TERROR WATCH

Warning: Al-Qaeda operative Abu Mohammed al-Ablaj threatens “Al-Qaeda (does not rule out) using Sarin and poisoning drinking water in U.S.”

IRAQ
Saddam Hussein believed hidden in Sunni land, terrorizing families, kidnapping children, paying hosts (Strategyworld). More than 40 U.S. troopers die since end of war, most in guerrilla attacks by Saddam’s Baathists. “Chemical Ali” thought to be dead, is reported alive. U.S. Troops raid Palestinian Authority mission, arrest 11.

IRAN
Demonstrations may forecast overthrow. “Massive covert action” encouraging uprising to preempt nuclear weapons programs rumored (ABC News). U.S. plans to back Mujahedeen (N.B-> Vcs viram a entrevista do cabeça do movimento no globo de hoje, escondidinha no caderno internacional do Globo?) e Khalq, currently on state department terrorist list.

TURKEY
Possible coup? Army chief objects to Islamists, Justice and Development Party in government, which is in violation of secular policies of Ataturk, founder of Turkish Republic Constitution.(N.B->Oh, será que tem coisa do serviço secreto aqui, como payback pela não colaboração da Turquia contra o Iraque???)


RUSSIA
Is Bushehr Nuclear Plant being built in Iran with Russia’s help? Chechnya — female suicide bomber blows-up bus, dozens killed. Guerrillas suspected in three bombings in three weeks.

CONGO
Cannibalism alive, targeting pygmies to “harness magical powers” or promote longevity (UN). Genocide — 2-1/2 million die in three years. Human catastrophe — 16 million malnourished. Peace-keeping force — with shoot-to-kill orders, made up of French, British, Swedish and Pakistani troops.