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He219

04-13-2004, 08:25 AM

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A U.S. soldier stands in front of an aide to Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, Hazem al-Aaraji, outside the Sheraton hotel in Baghdad, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Al-Aaraji was detained by U.S. forces. (AP Photo/Benedicte Kurzen/Baubau)

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An American soldier, right in helmet, grabs an aid to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, Hazem al-Aaraji, center, wearing a black turban, to detain him in the Sheraton hotel in Baghdad, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. (AP Photo/ Benedicte Kurzen/Baubau)

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A US soldier argues with Iraqi Shiite Muslim dignitaries in the lobby of the Sheraton Ishtar Hotel in Baghdad. Shiite Muslim radical leader Moqtada Sadr's top aide in the Iraqi capital, Sheikh Hazem al-Araji, told AFP he had been arrested by troops of the US-led coalition at a Baghdad hotel.(AFP/Nicolas Asfouri)

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A security guard escorts a Chinese diplomat in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad April 13, 2004. Seven Chinese hostages were released to a Sunni clerical organization and then handed over to Chinese diplomats. *******/Laszlo Balogh

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Frame grab of U.S. soldiers executing a early morning raid in the Iraqi town of Falluja April 13, 2004. An Iraqi mediator said on Tuesday more talks expected in Falluja, to shore up an informal ceasefire between U.S. forces and Sunni guerrillas that began there on Sunday. *******/TV POOL via ******* TV QUALITY FROM SOURCE

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An Iraqi man walks towards the charred remains of a US helicopter that was downed, Tuesday, April 13, 2004, 3 kilometers outside of Fallujah, Iraq. (AP Photo/Abdel Kader Saadi)

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ - APRIL 13: US soldiers investigate the scene of an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) attack that killed at least one person on April 13, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq. Kidnappings, bombings and threats against foreigners and those who work with them have made Iraq increasingly dangerous and unstable over the last week. (Photo by Spencer Platt/***** Images)

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An armed policeman patrols in front of the U.S Navy's USS Cushing docked at West Port, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during the routine port visit, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The U.S. military is deeply concerned about piracy and possible terrorist attacks in the world's commercial shipping lanes and wants to help countries responsible for policing them, an American Navy commander said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Armoured and transport vehicles are displayed at a defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, 13 April 2004. The 2004 Defense Services Asia exhibition which runs for four days showcases the latest in defense technology and is a platform for various countries from all over the world to trade ideas and discuss issues on security. AFP PHOTO / Jimin LAI (Photo credit should read JIMIN LAI/AFP/***** Images)

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A visitor looks at a few models of a MP5 sub-machine gun from a Pakistani manufacturer at a defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, 13 April 2004. The 2004 Defense Services Asia exhibition which runs for four days showcases the latest in defense technology and is a platform for various countries from all over the world to trade ideas and discuss issues on security. AFP PHOTO / Jimin LAI (Photo credit should read JIMIN LAI/AFP/***** Images)

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A visiting policeman walks next to a US Coast Guard helicopter on display at a defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, 13 April 2004. The 2004 Defense Services Asia exhibition, which runs for four days, showcases the latest in defense technology and is a platform for various countries from all over the world to trade ideas and discuss issues on security. AFP PHOTO / Jimin LAI (Photo credit should read JIMIN LAI/AFP/***** Images)

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SHOMALI PLAIN, AFGHANISTAN: French soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) on patrol in the village of Ghul Dehra in the Shomali Plain, 30 kms north of Kabul,13 April 2004. Some 550 French soldiers are part of the NATO led ISAF force in Afghanistan, as they help Afghan authorities provide security in the Shomali Plain and in 2 districts in the northern suburbs of Kabul city. AFP PHOTO/ SHAH Marai (Photo credit should read SHAH MARAI/AFP/***** Images)

