ISRAEL - Dec 26 - Palestinian MP Gets 30 Years Jail.
An Israeli military court sentences the secretary-general of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), Ahmad Saadat, to 30 years in prison. Saadat, who is also a member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, was indicted on 19 "terrorism-related charges", including overseeing the PFLP's military operations, membership in...

ARAB ISRAELI RELATIONS - Israel Issues An Appeal To Palestinians In Gaza.
The Israeli PM, Ehud Olmert issues a "last minute" appeal to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to reject the militant leadership of Hamas and stop firing rockets at Israel, warning that he would not hesitate to use force. Other Israeli officials also issued hard-line statements, indicating that Israel might...

ARAB ISRAELI RELATIONS - Dec 29 - Gaza Toll Passes 350 In 3rd Day Of Israeli Strikes.
Israel is engaged in an "all-out war with Hamas", Defense Minister Ehud Barak tells Parliament as his air force struck at the organization's civic institutions - the Islamic University, Interior Ministry and presidential guesthouse. The death toll surpassed 350, some 60 of them civilians, according to UN officials. As...

AFGHANISTAN - Dec 24 - Afghans And US Plan To Recruit Local Militias.
Taking a page from the successful experiment in Iraq, American commanders and Afghan leaders are preparing to arm local militias to help in the fight against a resurgent Taliban. B t along with hope, the move is raising fears here that the new armed groups could push the country...

Hiscox Announces New US Terrorism Insurance Team and Increases Policy Limits.
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hiscox , the international specialist insurer, has today announced the launch of its US-based team of terrorism underwriters. This new capability is designed to meet the terrorism insurance needs of businesses across Fortune 500 firms to private enterprise and institutions including US firms...

Minorities, vulnerable fear terrorism more.
Vulnerable U.S. populations may be more likely to fear terrorism and avoid certain activities as a result, according to a study in the January 2009 issue of AJPH. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles and other institutions, found that the...

South Asia Becomes The Centre Of The US-Led War On Terrorism - Now Focus Is On Gaza.
*** The Arab Critics Of The Iran-Led Axis Accuse This Of Exploiting The Massacre Of Palestinians In The Gaza Strip To Deepen The Split Of Sunnis In The Muslim World; It Is Said The Gaza Drama May Be Followed By A Similar One In Lebanon Before Or Perhaps After...

'NGI Initiatives' Launches Foundation in its First Anniversary to Create Entrepreneurship & Combat Terrorism.
CHENNAI, India, January 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On the occasion of the 5th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas being organized in Chennai Trade Centre today, Boston and Pune based New Global Indian Initiatives, which is celebrating its first anniversary, has announced the launch of NGI Foundation to impact the Indian society in...

Multi-Tech is Certified Partner in C-TPAT Security Program.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Program Helps Ensure Continued Free Flow of International Trade MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has certified Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. as a partner in the Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. The partner certification resulted...

'Waking Up And Getting Ready': New 'Green' Guide Advocates Simple Living and Earth-Centered Spirituality.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the great challenges of our day, including two wars, an economic meltdown, the ongoing presence of terrorism and environmental degradation, Blair Frank presents his arguments for a response in his new nonfiction guide, "Waking Up And Getting Ready:...