blair for spy jobs

(Pakistan) Banned Pak terror outfit Lashkar-e-Islam launches its website

(Greece) Masked gunmen attack riot police in Athens - 'Revolutionary Struggle' suspected

(Pakistan) U.S. officials in Pakistan to talk terror - Boucher meeting with Zardari and Gilani

Pakistan opens NATO supply road in daytime: official

Iran says 70,000 volunteer for Israel fight

Turkey, Iran bombard Kurdish rebels in Iraq: PKK

(Pakistan) Taliban kill three 'US spies' in Pakistan: official

France seeks Gaza truce as Israel presses assault -- and -- Gaza death toll rises as Israel pounds Hamas and Israel wary of second front against Hezbollah -- and -- 9 lightly hurt as 2 Grads hit Ashkelon - Hamas fires 30 more rockets on Monday

(Iraq) Two blasts kill two, injure 10 in Baghdad - and - Baghdad bombs kill two, wound dozens

Somalia: Four Islamist Insurgents Make Unity

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