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: Israeli President Moshe Katsav (C) waves to the press as he reviews an honour guard with his Hungarian counterpart Ferenc Madl (R) at the Presidental residency at Sandor Palace on top of the Buda Palce Hill in Budapest, 13 April 2004. Leading his delegation the Israeli guest arrived today for a three-day official visit to Budapest. AFP PHOTO / ATTILA KISBENEDEK (Photo credit should read ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/***** Images)

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Foreplay?!? ... must be deep undercover ;)

NETIVOT, -: An Israeli investigator checks confiscated weapons displayed by Israeli security forces in the southern Israeli city of Netivot 13 April 2004, after a weapon-smuggling cell comprising four Israeli Bedouins, five Egyptians and a Palestinian from the West Bank city of Nablus was uncovered. The weapons were smuggled from Egypt through the Sinai Peninsula into Israel and then to Palestinian radical organizations, according to Israeli security sources. Some 140 Kalashnikov rifles, two RPG launchers, six RPGs and a large cache of ammunition were seized. AFP PHOTO/Nadav NEUHAUS (Photo credit should read NADAV NEUHAUS/AFP/***** Images)

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Lots of MPiKMS out there ...

AIN EL-HELWEH, LEBANON: Members of the Popular Army led by Palestinian colonel Munir Makdeh fix 13 April 2004 a sign that reads "Welcome in the Fallujah street" inside the largest Palestinian refugee camp of Ain el-Helweh in south Lebanon. (FILM) AFP PHOTO/Mahmoud ZAYAT (Photo credit should read MAHMOUD ZAYAT/AFP/***** Images)

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Israeli border policemen fire rubber bullets at Palestinian stone throwers during clashes at the construction site of the controversial Israeli security barrier near the West Bank village of Katana April 13, 2004. (Ammar Awad/*******)

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An Israeli border police evacuate a comrade after he was injured during clashes with Palestinian stone throwers at the construction site of the controversial Israeli security barrier near the West Bank village of Katana April 13, 2004. *******/Ammar Awad

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A young boy plays with a tent in front of a watch tower at the yard of his house in the Gaza Strip (news - web sites) settlement of Kfar Darom April 13, 2004. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon (news - web sites) vowed Israel would keep major settlements in the West Bank 'for all eternity' before flying to Washington on Tuesday to secure U.S. approval for a unilateral pullout from the Gaza Strip. *******/ Nir Elias

Sabre

04-13-2004, 08:53 AM

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If that's what the french army call 'patrolling', then show me the way to the French Embassy! Bollocks to this tabbing through p*ssing rain and sleet, I want to sit on a warm rock with my shades eating flatbread!

Shadow

04-13-2004, 08:55 AM

He219

04-13-2004, 09:19 AM

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Interesting how Al-Jazeera is in their living quarters ...
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-, IRAQ: A TV grab taken 13 April 2004 from the Arabic television station Al-Jazeera shows four Italian hostages abducted by insurgents in Iraq. A top Italian diplomat in Iraq confirmed four nationals were missing. "The Iraqi resistance has detained four Italians and demands the Italian government pull its troops from Iraq," the Qatar-based station announced, over its video footage of the hostage. AFP PHOTO/AL-JAZEERA (Photo credit should read -/AFP/***** Images)

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Iraqi men wait while their car is being searched by Italian troops in Nasiriyah. The Arabic television station Al-Jazeera showed footage of what it said were four Italian hostages abducted by insurgents in Iraq (news - web sites), as the top Italian diplomat here confirmed four nationals were missing.(AFP/File/Abdelhak Senna)

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Bulgarian Army Chief of Staff General Nikola Kolev listens during a news conference in Sofia April 13, 2004. Kolev admitted there are several Bulgarian soldiers serving in the southern Iraqi city of Kerbala who have filed for withdrawal from the Iraq (news - web sites) mission, but added that their number is not significant enough to endanger Bulgarian contingent's tasks. *******/Stoyan Nenov

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at the Russian Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Eight Ukrainian and Russian employees of a Russian energy company who were kidnapped in Iraq (news - web sites) were freed Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. (AP Photo)

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Mr. Clean!

