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Tighter security ordered for some U.S.-bound flights
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LazyLion
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BRITAIN BOOSTS AIRPORT SECURITY AFTER US WARNING
Britain has bolstered security at its airports in what leaders said Thursday was the correct response following US alarm that extremist Islamic groups could have developed new explosives for attacks.
Authorities did not give details of what the new security measures entailed. Britain's terror threat level remained unchanged at "substantial" -- the third highest grade.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin appeared on television to reassure passengers at the start of the European summer holiday season.
"It's very important that we work -- as we do -- with our American partners and indeed with other countries around the world so that where credible new threats are identified, a response is then implemented in airports around the world," Clegg told ITV television.
McLoughlin told Sky News that "I hope there will not be significant delays" from the reinforced security.
An aviation security expert, Philip Baum, told Sky that passengers would likely see increased random searches and be asked to remove their shoes for checks.
The steps came after the United States on Wednesday said security had to be increased at some airports in Europe and the Middle East which provide direct flights to the US.
There were concerns in America that extremist groups had developed new explosives that could get through current airport security procedures undetected.
The announcement came before US Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 4, but US officials would not say whether authorities had uncovered a specific plot.
Source : Sapa-AFP /gq
Date : 03 Jul 2014 10:17
Britain has bolstered security at its airports in what leaders said Thursday was the correct response following US alarm that extremist Islamic groups could have developed new explosives for attacks.
Authorities did not give details of what the new security measures entailed. Britain's terror threat level remained unchanged at "substantial" -- the third highest grade.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin appeared on television to reassure passengers at the start of the European summer holiday season.
"It's very important that we work -- as we do -- with our American partners and indeed with other countries around the world so that where credible new threats are identified, a response is then implemented in airports around the world," Clegg told ITV television.
McLoughlin told Sky News that "I hope there will not be significant delays" from the reinforced security.
An aviation security expert, Philip Baum, told Sky that passengers would likely see increased random searches and be asked to remove their shoes for checks.
The steps came after the United States on Wednesday said security had to be increased at some airports in Europe and the Middle East which provide direct flights to the US.
There were concerns in America that extremist groups had developed new explosives that could get through current airport security procedures undetected.
The announcement came before US Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 4, but US officials would not say whether authorities had uncovered a specific plot.
Source : Sapa-AFP /gq
Date : 03 Jul 2014 10:17
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
US ASKS FOR MORE SECURITY AT SOME FOREIGN AIRPORTS
The U.S. has ordered tighter security at some foreign airports offering direct flights to the United States, the Homeland Security secretary said Tuesday.
Intelligence officials are concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb that would go undetected through airport security, one counterterrorism official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly by name.
American intelligence has picked up indications that bomb makers from al-Qaida's Yemen affiliate have traveled to Syria to link up with the al-Qaida affiliate there.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he directed the Transportation Security Administration to put more security measures in place at some foreign airports that have non-stop flights to the U.S. The TSA has the authority to call for additional security measures at foreign departure points for direct flights to the U.S.
Americans and others from the West have traveled to Syria over the past year to join al Nusra Front's fight against the Syrian government. The fear is that one of the many U.S. or Western European passport holders who have traveled to Syria to fight could carry such a bomb onto an American plane.
Al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen, called al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, long has been fixated on bringing down airplanes with hidden explosives. It was behind failed and thwarted plots involving suicide bombers with explosives designed to hide inside underwear and explosives hidden inside printer cartridges shipped on cargo planes.
The counterterrorism official declined to describe the bomb, but officials in the past have raised concerns about explosives being surgically implanted.
The Homeland Security Department would not say whether the call for enhanced security was in response to a specific threat.
The U.S. shared "recent and relevant" information with foreign allies, Johnson said.
"Aviation security includes a number of measures, both seen and unseen, informed by an evolving environment," Johnson said.
Source : Sapa-AP /kd
Date : 02 Jul 2014 22:53
The U.S. has ordered tighter security at some foreign airports offering direct flights to the United States, the Homeland Security secretary said Tuesday.
Intelligence officials are concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb that would go undetected through airport security, one counterterrorism official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly by name.
