Monthly Archives: June 2017

WEEKLY THREAT ROUNDUP 6-25-17

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Europe Under Siege from Islamic Terror

 

June 24, 2017

 

Between June 19-23, the following related Flash messages to
were sent to
AlertsUSA subscriber mobile devices:

 

6/23 – Islamic State releases new wave of propaganda on social media urging lone wolf strikes. Emphasis given to vehicular attacks. Caution urged when out and about.

 

6/21 – AlertsUSA reminds subscribers of USGOV-issued Europe Travel Alert and Worldwide Caution. If traveling abroad, be smart and visit

 

6/20 – US Embassy Brussels issues statement regarding explosion @ Brussels Central Station, urges Americans to exercise caution. Link to full statement sent via email.

 

6/20 – Security at transport hubs across the EU increasing following Brussels attack. Expect delays and expanded screening procedures.

 

6/20 – Brussels police confirm at least one explosion at Central Station. Large police and military response. Avoid the area.

 

6/20 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of an explosion, Brussels Central Train Station. All trains halted. Developing situation.

 

6/19 – AlertsUSA warns that ISIS-related social media is on fire with calls for revenge attacks in western nations over last night’s London incident. Vigilance urged.

 

6/19 – Re Paris Incident: Car attempted to strike police, crashed into police van, caught fire & exploded. Driver in custody. This is the final alert re this incident.

 

6/19 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of a car explosion on the Champs Elysees in Paris. Large police presence. Avoid the area. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

What You Need To Know

On 17 occasions this week AlertsUSA subscribers were notified via SMS messages to their mobile devices regarding security matters. Most pressing for this update, beginning Monday AlertsUSA subscribers were informed of reports of a car explosion on the Champs Elysees in Paris. In this incident, a man carrying guns and explosives died when he rammed a car into a police van on the famed Paris avenue in what officials characterize as a deliberate attack on a convoy of police vehicles. Fortunately for the police and those in the vicinity, upon collision, the attackers’ car burst into flames. The man died even though police were able to extricate him from the burning car. Police sources indicate the weapons included handguns and an AK47 assault rifle.

Authorities also speculate that the suspect may have intended to target the area around the Eiffel Tower based on CCTV footage of the individual tracking police vehicles at the site.

 

Brussels Attack

Next up, on Tuesday AlertsUSA subscribers were informed of reports of an explosion at the Central Train Station in Brussels, Belgium. In this incident, a 36-year-old Moroccan national, identified as Oussama Zariouh, entered the station, passed through the ticket hall and approached a group of passengers below the main concourse. There, the suspect grabbed his suitcase, began shouting and his suitcase violently burst into flames, but did not initially explode. As the attacker moved away from the from the burning bag, a smaller explosion did take place, at which point the attacker charged an armed Belgian soldier while shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ and was immediately shot dead.

Belgian police state that the bomb, which obviously failed to properly detonate, was packed with nails and the powerful explosive TATP, or Triacetone Triperoxide. Had the device operated correctly, the impact would have been catastrophic.

Readers are reminded that in March of last year, three coordinated suicide bombings occurred in Belgium: two at Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and one at Maalbeek metro station in central Brussels. In those incidents, a total of thirty-two civilians and three perpetrators were killed, and more than 300 people injured.

 

More Calls for Attacks

Also this week, AlertsUSA subscribers were informed twice of new calls by the Islamic State for followers to carry out even more attacks on western nations and disbelievers, or kufars, in general. Their encouragement includes stressing the use of vehicles to plow into groups as well as the use of guns and knives in these attacks.

 

Caution Moving Forward

Readers are urged to bear in mind that despite the increasing losses of the Islamic State on battlefields in the Middle East and N. Africa, this does not signal an imminent reduction in the number of terror attacks that will be occurring in western nations. Far from it. It is estimated that tens of thousands of foreign fighters from the west have already traveled to battlefields in the Middle East and N. Africa, received training in bombmaking and other forms of mayhem, and then returned to their home countries waiting for the right motivation, sympathetic reaction, or intentional call to action to launch attacks. Add to this the influx of millions of migrants and refugees (mostly military-aged males) which have already streamed (or have been invited) into the Americas and Europe from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. While clearly not all of these individuals are prone to violence and fanaticism, even single digit percentages of these groups, so motivated, pose a grave risk to safety and security, particularly if devout followers of Islam.

The Quran states unequivocally the triumph of Islam over all religions (see the free report Deadly Verses below). Jihad, terrorism and violence against unbelievers are absolute foundational concepts of Islam and hallmarks of the life and words of Mohammad.

At present, European nations clearly face the greater threat due to simple geography, growing divisions among its member states, the comparative ease of migrant / refugee entry, and significant challenges faced in assimilation. Nonetheless, the threat of additional attacks in N. North America is still very significant, as evidenced by near weekly arrests and convictions of individuals in some stage of planning and execution of strikes or providing material support to those who would do so.

Continued security awareness and vigilance are urged.

AlertsUSA continues to monitor the overall domestic and international threat environment and will immediately notify service subscribers via SMS messages of new alerts, warnings and advisories or any developments which signal a change the overall threat picture for American citizens as events warrant.