A member of a U.S Army bomb squad gestures while preparing to detonate a road-side explosive device planted on the airport highway in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad April 13, 2004. *******/Akram Saleh

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A member of a U.S Army bomb squad prepares to detonate a road-side explosive device planted on the airport highway in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad April 13, 2004. *******/Akram Saleh

Graeme

04-13-2004, 10:39 AM

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If he is detonating an explosive, why does he have his sidearm drawn?

tacticalmanta

04-13-2004, 10:41 AM

crappy Beretta.

He219

04-13-2004, 10:41 AM

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Talk about milking his father's legacy ...

BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A top aide of Shiite Muslim radical leader Moqtada Sadr, Sheikh Hazem al-Araji (L), walks out free surrounded by supporters after being released by US forces outside a Baghdad hotel 13 April 2004, after a brief detention. He was to hold a press conference, an AFP correspondent on the scene reported. AFP PHOTO/Antonio SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/***** Images)

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Stuttgart ... Now that's a nice ride!
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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: Israeli President Moshe Katsav arrives in a special safety car surrounded by Hungarian security guards at the presidential residency at Sandor Palace on top of the Buda Palce Hill, 13 April 2004 for a welcoming ceremony and official talks with his Hungarian counterpart Ferenc Madl. Leading his delegation the Israeli guest arrived today on a three-day official visit to Budapest. Katsav's office said 13 April that they had been informed by Hungarian authorities that the visiting Israeli president was the target of an assassination attempt in Budapest, but Hungarian police would not confirm or deny that the Israeli head of state was the target. AFP PHOTO / ATTILA KISBENEDEK (Photo credit should read ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/***** Images)

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Times up .. ;)

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: Israeli President Moshe Katsav (L), surrounded by Israeli and Hungarian security guards, takes a journalist's question in the Mirror Hall at the presidential residency at Sandor Palace on top of the Buda Palce Hill in Budapest, 13 April 2004 following official talks with his Hungarian counterpart Ferenc Madl. Leading his delegation the Israeli guest arrived today on a three-day official visit to Budapest. Katsav's office said 13 April that they had been informed by Hungarian authorities that the visiting Israeli president was the target of an assassination attempt in Budapest, but Hungarian police would not confirm or deny that the Israeli head of state was the target. AFP PHOTO / ATTILA KISBENEDEK (Photo credit should read ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/***** Images)

To set the record straight:

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An aerial photo taken shortly after Marines called in close-air support to breach a wall surrounding a mosque shows the accuracy of the laser-guided bomb. Marines were under attack from enemy forces using the protected site as a platform from which to fire on advancing Marines. Marines blasted the wall and killed attackers inside. (Official Department of Defense photo)
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CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq(April 13, 2004) -- Marines from the 1st Marine Division held their positions in and around Fallujah as the Iraqi Governing Council worked to broker a bilateral cease-fire with leaders in the city.

Marines suspended offensive operations Friday after pushing forces into Fallujah to root out terrorists blamed for attacking Coalition Forces. The fighting began April 5 and by Tuesday, lulled. Few gunshots were heard throughout the city.

Marines and soldiers serving under 1st Marine Division suffered 39 killed in fighting across the Al Anbar province since April 5th. Estimates put the enemy dead at 600.

"What I think you will find is 95 percent of those were military age males that were killed in the fighting," said Lt. Col. Brennan Byrne, commanding officer for 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment to reporters. "The Marines are trained to be precise in their firepower.... The fact that there are 600 goes back to the fact that the Marines are very good at what they do."

The fighting between Marines and enemy forces was fierce at times. Marines called in close-air support from Air Force AC-130 Spectre gunships and fighter aircraft. In one instance, Marines blasted a wall surrounding a mosque after enemy forces use the protected holy site to launch attacks.

"If they use the mosque as a military machine, then it's no longer a house of worship and we strike," Byrne explained.

Geneva convention laws list mosques as protected sites until they are used as platforms for enemy firing positions, at which point they may be considered a lawful military target. Schools and hospitals fall under the same protected status.

