Nine Killed In Chechnya Attacks
“Police say three suicide bombers are suspected of being behind a deadly attack in Grozny, the capital of Russia’s restive southern republic of Chechnya.” (Source: Nine Killed In Chechnya Attacks.)
Home » August 31st, 2011
Entries posted on “August, 2011”
Security on rise nationwide for 9/11 anniversary
“The federal government is escalating security around the country in preparation for the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and conducting confidential briefings with state and local law enforcement organizations. But officials say there is no specific indication that a terror plot against the U.S. is under way.” (The Associated Press: Security on rise [...]
N.Korea Steps Up Hacker Attacks on S.Korean Firms
“North Korea attempts up to 250 million indiscriminate cyber attacks on government agencies and private corporations in South Korea per day, said an official with the National Cyber Security Center under the National Intelligence Service last Thursday.” (Source: The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea – N.Korea Steps Up Hacker Attacks on S.Korean [...]
Robert Ford attacked in Syria
“A video has emerged of U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford being assaulted by a pro-regime demonstrator on the streets of Damascus last week. The assault took place before Ford’s unapproved trip to the city of Jassem on Aug 23. Ford was present at a gathering of demonstrators who support the regime of Syrian President [...]
State Department issues typhoon warning for Taiwan
“This emergency message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Taiwan that the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau issued warnings for Typhoon NANMADOL on August 27, 2011. The storm is currently projected to make landfall in southern Taiwan on the evening of Sunday, August 28 or [...]