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OTHER ALERTS FROM THIS WEEK
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6/19 – Important information regarding the London mosque outside of which tonight’s attack occurred has been sent to you via email.

 

6/18 – London Followup: London Metro police report van swerved into crowd exiting Finsbury Park Mosque. Driver arrested.

 

6/18 – AlertsUSA monitoring poss vehicular attack, Seven Sisters Road, N. London. Numerous causalities. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

6/22 – AlertsUSA monitoring rpts of major gun battle/attack near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Large security force deployment. US Embassy urges caution for AMCITS in country.

 

6/21 – A shallow M 6.8 earthquake – 14km SSE of Isla Vista, CA (offshore). AlertsUSA monitoring.

 

6/21 – USGS now reporting that there was NOT a 6.8 EQ near Isla Vista. Their alert was incorrect. False alert. We are awaiting further explanation.

 

6/19 – Major service outages rptd across the national wireless infrastructure. Cause currently unknown. See your email for add’l information.

 

6/18 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of an active shooter situation, Hartford Comm College, Bel Air, MD. This is a developing situation. Add’l alerts as warranted.

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A pilot with the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs during the OC Air Show in Ocean City, Md., June 17, 2017. The jet flew alongside an A-10 Thunderbolt II and two P-51 Mustangs during the performance. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly Nagle.  - ALLOW IMAGES

 

World News Roundup

 

June 24, 2017

 

Other Developments We Are Following

 

AMERICAS

White House does not rule out Trump-Putin July meeting in Germany
Supreme Court could reveal action on travel ban at any time
May was Mexico’s deadliest month on record with 2,186 homicides
Mexican president denies spying on journalists, lawyers and activists
United States suspends all Brazilian meat imports.
Freighter Was On Autopilot When It Hit U.S. Destroyer

 

EUROPE

EU will restrict visas for states not taking back migrants
German police brace for violent protests at G20 summit
Skepticism in Brussels over Britain’s post-Brexit promise for EU citizens
EU moves to boost military cooperation
London police consider manslaughter over Grenfell Tower fire
Report: Russia may have accidentally revealed new military satellites
Britain readies base for arrival of F-35 jets next year

 

MIDDLE EAST

If Baghdadi death confirmed, next IS leader likely to be Saddam-era officer
Hamza bin Laden, Osama’s son, is helping Al-Qaeda stage a deadly comeback
Hezbollah says future Israel war could draw fighters from Iran, Iraq, elsewhere
Saudi security forces foil attack on Grand Mosque in Mecca
Isis may be leaderless and facing defeat in Mosul, but the jihadis will fight on
Arab states issue ultimatum to Qatar: close Jazeera, curb ties with Iran
How long can Qatar’s economy withstand sanctions?
Satellite Images Reveal Mosul’s Cultural Destruction

 

ASIA

North Korea Is No Place for U.S. Tourists
China asked U.S. officials to remove THAAD from South Korea
China launches record-breaking UAV swarm
Afghanistan: Taliban leader wants US and NATO troops out
Australia to send spy planes to help Philippines fight militants
North Korea says U.S. student’s death a ‘mystery to us as well’
Moon: South Korea must be able to ‘dominate’ Pyongyang
Japan politician: North Koreans should be ‘starved to death’ for threats
China deploys new anti-submarine aircraft to fringes of South China Sea


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DEADLY VERSES
164 Passages about Jihad from the Koran


SEX, WOMEN AND ISLAM
80 Passages on Rape, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Female Inferiority,
Wife Beating and Related Doctrines from Islamic Holy Texts


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Travel Security Update

The U.S. Dept. of State is the authoritative federal source for information on the security situation at travel destinations worldwide. With tensions rapidly increasing in most regions, readers planning on international travel, even to such common destinations as Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands, are strongly encouraged to do a little research on the security situation prior to departure.

 

Latest USGOV Travel Alerts and Warnings

Burundi
06/23/2017

Algeria
06/21/2017

Colombia
06/16/2017

Iraq
06/14/2017

Ethiopia
06/13/2017

Burkina Faso
06/07/2017

Chad
06/062017

Hurricane Season
06/05/2017

Cent African Repub
05/26/2017

Haiti
05/22/2017

Pakistan
05/22/2017

Yemen
05/10/2017

North Korea
05/09/2017

Tunisia
05/02/2017

Europe
05/01/2017

Worldwide Caution

03/06/2017

Additional Sources of Travel Guidance

Canada Dept. of Foreign Affairs

Australia Dept. of Foreign Affairs

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office


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WEEKLY THREAT ROUNDUP 6-18-17

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Left-Wing Assassin Had Target List
Another Call for Ramadan Attacks

 

June 17, 2017

 

Between June 10-14, the following related Flash messages to
were sent to
AlertsUSA subscriber mobile devices:

 

6/14 – A total of 6 shot: Rep. Scalise, 2 security officers, 1 staffer, 1 lobbyist and shooter (in custody). Expect increased security across Nat’l Capital Region.

 

6/14 – Shooting of Rep. Scalise targeted numerous congressional members during charitable sporting event. Security in/around Capital Hill area significantly increased.