Marines fired Hellfire missiles from AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters and two 500-pound laser guided bombs to breach the wall. The surrounding wall was destroyed with minimal damage to the mosque itself. Marines killed the attackers inside.

"We believe we killed a bunch," Byrne added.

Marine called in more air strikes in several other instances, including a group of Marines who were attacked by four enemy fighters, who were quickly reinforced by another 12. Marines returned fire and the enemy fled into a nearby cave. AC-130 fire and more bomb strikes annihilated the cave where the fighters hid.

While thousands of Marines punched into Fallujah, Marines with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, in coordination with soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team from Ft. Riley, Kansas, struck into the heart of Ar Ramadi to eliminate enemy resistance there.

In one strike, 40 enemy were killed and another 37 were taken prisoner.

By Monday, attacks against Marines holding defensive positions in Fallujah dwindled. Still, Marines held their positions, even as Iraqi leaders sought a peaceful resolution to hostilities.

"The prospect of some city father walking in and making 'Joe Jihadi' give himself up are pretty slim," Byrne said. "What is coming is the destruction of anti-coalition forces in Fallujah... they have two choices: Submit or die."

Even as Marines tightened their grip on Fallujah, humanitarian aid and medical supplies poured into the city. Women and children were allowed to leave the city, but men of military age were held back.

"We will always be humanitarian in our efforts," said Maj. Gen. James N. Mattis, commanding general of 1st Marine Division. "We will fight the enemy on our terms. May God help hem when we're done with them."

Marine efforts to send aid to citizens caught in the Fallujah cordon were hampered by terrorist attacks, though. Improvised explosive devices caused one convoy of food, water and blood supplies to be turned back. Another convoy from Jordan was blasted by IEDs in the western reaches of Al Anbar Province on its way to Fallujah.

Enemy tactics grew more desperate during the past week. Several reports surfaced of terrorists taking foreign nationals hostage, including Thomas Hamill, an American contractor.

Marines also discovered suicide belts among the enemy dead, laden with explosives and pieces of metal shrapnel.

There were also attempts to run weapons around Marine blockades.

Marines shot and killed two terrorists in Fallujah setting in a machine gun and witnessed an ambulance pull up with another enemy fighter trying to load up the weapon. Marines shot the third terrorist.

"We have to be careful because ambulances are being used for legitimate purposes, but we are also treating them with suspicion," Byrne said.

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Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment and 1st Tank Battalion position themselves after being fired upon while on patrol in the Al Anbar Province near Fallujah, Iraq.

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Cpl. Hawkins with Scout platoon, 1st Tank Battalion attached to Regimental Combat Team 1's Headquarters Company, fires his MK-19 after being fired at by insurgents while patroling in the Al Anbar Province near Fallujah, Iraq.

Kingpin

04-13-2004, 10:50 AM

Russians kidnapped day before freed and already on TV:

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He219

04-13-2004, 10:55 AM

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"Muqtada, I'm out. Continue the attacks!"

Iraqi Shiite Hazem al-Aaraji, an aid to Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr talks on a mobile phone, in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. al-Aaraji was detained by U.S. forces earlier Tuesday, and was later releaseded. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

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A masked Iraqi insurgent holds up a rocket propelled grenade near a burning U.S. Humvee vehicle in Falluja April 13, 2004. *******/Mohammed Khodor

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BAGHDAD, IRAQ: Chinese ambassador to Iraq, Sun Bigan (R), leaves his office in Baghdad protected by bodyguards 13 April 2004. Seven Chinese citizens taken hostage in Iraq were likely mistaken for Japanese or South Koreans, diplomats said Tuesday after the men were released and taken to a safe haven in Baghdad. AFP PHOTO/Patrick BAZ (Photo credit should read PATRICK BAZ/AFP/***** Images)

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Israeli female soldier scuffles with a boy as they evacuate Hazon David, a Jewish settler outpost near the West Bank city of Hebron, April 13, 2004. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed Israel would keep major settlements in the West Bank "for all eternity" before flying to Washington to secure U.S. approval for a unilateral pullout from the Gaza Strip. *******/Gil Cohen Magen

