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Mexico Deploys Forces to Northern State After Nine US Mormons Killed
Today's Headlines

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Page 1: WoT Operations
3 protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen Umm Qasr port	0 [1755]
Afghan Soldier Killed in Kapisa Blast	0 [1753]
30 Percent of Telecom Services Are Down in Afghanistan: ATRA	0 [1751]
Afghan Border Forces on Alert Near Durand Line	0 [1766]
Mass protest staged in #DhiQar, in support for demonstrators at #TahrirSquare, MP’s house torched	0 [1747]
10 Demands of #Iraq\|i Demonstrators in #TahrirSquare	0 [1751]
Police: Five Taliban Killed In Logar	0 [1762]
#Yemeni forces, allies shoot down #Saudi-led surveillance drone in #Najran	0 [1754]
Nigerian police free 259 people from Islamic institution	0 [1760]
At Least 15 Militants Killed, 5 Captured Amid Attack on Tajik-Uzbek Border Checkpoint	0 [1751]
Al-Qaeda Supporter Pleads Guilty to Plotting Bomb Attack at July 4th Parade	3 15:43 Lex [1768]
At Least 15 Killed in Alleged Rebel Attack in South Thailand	0 [1756]
Mexico Deploys Forces to Northern State After Nine US Mormons Killed	35 21:10 Lex [1815]
Police officers in Ajdabiya ordered to join battles in Tripoli	0 [1743]
Iran will enrich uranium to five percent at Fordow nuclear site	4 13:38 The peanut gallery [1756]
3 suspected terrorists killed in Quetta after exchange of fire: CTD	0 [1758]
2 FC personnel martyred, as many injured in gun attack on FC vehicle in DI Khan	0 [1756]
Three suspected Abu Sayyaf bombers killed before suicide mission	0 [1749]
Israel police find weapons hidden near a kindergarten	2 14:36 SteveS [1743]
Page 2: WoT Background
In last days, Islamic State leader Baghdadi sought safety in shrinking domain	1 11:07 M. Murcek [1756]
Air Force to test StarLInk on an AC-130 gunship!	4 11:45 M. Murcek [1756]
Anger of #Kobane people against the joint Russian and Turkish patrol	0 [1752]
#Iran urges #Iraq to safeguard diplomatic missions after attack on #Karbala consulate amid protests	1 06:48 Frank G [1745]
Fatah's Mohammed Dahlan indicates he will run in PA elections	0 [1758]
Support for President Erdoğan surges after Turkey's Operation Peace Spring	2 09:23 Mercutio [1751]
National courts lead the way in prosecuting Syrian war crimes	0 [1748]
Iran looks to cut benefits and overhaul taxes as the US sanctions ravage its economy	0 [1740]
Director of Benghazi’s Benina Airport resigns due to chaos and lack of authority	0 [1736]
Iran bans cooperation with British Council, warns of prosecution	1 14:47 M. Murcek [1751]
Iraqi PM says protesters demands are ‘legitimate’ but warns of ‘the unknown’	0 [1743]
Journalists quit Lebanon paper over anti-protest stance	0 [1740]
Nawaz Sharif's transfer to Sharif Medical City deferred on his request	0 [1743]
Trying to find a 'middle ground' with opposition, says Khattak	0 [1747]
Yemen govt, southern separatists sign power-sharing deal	0 [1753]
Jordan to return its ambassador to Israel after prisoner exchange deal	0 [1740]
Al-Bukamal border crossing reopens between Syria and Iraq	0 [1749]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Army Publishes 16-Year Modernization Plan to Outpace China With New Battle Concept	20 22:49 Lex [1771]
SpaceX announces next mission will have first reused rocket faring ever.	4 17:30 Skidmark [1760]
Cool technique to analyze a photo for time and date.	1 11:54 M. Murcek [1745]
WWE Stars 'Held Hostage' On Saudi Arabia Plane By MbS	2 10:02 rjschwarz [1741]
Courageous Indian woman catches, pulls down thief from the Bike In #Delhi	2 14:11 USN, Ret. [1748]
Tear gas fired as Hong Kong marks first month of mask ban	0 [1742]
In Pakistan's Kasur, child rapes and killings continue unabated	0 [1770]
Trump’s Trade War Slashed US Imports From Beijing by $35Bln in First Half of 2019	2 18:13 lord garth [1740]
Land Owner Burns India Official Alive Over Alleged Property Dispute	3 19:13 jpal [1741]
US sanctions five Venezuela citizens: Treasury Department	0 [1743]
Russian lawmakers back push to make local apps mandatory on smartphones	3 10:27 Crereth Craling2878 [1745]
Poland's Judicial Reforms OR 'How the EU subverts Sovereignty'	0 [1747]
Man stabbed to death in Maryland Popeyes after altercation over chicken sandwich, police say	5 13:16 M. Murcek [1741]
'Lucky' Buddhist statue topples over and crushes religious leader as he unveils it in Thailand	11 23:55 Zebulon Darling of the Hatfields3150 [1771]
Page 4: Opinion
DOJ Makes Jaw-Dropping Admission in Flynn Case – Prosecution “Mistakenly” Attributed Wrong Notes to Wrong FBI Agents….	11 20:12 Iblis [1772]
Iran Never Intended To Comply With Iran Nuclear Deal	4 14:51 Cheaderhead [1762]
Disproportionalities: Whose Fault?	3 11:58 AlanC [1748]
The Michael Flynn smoking gun: FBI headquarters altered interview summary	10 13:59 M. Murcek [1749]
The revolt against Iran (in Iraq and Lebanon)	2 17:17 jpal [1755]
Page 6: Politix
Juli Briskman, Finger Warrior Who Beat Republican Incumbent	4 17:21 swksvolFF [1744]
Impeachment starts next week	9 16:14 Bright Pebbles [1756]
~~Paul Ryan~~ Rand Paul threatens to name whistleblower.	10 21:27 Lex [1769]
Democrats win control of Virginia statehouse	5 13:09 M. Murcek [1742]
DOJ says executive branch witnesses MUST be allowed to bring lawyers	3 15:53 JohnQC [1744]
Democrats claim victory over Trump-backed Kentucky governor, seize Virginia legislature	18 16:23 JohnQC [1747]
Leading Democrats Call for Conditioning Military Aid to Israel	2 10:05 rjschwarz [1744]
Former CIA Director Leon Panetta - Sondland's Testimony ‘Clear Definition of Bribery'	7 12:59 Abu Uluque [1753]
US Jewish umbrella group slams Democratic hopefuls’ calls to leverage Israel aid	8 15:39 Lex [1745]
Greta Thunberg Pleads for Help and a Carbon-Free Lift Across the Atlantic	26 19:13 Zebulon Darling of the Hatfields3150 [1755]
Project Veritas: Leaked ABC News Insider Recording Exposes #EpsteinCoverup	5 12:48 JohnQC [1755]
These Democratic presidential candidates could be the next political casualties	29 23:22 JohnQC [1785]
Julián Castro Laying Off Staff in New Hampshire, South Carolina	0 [1742]