 

6/12 – Rep. Steve Scalise shot a short time ago morning in Alexandria, Virginia. Initial rpts indicate a”deliberate attack.” AlertsUSA monitoring.

 

6/10 – New audio msg from the Islamic State calls on followers to launch attacks in the U.S. Europe, Russia, AUS and the Philippines during Ramadan. More via email.

 

What You Need To Know

On 16 occasions this week AlertsUSA subscribers were notified via SMS messages to their mobile devices regarding security matters. Most pressing for this report, on Wednesday morning AlertsUSA subscribers were informed of reports of the shooting of House Majority Whip Representative Steve Scaliseduring practice for a charitable sporting event. In this incident, a man opened fire on several Republican members of Congress, their staffers and a lobbyist who were practicing for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity, scheduled for the following day. The incident took place at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park in Alexandria, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

Prior to the attack, two other representatives were approached by a man who asked whether it was Republicans or Democrats on the field. One of the Representatives later told reporters that they believe that the man was the same individual police have identified as the assailant, James Thomas Hodgkinson.

During the practice session, Hodgkinson began firing from the vicinity of the third-base dugout. According to the Capitol Police, the shooter was armed with a 7.62 mm semi-automatic rifle and a 9 mm handgun. Representative Scalise, who is the third-ranking Republican in the House, was standing at second base when he was struck in the left hip by a rifle shot. Three Capitol Police who were present as Scalise’s security detail immediately began returning fire, ultimately being joined by local police before successfully bringing the gunman down.

In total, five individuals were injured in the attack, including Representative Scalis, Matt Mike, a lobbyist for Tyson Foods, congressional staffer Zack Barth, and two Capital Hill police officers, Crystal Griner and David Baily.

As of the preparation of this report late Friday, Representative Scalise remains in critical condition at MedStar Washington Hospital Center having already undergone three surgeries to repair extensive traumatic damage to his hip and internal organs.

While the shooter ultimately died of his injuries, unnamed sources have revealed to the media that the FBI recovered a handwritten list of Republican politician names in his pocket, suggesting this was a premeditated political assassination.

Considering the unending vitriolic anger and rage being expressed by the Left at President Trump’s election victory, to include near daily confrontations and attacks against any expression of conservatism on college campuses, regular protests at conservative events and around the clock anti-Trump hysteria with mainstream news outlets, AlertsUSA cautions readers to expect tensions to increase in the weeks and months ahead, which will likely result in increasing violence. If you are a conservative (typically the most targeted group), now is the time to get armed, acquire your concealed carry permit if you have not already done so, and get extra training on how and when to employ your weapon if the need arises.

It is unlikely the political discourse in this country will become any calmer, particularly with the approach of mid-term elections, and you will need the ability to defend yourself if the vitriol and rage of the Left put you or your family members in danger. It is unlikely this attack will result in a sudden bi-partisan gathering around the proverbial campfire with everyone holding hands and singing Kumbaya. The exact opposite is true, particularly as political losses mount and domestic policies are realigned.

 

ISIS Calls for More Ramadan Attacks

 

AlertsUSA subscribers were notified of the release of a new audio message issued by the Islamic State yet again calling on followers to launch attacks in the U.S. Europe, Russia, AUS and the Philippines during Ramadan.

“To the brethren of faith and belief in Europe, America, Russia, Australia, and others,” he said, “your brothers in your land have done well, so take them as role models and do as they have done.”

 

As AlertsUSA has repeatedly warned, we are now in the midst of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan which began Friday, May 26 and runs through to the evening of Saturday, June 24. Last year, Ramadan was particularly brutal and this year the number of attacks and those killed and injured are climbing fast.

 

Readers are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance and increased security awareness when out an about, and in particular, when present at large public gatherings and other soft targets.

 

AlertsUSA continues to monitor the overall domestic and international threat environment and will immediately notify service subscribers via SMS messages of new alerts, warnings and advisories or any developments which signal a change the overall threat picture for American citizens as events warrant.


 

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OTHER ALERTS FROM THIS WEEK
NOT DETAILED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE

 

6/16 – Tense protests cont forming across London over Grenfell Tower fire. Violence reported in some locations. If in London, check local media. Vigilance urged.

 

6/16 – Large immigrant protest underway @ Kensington Town Hall (W. London) related to Grenfell Tower fire which killed at least 70. Incr violence. Avoid the area.

 

6/16 – Chasse-sur-Rhone, France followup: Suspected car bomb was parked adjacent to chem factory. Device disabled by EOD techs using robot. Area remains on lockdown.

 

6/16 – Large French police response in Chasse-sur-Rhone (near Lyon) after disc of car filled with gas cylinders wired together. Area on lockdown. AlertsUSA monitoring.

 

6/15 – At least one injured in shooting at Fort Carson, CO. All gates closed. PAO reports incident “in the center of the installation,” but no active shooter.

 

6/15 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of an active shooter situation, Fort Carson, CO. Post on lockdown, shelter in place order issued. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

6/15 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of an active shooter situation, Northwest Hospital. Randallstown, MD. This is a developing situation. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

6/15 – Overnight: Coast Guard Unified Command determines no existing threat to the Port of Charleston. Terminal has reopened & safety zone lifted.

