Current Events Insights

Saturday, 3 August 2013

US issues global alert over 'al-Qaeda threat'

"Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests", the US statement read.
"US citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services."
US issues global alert over 'al-Qaeda threat' - Americas - Al Jazeera English

UK: Undocumented migrants at a crossroads

The government is also facing criticism over a pilot scheme to force so-called high risk visitors to pay a bond to obtain a visa.
The main affected countries are Nigeria, Ghana, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Some visa applicants will be asked to pay a refundable bond - said to be as much as $4,600.

If successful, the government says the scheme could be extended on an "intelligence-led basis on any visa route and any country".
UK: Undocumented migrants at a crossroads - Inside Story - Al Jazeera English

Jordan seizes large arms shipment from Syria

Jordan has been concerned that Al-Qaida-linked militants in Syria may use its territory as a haven as they escape attacks from the Syrian army. There is also concern that the militants may try to smuggle in weapons to use in attacks to destabilize the pro-U.S. kingdom, one of two Arabs states with a signed peace treaty with Israel.
Jordan seizes large arms shipment from Syria - Middle East - Israel News | Haaretz

Hezbollah's Nasrallah urges elimination of Israel in rare public speech

Speaking on the occasion of Jerusalem day, the Lebanese militia's leader said Israel 'poses a danger' to the Mideast region.

Hezbollah's Nasrallah urges elimination of Israel in rare public speech - Diplomacy & Defense - Israel News | Haaretz

Al-Qaida leader tells Morsi supporters democracy not the way

In a 15-minute recording posted on Islamist websites, Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri urges Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters to abandon democracy and seek to govern through the full implementation of Islamic law.
Al-Qaida leader tells Morsi supporters democracy not the way - Middle East - Israel News | Haaretz