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Israeli soldiers search an apartment building in the West Bank town of Nablus, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The Israeli force performed an unsuccessful search in Nablus for Hamas militant Jafar Masri. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)

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Israeli soldiers arrest Azmi Masri, the brother of Hamas militant Jafar Masri, in the West Bank town of Nablus, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The Israeli forces performed an unsuccessful raid Tuesday, in Nablus looking for the wanted Hamas militant Jafar Masri. (AP Photo/Nasser Ishtayeh)

Loco

04-13-2004, 11:02 AM

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Hazem al Araaj just before being detained by americans soldiers. Last news is he was put free again.

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The three sisters Witmer, all them in Irak in this picture. Michelle, left, died the last week end ambushed. Their parents asked for their remaining daughters being sent back home. RIP.

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The seven chineses hostages were put free last night, and they are in good condiction, Baghdad´s China ambassade said.

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An american helo is burning near Fallujah. No news if it was an accident or and attack.

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An spanish Geo member, wounded in the suicide of seven terrorists in Madrid, is congratulated by king Juan Carlos. 3 new suspicious of terrorism were detained last week end in Spain. The account raises to 29 detained for terrorism since the 3/11 attack.

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/pg040413/actualidad/mundo/media/200404/13/israel--140x160.jpg
Three arabs were detained in Hungary accused of trying to kill the Israel president.

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/interactivo/imagenes_del_dia/imagenes/coronel120404.jpg
The spanish fiscal(attorney) asked a penalty of 30 euros for the former colonel Amadeo Martínez Inglés. He particpated in a demonstration against the war wearing the military uniform the past 15th mars of 2003.

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/pg040413/prensa/fotos/200404/13/019D2VIZ002_1.jpg
Soldier Javier Díaz Durán, of Plus Ultra brigade, Irak, returned injured to Spain yesterday.

http://estaticos.elmundo.es/elmundo/fotos_gente/2004/04/13/1081840236_extras_fotos_gente_0.jpg
It´s said that when Vic is out and Beck´s alone in Madrid, he isn´t bored. 2 or 3 or 4? girls said that.

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/interactivo/imagenes_del_dia/imagenes/beckam120404.jpg
Vic and Beck yesterday. It´s said that Becks earns lot of money for playing football. I wonder why.

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/interactivo/imagenes_del_dia/imagenes/oso120404.jpg
He´s name is "Elephantbear". He lives in St.Paul´s Zoo, Usa.

He219

04-13-2004, 01:43 PM

I had to split the Three ( 3 ) pages of weapon safety argument to another thread!
p-)

More Pic's:

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344891.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D53C2AAA8EC20C6A5

DJIBOUTI, DJIBOUTI: An unknown resident of Djibouti sits 13 April 2004 on the top of a pile of brushes and debris after heavy rains fooded the city. At least 30 people were drowned in the city of Djibouti amid heavy rains overnight, the interior ministry said Tuesday. Most of the dead were swept away when the Ambouli River burst its banks. The heavy rains, which lasted several hours, flooded several parts of the capital of the tiny Horn of East Africa. . AFP PHOTO/STRINGER (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/***** Images)

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344928.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D17C87D506F80BDF9

DJIBOUTI, DJIBOUTI: An unknown resident of Djibouti is airlifted by a French helicopter,13 April 2004. At least 30 people were drowned in the city of Djibouti amid heavy rains overnight, the interior ministry said Tuesday. Most of the dead were swept away when the Ambouli River burst its banks. The heavy rains, which lasted several hours, flooded several parts of the capital of the tiny Horn of Eastern Africa. AFP PHOTO/STRINGER (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/***** Images)

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344488.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DACD87DE16AC8BFD4

BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A member of a private security company guards the entrance of a major US TV network in Baghdad 13 April 2004. Concerned about the safety of their personnel, major US television networks have increased their security. The five networks, which employ three normally competitive security firms, are also sharing information on safety threats in the region. AFP PHOTO/Nicolas ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/***** Images)