 

6/15 – Multiple agencies investigating possible explosive device involving radiological material on a ship at the Wando terminal, Port of Charleston. Monitoring.


6/14 – Lockdown lifted at Travis AFB. Emergency personnel responded to reports of gun shots @ the Base Exchange. It was determined to be a false alarm.

 

6/14 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of an active shooter situation, Travis Air Force Base, CA. Base on lockdown w/ shelter in place order. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

6/10 – AlertsUSA monitoring poss vehicular attack @ Central Train Station, Amsterdam. 8 injured as car mows through pedestrian-only area. Add’l alerts as warranted.

 

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Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Evans, a rescue swimmer, conducts a free fall jump from a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter east of Miami Beach, Fla., June 6, 2017. Evans is assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Miami. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Eric D. Woodall. - ALLOW IMAGES

 

World News Roundup

 

June 17, 2017

 

Other Developments We Are Following

 

AMERICAS

Trump Is Right to Reset U.S.-Cuba Policy
Political death threats becoming new, unsettling normal
Dems ask themselves: Has their rhetoric gone too far?
U.S. Navy destroyer collides with merchant vessel near Japan
Trump allies on the offensive against Mueller
Inside Cuba’s Military Cyber Command

 

EUROPE

Germany threatens retaliation if U.S. sanctions harm its firms
The U.S. Sanctions Russia, Europe Says ‘Ouch!’
Anger erupts over possible flaws at burned London tower
Britain says no EU exit deal unless future relationship taken into account.
US repeatedly interfered in Russian elections – Putin
Armed police fire stun gun at knife-wielding man near British parliament

 

MIDDLE EAST

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in Russia-led airstrike – MoD
Iran Is Determined To Have A Land Corridor To Beirut
Saudi Arabia Gives Pakistan One Choice: ‘Are You With Us or With Qatar?’
U.S. Stands With Qatar’s Foes, While Selling F-15s to Qatar
Sissi’s Egypt Is Falling Apart. Will It Explode?
Messy fight awaits Islamic State’s next Syrian capital at Mayadeen
Turkey summons US envoy over bodyguards arrest warrants.

 

ASIA

US to send about 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan
Kim Jong-un nervous about assassination: NIS
Terrorism is on the rise in southeast Asia
United States, China to meet on North Korea on Wednesday.
Some of China’s richest and most powerful men have mysteriously vanished
U.S. weighs restricting Chinese investment in artificial intelligence


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ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE
USING THESE FREE REFERENCES

 

In order to help ground readers in the truth on Islam and enable you to crush liberal “Religion of Peace” arguments, AlertsUSA has compiled two free reports filled with passages from Islamic holy books covering some of the most controversial (and often denied) aspects of Islamic teachings, traditions and dogma. Now you can see them for yourself !

 

DEADLY VERSES - ALLOW IMAGESSEX, WOMEN AND ISLAM - ALLOW IMAGES 

 

DEADLY VERSES
164 Passages about Jihad from the Koran


SEX, WOMEN AND ISLAM
80 Passages on Rape, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Female Inferiority,
Wife Beating and Related Doctrines from Islamic Holy Texts


Before the Storm Hits - ALLOW IMAGES


Travel Security Update

The U.S. Dept. of State is the authoritative federal source for information on the security situation at travel destinations worldwide. With tensions rapidly increasing in most regions, readers planning on international travel, even to such common destinations as Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands, are strongly encouraged to do a little research on the security situation prior to departure.

 

Latest USGOV Travel Alerts and Warnings

Colombia
06/16/2017

Iraq
06/14/2017

Ethiopia
06/13/2017

Burkina Faso
06/07/2017

Chad
06/062017

Hurricane Season
06/05/2017

Cent African Repub
05/26/2017

Haiti
05/22/2017

Pakistan
05/22/2017

Yemen
05/10/2017

North Korea
05/09/2017

Tunesia
05/02/2017

Europe
05/01/2017

Worldwide Caution

03/06/2017

Additional Sources of Travel Guidance

Canada Dept. of Foreign Affairs

Australia Dept. of Foreign Affairs

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office


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WEEKLY THREAT ROUNDUP 6-11-17

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London and Paris Hit Again
Islamic State Issues More Threats

 

June 10, 2017

 

Between June 3-7, the following related Flash messages to
were sent to
AlertsUSA subscriber mobile devices:

6/7 – Islamic State media channels warn followers to stay clear of Crusader gathering places as they are targeted for attacks. See email for full message content.

6/6 – ISIS social media channels threatening new attacks in Australia, saying the country “will pay for it’s participation in the war against Islam.” Vigilance urged.

6/6 – AlertsUSA monitoring reports of gunfire at/near Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Heavy police presence. Area on lockdown. Add’l alerts as warranted.

6/5 – Islamic State issues new threat to the UK: “Just terror is our way of bringing the flames of war to you. We will continue to terrorize you and ruin your lives.”

