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FBI focused on ‘sovereign citizen’ extremists around the country to prevent violence

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:41 +0000

“The FBI has been paying closer attention to ‘sovereign citizen’ extremists around the country out of concerns that they will react violently when they interact with government officials.

Sovereign citizens are people who reject their U.S. citizenship and don’t recognize government authority, like laws and taxes. In 2009, the FBI started paying closer attention to the movement, which previously had been grouped with the militia movements in the bureau’s domestic counterterrorism operations. Many people who claim to be followers of this movement are involved in white collar crimes like tax evasion schemes and making fraudulent documents, the FBI said.”

Source: FBI focused on ‘sovereign citizen’ extremists around the country to prevent violence – The Washington Post

Somalia – Car Bomb Strikes Capital

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:43:52 +0000

“A suicide car bomber killed at least 11 people and wounded 15 others in an explosion on Wednesday in Mogadishu, officials and witnesses said. “

Source: Somalia – Car Bomb Strikes Capital – NYTimes.com

Foxconn attacked by hacker group

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:41:18 +0000

“Foxconn, which has come under fire due to allegations of poor working conditions in its factories, may now be the victim of a hacking attack. 9to5Mac is reporting that a group calling itself SwaggSec was behind the alleged compromise, and was able to gain access to Foxconn’s internal networks thanks to an exploit in an unpatched copy of Internet Explorer that was being used by a Foxconn employee. “

(Source: Foxconn attacked by hacker group, internal information released | The Verge.)

Mexican troops make huge seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:40:23 +0000

“Mexican troops have made an historic seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in the western state of Jalisco, the Mexican army said in a statement released late Wednesday.”

(Source: Mexican troops make huge seizure of 15 tons of pure methamphetamine in Guadalajara suburb – The Washington Post.)

Gunmen attack Indonesia workers near Freeport mine

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:39:06 +0000

“Unidentified gunmen have attacked a group of workers near Freeport-McMoRan’s gold and copper mine in eastern Indonesia, wounding several of them.”

(Source: The Associated Press: Gunmen attack Indonesia workers near Freeport mine.)

Former Jordan Intelligence Chief Detained over Money Laundering Charges

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:37:36 +0000

“Amman’s Public Prosecutor on Thursday ordered the detention of former chief of the General Intelligence Department Mohammad Dahabi 14 days pending investigation of charges of money laundering and abuse of office.”

(Source: Former Intelligence Chief Detained over Money Laundering Charges.)

U.S. Closes embassy in Syria

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:05:28 +0000

“The State Department shuttered its embassy in Syria and pulled out its remaining staff Monday after the government refused to address its security concerns, senior State Department officials tell CNN.”

Source: BREAKING: U.S. Closes embassy in Syria – CNN Security Clearance – CNN.com Blogs

Gas prices to spike 60 cents or more by May

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:26:17 +0000

“Prices could spike another 60 cents or more by May. “I think it’s going to be a chaotic spring, with huge price increases in some places,” says Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service. Kloza expects average prices to peak at $4.05, although he and other industry trackers say prices could be sharply higher in some markets.”

(Source: Gas prices to spike 60 cents or more by May – USATODAY.com.)

Activist: ‘We’re really tired of talk’ as rockets blast through Syrian city

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:23 +0000

” Intense blasts echoed through the ravaged Syrian city of Homs on Monday after a weekend bloodbath ended in hundreds of deaths there, local activists said.”

(Source: Activist: ‘We’re really tired of talk’ as rockets blast through Syrian city – CNN.com.)

Crime soars as police go on strike in Brazil

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:42:11 +0000

“A strike by police officers in and around the Brazilian city of Salvador has sparked a wave of murders and other crimes. At least 80 homicides have been registered since the police action began on Tuesday. The violence comes as the country prepares to hold Carnival celebrations which attract visitors from around the world.”

(Source: Crime soars as police go on strike in Brazil | euronews, world news.)