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Iran is proud to stand by Hamas and Hezbollah

Iranian official says Iran is proud to stand by th terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

Source: Press TV (Iran)

FARC leader captured

Colombian authorities capture FARC’s second-in-command of drug trafficing.

Source: ColombiaReports.com

Al Qaeda’s foreign fighter pipeline reopened

Al Qaeda’s foreign fighter pipeline through Syria has reopened.

Source: Washington Post

Chinese, US ships clash for fifth time in two months

Another incident between the USNS Victorious and Chinese “fishing” vessels. Fifth such incident in two months. Chinese military ship responded, shining light at vessels until they left.

Source: The Times

Radio host Michael Savage banned in UK

U.K.’s Home Secretary Jacqui Smith releases list of banned from entering the country. List includes U.S. radio host Michael Savage for what Smith calls “fomenting hatred.”

Source: The Independent (UK)

Among others also barred are anti-gay protesters, Muslim preachers, and released Hezbollah terrorist (and child murderer) Samir Kuntar.

In defense of Savage, I occasionally listen to his show, and his show does not foment hatred. If it did, I would not listen. What elicits this response is the fact that Savage is the only major radio host that discusses the threat of Islamic terrorism. The mere discussion of Islamic terrorism causes concern in the Muslim community – who are moving towards eliminating all discussion of Islam (including terrorism). The response of the Muslims causes weak-kneed politicians like Smith – who also previously banned Geert Wilders – to react by removing the problem.

Russian troops patrolling in Georgia

Russian border guards patrolling South Ossetia region in Georgia following the signing of a joint protection pact.

Source: Reuters

Russia recognizes South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states after the war between Georgia and Russia last year.

FAA Memo: Feds knew NYC flyover would cause panic

FAA aware of panic that the flyover would create, but threatened sanctions against NYPD, Secret Service, FBI & Mayor’s Office if secret got out.

Source: WCBSTV.com

Media circulating inflated waterboarding statistics

The New York Times falsely reported that Shalid Sheikh Mohammed was waterboarded 183 times in one month. A U.S. official with knowledge of the program and the terrorists themselves put number of actual waterboardings as far less than what the Times reports.

Source: Fox News

Hezbollah cell smuggled arms to Gaza

Egypt thwarts Hezbollah terror attacks and Gaza arms smuggling operation.

Source: Jerusalem Post