American intelligence has picked up indications that bomb makers from al-Qaida's Yemen affiliate have traveled to Syria to link up with the al-Qaida affiliate there.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said he directed the Transportation Security Administration to put more security measures in place at some foreign airports that have non-stop flights to the U.S. The TSA has the authority to call for additional security measures at foreign departure points for direct flights to the U.S.
Americans and others from the West have traveled to Syria over the past year to join al Nusra Front's fight against the Syrian government. The fear is that one of the many U.S. or Western European passport holders who have traveled to Syria to fight could carry such a bomb onto an American plane.
Al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen, called al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, long has been fixated on bringing down airplanes with hidden explosives. It was behind failed and thwarted plots involving suicide bombers with explosives designed to hide inside underwear and explosives hidden inside printer cartridges shipped on cargo planes.
The counterterrorism official declined to describe the bomb, but officials in the past have raised concerns about explosives being surgically implanted.
The Homeland Security Department would not say whether the call for enhanced security was in response to a specific threat.
The U.S. shared "recent and relevant" information with foreign allies, Johnson said.
"Aviation security includes a number of measures, both seen and unseen, informed by an evolving environment," Johnson said.
Source : Sapa-AP /kd
Date : 02 Jul 2014 22:53
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Watch this video. People don't know about the border between Mexico and North America. There are a few videos on youtube
Published on Jul 2, 2014
The narrative being inserted into news media reports and government statements no longer revolves around terrorists hijacking planes or blowing up specific buildings. This time, the narrative is that there is the very real possibility that terrorists who have traveled to Syria and Iraq in order to overthrow the governments in those countries are now travelling back to the United States and Europe with the intention of launching terror attacks at home.
Of course, ever since 9/11, Americans have been relentlessly bombarded with the prospect of more and greater terrorist attacks taking place at home and abroad, even while the U.S. government openly funds the very terrorists it uses to keep the public frightened into submission.
However, over the last few months, and even more so in the last few weeks, reports are being circulated in mainstream outlets not only regarding the danger of the "Syrian rebels" returning to their home countries with plans to engage in such attacks, but actual presentations of potential scenarios in which these attacks may take place.
Unfortunately, if "terror attacks" take place following the predictive programming narrative that is being provided to us in the recent volley of reports, this new "attack" might very well come in the nuclear form and on a much wider scale than 9/11.
Watch this video. People don't know about the border between Mexico and North America. There are a few videos on youtube
Published on Jul 2, 2014
The narrative being inserted into news media reports and government statements no longer revolves around terrorists hijacking planes or blowing up specific buildings. This time, the narrative is that there is the very real possibility that terrorists who have traveled to Syria and Iraq in order to overthrow the governments in those countries are now travelling back to the United States and Europe with the intention of launching terror attacks at home.
Of course, ever since 9/11, Americans have been relentlessly bombarded with the prospect of more and greater terrorist attacks taking place at home and abroad, even while the U.S. government openly funds the very terrorists it uses to keep the public frightened into submission.
However, over the last few months, and even more so in the last few weeks, reports are being circulated in mainstream outlets not only regarding the danger of the "Syrian rebels" returning to their home countries with plans to engage in such attacks, but actual presentations of potential scenarios in which these attacks may take place.
Unfortunately, if "terror attacks" take place following the predictive programming narrative that is being provided to us in the recent volley of reports, this new "attack" might very well come in the nuclear form and on a much wider scale than 9/11.
Source: http://rt.com/news/170196-us-uganda-airport-threat/
US embassy warned of ‘specific’ attack threat at Uganda airport tonight
Published time: July 03, 2014 11:22
Edited time: July 03, 2014 12:06
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The US has been warned by Ugandan police of a “specific threat” of an attack on Entebbe International Airport, 35 km from the African country’s capital Kampala, on Thursday night.
The US embassy in Uganda stated that it was handed information by the Uganda Police Force describing a “specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport by an unknown terrorist group today, July 3rd, between the hours of 2100-2300 [1800-2000 GMT].”
Anybody with plans of passing through the airport should review their travel plans in accordance with the new information, the embassy said in the release published on its website.
The embassy went on to warn of “the continued threat of potential terrorist attacks in the country.” Among potential terrorist targets are “hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls, diplomatic missions, transportation hubs, religious institutions, government offices, or public transportation.”
