The man who sold the war Nov 7, 2009
And in the summer of 2002, I think it was Aug. 26, Dick Cheney went to Nashville to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and gave a very bellicose speech in which he said flat-out, Saddam is two years away or so from having a nuclear weapon and there is "no doubt" that he has chemical and biological weapons. And it was sort of a shot across our bows, for anyone who was listening, that basically was saying, "OK, thanks, we're done with Afghanistan, we're now going to turn our gun sights on Iraq." And... (Salon)
Gene-makers put forward security standards Nov 5, 2009
"Having a single code of conduct will help persuade other governments and companies to follow the same approach," says Robert Mikulak, director of chemical and biological weapons threat reduction at the US Department of State. The US government will be releasing draft guidelines for voluntary synthetic DNA screening by the end of the year, says Mikulak. (Scientific American)
Ignorance is no excuse Nov 1, 2009
Tony Blair says he did not know that Saddam was incapable of firing long-range chemical and biological weapons. Well, somebody did. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
America Can't Afford the Intelligence Community’s Weaknesses Oct 26, 2009
The report said Iraq is reconstituting its nuclear program and has chemical and biological weapons. But the 2002 Iraq NIE had serious flaws. (Human Events Online)
Al-Qaida No. 2 Praises Dead Militant Leader Oct 7, 2009
Under interrogation in Egypt, al-Libi said Iraq, which was then still ruled by Saddam Hussein, had agreed to provide al-Qaida with training in chemical and biological weapons, according to a 2006 Senate intelligence report. However, in 2002 memos, U.S. defense intelligence officials doubted al-Libi's information, saying he was likely misleading his interrogators. (CBS News -- World)
Al Qaeda Leader Praises Dead Militant in New Video Oct 5, 2009
Under interrogation in Egypt, al-Libi said Iraq, which was then still ruled by Saddam Hussein, had agreed to provide Al Qaeda with training in chemical and biological weapons, according to a 2006 Senate intelligence report. However, in 2002 memos, U.S. defense intelligence officials doubted al-Libi's information, saying he was likely misleading his interrogators. (Fox News)
Al Qaeda deputy leader praises deceased militant who gave false information Oct 5, 2009
Under interrogation in Egypt, Libi said Iraq, then still ruled by Saddam Hussein, had agreed to provide Al Qaeda with training in chemical and biological weapons, according to a 2006 Senate intelligence report. Reports concluded that information on Iraqi links with Al Qaeda was not credible. (Boston Globe)
Building bridges with Delhi urged Oct 2, 2009
He says Canberra should promote Indian involvement in the so-called Australia Group on chemical and biological weapons export controls. This would be an easy first step, but it's a step that has not been taken,'' Mr Medcalf told the Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
It's sanctions or bust Oct 1, 2009
He mainly discussed building durable world peace and "elimination of all nuclear, chemical and biological weapons to pave the way for all nations to have access to advanced and peaceful technology". He criticized the US and Israel, but seemed somewhat subdued. (Asia Times Online)
Nigeria: As Obama Scraps Missile Shield Plan in East Europe Oct 1, 2009
It is our view that the 21st century will not be defined by the number of nuclear arms a nation possesses, or the number of short-, medium- or long-range ballistic missiles it can deploy in battle, or the amount of chemical and biological weapons in its armoury. Rather, in the new century of a global world, national greatness and clout will increasing be defined by a country's capacity to apply advanced technology and knowledge to raise the standard of living of its citizens and the world's... (allAfrica.com)
Spirited debate over President Obama's policies has little to do with race Sep 30, 2009
"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do." Rep ... sparky595 wrote on Sep 26, 2009 5:57 AM:" Mike, great web page. It's funny how the democrats forget so quickly."As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ahmadinejad slams Israel as world powers turn up heat (134) Sep 30, 2009
"Ahmadinejad spoke of the elimination of all nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, during his speech to the UN, but otherwise didn't mention his country's nuclear program. Instead, he criticized Israel's inhuman policies in Palestine and said the Jewish state had committed genocide in a speech that led to walkouts by numerous other countries in the General Assembly.The international community "is impatiently waiting for the punishment of the aggressors and the murderers of the defenseless... (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Explosive ingenuity Sep 25, 2009