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344569.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DA4156AF6FCBC78CF

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344540.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D34CC012340529DA1

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: A Military Police member passes by some inhabitants of the "favela" (slum) Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13 April 2004. Ten people died during clashes between rival drug dealer gangs at the favelas Rocinha and Vidigal in the southern area of the city. More than a thousand policemen carry out the operation in Rocinha, trying to control the situation in the slum. AFP PHOTO/VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/***** Images)

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344560.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D54634A2E7013C417

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: Military Police members search for drug-traffickers at the "favela" (slum) Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13 April 2004. Ten people died during clashes between rival drug dealer gangs at the favelas Rocinha and Vidigal in the southern area of the city. More than a thousand policemen carry out the operation in Rocinha, trying to control the situation in the slum. AFP PHOTO/VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/***** Images)

mustamato

04-13-2004, 01:52 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344488.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DACD87DE16AC8BFD4

BAGHDAD, IRAQ: A member of a private security company guards the entrance of a major US TV network in Baghdad 13 April 2004. Concerned about the safety of their personnel, major US television networks have increased their security. The five networks, which employ three normally competitive security firms, are also sharing information on safety threats in the region. AFP PHOTO/Nicolas ASFOURI (Photo credit should read NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/***** Images)

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344540.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D34CC012340529DA1

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: A Military Police member passes by some inhabitants of the "favela" (slum) Rocinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13 April 2004. Ten people died during clashes between rival drug dealer gangs at the favelas Rocinha and Vidigal in the southern area of the city. More than a thousand policemen carry out the operation in Rocinha, trying to control the situation in the slum. AFP PHOTO/VANDERLEI ALMEIDA (Photo credit should read VANDERLEI ALMEIDA/AFP/***** Images)

They should change weapons with each other. And the top guy doesn´t have
a sling either :) Probably feels lika a plastic toy gun in his hands. "No need to
fold out the stock, there is no recoil in it anyway mate"

He219

04-13-2004, 02:14 PM

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_040412-N-0780F-041.jpg

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_040412-N-0780F-012.jpg

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_040412-N-0780F-019.jpg

Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Apr. 12, 2004) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas (SSN 700) arrives in Souda Bay's harbor for a brief port visit. Commissioned in 1981, Dallas is the first Los Angeles-class submarine to have a Dry Deck Shelter (DDS), shown on the submarine's back. Dry Deck Shelters provide specially configured nuclear powered submarines with a greater capability of deploying Special Operations Forces (SOF). DDSs can transport, deploy, and recover SOF teams from Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRCs) or SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs), all while remaining submerged. In an era of littoral warfare, this capability substantially enhances the combat flexibility of both the submarine and SOF personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley. (RELEASED)

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_040412-N-0780F-044.jpg
Hi-Res (http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/040412-N-0780F-019.jpg)

Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Apr. 12, 2004) - A U.S. Navy security patrol boat operates just aft of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas's (SSN 700) tailfin as the submarine is escorted into Souda Bay harbor for a brief port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley. (RELEASED)

Shadow

04-13-2004, 02:22 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344276.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D17F397154FF1C2AA

LOL!
If you don't see the whole car it looks like hearse!;)
I am curious why it still got the "standart" license number.

Pille1234

04-13-2004, 02:22 PM

http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/webphoto/web_040412-N-0780F-044.jpg
Hi-Res (http://www.news.navy.mil/management/photodb/photos/040412-N-0780F-019.jpg)

Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Apr. 12, 2004) - A U.S. Navy security patrol boat operates just aft of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Dallas's (SSN 700) tailfin as the submarine is escorted into Souda Bay harbor for a brief port visit. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley. (RELEASED)

I bet this is a greek patrol craft

Vance

04-13-2004, 02:27 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344540.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D34CC012340529DA1
That's a Bren innit?

