US soldiers told to act as Christian missionaries in Afghanistan 04May 2009
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http://www.legitgov.org/#breaking_news US soldiers told to act as
Christian missionaries in Afghanistan --'Witness for Jesus' in
Afghanistan 04 May 2009 US soldiers have been encouraged to spread
the message of their Christian faith among Afghanistan's predominantly
Muslim population, video footage obtained by Al Jazeera appears to
show.
Military chaplains stationed in the US air base at Bagram were also
filmed with bibles printed in the country's main Pashto and Dari
languages. In one recorded sermon, Lieutenant-Colonel Gary Hensley,
the chief of the US military chaplains in Afghanistan, is seen
telling soldiers that as followers of Jesus Christ, they all have
a responsibility "to be witnesses for him". "The special forces
guys - they hunt men basically. We do the same things as Christians,
we hunt people for Jesus. We do, we hunt them down," he says. "Get
the hound of heaven after them, so we get them into the kingdom.
That's what we do, that's our business."
US denies letting troops convert Afghans --General Order Number 1
from the U.S. military's Central Command forbids active duty troops
- including all those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan - from trying
to convert people to their religion, considered a crime in many
Muslim countries. 04 May 2009 The US military denied on today it
has allowed soldiers to try to convert Afghans to Christianity,
after a television network showed pictures of soldiers with bibles
translated into local languages [AND a military chaplain shown
delivering a sermon to other soldiers, saying: "The special forces
guys - they hunt men basically. We do the same things as Christians,
we hunt people for Jesus. We do, we hunt them down."]
Afghanistan UN chief urges Taliban to contest presidential poll 03
Apr 2009 The top UN official in Afghanistan today called for the
Taliban to participate in the August presidential election as a way
to kick-start a peace process with the militants who are fighting
to overthrow the western-backed government in Kabul. Kai Eide, the
head of the UN mission in Afghanistan, said the militants should
participate in a campaign that formally starts on Thursday and which
looks increasingly likely to be won by Hamid Karzai, the hugely
unpopular incumbent.
Ex-US ally arrested in Iraq for terrorism offences 03 May 2009 A
Sunni Arab militia leader, once allied to the US, has been arrested
by Iraqi forces.
Nadhim al-Jubouri, leader of a government-backed local militia and
a religious leader in the town of Dhuluiya, 70 km north of Baghdad,
was seized from his home by Iraqi forces. Also included in the
arrest were al-Jubourib's two brothers. All three have been charged
with terrorism offences.
Iraq insists on US leaving cities by June 30 04 May 2009 Iraq's
government Monday ruled out allowing U.S. combat troops to remain
in Iraqi cities after the June 30 deadline for their withdrawal,
despite concern that Iraqi forces cannot cope with the security
challenge following a resurgence of [US] bombings in recent weeks.
Iraq rules out extension of U.S. withdrawal dates 03 May 2009 Iraq
will not extend withdrawal deadlines for U.S. troops set out in a
bilateral accord, ending months of speculation about whether U.S.
combat troops would stay beyond June in bases in the northern city
of Mosul. Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said Iraq was committed
to adhering to the withdrawal schedule in the pact, which took
effect on January 1, including the requirement to withdraw U.S.
combat troops from towns and cities by the end of June and a full
withdrawal by the end of 2011.
Iraq bloodshed rises as US allies defect --Obama's 'withdrawal'
pledge is at risk as militias paid by the US begin to rejoin the
insurgency 03 May 2009 Iraq is threatened by a new wave of sectarian
violence as members of the "Sons of Iraq" the Sunni Awakening
militias terrorists that were paid by the US to fight Al-Qaeda
begin to rejoin the insurgency. If the spike in violence continues,
it could affect President Barack Obamas pledge to withdraw all
combat troops from Iraqi cities by the end of June. All US troops
are due to leave the country by 2012.
Former MI6 chief says Britain was 'dragged' into Iraq war 03 May
2009 Britain was "dragged into a war in Iraq which was always against
out better judgment"
the former deputy head of MI6 has claimed, in a remark that will
reignite the debate over political interference in the war. The
comments, made by Nigel Inkster, who was deputy director of MI6 at
the time, make clear there were reservations over the war at a very
senior level within the Secret Intelligence Service. MI6 was blamed
for the failure of intelligence that took Britain to war after
helping produce a dossier in which Tony Blair claimed that Iraq was
ready to use weapons of mass destruction within 45 minutes.