He devised a modern-day shelter that is airtight, fully self-contained and able to protect against natural disasters as well as nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. Now, demand for the shelters is so high that he has not been able to match it with production and he is increasing his manufacturing facility by 50,000 square feet to meet the demand. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Pakistan: Al-Qaida commanders killed in US strikes Sep 17, 2009
Among the several top al-Qaida militants killed in the strikes are Abu Khabab al-Masri, an explosives expert responsible for its chemical and biological weapons efforts, and Usama al-Kini, believed to have planned the attack on Islamabad's Marriott Hotel. Just last month, one of the strikes killed Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Meshud. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Intelligence chief: U.S. safer from al-Qaida Sep 16, 2009
The plan sets out six objectives for the agencies under Blair's leadership: combating violent extremism, countering the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, providing warning about impending crises and intelligence insight to guide policy; improving counterintelligence; protecting computer networks from cyber threats; and providing intelligence to support current operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Mexico and elsewhere. More on. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Hazardous Chemicals at Vieques: Is the Government Accountable? Sep 16, 2009
Many of the canisters he handled, he says, were labeled "112" for Project 112, a top-secret cold-war U.S. military program conducted between 1962 and 1973 that involved experiments with chemical and biological weapons. Project 112's records were finally declassified at the start of this decade; but the Pentagon as yet does not acknowledge a link between the chemical tests and the spate of illnesses suffered since then by servicemen like Marrero, who is still fighting to get his veteran's medical... (Time.com)
South Africa: Ministers Stonewall Arms-Deal Questions Sep 3, 2009
The DA has alleged SA sold Libya glide bombs that could deliver nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, and provided multiple grenade launchers to Libya, Syria and Venezuela. "The public have a right to know how it was that we sold, attempted to sell or demonstrated and exhibited conventional arms in states such as Iran, Libya, Syria, North Korea and Zimbabwe, despite legislation aimed at ensuring that we do not trade in conventional arms with states engaged in repression, aggression and... (allAfrica.com)
LETTER: Look at a list of what Palin doesn't have Aug 20, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Is the mid-August start of school too early. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Matthew Casey: Nuclear hindsight is 20/20 Aug 12, 2009
In addition to such atrocities as the Rape of Nanking and the Bataan Death March, there is documented evidence of medical experimentation on prisoners, the use of chemical and biological weapons and the systematic application of rape, torture and forced labor. Overall, it is estimated that between 15 million and 35 million deaths can be traced to Japanese aggression during World War II. In effect, there were millions of reasons not to accept anything less than unconditional surrender. (Medfield Press, MA)
‘MOB’ing tactic disturbing Aug 10, 2009
desertique wrote on Aug 9, 2009 9:07 AM:" cocoa,My words for you were quite sufficient and the articles were included to show the link between Khatami and Mousavi and the history of the two and their obvious credentials which leads to their support in Iran. I am sorry were not able to comprehend that, perhaps you were not trying or did not want to.As I explained to you quite well the people of Iran are very nationalistic, proud and intelligent and have become even more so since the CIA coup that... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
* Softcover: UK: What was Tokyo before it became the future? Aug 9, 2009
Some X and David Peace is of this number X proclaim Hirasawas innocence, believing that the method of poisoning points to the involvement of Unit 731, Japans covert wartime chemical and biological weapons division. Military-industrial conspiracy; police cover-up. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
South Africa: Opposition Questions 'Suspect' Arms Deals Aug 4, 2009