Uganda has been no stranger to terror threats this year. In May, the US issued a warning announcing a specific threat to churches, saying terrorists were “preparing to strike places of worship in [the capital of] Kampala… including some that may be frequented by expatriates.”
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While the source of the threats is still to be identified, in the past fingers have been pointed at Somali-based terror group, Al-Shabaab. Uganda and Kenya are key contributors of troops to aid the African Union Mission in Somalia; Islamists have carried out revenge attacks in both countries.
The conflict has spilled into neighboring Kenya as a result of that country’s contribution to the African Union forces operating in Somalia. At least 50 people were killed during a raid on a coastal Kenyan town in mid-June, which Al-Shabaab took responsibility for.
It was revealed on Wednesday that American military advisers have been operating secretly in Somalia since around 2007. Somalia’s battle with Al Shabaab has been ongoing for the last seven years.
The threat evokes memories of counter-terrorist hostage-rescue mission Operation Entebbe almost exactly 38 years ago on 4th July 1976. A week before the operation, an Air France plane had been hijacked and flown to Entebbe airport. While some 47 non-Israeli passengers were released, over 100 Israeli and Jewish hostages were held.
After the week had passed, and plans were formulated, Israeli commandos rescued the majority of those who were being held by the hijackers at the airport after 200 elite troops were flown in 2,500 miles from Israel. The 35 minute standoff which ensued saw some 20 Ugandan soldiers die, along with all seven hijackers and three of the hostages.
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The Reaper 03.07.2014 12:12
Oh please yet another Evil American False Flag
The world does not listen or care about America any more ..... we have had far too many false flags
The world is only interested for the day that American Trash is to be destroyed
africaboy 03.07.2014 12:05
The current US President who has been a nightmare for Africa called up on Uganda President not to sign into law a legislation that approved by large margin by the legislative body against Homosexuality. The Uganda President signed the legislation into law. Now they are using this type of fabrication to trash down the country.
Eusebio Manuel Vestias pecurto vestias 03.07.2014 12:00
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US embassy warned of ‘specific’ attack threat at Uganda airport tonight
Published time: July 03, 2014 11:22
Edited time: July 03, 2014 12:06
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Entebbe International Airport (Image by flickr user@khym54)
Entebbe International Airport (Image by flickr user@khym54)
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Africa, Security, USA
The US has been warned by Ugandan police of a “specific threat” of an attack on Entebbe International Airport, 35 km from the African country’s capital Kampala, on Thursday night.
The US embassy in Uganda stated that it was handed information by the Uganda Police Force describing a “specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport by an unknown terrorist group today, July 3rd, between the hours of 2100-2300 [1800-2000 GMT].”
Anybody with plans of passing through the airport should review their travel plans in accordance with the new information, the embassy said in the release published on its website.
The embassy went on to warn of “the continued threat of potential terrorist attacks in the country.” Among potential terrorist targets are “hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls, diplomatic missions, transportation hubs, religious institutions, government offices, or public transportation.”
Uganda has been no stranger to terror threats this year. In May, the US issued a warning announcing a specific threat to churches, saying terrorists were “preparing to strike places of worship in [the capital of] Kampala… including some that may be frequented by expatriates.”
Image from maps.google.com
Image from maps.google.com
While the source of the threats is still to be identified, in the past fingers have been pointed at Somali-based terror group, Al-Shabaab. Uganda and Kenya are key contributors of troops to aid the African Union Mission in Somalia; Islamists have carried out revenge attacks in both countries.
The conflict has spilled into neighboring Kenya as a result of that country’s contribution to the African Union forces operating in Somalia. At least 50 people were killed during a raid on a coastal Kenyan town in mid-June, which Al-Shabaab took responsibility for.
It was revealed on Wednesday that American military advisers have been operating secretly in Somalia since around 2007. Somalia’s battle with Al Shabaab has been ongoing for the last seven years.
The threat evokes memories of counter-terrorist hostage-rescue mission Operation Entebbe almost exactly 38 years ago on 4th July 1976. A week before the operation, an Air France plane had been hijacked and flown to Entebbe airport. While some 47 non-Israeli passengers were released, over 100 Israeli and Jewish hostages were held.