Senators Accuse Pentagon of Delay in Recovering Millions 04 May
2009 The Pentagon has done little to collect at least $100 million
in overcharges paid in deals arranged by corrupt former officials
of Kellogg Brown & Root, the defense contractor, even though the
officials admitted much of the wrongdoing years ago, two senators
have complained in a letter to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
The letter also said that the Army had almost completely failed to
move away from the monopolistic nature of the logistics contract
that has paid the contractor [terrorists], now called KBR, $31.3
billion for logistics operations in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan.
KBR Contracts Are 'Majority' of Fraud Referrals 04 May 2009 Billings
from KBR Inc., the Armys largest contractor in Iraq, constitute the
"vast majority" of 32 cases referred by government auditors for
criminal investigation, the Pentagons top auditor said today. April
Stephenson, head of the Pentagons contract audit agency, told the
Wartime Contracting Commission that in the agencys history, "I dont
think we are aware of a program, a contract or a contractor thats
had this number" of referrals.
Xe is a busy little bee: At least 15 journalists killed in Pakistan
past year 01 May 2009 At least 15 journalists were killed in Pakistan
past year as journalism turns out to be one of the dangerous
occupations in the country, according to local media report on
Friday. The report revealed that like socio-economic groups in the
country, the media also paid a heavy price for the 'war on terrorism'
on Pakistani territory, News Network International (NNI) news agency
quoted local research result as saying.
Israel's next ambassador to U.S. tells AIPAC: We won't let Iran get
nuclear weapons --Oren: 'Israel would not remain passive' 04 May
2009 More than 6,000 people attended Sunday's opening of the annual
AIPAC [American Israel Public Affairs Committee] conference in
Washington. Michael Oren, the noted historian who is slated to be
the next Israeli ambassador to the U.S., appeared Sunday.
"Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons," Oren told
lobbyists.
Poll: Most Israelis would support Iran strike 04 May 2009 A vast
majority (66%) of Israelis said they would support military action
if diplomatic and economic efforts failed to get Iran to stop uranium
enrichment, and of that number, 75% would support this action even
if the Obama administration were opposed, according to a survey
jointly commissioned by Bar-Ilan University's BESA center and the
ADL, published on Sunday.
Gingrich accuses Obama of letting Israel down 04 May 2009 Former
US House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Insane) has accused the Obama
administration of endangering the Jewish state. Referring to news
reports about the administration's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian
conflict, Gingrich told The Jerusalem Post that the US had been
setting itself on a collision course with Israel.
Officials: Guantanamo court system likely to remain open --Obama
may revamp and restart the Bush-era military trial system for
suspected terrorists. 03 May 2009 The Obama administration may
revamp and restart the Bush-era military trial system for suspected
terrorists as it struggles to determine the fate of prisoners held
at Guantanamo Bay and fulfill a pledge to close the prison by
January. Almost immediately after taking office, President Barack
Obama suspended the tribunal system and ordered a 120-day review
of the cases against the 241 men being held at the Navy prison in
Cuba. That review was supposed to end May 20. But two U.S. officials
said Saturday the administration wants a three-month extension.
U.S. asks Germany to take Guantanamo inmates: German government 03
May 2009 The United States has made a formal request to Germany to
take in some prisoners held at its military prison in Guantanamo
Bay, a spokesman for Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on
Sunday. Confirming a report to appear in Monday's Der Spiegel news
magazine, the spokesman said the ministry is currently reviewing
the request.
Appeals court rejects Obama state secrets claim in rendition case
04 May 2009 On April 28, a three-judge federal appellate court
unanimously reinstated the lawsuit brought by five men against a
Boeing subsidiary for allegedly flying them to secret prisons around
the world to be tortured as part of the CIA's "extraordinary
rendition" program. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected
arguments by lawyers, first from the Bush administration and later
from the Obama administration, that the so-called "state secrets"
doctrine bars the plaintiffs claims.
(U//FOUO) Domestic Extremism Lexicon --This product provides
definitions for key terms and phrases that often appear in DHS
analysis that addresses the nature and scope of the threat that
domestic, non-Islamic extremism poses to the United States. (dhs.gov)
26 Mar 2009 (U) Prepared by the Strategic Analysis Group and the
Extremism and Radicalization Branch, Homeland Environment Threat
Analysis Division. (U//FOUO) Homeland Security Reference Aids--prepared
by the DHS/Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A)--provide
baseline information on a variety of homeland security issues...
