Developer has grand plan for crumbling resort Nov 10, 2008
Guards installed secret microphones all over the resort, and by listening they managed to glean valuable information about Japanese biological weapons, the location of ships and munitions plants, and code names for some Japanese Army units. "Nobody even knew what was going on there until years later," said Jensen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
My vision for America: Speeches by Barack Obama Nov 8, 2008
He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted UN inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. He's a bad guy. (Independent)
Afghan veterans more likely to suffer from mental illness Nov 5, 2008
Mr Williams, from Weaverham, Cheshire, added: "We were told one in three of us would die. We were told to expect chemical and biological weapons and we used to look at each other and wonder who would make it home alive and who would go back in a coffin. And, of course, we had Scud attacks. I have been diagnosed with medical problems. I have aches and pains and dizzy spells. I can't go far without a stick and I have flashbacks, snapshots of the things that happened to us. It is not a good way to... (Independent)
* Terrorist suspects posed as students in UK to enter labs Nov 3, 2008
Rihab Taha, dubbed Dr Germ, who worked on Iraqi president Saddam Husseins biological weapons program, studied for her doctorate in plant toxins at East Anglia Universitys School of Biological Sciences in Norwich. In addition, a number of Iraqi scientists X funded by Baghdad X infiltrated British microbiology laboratories in the run-up to the Gulf War of 1990 to 1991. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
U.S. security chief justifies cross-border raids Oct 31, 2008
"There are areas of the world that are ungoverned or ungovernable but nevertheless technically within the sovereignty of boundaries. Does that mean we simply have to allow terrorists to operate there, in kind of badlands, where they can plan, they can set up laboratories, they can experiment with chemical weapons and with biological weapons?" he said. His remarks, challenged by some members of parliament in the audience, follow comments made by U.S. Secretary of Defence Robert Gates on Tuesday... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
U.S. Intel Chief: 2009 Will Be a Dangerous Year Oct 31, 2008
McConnell told the National Conference of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation that terrorism remains a pressing threat, and singled out biological weapons in the wrong hands as a particular concern. 2008 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
Don't Turn Panic Into Depression Oct 30, 2008
In a world of nuclear and biological weapons and non-state terrorist organizations that breed on poverty and despair, another global economic breakdown of such extended duration would risk armed conflicts on an even greater scale. To be sure, Washington already has stoked the flames of the financial panic. (CBS News)
'Only a matter of time before terrorists use weapons of mass destruction' Oct 30, 2008
Biological weapons pose a far more serious long-term terrorist threat to the West than nuclear weapons, according to Washington's leading counter-terrorism expert. And Henry "Hank" Crumpton, the newly-appointed head of counter-terrorism at the US State Department, believes that it is simply a matter of time before international terrorist groups such as al-Qa'eda acquire weapons of mass destruction and use them in attacks. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Why we fight, then and now: Oct 30, 2008
After the invasion, the Iraq Survey Group didn't find the stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons that the CIA believed Saddam had possessed. According to Feith, the group did find evidence that indicated he had restarted his chemical, biological, and nuclear programs. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Gates gives rationale for expanded deterrence Oct 29, 2008
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Tuesday that the United States would hold "fully accountable" any country or group that helped terrorists to acquire or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. The statement was the Bush administration's most expansive yet in trying to articulate a vision of deterrence for the post-Sept. (International Herald Tribune)
BIDEN: OBAMA WILL BE TESTED BY 'INTERNATIONAL CRISIS' IN FIRST 6 MONTHS... Oct 21, 2008
Political Radar: Biden to Supporters: "Gird Your Loins", For the Next President "It's Like Cleaning Augean Stables". Biden to Supporters: "Gird Your Loins", For the Next President "It's Like Cleaning Augean Stables". (The Drudge Report)
New outbreak Oct 21, 2008
" The Google.org grants illustrate how enterprising researchers are attempting to exploit technology in the battle against disease outbreaks. They include: TheGlobal Viral Forecasting Initiative, $5.5 million of an $11 million grant co-funded by the Skoll Foundation to collect and analyze blood from humans and animals in infectious-disease hot spots in Africa and Asia to spot outbreaks before they start. The University of Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, $2.5 million to support Lipkin's... (USA Today -- News)