6/5 – ISIS media group states jihadists are now in France. Threatens new attacks beginning in 7 days if their 8 pages of assorted demands are not met. Monitoring…

6/4 – The Islamic State has formally claimed responsibility for yesterday’s terror attack in London that killed 7 and critically injured 21.

6/3 – If you are concerned for family / friends in London, the Metropolitan Police have released numbers for their Casualty Bureau: 0800 096 1233 / 020 7158 0197

6/3 – DHS releases statement regarding ongoing terror incident in the United Kingdom. See your email for the full text of their message.

6/3 – Security incr at major public gathering places in NYC, Washington DC and other large cities in resp to latest London attack. Expect delays, bag checks, etc..

6/3 – London Metropolitan Police urging those in the London Bridge, Borough Market and High street areas to stay indoors with windows closed due to ongoing threat.

6/3 – AlertsUSA monitoring parallel attacks happening in London: Vehicular attack on/near London Bridge, gunfire /stabbings @ Borough Market. More info forthcoming.

What You Need To Know

On 19 occasions this week AlertsUSA subscribers were notified via SMS messages to their mobile devices regarding security matters. Most pressing for this issue, last Saturday evening subscribers were informed of reports of a vehicular attack and gunfire on the London Bridge and Borough Market area of central London. In this incident, a rented utility van was used to intentionally plough into pedestrians on the famed bridge. Once the van crashed to a stop, three men jumped out, ran down the street and began attacking random revelers with knives and other edged weapons in pubs and restaurants in the Borough Market area. Within minutes all three were shot dead by police.

Multiple witnesses report that the three assailants were screaming “This is for Allah” during the attack and all three were wearing belts with canisters attached, having the appearance of suicide vests. London Metropolitan police report the bombs were fake, though homemade petrol bombs were found inside of the utility van. In total, seven people were killed and 48 injured in the attack.

London Metropolitan Police report the leader of the trio, Khuram Butt, age 27, of east London, was a Pakistani refugee and well known to law enforcement and intelligence agencies for his radical ideology. His two cohorts were of Moroccan descent, one of whom was arrested in Italy approximately one year ago on his way to Syria, but still managed to gain entry into Britain.

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the incident via their Aamaq news agency, stating that “A detachment of fighters from the Islamic State carried out the London attacks.”

Notre-Dam Attack

On Tuesday AlertsUSA subscribers were notified of reports of shots fired near the Notre-Dam cathedral in Paris. In this incident, a 40 year old Algerian doctorate student named Farid Ikken walked up to a police officer, pulled out a hammer and struck the officer in the head while yelling “This is for Syria” in French. He was immediately shot in the chest by a second police officer. French media outlets report that after being shot, the assailant told police he was “a soldier of the caliphate.” A search of his backpack revealed multiple long kitchen knives.

New Threats

On multiple occasions this week AlertsUSA subscribers were notified of a range of new threats issued by the Islamic State via various social media outlets. Targets of these threats include Australia, the UK, and France (see related graphics here and here). Of particular note, on Wednesday, the Islamic State broadcast a warning to all Muslims in America, Russia, France, Britain, Canada, Belgium, Italy, Australia and elsewhere outside of the Caliphate to stay clear of Crusader gathering places as they are targeted for attacks.

Also this week, new Islamic State propaganda widely circulating through social media outlets clearly encourages the targeting of police.

As AlertsUSA / Threat Journal warned last week, 2016’s month of daytime fasting and prayer was the bloodiest in recent history. Attacks included a massive suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed nearly 300 people, an Istanbul airport attack that killed 45, and a shooting massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando that killed 49.

Readers are again urged to maintain a high level of vigilance and increased security awareness when out an about, and in particular, when present at large public gatherings and other soft targets.

AlertsUSA continues to monitor the overall domestic and international threat environment and will immediately notify service subscribers via SMS messages of new alerts, warnings and advisories or any developments which signal a change the overall threat picture for American citizens as events warrant.


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OTHER ALERTS FROM THIS WEEK
NOT DETAILED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE

6/9 – US Embassy Saudi Arabia issues new warning to Americans urging caution and vigilance in places frequented by foreigners due to risk of terrorist attacks.

6/8 – AlertsUSA monitoring poss vehicular attack at Columbia and 18th St. NW, Adams Morgan area of DC. 2 officers and 1 pedestrian struck. Add’l alerts as warranted.

6/8 – Explosive device thrown into U.S. Embassy compound, Kiev, Ukraine. No immediate reports of injuries. AlertsUSA monitoring…

6/7 – Police have carried out at least one controlled explosion after being alerted to two unattended vehicles near the US embassy in London. AlertsUSA monitoring.

6/5 – State Dept. issues Hurricane / Typhoon Season travel alert. Urges preps if in storm-prone regions and careful planning if traveling to these areas.

6/5 – Orlando shooting incident near University Blvd & Forsyth Road. Situation contained, but heavy police presence and multiple road closures. Avoid the area.

6/5 – Orange Co. Sheriff rpts multiple fatality incident at an unnamed business in Orlando, FL. Limited information currently available. AlertsUSA monitoring…

6/4 – AlertsUSA monitoring increasingly tense anti-Trump protests in @Chapman Square, Portland, OR. Police anticipate nighttime violence. Add’l alerts as warranted.