DHS/I&A intends this background information to assist federal,
state, local, and tribal homeland security and law enforcement
officials in conducting analytic activities... alternative media
(U//FOUO) A term used to describe various information sources that
provide a forum for interpretations of events and issues that differ
radically from those presented in mass media products and outlets.
Secret Black Box Probe Will Monitor Web Activity --The #1 billion
snooping project -- Mastering the Internet (MTI) -- will rely on
thousands of 'black box' probes being covertly inserted across
online infrastructure. 03 May 2009 Spy chiefs are pressing ahead
with secret plans to monitor all internet use and telephone calls
in Britain despite an announcement by Jacqui Smith, the home
secretary, of a ministerial climbdown over public surveillance.
GCHQ, the governments eavesdropping centre, is developing classified
technology to intercept and monitor all e-mails, website visits and
social networking sessions in Britain. The agency will also be able
to track telephone calls made over the internet, as well as all
phone calls to land lines and mobiles.
Swine Flu May Merge With Other Flu Viruses, CDC Says [Count on it.]
03 May 2009 Swine flu's potential to reconfigure its genetic material
and become more deadly is a "major concern," said Anne Schuchat, a
scientist with the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prospect of what
is called reassortment is keeping Schuchat and health officials
worldwide on the alert even as the newest outbreak has proved itself
to be relatively mild outside Mexico. Human cases of the disease
have been confirmed in 30 U.S. states and 19 countries, according
to the CDC and the World Health Organization, a global agency that
may declare a pandemic.
Swine flu: Warnings that second wave may strike later in 2009 04
May 2009 A second wave of swine flu may strike later this year,
ministers warned yesterday. As hopes rose that the worst of the
outbreak is over Health Secretary Alan Johnson said the tally of
18 cases in the Britain was likely to rise... As three new British
cases emerged over the weekend, Mr Johnson said:
"...[W]ith pandemics you get two phases. A first that is often very
mild and then a much more serious one in the autumn and winter. So
we have to not just deal with this outbreak now, but prepare,
perhaps, for a second phase."
Mutant fears over 'mild flu' --Experts say swine flu appears less
virulent than the typical seasonal virus, but are still concerned
about its future path 03 May 2009 At present four laboratories
worldwide, including the National Institute for Biological Standards
and Control in north London, are working with the live virus to
find a vaccine. The scientists will take the genes that make swine
flus outer coating and attach them to a harmless human virus called
PR8, creating a reconstructed virus. [See: Baxter working on vaccine
to stop swine flu, though admitted sending live pandemic flu viruses
to subcontractor By Lori Price 26 Apr 2009.]
Flu, Mostly Mild, Has Spread Across U.S., Officials Say 04 May 2009
Swine flu has become widespread in the United States, with 226 cases
in 30 states and more expected to turn up in additional states in
the next few days, federal health officials said Sunday. "I think
its circulating all over the U.S.,"
Dr. Anne Schuchat, the interim deputy director for science and
public health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
said in a news conference.
"The virus has arrived, I would say, in most of the country now."
US May Revise H1N1 Flu School Closure Guidelines 04 May 2009 Federal
health officials are considering new revising guidelines on school
closures as evidence mounts that the current H1N1 influenza outbreak
is acting like the seasonal flu. Richard Besser, acting director
of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday, "we
are having very active discussions about whether it's time to review
our guidance," which recommends schools with confirmed H1N1 influenza
cases be closed for 14 days as part of an effort to slow the spread
of the virus through communities.
Japanese health inspectors diligently seek feverish suspects
--Passengers could not leave the aircraft until they had filled out
a government form. 04 May 2009 Armed with thermographic guns,
Japanese health inspectors in surgical gowns, goggles and masks
boarded United Flight 803 from Washington Dulles.
They prowled the aisles, pointing their fever-seeking machines at
jet-lagged faces. The nonstop flight had taken 13 1/2 hours...
Everyone was under strict orders to stay in his or her seat.
Exhausted-looking flight attendants handed out surgical masks...
diligently seeking feverish suspects.
Chinese officials quarantine Canadian university students 04 May
2009 Twenty-five Canadian students quarantined in China amid fears
about the potential spread of swine flu are staying in a remote
lakeside hotel and are "in good spirits" despite the setback,
university officials in Montreal told CBC News. The University of
Montreal students have access to the internet and are being monitored
by health officials who are taking their temperature four times a
day, said David Ownby, director of the East Asia Studies Department
at the university.
