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AQI Moneybags Poobah captured by Iraqi Security Forces
Today's Headlines

Headline	Comments [Views]
Page 1: WoT Operations
Muslim fanatics radicalised mentally ill convert into becoming a 'nail bomber'	7 00:00 Icerigger [11125]
Thai terrorist killed during raid, two others arrested	0 [11126]
Five Thai police and military personnel wounded in multiple attacks	0 [11125]
AQI Moneybags Poobah captured by Iraqi Security Forces	2 00:00 Kelly [11135]
Fighting in north kills 20 rebels, 2 soldiers	1 00:00 tipover [11128]
Good morning.	9 00:00 Frank G [11127]
Official kidnapped in Mohmand	0 [11129]
Rocket planted to target Cadet College defused	0 [11131]
TV journalist slain in Bajaur	2 00:00 Redneck Jim [11129]
Two militants arrested in Pulwama	0 [11133]
Berri summons MPs to presidential election on Sunday	3 00:00 M. Murcek [11130]
Front Page 'HuJI militant was sent to trigger blasts in Delhi'	1 00:00 Redneck Jim [11129]
Iraqi troops move deeper into Sadr City	1 00:00 OldSpook [11131]
U.S. airstrike kills 8 Iraqi civilians: police	2 00:00 tu3031 [11130]
Iraq: 29 Al-Qaeda gunnies nabbed near Baquba	1 00:00 gorb [11126]
Page 2: WoT Background
New Dept of Defence offical blog: DODlive.blogspot.com	1 00:00 tu3031 [11130]
Gaza stiffed as investors meet	8 00:00 phil_b [11130]
Sweden sends extra troops to Afghanistan	1 00:00 gorb [11124]
Sistani supports govt measures to impose rule of law-Iraqi PM	2 00:00 Verlaine [11127]
Audit finds ~~nonexistant~~ lax oversight in $8B of Iraqi contractor payments	2 00:00 newc [11126]
In Iraq, a Marine's best friend is a bada$$ dog with 42 teeth	17 00:00 Classical_Liberal [11131]
Powerful Iraqi cleric flirting with Shiite militant message	13 00:00 Frank G [11130]
US Senate approves $165 bln in new war money	4 00:00 JohnQC [11129]
Bollywood actress in trumped-up Afghan sex probe	7 00:00 RD [11127]
Dutch town moves nudes after Muslims, others complain	15 00:00 Pappy [11129]
'Qaeda's next attack from Tribal Areas'	5 00:00 RD [11127]
'UN to monitor Swat peace deal'	4 00:00 Steve White [11126]
Olmert: 'The Syrians know what we want and we know what they want'	8 00:00 Pappy [11127]
Haniyeh: We won't agree to cease-fire until Israel lifts blockade	2 00:00 twobyfour [11131]
Booing protesters disrupt Olmert speech, wave banners against Syria talks	0 [11126]
Syria: We won't cut off Hizbullah, Iran	4 00:00 twobyfour [11128]
UNSC strongly supports deal to end Lebanon crisis, calls for implementation	2 00:00 tu3031 [11129]
Barack Obama to 'Jerusalem Post': I'll support Israel-Syria talks	6 00:00 twobyfour [11132]
Somalia: Italian hostages 'are well', says foreign minister	0 [11126]
Lebanon: Political deal will not last without disarmament, say experts	0 [11125]
US, UK say Hezbollah weaker after Beirut fighting	3 00:00 JohnQC [11124]
Afghan ex-president says Taliban favor peace talks	1 00:00 trailing wife [11129]
Afghan troops ready for bulk of fight: U.S. general	2 00:00 SteveS [11133]
Al-Qaeda warns against closer ties between religions	6 00:00 wxjames [11129]
Hamas and Israel truce talks falter over crossings	0 [11128]
Madrassa Reforms Project may be closed	6 00:00 Pappy [11130]
Pakistan peace deal depends on Sharia enforcement: Taliban	0 [11130]
Prosecutor: Seattle JCC shooter was trying to send message, and now must pay	11 00:00 Icerigger [11130]
A HuJI militant, he is wanted for Jaipur, UP, Samjhauta blasts, say Delhi Police	0 [11127]
Iraq: US military apologises for killing children in attack	2 00:00 JohnQC [11130]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Maxine Waters threatens to nationalize oil industry	9 00:00 GK [11130]
China: Quake victims need millions of tents	0 [11129]
China, Russia condemn US missile defense plans	1 00:00 Frank G [11128]
Prince Charles has operation to remove growth	1 00:00 twobyfour [11128]
NASA preps for '7 minutes of terror' on Mars	0 [11123]
Serious fire put out on USS George Washington - no fatalities, continuing to San Diego	0 [11128]
Report: Obama mentored by Communist Party figure	6 00:00 twobyfour [11127]
New Chinese missile base noticed by Union of Concerned Scientists - India Russia in range	4 00:00 JosephMendiola [11126]
Denmark: Iraqi criminal refugees deported	0 [11131]
Crown Princess Victoria's advisor quits Swedish royalty - moves to Qatar	5 00:00 twobyfour [11131]
SECNAV MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE	4 00:00 Galactic Coordinator Stith [11129]
UN chief: Myanmar to allow all aid workers	5 00:00 tu3031 [11128]
Angola overtakes Nigeria in oil production	3 00:00 Galactic Coordinator Stith [11131]
A Climate of Repression: Interview of Czech Republic President Klaus	0 [11127]
'A powerless Musharraf to resign'	2 00:00 trailing wife [11135]
Conyers subpoenas Rove	11 00:00 OldSpook [11130]
McCain criticizes Obama's lack of military service	7 00:00 AlanC [11128]
Tsvangirai To Return to Zimbabwe	2 00:00 tu3031 [11129]
Obama Stands in for Kennedy at Commencement Address	5 00:00 Redneck Jim [11128]
Obama begins top-secret search for vice president	14 00:00 RD [11135]
Page 4: Opinion
A Look at the Arab League Satellite Broadcasting Charter	0 [11124]
analysis of food shortage in Mexico and Haiti - short story - not gashol problem	1 00:00 JohnQC [11124]
Violent Islam appeals to social misfits	5 00:00 Spike Uniter [11125]
The Diplomad blog is back and publishing	0 [11125]
The High Cost of Oil Dependence - Foundation for Defense of Democracies	0 [11126]
The ignorance of "highly educated" voters	25 00:00 OldSpook [11129]
Behind the Israel-Syria talks	0 [11126]
Kanjorski's honesty problem	1 00:00 tu3031 [11128]
Obama's Metastatic Gaffe	3 00:00 DMFD [11128]
Peggy Noonan: Hillary is a sissy!	1 00:00 JohnQC [11127]
Middle East Oil Centenary: An Assessment	5 00:00 McZoid [11134]
Suicide, the path to national salvation	3 00:00 Anonymoose [11134]
Page 5: Russia-Former Soviet Union
Don't Bury Me, I'm Not Dead Yet	4 00:00 Procopius2k [11132]
Pron Tax Considered As Solution To Caliphornia Budget Shortfall	2 00:00 Frank G [11132]
London Arabic-Language Daily: "Kabbalah-Inspired Fashion Reaches Saudi Youth"	1 00:00 tu3031 [11131]
Fourth severed foot found in B.C. waters	8 00:00 RD [11129]
Sweden solves Cold War submarine mystery	1 00:00 Mike [11129]
Funny, But Insane, And Now Dead	4 00:00 DarthVader [11127]
Happy Birthday to the Brooklyn Bridge	7 00:00 Frank G [11128]
54 sickened by suicidal farmer's toxic vomit	2 00:00 Beavis [11128]
Today's Politicial Show for an Election Year	0 [11127]
Golan settlers unfazed by Israeli-Syrian talks	1 00:00 Chuck [11126]
Iraqi orchestra stages rare concert	7 00:00 Bobby [11132]
Nudist German flights scrapped	2 00:00 JohnQC [11129]
Wolf whistle works, woman strips	7 00:00 twobyfour [11128]