6/3 – Explosions reported at a Juventus fanzone in Turin, Italy during Real Madrid Champions League final. Dozens of injuries reported. Monitoring..

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* Homeland Security Threat Info Direct to Your
Mobile Device
* Get Away Early, Give Your Family Extra Safety.
* In Wide Use By Gov, 1st Responders, Travelers.
* 24/7/365 Monitoring. No Hype. Just the Bad Stuff.
* Issued Hours and Days before the MSM.
* On your Cell Phone, Tablet or Email.
* We Give The Clear Truth, Unlike the MSM.
* Over a Decade in Operation!

We are NOT part of the government.
In fact, they are our customers!

 


A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle departs after receiving fuel from a 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender during a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve June 2, 2017. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles) - ALLOW IMAGES

World News Roundup

 

June 10, 2017

 

Other Developments We Are Following

AMERICAS

President Trump Affirms NATO Support and Commitment to Article Five’
Missing From Comey’s Fireworks: Trump-Russia Collusion
NSA Contractor Accused of Leaking Russian Report Held Without Bond
Crisis in Venezuela leads to dangerous witch hunts in South Florida
A US Navy Sailor Is Still Missing After Falling Overboard 2 Days Ago
Meet the seven military men and women training to be NASA’s next astronauts
How Many Fighter Jets Does the Air Force Need?
Army chief supports increased force presence in Afghanistan and Iraq
America’s Electronic Attackers May Have a Secret Mission
DARPA exploring how to hunt for hackers on a global scale

EUROPE

London Muslim Mayor shared platform with terror trainer
Theresa May’s Disastrous Snap Election Failure
Russia may seize U.S. property if its own compounds not returned
Catalonia to hold referendum on independence from Spain in October
Juncker: European Union needs stronger defence arm
Russia doesn’t cry ‘Washington hackers’ despite daily attacks from US territory
Russia’s Defense Spending Spree

MIDDLE EAST

The Islamic State’s Fallback
President Trump Calls on Qatar to Cease Funding Terror

Is America Getting Sucked Into More War in Syria?
Qatar vs. Saudi Arabia: How Iran and the Brotherhood Tore the Gulf Apart
Iraq on cusp of Mosul victory three years after major defeat
U.S., Russia discuss de-escalation zone for southwest Syria
US-backed forces fighting Islamic State enter Syria stronghold of Raqqa
Thousands mourn Tehran attack victims, chant ‘Death to Saudi

ASIA

North Korea Dreams of Turning Out the Lights
North Korea fires missiles, South Korea halts THAAD missile defense
How the China-North Korea equation is changing
India, Pakistan join China and Russia-led security bloc
North Korea says it has tested new anti-ship missile.
N. Korea coal export sinks to zero after China import ban
The Wickedness of China
China’s Military Is Taking a Powerful Turn
China’s amphibious capabilities stoke Japan concern over Senkaku Islands


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164 Passages about Jihad from the Koran


SEX, WOMEN AND ISLAM
80 Passages on Rape, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Female Inferiority,
Wife Beating and Related Doctrines from Islamic Holy Texts


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Travel Security Update

The U.S. Dept. of State is the authoritative federal source for information on the security situation at travel destinations worldwide. With tensions rapidly increasing in most regions, readers planning on international travel, even to such common destinations as Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands, are strongly encouraged to do a little research on the security situation prior to departure.

Latest USGOV Travel Alerts and Warnings

Burkina Faso
06/07/2017

Chad
06/062017

Hurricane and Typhoon Season 2017
06/05/2017

Cent African Repub
05/26/2017

Haiti
05/22/2017

Pakistan
05/22/2017

Yemen
05/10/2017

North Korea
05/09/2017

Tunesia
05/02/2017

Europe
05/01/2017

Worldwide Caution

03/06/2017

Additional Sources of Travel Guidance

Canada Dept. of Foreign Affairs

Australia Dept. of Foreign Affairs

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office


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TSA MAY EXTEND BAN ON LAPTOPS TO DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

‘The Department of Homeland Security is currently considering the possible expansion of that laptop ban,’ says TSA spox.

The rash of terror attacks in Great Britain come as the summer travel season is beginning. That means security measures, especially at airports, will see increased work loads, and passengers longer waits.

Finding and removing the everyday items that terrorists have turned into threats is a huge challenge, WJZ’s Alex DeMetrick reports.

And between now and Labor Day, a lot of Americans will spend time coming and going by air.

Since 9/11, passenger planes have been a high priority target for terrorists, with bombs bringing down a Russian airliner in Egypt, and blowing a hole in a Somali jet last year.

 

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Thousands Drop off Food Stamp Rolls in Georgia After State Implements Work Requirements

Thousands of people have dropped off the food stamp rolls in Georgia as a result of the state implementing work requirements for food stamp recipients.