U.S.-Iraq deal would whittle troops' immunity Oct 20, 2008
Yet it bars "systems of weapons of mass destruction (chemical, nuclear, radiological, biological weapons and waste related to these weapons).". The United States is to transfer control of Iraqi airspace to Iraq when the agreement goes into effect, although Iraq can ask for assistance for airspace control and surveillance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Obama's favorite Republican? Oct 18, 2008
"So why does the Democratic presidential nominee keep invoking the name of a 76-year-old Republican from Indiana?Meet Dick LugarDick Lugar may not be a household name, but he's well known within international security circles. And he's famous to world leaders who are trying to protect their countries from nuclear attack.In 1991, Lugar teamed up with Sam Nunn, then a Democratic senator, to create a program aimed at securing and dismantling the nuclear, chemical and biological weapons inside the... (MSNBC -- Politics)
McCain closes Gallup gap, but debate may halt his momentum Oct 17, 2008
(Saddam Hussein) possesses chemical and biological weapons and is seeking nuclear weapons. Biden continues: We must be clear with the American people that we are committing to Iraq for the long haul; not just the day after, but the decade after. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Drive-flu vaccination Oct 17, 2008
The clinic was set up to test the best and quickest way to dispense medicine to the masses in the case of a pandemic virus or biological weapons attack scenario. Hendrix, along with many working the clinic, believes the set up could work in an emergency situation. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Local Company Awarded $18 Million to Develop Sensor Oct 16, 2008
This breakthrough will simulate all the components of a canine sense of smell and could help protect U.S. forces in war zones by spotting explosives and chemical or biological weapons. SAIC senior vice president said, There is a critical need for sensitive detection and accurate identification of chemicals and mixtures of chemicals, such as explosives and chemical weapons that threaten our deployed troops. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
* US policy bans vaccine exports to five countries Oct 13, 2008
SILLY: Experts said the idea of using bird flu vaccines to develop biological weapons was far-fetched and that the export ban could pose a problem in an emergency AP, JAKARTA Monday, Oct 13, 2008, Page 5. When Indonesias health minister stopped sending samples of bird flu virus to a research laboratory in the US for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it the nuttiest thing hed ever heard ... Some experts said... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
U.S. limits bird flu vaccine, fearing bioterror Oct 13, 2008
When Indonesia's health minister stopped sending bird flu viruses to a research laboratory in the United States for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it "the nuttiest thing" he'd ever heard. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle)
South Korea Welcomes Removal of North Korea From U.S. Terror-Sponsors List Oct 12, 2008
The Bush administration removed Libya from the list in 2006 after leader Colonel Muammar Qaddafi renounced terrorism and agreed to give up all nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. To contact the reporter for this story: in Seoul at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
AP Top News at 1:10 pm EDT Oct 12, 2008
US controls bird flu vaccines over bioweapon fearsJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) _ When Indonesia's health minister stopped sending bird flu viruses to a research laboratory in the U.S. for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it "the nuttiest thing" he'd ever heard. Yet deep inside an 86-page supplement to United States export regulations is a single sentence that bars U.S. exports of vaccines for avian bird flu and dozens of... (TMCnet)
Ignorance is no excuse Oct 11, 2008
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)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Oct 11, 2008
6 billion Bioshield program was signed into law by President Bush on July 21 in an effort to develop defenses against possible biological weapons. The new anthrax vaccine is a centerpiece of Bioshield, but many questions remain about its effectiveness and how long it can be stored. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
Nuclear proliferation: A dangerous world Oct 10, 2008
But, he quickly added, biological weapons also would kill many people - and they would be harder to stop because the components generally are widely available and it takes less expertise to use them. Most people see Iran and North Korea as the main nuclear threats. (Florida Times-Union)
* US-Russia divide allows the Middle East arms race to flourish Oct 6, 2008
Any regional security architecture will have to be premised on the Middle East becoming a zone free of all weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons ... Indeed, Arab states have both developed and used chemical and biological weapons X not against Israel, so far, but against others in the region. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pursue anthrax probe Oct 6, 2008