After the week had passed, and plans were formulated, Israeli commandos rescued the majority of those who were being held by the hijackers at the airport after 200 elite troops were flown in 2,500 miles from Israel. The 35 minute standoff which ensued saw some 20 Ugandan soldiers die, along with all seven hijackers and three of the hostages.
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The Reaper 03.07.2014 12:12
Oh please yet another Evil American False Flag
The world does not listen or care about America any more ..... we have had far too many false flags
The world is only interested for the day that American Trash is to be destroyed
africaboy 03.07.2014 12:05
The current US President who has been a nightmare for Africa called up on Uganda President not to sign into law a legislation that approved by large margin by the legislative body against Homosexuality. The Uganda President signed the legislation into law. Now they are using this type of fabrication to trash down the country.
Eusebio Manuel Vestias pecurto vestias 03.07.2014 12:00
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LazyLion
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'SPECIFIC THREAT' OF ATTACK AT KAMPALA AIRPORT: US EMBASSY
The US embassy in Uganda warned Thursday of a "specific threat... by an unknown terrorist group" to attack the airport serving the capital Kampala.
The alert, published on the embassy's website in the east African nation, followed a warning by US authorities on Wednesday that security at Middle East and European airports with direct US flights needed to be stepped up.
"The US embassy has received information from the Uganda police force that according to intelligence sources there is a specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport by an unknown terrorist group today, July 3rd, between the hours of 2100-2300 (1800 GMT to 2000 GMT)," the statement said.
Source : Sapa-AFP /mjs
Date : 03 Jul 2014 13:01
The US embassy in Uganda warned Thursday of a "specific threat... by an unknown terrorist group" to attack the airport serving the capital Kampala.
The alert, published on the embassy's website in the east African nation, followed a warning by US authorities on Wednesday that security at Middle East and European airports with direct US flights needed to be stepped up.
"The US embassy has received information from the Uganda police force that according to intelligence sources there is a specific threat to attack Entebbe International Airport by an unknown terrorist group today, July 3rd, between the hours of 2100-2300 (1800 GMT to 2000 GMT)," the statement said.
Source : Sapa-AFP /mjs
Date : 03 Jul 2014 13:01
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
Uganda...
I would hazard a guess that it is some form of Boko Haram affiliated group.
I would hazard a guess that it is some form of Boko Haram affiliated group.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
FRANCE STEPS UP SECURITY ON US-BOUND FLIGHTS
France is increasing security on flights headed for the United States this summer, amid U.S. concerns that al-Qaida is trying to develop a new kind of bomb.
The Obama administration this week called for tighter security measures at foreign airports that have direct flights to the U.S., prompting British airports to increase security Thursday.
The French civil aviation authority on Friday announced stepped-up security measures "for the summer period." The agency said the measures might cause delays on U.S.-bound flights.
French government officials would not elaborate Friday on the measures, citing the need for discretion in security matters.
One fear is that extremists with a U.S. or other Western passport could carry the new bomb onto a plane undetected by airport security.
Source : Sapa-AP /gq
Date : 04 Jul 2014 09:54
France is increasing security on flights headed for the United States this summer, amid U.S. concerns that al-Qaida is trying to develop a new kind of bomb.
The Obama administration this week called for tighter security measures at foreign airports that have direct flights to the U.S., prompting British airports to increase security Thursday.
The French civil aviation authority on Friday announced stepped-up security measures "for the summer period." The agency said the measures might cause delays on U.S.-bound flights.
French government officials would not elaborate Friday on the measures, citing the need for discretion in security matters.
One fear is that extremists with a U.S. or other Western passport could carry the new bomb onto a plane undetected by airport security.
Source : Sapa-AP /gq
Date : 04 Jul 2014 09:54
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
SOME ON US-BOUND FLIGHTS MUST TURN ON PHONES
By WILL LESTER
Associated Press
Passengers at some overseas airports that offer U.S.-bound flights will be required to power on their electronic devices in order to board their flights, the Transportation Security Administration said Sunday.
The TSA said it is requiring some overseas airports to have passengers turn on devices such as cellphones before boarding. It says devices that won't power up won't be allowed on planes, and those travelers may have to undergo additional screening.
"As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers," the TSA said in the release announcing the new steps.