More than half of the 11,779 people enrolled for food stamps in 21 counties, an estimated 7,251 people, have dropped out of the food stamp program—a drop of 62 percent, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

Georgia first rolled out its work requirements for the food stamp program in three counties in January 2016. Since then, the state has expanded work requirements in an additional 21 counties, giving people in those 21 counties until April 1, 2017 to find a job or lose food stamp benefits.

Those who receive benefits must work at least 20 hours a week, be enrolled in state-approved job training, or volunteer for a state-approved non-profit or charity.

State officials say the plan is to extend the work requirements to all 159 counties in Georgia by 2019 and implement work requirements in 60 more counties, starting in 2018.

“The greater good is people being employed, being productive and contributing to the state,” said Bobby Cagle, director of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services.

Views on the work mandate are mixed in the state, with some seeing the requirement as a way to get more people into the workforce and less dependent on government handouts, while others say it is an unfair measure that targets the disabled who cannot hold down a job due to their impairments.

Brandon Hanick, who represents the progressive advocacy group Better Georgia, says people with mental health problems, limited education, and the physically disabled would have trouble trying to provide proof of their inability to meet the work requirements.

“It’s cruel,” Hanick said. “We’re talking about one of the most basic needs — the need for food.”

State Rep. Greg Morris (R-Vidalia), on the other hand, says that the decrease in food stamp recipients means that the work requirements are helping people become less dependent on government handouts.

“This is about protecting taxpayer dollars from abuse, and taking people off the cycle of dependency,” Morris said. The big drop in numbers, he added, “shows how tax dollars are abused when it comes to entitlements.”

Over the past year, the number of able-bodied food stamp recipients without children in Georgia decreased from 111,000 to 89,500, a 19 percent decrease, the AJC reported.

According to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics for FY 2017, 42,906,253 Americans are enrolled in the food stamp program—a 2.9 percent decrease from FY 2016, when 44,219,363 Americans received food stamps.

 

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WEEKLY THREAT ROUNDUP 6-4-17

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Manila Attack

 

June 3, 2017

 

On June 1st, AlertsUSA issued the following
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6/1 – US Embassy Manila urges increased vigilance and security awareness following Islamist attack on Resorts World Manila near the International Airport.

What You Need To Know

On seven occasions this week AlertsUSA subscribers were notified via SMS messages to their mobile devices regarding security matters. Most pressing for this report, on Thursday subscribers were informed of a warning issued by the US Embassy in Manila urging increased vigilance and security awareness following an attack on Resorts World casino near the International Airport.

While it proved impossible to acquire accurate information from official sources in the Philippines during the incident, the death toll now stands at 37, with another 70 wounded. Initial reports indicated most of the dead were due to trampling during the panic, then gunshot wounds, then smoke inhalation. In a most bizarre explanation, local police and government officials insist a gunman carrying an assault rifle broke into Resorts World Manila from a parking lot entrance, fired at a TV screen, doused a gaming table with gasoline and set it on fire. He then proceeded to steal the equivalent of $2.3 million dollars in casino chips, break into the adjoining Maxims Hotel, and then burned himself alive.

While the Philippine National Police and government officials continue to attempt to downplay the terrorism angle, it is interesting to note that the Islamic State has formally claimed responsibility for the attack through their official news agency.

Readers are reminded that the Philippine government has been waging a violent battle with radical Muslims in the southern portion of the country for decades. Most recently, the Islamic State has threatened to carry to battle to the capital of Manila, with the Philippine president threatening to impose martial law countrywide.

Readers are also reminded that on April 6th, AlertsUSA warned of the release of an issue of the Islamic State’s monthly internet publication known as Rumiyah, within which followers are encouraged to steal money from unbelievers and their businesses.

“Just as the blood of the kafir is halal to shed, so too is the kafir’s wealth halal to take.

Whether the financial damage is on an individual kafir or the cause of perpetual loss to a business, the Muslim in Dar al-Kufr (the Land of Disbelief) has the opportunity to follow this blessed sunnah, striking terror by stalking the kuffar and causing them economic harm. There should be no misunderstanding about the excellence of this deed, as taking this wealth is in accordance with the command of Allah.”

Beware of Ramadan

AlertsUSA reminds subscribers that we are now in the midst of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began Friday, May 26 and runs through to the evening of Saturday, June 24. To make this year’s special month, the Islamic State is urging followers to wage all out war on the West.

For a little historical context:

With early 7th century Muslims, acts of war during Ramadan were strictly forbidden. That all changed with Muhammad, who supposedly received revelations from above indicating that it was those carrying out attacks during Ramadan that were the real victims, because the non-Muslims, by their sheer presence and sinful lifestyles, were denying true followers the ability to follow the straight path of Sharia.

Fast forwarding to modern times, readers should bear in mind that 2016’s month of daytime fasting and prayer was the bloodiest in recent history. Attacks included a massive suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed nearly 300 people, an Istanbul airport attack that killed 45, and a shooting massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando that killed 49.

Readers are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance and increased security awareness when out an about, and in particular, when present at large public gatherings and other soft targets.

AlertsUSA continues to monitor the overall domestic and international threat environment and will immediately notify service subscribers via SMS messages of new alerts, warnings and advisories or any developments which signal a change the overall threat picture for American citizens as events warrant.