The FBI tagged Bruce Ivins, a former microbiologist at the U.S. Army's biological weapons research center at Fort Detrick, Md. as the "only person involved" in sending out anthrax- laced letters, some of which were dropped off at a mailbox on Nassau Street in Princeton Borough and processed through the large postal facility on Route 130 in Hamilton. (NJ.com -- Times)
* Book Review: Communist apologists redoubtable legacy lives on Oct 5, 2008
In 1952, Needham joined an international commission set up by the Chinese government to investigate reports that the Americans had used biological weapons in the Korean War. Led by the nose by Chinese agents, who mocked up sites and faked results, Needham declared the US guilty as charged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Biden Can't Abide By the Truth Oct 4, 2008
Just take a listen to what the Delaware Democrat had to say six years ago, during the run-up to the U.S. invasion of Iraq: "I do not believe this is a rush to war. I believe it is a march to peace and security. ... (Saddam Hussein) possesses chemical and biological weapons and is seeking nuclear weapons." Further, Biden insisted: "We must be clear with the American people that we are committing to Iraq for the long haul; not just the day after, but the decade after.". It was a much different... (Townhall.com)
Reader says letter is far beneath civil discourse Oct 3, 2008
" President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998"Together we must also confront the new hazards of chemical and biological weapons, and the outlaw states, terrorists and organized criminals seeking to acquire them. Saddam Hussein has spent the better part of this decade, and much of his nation's wealth, not on providing for the Iraqi people, but on developing nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and the missiles to deliver them. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
November 2001 Oct 3, 2008
November 30, 2001 President Pleased with Mexican Trucking Compromise. National Hospice Month Proclamation. (White House News Releases)
Galveston seeks $2.2 billion in hurricane aid Sep 24, 2008
Raimer said the university's board bought only $100 million worth of insurance to cover the medical school, teaching hospital and various research laboratories, including the new Galveston National Laboratory, which is to investigate, among other things, pathogens used as biological weapons. The medical center is in shambles, officials said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Al-Qaida Threatens 'October Surprise' Attack Sep 23, 2008
com Al-Qaida Threatens ober Surprisetack. On a Handheld Device. (Newsmax)
Damascus warily eyes the prize Sep 18, 2008
While Israel may have no big concerns about a conventional military confrontation with Syria, it does worry about the latter's stockpile of chemical and biological weapons (CBW) and its surface-to-surface missiles. Syria has been developing its CBW capability since the 1980s and has gained the capacity in recent years to launch large numbers of medium and long-range rockets. (Asia Times Online)
Fears of US-Russia breakdown on WMD dismantlement Sep 18, 2008
Sam Nunn say the two countries have continued working together to secure nuclear, chemical and biological weapons despite growing hostility after Russia's invasion of Georgia last month. They said in separate interviews with The Associated Press, however, that the spike in tensions heightens the risks of a breakdown in the arrangement under which the United States pays for the program. (Albany Times Union)
U.S. to Expand Domestic Use Of Spy Satellites Sep 16, 2008
Using different spectra of light to identify chemical or biological weapons manufacturing. Mapping cities before special events to prepare security plans. (Yahoo News -- Law Enforcement)
Newsweek International Editions: Highlights and Exclusives, September 22, 2008 Issue Sep 15, 2008
"In that case, it will be difficult to predict the moves of the 1.17 million North Korean soldiers armed with nuclear, chemical and biological weapons." Who's Got The Jumper Cable. Hong Kong Bureau Chief George Wehrfritz reports that across Asia, and more broadly in emerging markets, a decadelong economic boom is quickly turning into a bust as the slowdown that first gripped the United States and Europe spreads. (PR Newswire)
You Are Responsible Sep 15, 2008
To have security against atomic bombs and against the other biological weapons, we have to prevent war. At the same time, so long as war is not prevented, all the governments of the nations have to prepare for war, and if you have to prepare for war, then you are in a state where you cannot abolish war. (India Times, India)
Kim's absence worries N. Korea watchers Sep 13, 2008
"If that happens, it is difficult to predict what North Korea's 1.17 million-strong military, armed with nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, will do next.". The nuclear standoff remains the biggest crisis. (MSNBC -- International)
Worries Simmer Over Absent North Korean Strongman Sep 13, 2008
"If that happens, it is difficult to predict what North Korea's1.17 million-strong military, armed with nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, will do next.". The nuclear standoff remains the biggest crisis. (CBS News -- World)