    
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                        23:22 Spike Uniter

                        23:17 RD

                        23:07 twobyfour

                        23:06 tu3031

                        23:04 RD

                        22:56 twobyfour

                        22:46 Frank G

                        22:37 Bobby

                        22:36 Rambler in California

                        22:27 Bobby

                        22:19 M. Murcek

                        22:16 Bobby

                        22:14 GK

                        22:13 Bobby

                        22:04 phil_b

                        21:55 SteveS

                        21:49 Classical_Liberal

                        21:38 McZoid

                        21:35 Pappy

                        21:24 Pappy

                        21:07 Procopius2k

                        20:34 DarthVader

Who's in the News
52	[untagged]
6	Taliban
4	Hezbollah
4	Govt of Syria
4	Hamas
3	Iraqi Insurgency
3	Govt of Pakistan
3	Global Jihad
2	HUJI
2	al-Qaeda
2	Thai Insurgency
2	al-Qaeda in Iraq
1	Mahdi Army
1	Jaish-e-Mohammad
1	Islamic Courts

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Two weeks of WOT

Fri 2008-05-23
AQI Moneybags Poobah captured by Iraqi Security Forces

Thu 2008-05-22
Hezbollah Wins Veto After Talks End Lebanon Stalemate

Wed 2008-05-21
Egyptian official: Israel has accepted Gaza cease-fire

Tue 2008-05-20
Iraqi troops roll into Sadr City

Mon 2008-05-19
Boomer kills 11, maims 24 near Pakistan army centre

Sun 2008-05-18
Tater under arrest in Iran?

Sat 2008-05-17
Ten held in Europe for Al Qaeda ties

Fri 2008-05-16
Burqaboomer kills 18 near crowded bazaar

Thu 2008-05-15
Dozen militants killed in suspected US strike on Damadola

Wed 2008-05-14
Commander Says al-Qaida ''Virtually Destroyed'' in Kirkuk

Tue 2008-05-13
Sudanese troops hunt for rebels in Khartoum

Mon 2008-05-12
Hezbollah foiled US-planned coup. Really.

Sun 2008-05-11
Army sides with Nasrallah against Leb govt

Sat 2008-05-10
Leb coup d'etat: Hezbollah seizes control of west Beirut

Fri 2008-05-09
Hezbollah seizes large parts of Beirut

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