http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72052649&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK An American who admitted slipping quietly into the Indian city of Mumbai on scouting missions that led to the November 2008 attack that left 166 people dead already has started spilling terrorists' secrets to U.S. authorities, according to his attorney and federal prosecutors.
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Pa. suspect is rare US woman facing terror trial
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72052033&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK If the woman dubbed "Jihad Jane" goes on trial, she would become just the second American woman tried on U.S. soil on terrorism charges — and the first accused of directly working toward a Muslim holy war.
Israelis view Obama favorably, mixed on Netanyahu
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72051984&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A poll released Friday shows that Israelis overwhelmingly have a favorable impression of President Barack Obama, despite a grave diplomatic feud with the U.S. over east Jerusalem construction.
Iran jails former vice president, reform activist
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72050135&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A former Iranian vice president and prominent reform activist convicted of spreading propaganda against the ruling clerical establishment has begun a one-year prison sentence, a close relative said Friday.
India seeks to question US terror convict
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72049623&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK Indian authorities will ask the United States to let them question a Chicago man who pleaded guilty to scouting targets for the 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, the government said Friday.
Taliban lose control of Marjah but remain strong
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72046648&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a mile (a kilometer) outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, according to residents.
Wind farm plans stir up storm over military radar
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72024750&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK The U.S. military is growing increasingly concerned that proposed wind farms can disrupt or block radar designed to detect threats and protect America's skies, a problem that is stalling the alternative energy projects around the country.
US rep: Pa. Jihad Jane terror suspect cooperated
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72024652&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK A woman accused of trolling the Internet as Jihad Jane and agreeing to marry a suspected terrorist and kill a Swedish artist targeted by radical Muslims cooperated with authorities, a congressman said.
Russian rhetoric on Arctic ‘playing games:’ Canada FM
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72024347&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=11339 MIKEBREAK Canada's foreign minister Thursday dismissed Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's claim that fellow Arctic nations were sidelining Moscow in a race to tap the region's resources, as "playing games."
UK delays new guidelines for spies, soldiers
http://www.mochila.com/article_powered_by_mochila.html?articleId=72023159&buyerId=Antiwarcom&channelId=1573 MIKEBREAK New British guidelines on handling terrorism suspects held overseas have been delayed over a dispute about how to deal with potentially life-saving information from detainees who may be at risk of torture by allies.