American intelligence officials have been concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb that would go undetected through airport security. There is no indication that such a bomb has been created or that there's a specific threat to the U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently ordered the TSA to call for extra security measures at some international airports with direct flights to the United States. TSA does not conduct screening abroad, but has the ability to set screening criteria and processes for flights flying to the U.S., according to a Department of Homeland Security official, who was not allowed to discuss the changes publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
During an interview aired Sunday on NBC'S "Meet The Press," Johnson declined to speculate on whether new security procedures will be required at domestic airports in the future
"We continue to evaluate things," he said. "The screening we have .... is pretty robust as the American traveling public knows. In this instance we felt that it was important to crank it up some at the last point of departure airports and we'll continually evaluate the situation."
TSA will not disclose which airports will be conducting the additional screening, although it will be at some airports with direct flights to the U.S. Industry data show that more than 250 foreign airports offer nonstop service to the U.S.
Aviation remains an attractive target to global terrorists, who are consistently looking for ways to circumvent aviation security measures, the DHS official said. Some details on specific enhancements and locations are sensitive because U.S. officials do not want to give information "to those who would do us harm," the official said.
American intelligence officials said earlier this week that they have picked up indications that bomb makers from Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula have traveled to Syria to link up with affiliates there.
Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula has long been fixated on bringing down airplanes with hidden explosives. It was behind failed and thwarted plots involving suicide bombers with explosives designed to be hidden inside underwear and explosives secreted inside printer cartridges shipped on cargo planes.
Over the past year, Americans and others from the West have traveled to Syria to join the fight against the Syrian government. The fear is that fighters with a U.S. or other Western passport, who therefore are subject to less stringent security screening, could carry such a bomb onto an American plane.
Source : Sapa-AP /ar
Date : 07 Jul 2014 12:25
By WILL LESTER
Associated Press
Passengers at some overseas airports that offer U.S.-bound flights will be required to power on their electronic devices in order to board their flights, the Transportation Security Administration said Sunday.
The TSA said it is requiring some overseas airports to have passengers turn on devices such as cellphones before boarding. It says devices that won't power up won't be allowed on planes, and those travelers may have to undergo additional screening.
"As the traveling public knows, all electronic devices are screened by security officers," the TSA said in the release announcing the new steps.
American intelligence officials have been concerned about new al-Qaida efforts to produce a bomb that would go undetected through airport security. There is no indication that such a bomb has been created or that there's a specific threat to the U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson recently ordered the TSA to call for extra security measures at some international airports with direct flights to the United States. TSA does not conduct screening abroad, but has the ability to set screening criteria and processes for flights flying to the U.S., according to a Department of Homeland Security official, who was not allowed to discuss the changes publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity.
During an interview aired Sunday on NBC'S "Meet The Press," Johnson declined to speculate on whether new security procedures will be required at domestic airports in the future
"We continue to evaluate things," he said. "The screening we have .... is pretty robust as the American traveling public knows. In this instance we felt that it was important to crank it up some at the last point of departure airports and we'll continually evaluate the situation."
TSA will not disclose which airports will be conducting the additional screening, although it will be at some airports with direct flights to the U.S. Industry data show that more than 250 foreign airports offer nonstop service to the U.S.
Aviation remains an attractive target to global terrorists, who are consistently looking for ways to circumvent aviation security measures, the DHS official said. Some details on specific enhancements and locations are sensitive because U.S. officials do not want to give information "to those who would do us harm," the official said.
American intelligence officials said earlier this week that they have picked up indications that bomb makers from Yemen-based al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula have traveled to Syria to link up with affiliates there.
Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula has long been fixated on bringing down airplanes with hidden explosives. It was behind failed and thwarted plots involving suicide bombers with explosives designed to be hidden inside underwear and explosives secreted inside printer cartridges shipped on cargo planes.
Over the past year, Americans and others from the West have traveled to Syria to join the fight against the Syrian government. The fear is that fighters with a U.S. or other Western passport, who therefore are subject to less stringent security screening, could carry such a bomb onto an American plane.
Source : Sapa-AP /ar
Date : 07 Jul 2014 12:25
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NORTH AMERICAN UNION FORMING NOW!! THIS IS THE END OF THE U.S.A
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marine1
Honorary Master
Its been way to quiet over there, something has to happen soon. Maybe then Obama and his minions might stop trying to please them?