"The dodgy deals that have been 'authorised' by the NCACC include: selling glide bombs that could be used to deliver nuclear, chemical and biological weapons to Libya; selling multiple grenade launchers to Libya; selling multiple grenade launchers to Syria; and selling thousands of multiple grenade launchers and upgraded assault rifles to Venezuela.". Attempts to reach government spokesmen were unsuccessful. (allAfrica.com)
'Dodgy' arms deals - DA Aug 3, 2009
The "dodgy deals" that had been "authorised" by the NCACC included selling glide bombs that could be used to deliver nuclear, chemical and biological weapons to Libya, multiple grenade launchers to Libya and Syria, and thousands of multiple grenade launchers and upgraded assault rifles to Venezuela. The dodgy deals that were "pending" authorisation by the NCACC included attempting to sell thousands of aviator G-suits to Iran, attempting to sell thousands of sniper rifles to Syria, and attempting... (iAfrica.com)
10 Al Qaeda Operatives Believed Killed Jul 24, 2009
Abu Khabab al-Masri Al Qaeda's most seasoned explosives expert and trainer, and the man responsible for its chemical and biological weapons efforts. Abdallah Azzam senior aide to Sheikh Sa'id al-Masri. (Fox News)
Iraq Urges U.N. to Cancel Sanctions Jul 23, 2009
Some activities related to the possible production of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons remain on the books, and missiles with a range of more than 150 kilometers (93 miles) are still banned. Al-Maliki said Iraq is waiting for the secretary-general's report, which U.N. deputy spokeswoman Marie Okabe said "will be issued shortly.". (Newsmax)
Our own view of China Jul 10, 2009
"In February 2003, [...] Powell presented evidence alleging that Iraq was actively producing chemical and biological weapons and had ties to al-Qaeda. [Cheney's lies] The United States, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, Australia, Denmark, Japan, and Spain proposed a UN Resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq, [...] Facing a losing vote [they] eventually withdrew their resolution."With the failure of its resolution, the U.S. and their supporters abandoned the Security Council procedures and... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Woman Accused of Al Qaeda Ties Denies Firing at U.S. Soldiers Jul 7, 2009
Her handwritten notes, the indictment stated, "referred to the construction of 'dirty bombs' chemical and biological weapons, and other explosives.". The defense witness, Dr. L. Thomas Kucharski, however, testified that some of the written materials found in her possession revealed a delusional woman. (ABC News)
FACTBOX-U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan Jul 7, 2009
July 28 - An al Qaeda chemical and biological weapons expert, Abu Khabab al-Masri, was killed in South Waziristan. Nov. 22 - Rashid Rauf, a Briton with al Qaeda links and the suspected ringleader of a 2006 plot to blow up airliners over the Atlantic, was killed in an attack in North Waziristan. (AlertNet)
Where is the line drawn? Jul 3, 2009
Missoulian: Where is the line drawn. function expandcontent(cid, aobject){ if (disabletablinks==1) aobject. (Missoulian, MT)
Listening to Saddam Jul 3, 2009
The invasion that finished Saddam, remember, was ostensibly launched to rid him of the chemical and biological weapons that a man so evil simply couldn't be allowed to possess. Yet now comes one more compelling piece of evidence that Saddam was no longer in possession of so-called weapons of mass destruction by the time the United States went to war against Iraq for the second time. (Albany Times Union)
* Uncertain future awaits man whose lies backed war Jun 30, 2009
Before the invasion, Curveball had become the CIAs most valuable source on Iraqs fictitious chemical and biological weapons program, a man who underscored the White Houses push for war through a litany of lies that later claimed the careers of the former secretary of state Colin Powell and CIA chief George Tenet ... At the time, the US military was scanning Iraq intensively, looking for proof of a chemical and biological weapons program. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* The end of cyber-innocence Jun 30, 2009
We need something analogous to the 1925 Geneva Protocol to the Hague Convention, which prohibited chemical and biological weapons. And we need to start now. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
19 comment(s) Jun 28, 2009
He became the unnamed source, according to Senate investigators, behind Bush administration claims in 2002 and 2003 that Iraq had provided training in chemical and biological weapons to al-Qaeda operatives. The claim was most famously delivered by then-Secretary of State Colin L. Powell in his address to the United Nations in February 2003. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ballistic Missile Defense Dependence Day Jun 25, 2009
