Muslim soldier at Ky. post objecting to war charged with possession of child pornography

Muslim soldier at Ky. post objecting to war charged with possession of child pornography

By uzzie on from www.washingtonpost.com

A Muslim soldier from Fort Campbell has been approved as a conscientious objector to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he has now been charged with possession of child pornography.
Libyan rebels make fresh advances

Libyan rebels make fresh advances

By cricketguru on from aljazeera.com

Pro-democracy fighters have made fresh advances in both the east and the west of Libya, gaining ground against forces loyal to the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, reports say.

In the west, the fighters managed to to force government troops into retreat from the town of Kikla, about 150km southwest of the capital, Tripoli, on Tuesday, news agencies said.
Islamic Rulings on Warfare (PDF)

Islamic Rulings on Warfare (PDF)

By Saladin on from insct.syr.edu

Islamic rules of warfare are complex, appear to be contradictory
and require careful analysis. The simplistic visions of paradise
for suicide bombers preached by militant jihadist clerics defy over
1,400 years of Islamic history and wisdom. Yet those like Osama
Bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, or Abu Musab al-Zarqawi are not
ignorant of Islamic law and use it selectively to pursue their agenda
of mass murder and hatred. This monograph will introduce readers
to Islamic principles of
Saudi Arabia urged America to attack Iran over nuclear program

Saudi Arabia urged America to attack Iran over nuclear program

By tabish on from www.guardian.co.uk

According to leaked US diplomatic cables that describe how other Arab allies have secretly agitated for military action against Tehran, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has repeatedly urged the United States to attack Iran to destroy its nuclear program. ,

Other highlights of the Wikileaks top secret leaks:
• Embassy cables show Arab allies want strike against Tehran
• Israel prepared to attack alone to avoid its own 9/11
• Iranian bomb risks 'Middle East proliferation, war or both'
Clooney urges Obama to help prevent violence in Sudan ahead of January independence vote

Clooney urges Obama to help prevent violence in Sudan ahead of January independence vote

By cricketguru on from www.latimes.com

President Barack Obama met with activist-actor George Clooney at the White House on Tuesday to discuss U.S. involvement in Sudan ahead of a critical election early next year in Africa's largest nation.
War in Afghanistan: A look back from the beginning

War in Afghanistan: A look back from the beginning

By uzzie on from framework.latimes.com

On Oct. 7, 2001, the United States launched an assault on Afghanistan in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks. Bombs from the air and missiles from the sea hit Osama bin Laden’s adopted nation and his Taliban supporters. In the nine years that followed, Times photographers Carolyn Cole, Don Bartletti, Irfan Khan, Wally Skalij and Rick Loomis were on the ground covering the conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan. These are a selection of the images they shot. In addition, read about Loomis’ most recent embed with troops in Kandahar here.
Why "They" Hate "Us"

Why "They" Hate "Us"

By TheMuslimAgorist on from www.examiner.com

What would it look like if The US and Ottoman Empire switched places in the 1920s.
Nato admits killing Afghan civilians

Nato admits killing Afghan civilians

By Saladin on from english.aljazeera.net

Nato has admitted that it killed Afghan civilians when battling the Taliban in the east of the country.
'Hidden US Afghan war details' revealed by Wikileaks

'Hidden US Afghan war details' revealed by Wikileaks

By Saladin on from www.bbc.co.uk

More than 90,000 leaked US military records have been published on the website Wikileaks, reportedly revealing hidden details of the Afghanistan war.
iTaliban - The Taliban and Use of Technology

iTaliban - The Taliban and Use of Technology

By anon on from webcoherence.org

Looking at how the Taliban have been out-manoeuvring the sophisticated high-tech west with the innovative use for propaganda, for recruitment around the world, for logistical support, and appealing for funding.

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