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OTHER ALERTS FROM THIS WEEK
NOT DETAILED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ISSUE

6/2 – German police evacuating massive “Rock am Ring” music festival in Nuerburg over viable terrorist threat. Developing situation. Add’l alerts as warranted.

5/31 – AUS sources indicate 11 passengers subdued suspect “holding a device.” Melbourne airport on full lock down. Add’l alerts as warranted.

5/31 – Malaysia Airlines rpts attempted hijacking of Flt 128, Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur. Passenger attempted to force entry into cockpit. Subdued. Flight has landed.

5/30 – Orlando PD reports armed suspect now “contained.” Initial airport security reports of shots fired incorrect. This is the final alert regarding this incident.

5/30 – Reports of shots fired, 1st floor car rental area, Orlando Int’l Airport. Heavy police presence. Developing situation.

5/30 – AlertsUSA monitoring unspecified security incident and facility lockdown, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Add’l alerts as warranted.

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World News Roundup

June 3, 2017

Other Developments We Are Following

AMERICAS

Russia escalates spy games after years of U.S. neglect
US travel ban goes to Supreme Court
Brazilians struggle to survive corruption crisis
The Navy Now Says It Can Get More Service Life Out Of Its Existing Fleet
Three Rifles That Could Replace the Army’s M4A1 Carbine
The Blueprint for Saving Venezuela
Trump faces tough task unwinding Obama Cuba policy
C.I.A. Names ‘Dark Prince’ New Iran Chief in a Sign of Trump’s Hard Line
After 12 years of construction, aircraft carrier Ford delivered to U.S. Navy

EUROPE

Montenegro completes NATO’s control of the northern Mediterranean
PM May confident Britain can get good Brexit deal, but prepared to walk away
NATO moves 1,000s of troops in one of year’s largest Europe drills
Putin praises Trump, says U.S. spies may have faked hacking evidence
Germany, France, Italy tell Trump Paris agreement is not renegotiable
Moscow says won’t veto UN resolution on N.Korea sanctions.
Hungary’s leader says criticism by Soros ‘war declaration’
Putin: Private hackers, not government, involved in U.S. cyberattacks

MIDDLE EAST

US Special Ops General Sees Decades-Long Struggle in Africa
Trump to keep US embassy in Tel Aviv – for now
German, French defense ministers talk new European security force
Turkey wary of NATO’s decision to join fight against ISIS
In Damascus, a general feeling that the war is winding down.
As U.S. targets Hezbollah, Lebanon lobbies against more sanctions

ASIA

North Korea Threatens Nuclear War With U.S.
Calls to release US, Australian hostages after Taliban threat
Philippine military launches new air raids in Islamist battle
Future of War is Fast Approaching in the Pacific
Two US carrier strike groups, Japanese destroyers off Korean peninsula
What Does America Consider Success in Afghanistan?
China’s Campaign to Shove Taiwan Off the World Stage
ISIS threat in Afghanistan shows no end in sight


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ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE
USING THESE FREE REFERENCES

In order to help ground readers in the truth on Islam and enable you to crush liberal “Religion of Peace” arguments, AlertsUSA has compiled two free reports filled with passages from Islamic holy books covering some of the most controversial (and often denied) aspects of Islamic teachings, traditions and dogma. Now you can see them for yourself !

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DEADLY VERSES
164 Passages about Jihad from the Koran


SEX, WOMEN AND ISLAM
80 Passages on Rape, Pedophilia, Misogyny, Female Inferiority,
Wife Beating and Related Doctrines from Islamic Holy Texts


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Travel Security Update

The U.S. Dept. of State is the authoritative federal source for information on the security situation at travel destinations worldwide. With tensions rapidly increasing in most regions, readers planning on international travel, even to such common destinations as Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean Islands, are strongly encouraged to do a little research on the security situation prior to departure.

Latest USGOV Travel Alerts and Warnings

Cent African Repub
05/26/2017

Haiti
05/22/2017

Pakistan
05/22/2017

Yemen
05/10/2017

North Korea
05/09/2017

Tunesia
05/02/2017

Europe
05/01/2017

Worldwide Caution

03/06/2017

Additional Sources of Travel Guidance

Canada Dept. of Foreign Affairs

Australia Dept. of Foreign Affairs

UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office


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Plumes of smoke are seen towering above the Vatican after reports of an explosion at nearby buildings

Plumes of black smoke have filled the sky above the Vatican amid reports of an explosion.

Eyewitnesses spoke of seeing thick smoke coming from a building right next to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church after a ‘loud boom’.

One news outlet in Rome claimed a large fire had erupted at an auto garage or wrecking yard near the walls of the Vatican.

More to follow.

The black smoke can be seen filling the sky near  Vatican City, which is pictured on the left

The black smoke can be seen filling the sky near Vatican City, which is pictured on the left

Eyewitnesses spoke of seeing thick smoke coming from a building right next to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church after a 'loud boom' One news outlet in Rome claimed a large fire had erupted at an auto garage

Eyewitnesses spoke of seeing thick smoke coming from a building right next to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church after a ‘loud boom’

 

via:  dailymail