Ballistic missiles carrying nuclear, chemical and biological weapons are marquee weapons, militarily and politically, in the bad guys' arsenal. Missile defense thus plays a key military, political and psychological role in this global battle. (Townhall.com)
Singapore troops join China drill Jun 19, 2009
About 60 soldiers from each country are practicing reactions to attacks from enemies using radioactive contaminants and chemical and biological weapons. China and Singapore signed a defence and security agreement early last year. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
North Korea chemical weapons threaten region-report Jun 18, 2009
The ICG said the North's nuclear threat is the region's most urgent security issue but if progress is made on rolling back Pyongyang's atomic ambitions, there could be a way to find a solution to the threats posed by chemical and biological weapons. MISSILE TESTS. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Russia opens WMD disposal plant May 30, 2009
It has been part-funded by the US as part of a programme to dismantle what was the world's biggest arsenal of chemical and biological weapons. The factory at Shchuchye is to dispose of 5,500 tonnes of chemical weapons, including the nerve gases VX and Sarin. (BBC News -- Europe)
North Korea tests missiles May 27, 2009
Seoul reacted to the nuclear test by signing on to the U.S.-led Proliferation Security Initiative, joining 94 nations seeking to intercept ships suspected of carrying nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, materials to make them, or missiles to deliver them. North Korea for years has warned the South against joining the blockade. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Campbell gets a savaging May 27, 2009
4 Feb 2004: Intelligence chiefs ignored warnings from their own leading experts that they could not be certain Iraq had chemical and biological weapons, a former intelligence official who gave crucial evidence to the Hutton inquiry claimed today. 30 Jan 2004. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Ignorance is no excuse May 26, 2009
Tony Blair says he did not know that Saddam was incapable of firing long-range chemical and biological weapons. Well, somebody did. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Nuke test puts U.S. on notice May 26, 2009
"There's not a list of good options. "We're talking about a country with over a million soldiers, enough nuclear fissile material for six to 10 bombs, chemical and biological weapons. And if it becomes unstable or starts unraveling, it's not a crisis you can manage part time," says Green, who is now a professor at Georgetown University. North Korea's nuclear test was followed by the test-firing of three short-range, ground-to-air missiles, the South Korean news agency Yonhap said. The actions... (USA Today)
Al Qaeda figure who provided link to Iraq dies May 14, 2009
Ibn al-Shaykh al-Libi's allegation that Iraqi agents trained al Qaeda operatives in the use of chemical and biological weapons was "pivotal" to the Bush administration's case for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, said Stacy Sullivan, a counterterrorism adviser for the U.S.-based Human Rights Watch. "He's a fairly significant figure in the counterterrorism world, and his testimony I would say provided the linchpin for the invasion of Iraq," she said. (CNN -- World)
2 Koreas to meet Tuesday in 1st dialogue in a year Apr 20, 2009
Countries participating in the initiative exchange intelligence and hold maritime drills to stop and search ships suspected of carrying nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, materials to make them or missiles to deliver them. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Don't buy into Wall Street hocus pocus Apr 20, 2009
And chemical and biological weapons -- did we forget about these. They are real people killers. (NJ.com -- Times)
2 Koreas to hold first dialogue in a year Apr 19, 2009
Countries participating in the initiative exchange intelligence and hold maritime drills to stop and search ships suspected of carrying nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, materials to make them or missiles to deliver them. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today)
Universal Detection Technology Receives Order for Anthrax and Ricin Detection Equipment From Dubai-Based Firm Apr 2, 2009
He added that the training material recovered from Al Qaida and information gathered from some of their captured operatives have convinced the world law enforcement community that the terrorist outfit has had plans to use chemical and biological weapons in their actions. Nobody really knows when Al Qaida will strike with chemical or biological weapons but it is just a matter of time before the terrorists believe they are ready,'' he said, adding that the only restraints the terrorists were... (Primezone Releases)