Nuclear threat rising, ex-U.S. senator says Sep 11, 2008
and CNN founder Ted Turner formed the Nuclear Threat Initiative, which aims to reduce the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as the likelihood of their use. Nuclear weapons materials are in more than 40 nations, and efforts to secure or eliminate the materials will take decades at the current pace, Nunn said. (CNN -- International)
An arms treaty the whole world needs Sep 11, 2008
It is bizarre that while treaties and conventions have existed for several decades to control the spread of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, there is no equivalent global arrangement to stop weapons flooding into conflict zones. There is a patchwork of arms export control systems across the world but they are inconsistent where they overlap; in many cases there are gaps between them. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Partnership for a Secure America on WMD Threat Sep 10, 2008
Fairfax, VA: What specific strategies make sense to curb the proliferation of nuclear and biological weapons worldwide ... Matthew Rojansky: Barry Kellman, our bioweapons expert, says: "A far greater danger than States launching a nuclear missile is the danger that someone (terrorist, criminal) will release a contagious biological agent and set off a pandemic. The `good' news with regard to nuclear missiles is that their launch is easily detected, and the U.S. would respond with devastating... (Washington Post)
Abu Ghraibprison to become museum Sep 5, 2008
Former inmates have told of chemical and biological weapons experiments on prisoners. Saddam's son, Qusai, had hundreds executed there in the 1990s just to ease overcrowding. (MSNBC -- International)
MIT Grad Skips Court Sep 5, 2008
The indictment said Siddiqui's writings referred to a widescale attack and "the construction of dirty bombs, chemical and biological weapons and other explosives" and "also discussed the mortality rates associated with certain of these weapons.". A federal animal disease research center in Long Island Sound called Plum Island was also mentioned in the list of apparent targets, according to prosecutors. (Fox News)
Abu Ghraib: Saddam-Abuse Museum? Sep 5, 2008
Former inmates have told of chemical and biological weapons experiments on prisoners, and the execution of hundreds in the 1990s as part of a campaign by Saddam's son, Qusai, to ease crowding. Others have spoken of tiny isolation cells where political detainees were kept for up to a year without seeing a single person. (Time.com)
Only YOU Can Stop the Hate-Driven Far-Left and... Save Your Country Sep 4, 2008
The biggest fear of many of these Pentagon and military officials is a fully reconstituted al-Qaeda -- or other terrorist organizations that have sworn to strike deep into the heart of the United States with nuclear, chemical or biological weapons. What, they wonder, will happen, if -- in conjunction with canceling the Patriot Act and ending or curtailing many of the tools needed to monitor those who have promised to kill us -- a President Obama decides that the Bush doctrine against terrorism... (Townhall.com)
Pakistani Woman Indicted In NY Sep 3, 2008
They said she also had notes describing the construction of bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons. Federal authorities are not pursuing in court the accusations they have leveled against Siddiqui in recent years. (Washington Post)
Drowning in crocodile tears Sep 3, 2008
For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face. Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Rice to travel to Libya Sep 3, 2008
David Welch, the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East who negotiated the settlement with Libya, said Gadhafi's change of course on nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and terrorism represented foreign policy "success" for the Bush administration, which now deals with Libya on issues from the situation in Darfur to Iran and the war on terror. "This is a relationship that has had a troubled past, but now it is on a much firmer foundation," Welch said. (USA Today -- News)
NYC Terror? Al-Qaeda Fem Indicted Sep 3, 2008
Aafia Siddiqui Had "Dirty Bomb" Casualty Attack" Information ork Target List in Her Possession By RICHARD ESPOSITO and BRIAN ROSSSeptember 2, 2008 FONT SIZE Aafia Siddiqui, the alleged Mata Hari of Al Qaeda, was indicted by federal authorities in New York today for allegedly attempting to kill the FBI agents, US soldiers, interpreters and others who attempted to interview her following her July capture in Afghanistan. The seven count indictment detailed her alleged possession of detailed... (ABC News)
Italy's Berlusconi arrives in Libya to sign pact Aug 30, 2008
Libya has also said it would stop pursuing nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. On August 14 Libya signed a deal with the United States to settle both countries' claims for compensation for bombings. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Nigeria: Still On Georgia Invasion Aug 30, 2008