CDC confirms four cases of swine flu in Md. 04 May 2009 Four of
Maryland's 15 probable swine flu cases were confirmed Monday afternoon
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The confirmed
cases include a student from Millford Mill Academy in Baltimore
County, two Baltimore County adults and a preschool-age child from
Anne Arundel County.
Australians with swine flu quarantined in London 03 May 2009 At
least two Australians are in quarantine in London after being
diagnosed with the potentially deadly swine flu virus upon returning
to Britain from separate holidays in Mexico last week.
World on alert after pigs found infected with H1N1 virus 03 May
2009 Governments around the world are on alert on Sunday after some
200 sickened pigs were found infected with the H1N1 flu virus in
Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said Saturday
that it was highly probable the estimated 200 pigs caught the virus
from a Canadian who had been exhibiting flu-like symptoms after
returning from Mexico.
The Pork Lobbyists, Ready to Reassure --Flu Prompts Daily Damage
Control 04 May 2009 It was Day 7 of the great swine flu outbreak,
and inside the eighth-floor conference room in a concrete hulk of
an office building on Capitol Hill, the pork lobbyists were in
crisis mode. The National Pork Producers Council, whose members
were watching with dismay as prices fell, labored to reverse the
public dialogue about the fast-spreading virus and to convince
consumers that the "other white meat" was still safe to eat. [Mega
barf alert! Soon these nutjobs - peddling slaughtered animals -
will be begging Obusha for a bailout, and he will comply.]
Preston Burton Responds By Montgomery Blair Sibley 04 May 2009 My
book, Why Just Her, was released on May 1 and received a fair amount
of publicity.
During [a Fox 5] piece, Jeanes criminal trial attorney, Preston
Burton made a comment: "You can draw whatever conclusions you wish
from the perspective of a suspended attorney who was discharged
from the criminal case and had no role in the trial. I dont care
what he says about me or the case... what offends me is how deeply
his actions have upset Ms. Palfreys mother." Methinks he protests
too much... First, Jeane gave me explicit directions that I was to
make sure that her story was told. Moreover, Blanche Palfrey, Jeanes
mother, also asked me to see that Jeanes story was told. [See CLG's
'DC Madam' Phone Records & Updates.]
Wolves no longer protected in Northern Rockies [Thanks, Obusha.]
03 May 2009 Wolves in parts of the Northern Rockies and the Great
Lakes region come off the endangered species list on Monday, opening
them to public hunts in some states for the first time in decades.
The animals were listed as endangered in 1974, after they had been
wiped out across the lower 48 states by hunting and government-sponsored
poisoning.
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Previous lead stories: 'Draconian' powers seen to contain swine flu
03 May 2009 Regional governments can invoke "draconian" powers if
the swine flu virus reaches a worst-case scenario, from monitoring
people in their own homes to seizing control of entire economies...
Australia has also approved the isolation of suspected sufferers
against their will. Australia's pandemic action plan, a draft of
which is publicly available on the Internet, reveals the government
potentially has recourse to even more extreme measures should the
threat escalate. The plan, which was updated in April, allows for
"extraordinary measures" including the power to manage the supply
of goods and services, giving it effective control over the economy.
Swine flu broke out of California: CDC 03 May 2009 The US disease
prevention center claims the newly-spread potentially-fatal strain
of swine flu virus may have originated from California. The Centers
for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) said on Saturday that the
state preceded Mexico, the alleged source of the virus, in reporting
cases of the affliction. "As we do our investigations here in the
US, we may find that there were cases earlier," CDC spokesman, Scott
Bryan was quoted by AFP as saying. As early as March, patients were
diagnosed in California with a new type of viral infection resulting
from the A(H1N1) -- the new strain of the swine flu virus, H1N1.
The patients had neither been to Mexico nor had they come into
contact with pigs.
Thank you, sir, for the martial law, KBR detention plans: 'At his
news conference Wednesday night, Mr. Obama praised the Bush
administration for stockpiling antiviral drugs and establishing a
detailed plan for responding to international [Fort Detrick] outbreaks
like this one.' President Enlists Cabinet to Prepare for a Pandemic
02 May 2009 A week after his administration first received word
about a deadly flu spreading across Mexico, President Obama convened
his cabinet on Friday and instructed every agency to play a role
in preparing the United States for a pandemic... Mr. Obama said his
administration was focused both on the immediate threat posed by
the H1N1 virus, as well as the possibility that a more virulent
outbreak could be looming months away.
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