South Korea on alert Mar 28, 2009
One reason for this is that the North Korean threat appears rather abstract, despite the North's success in building missiles - and its accumulation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. No one seriously questions the view that the reason for launching the Taepodong-2 is to test its effectiveness in warfare - and not to put a satellite in orbit, as North Korea has repeatedly said it will do. (Asia Times Online)
Predator attacks take heavy toll on al-Qaida Mar 22, 2009
Among the people killed since August are Rashid Rauf, the suspected mastermind of an alleged 2006 trans-Atlantic airliner plot; Abu Khabab Masri, who was described as the leader of al-Qaida's chemical and biological weapons efforts; Khalid Habib, an operations chief allegedly involved in plots against the West; and Usama al-Kini, who allegedly helped orchestrate the September bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. Type Size. (AZCentral -- News)
Ros-Lehtinen: As Syria Jails Dissidents, U.S. Seeks Thaw? Mar 17, 2009
"Jailing political dissidents is just the latest similarity between Syria and Iran. Syria also pursues illicit nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs, supports violent Islamist groups, facilitates the entrance of militants into Iraq, and undermines the sovereignty of neighboring states. "We should not unilaterally seek a thaw in U.S.-Syrian relations without first asking for specific pre-requisites to be met. To do so shows weakness on these issues and could have very serious... (PR Newswire)
UPDATE: U.S. Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Over Iraq... Mar 14, 2009
Plus applicable sales tax. U.S. Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Over Iraq (Updated). (The Drudge Report)
Major first to complete online MMAS Mar 13, 2009
What about the threat of chemical and biological weapons. " But her career plans changed after serving as a strategic planner for the U.N. Mission in Liberia."It was an outstanding, awesome experience, I was fortunate to have the opportunity," she said.Upon completion of her assignment at Human Resource Command in St. Louis, Breaux will be assigned to the Office of the Chief of Army Reserve in Washington, D.C., to work on the campaign plan for Africa. Her advice to others interested in the... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Letters to the Editor (March 5) Mar 6, 2009
conservative-25 wrote on Mar 5, 2009 7:37 PM:" the liberals hated bush since day 1, they claim he stole the election and blaa blaa......and we all know where it went from there...... Bush destroyed the world and Big Al will save all of us from global warming.Iraq war facts:Saddam was an evil dictator that killed thousands of his own people, not to mention torture oh no that evil word, i bet it was real torture though not just pouring water on there face or humiliating those poor poor souls.... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
War article ill-timed Mar 2, 2009
desertique wrote on Mar 1, 2009 5:42 PM:" I opposed this war, I opposed the war in Vietnam, I opposed the Iraq-Iran war, I oppose the war in Afghanistan, I opposed the rise of Hitler supported by the Bush ancestors, the failings of Saddam who our leaders counted on to provide us cheap oil. I oppose all preemptive wars cloaked in lies and propaganda, claiming greater freedom, protection of freedom, sanctioned by demagogues who fool the people into having their children die, and I oppose the... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The Burden-of-Success Theory Mar 1, 2009
"Yogurt" turned out to be the code name for a chemical and biological weapons project that al-Qaida had begun in 1999. "The destructive power of these weapons," al-Zawahiri had written excitedly (and inaccurately) in a memo, "is no less than that of nuclear weapons." Al-Zawahiri was particularly interested in developing an and hired a microbiologist named Abdur Rauf to obtain the necessary spores and equipment. (Slate)
UPDATE: Tax Hike Will Be for 2011... Feb 26, 2009
We are confident that Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capabilities ... " -- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10, 2002 "He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological weapons, and any nuclear capacity ... This he has refused to do"... (The Drudge Report)
Sniffer-dogs Inspire Better Artificial Nose Feb 14, 2009
Should marketable technology evolve from the research, however, it could be tailored to sniff out drugs, explosives, chemical and biological weapons, and even certain types of cancer. It s fun to find the projects at the seams of different technologies, he says, and Craven agrees. (Science Daily)