Whereas Blair said the actual trigger was Iraq's failure to disarm itself of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons that U.S. and coalition officials called an immediate and intolerable threat to world peace. As true as this claim may seem to the entire world, the fact remains that the super powers should tread very softly to avoid giving the rest of the world the impression that they are only using their big position to oppress the smaller countries. (allAfrica.com)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Bill Clinton, Former President of the United States Aug 28, 2008
He will put us back in the forefront of the world's fight to reduce nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and to stop global warming. He will continue and enhance our nation's global leadership in an area in which I am deeply involved, the fight against AIDS, TB and malaria, including a renewal of the battle against HIV/AIDS here at home. (PR Newswire)
'Only a matter of time before terrorists use weapons of mass destruction' Aug 28, 2008
Biological weapons pose a far more serious long-term terrorist threat to the West than nuclear weapons, according to Washington's leading counter-terrorism expert. And Henry "Hank" Crumpton, the newly-appointed head of counter-terrorism at the US State Department, believes that it is simply a matter of time before international terrorist groups such as al-Qa'eda acquire weapons of mass destruction and use them in attacks. (Yahoo News -- Biological and Chemical Weapons)
Ignorance is no excuse Aug 28, 2008
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)
U.S. Awards Anthrax Vaccine Deal Aug 28, 2008
6 billion Bioshield program was signed into law by President Bush on July 21 in an effort to develop defenses against possible biological weapons. The new anthrax vaccine is a centerpiece of Bioshield, but many questions remain about its effectiveness and how long it can be stored. (Yahoo News -- Anthrax)
America has a chance to regain respect Aug 26, 2008
mantis wrote on Aug 25, 2008 6:37 PM:" Although I dont agree with everything Bush has done, Im both amazed and apalled by the ignorance of America hating liberals. The intelligence on Iraq at the time showed that Saddam was interested in obtaining WMDs. This was completely believable Why? Because in the Iran/Iraq war Saddams army used chemical weapons against the Iranian army. He later used it against the kurds. Last I checked chemical weapons along with biological weapons and nukes were... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: What Biden brings Aug 26, 2008
He emphasized intelligence reports that "Iraq could well have missile warheads filled with anthrax." He warned that Saddam's "nuclear, chemical and biological weapons" capability gave the volatile tyrant "power to intimidate and blackmail.". In an even more grievous offense to the MoveOn. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Rapid Test For Pathogens: Could Be Used To Detect Diseases Used By Bioterrorists Aug 24, 2008
Should the U.S. ever be attacked with biological weapons, Narayanan said the new test also will help in quickly identifying all of the bacterial pathogens used. "Being able to get such quick results for so many pathogens at once will become critical in case of bioterrorism," he said. (Science Daily)
Al-Qaida No. 2 pays tribute to commanders Aug 23, 2008
There he is thought to have conducted experiments in chemical and biological weapons, testing materials on dogs. A group of heroes'In the Friday video, al-Zawahri also paid tribute to three other al-Qaida commanders: Abu Mohammed Ibrahim bin Abi Farag al-Masri, Abdul-Wahab al-Masri and Abu Islam al-Masri. (MSNBC -- International)
Govt body issues guidelines on fighting bio-terror Aug 23, 2008
Recognising it as "the poor man's nuclear bomb", NDMA presented comparative figures saying how biological weapons cost only $1 to create havoc within an area of one square kilometre against $600 with nerve gas weapons, $800 with nuclear weapons and $2,000 with conventional weapons. The guidelines, released by Union home minister Shivraj Patil, comprise the steps to be taken by the government to prevent biological disasters. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Letter: How many casualties will it take? Aug 23, 2008
There were no biological weapons. The link between Saddam and the atrocities of Sept. 11 was always specious. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Obama Watch: If a Liberal Calls a Black Man Inexperienced, Is It Still Racist? Aug 21, 2008
He said, He has repeatedly defied UN resolutions, thwarted UN inspection teams, developed chemical and biological weapons, and coveted nuclear capacity. However, all of that didn t matter. (Human Events Online)
N.C. push for biolab called off Aug 20, 2008
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Australia may face 'Asia nuclear threat' Aug 20, 2008
"When our American friends tell us it's the Middle East which is the most likely area of proliferation and nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, they're not," he told an Asian Pacific security forum. "It's Asia that has the most potent latent capabilities to develop nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. "That's because of the advance of their economies and industrial base. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