    
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Who's in the News
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4	Govt of Iran
4	Taliban
4	Govt of Iraq
3	Commies
2	Sublime Porte
2	Govt of Pakistan
2	Islamic State
2	Arab Spring
1	Palestinian Authority
1	TTP
1	Thai Insurgency
1	al-Qaeda
1	Abu Sayyaf (ISIS)
1	Govt of Iran Proxies
1	Govt of Saudi Arabia
1	Govt of Syria
1	Hezbollah
1	Houthis
1	Jamaat-e-Ulema Islami
1	Narcos

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Two weeks of WOT

Wed 2019-11-06
Mexico Deploys Forces to Northern State After Nine US Mormons Killed

Tue 2019-11-05
Three American Mormon mothers and six of their children are EXECUTED

Mon 2019-11-04
Report: Turkey-backed militia attacks American troops in Syria

Sun 2019-11-03
Three people detained in connection with Swedish explosion

Sat 2019-11-02
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

Fri 2019-11-01
Iraqi President Salih says PM Abdul-Mahdi willing to resign, vows early polls

Thu 2019-10-31
Confirmed: The Emir is dead! Long live the new Emir!

Wed 2019-10-30
Islamic State Promises Big Announcement

Tue 2019-10-29
Trump: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s number one replacement has been terminated by American troops.

Mon 2019-10-28
Baghdadi's aide was key to his capture - Iraqi intelligence sources

Sun 2019-10-27
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed

Sat 2019-10-26
Pentagon chief: US troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields

Fri 2019-10-25
DOJ Review of Russia Probe Origins Is Now Criminal Investigation

Thu 2019-10-24
California authorities seize enough fentanyl to make 4 million lethal doses

Wed 2019-10-23
Senior ISIS leader surrenders to Afghan forces in Nangarhar province

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