JW Digest 27th Nov 2008 - India

Jihad Watch / Dhimmi Watch Digest
Thursday, November 27, 2008

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Intel chiefs expected Al-Qaeda spectacular -- and got it in Mumbai

They expected it to become between the election and the inauguration. And now it has. "Intelligence chiefs were expecting Al-Qaeda spectacular," by Michael Evans in the Times, November 27 (thanks to W): Western intelligence services have been expecting an al-Qaeda...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023670.php>



Jihad group claims Mumbai attacks

The Deccan Mujahideen -- warriors of jihad. Is it all right to mention that fact? As Pamela asks, "Are we allowed to talk about it, or is this insulting to Islam and in violation of the UN resolution against 'defaming...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023665.php>


Jihadists target Penn Station

"These discussions reportedly involved the use of suicide bombers or explosives placed on subway/passenger rail systems." More on the New York City jihad plot. "Sources: Al Qaeda Targets Amtrak N'east Corridor," by Marcia Kramer for CBS, November 26: NEW...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023673.php>

Terrorists run amok in Mumbai

Mumbai shooters targeted Americans, British

More on Mumbai, or Bombay, as it used to be more commonly known, in calmer days. "Foreigners targeted in coordinated Bombay attacks," by Rhys Blakely in the Times, November 26 (thanks to Alan): Gunmen stalked a hotel in Bombay looking...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023664.php>

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Shootings at Mumbai luxury hotels: "No doubt in my mind" they were jihad attacks

Mumbai Shootings Update. "Unknown terrorists have conducted a coordinated attack across Mumbai's major tourist hubs, with over a dozen deaths and many injuries reported," from SkyNews, November 26 (thanks to Alan): Gunmen have targeted luxury hotels, a popular tourist attraction...

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Series of coordinated "terror attacks" hit Mumbai

Mumbai on high alert No indication yet as to the perpetrator, but of course there are many Islamic jihadists who desire to hit India. They may not be responsible for these attacks, but we have seen coordinated jihad attacks...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023662.php>

Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus, formerly known as Victoria terminus, one of the two big stations in central Mumbai.



Police flooding into NY subways after warning of jihad bomb attack

Happy Thanksgiving. "Exclusive: NY Rail Plot Details Based on 'Reliable' FBI Source," by Richard Esposito for ABC News, November 26 (thanks to Jeffrey Imm): Uniformed police officers have flooded New York City's Penn Station, home to the Long Island Rail...

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Taliban repeats: We are not negotiating

An Are-They-Or-Aren't-They? Update. I would say, "Only his hairdresser knows for sure," but the hairdresser has been blown up. "Afghanistan: Taliban leader rejects prospect of truce," by Syed Saleem Shahzad for AKI, November 25 (thanks to Jeffrey Imm): Kandahar, 25...

Full article: <http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/023658.php>


Debate: Islam -- Threat or Not? Part I

Last summer at FreedomFest 2008 I debated Dr. Daniel Peterson, a professor at Brigham Young University and author of Muhammad: Prophet of God, on the topic "Islam: Threat or Not?" The panel was moderated by Matt Sanchez, war correspondent...

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British law aimed at preventing forced marriages goes into effect

A small step forward. If authorities enforce penalties properly and aren't deterred from pursuing cases for fear of "alienating" or allegedly "radicalizing" Muslim populations, that will be another step forward. British law aims at preventing forced marriage," by Jennifer Quinn...

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