Seoulstriker

04-13-2004, 02:41 PM

vance:

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12197

He219

04-13-2004, 03:14 PM

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20040413/capt.jbm10404131951.iraq_jbm104.jpg

An American Air Force F-15 fighter jet climbs steeply after assaulting insurgent positions in Fallujah, Iraq (news - web sites) Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The Marines in Fallujah came under intense fire from insurgents Tuesday and called in air support. (AP Photo/John Moore)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584931

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. David Likens from Pickerington, Ohio watches as American Air Force F-15 fighter jets assault insurgent positions in Fallujah, Iraq Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Although a "ceasfire" remains in place, Marines in Fallujah came under intense fire Tuesday and called in air support. (AP Photo/John Moore)

http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/image1.nsf/Lookup/200441391032/$file/Fall3lr.jpg

Marines with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment fix a assault pack loaded with a field raido while recieving fire from enemy personel in the Al Anbar Province near Fallujah, Iraq.
(USMC photo by Lance Cpl Nathan Alan Heusdens)

http://wwwi.*******.com/images/2004-04-13T145126Z_01_BAG121_RTRIDSP_2_IRAQ.jpg

A masked Iraqi insurgent carries a machine gun in the embattled town of Falluja April 13, 2004. U.S. Marines launched an offensive against Falluja, a city of about 300,000 people 50 km (32 miles) west of Baghdad, eight days ago to crack down on guerrillas and find those responsible for killing and burning four U.S. security guards on March 31. The fighting was some of the fiercest Iraq has seen since U.S.-led forces launched the war that overthrew Saddam Hussein more than a year ago. For the past three days, Falluja has been under a tenuous truce. *******/Mohammed Khodor

http://wwwi.*******.com/images/2004-04-13T144056Z_01_BAG115_RTRIDSP_2_IRAQ.jpg

Masked Iraqi insurgents wield rocket propelled grenade launchers near a burning U.S. Humvee vehicle in the embattled town of Falluja April 13, 2004. *******/Mohammed Khodor

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584932

A U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicle moves towards a battle in Fallujah, Iraq Tuesday, April 13, 2004. Although an official "ceasfire" remains in place, Marines in Fallujah came under intense fire Tuesday and called for reinforcements. (AP Photo/John Moore)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584874

U.S Army soldiers atop of their vehicle stand guard during a patrol along the streets of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, April 13, 2004. (AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584917

Brazilian police officers search Rio de Janeiro's biggest shantytown Rocinha Tuesday, April 13, 2004. More than 1,000 police stormed into two Rio shantytowns since Monday, attempting to halt a violent dispute among drug traffickers that has left at least 10 people dead. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584918

Brazilian police officers prepare to arrest a man suspected to belong to a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro's biggest shantytown Rocinha Tuesday, April 13, 2004. The suspect had a radio used by drug dealers and military clothing hidden under his home. More than 1,000 police stormed into two Rio shantytowns since Monday, attempting to halt a violent dispute among drug traffickers that has left at least 10 people dead. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040413/i/r2529058675.jpg

A woman with her daughters waits while a Brazilian policeman patrols the Rocinha shantytown of Rio de Janeiro, April 13, 2004. Police said 10 people have died since Friday, when a gang from the Vidigal slum launched an armed assault on the adjacent Rocinha slum in a bid to control the drug trade there. Police said 112 drug dealers were hiding in the two shantytowns. *******/Bruno Domingos

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20040413/capt.sge.gsz38.130404180534.photo01.default-380x266.jpg

A young rebel soldier with his machine-gun poses for a photographer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (news - web sites).(AFP/File/Abdelhak Senna)

http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20040413/capt.sge.gsq64.130404171709.photo00.default-384x260.jpg

A Saudi police car is seen next to an army vehicle. Saudi Arabia's interior ministry confirmed that four policemen were killed by Islamic extremists and two explosive-laden cars defused in the kingdom.(AFP/File/Bilal Qabalan)

ZoneOne

04-13-2004, 03:30 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344405.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D17D591420D2E0E63

what gun is that -- it looks like a variant of a FAMAS
am i right?

MaDuce

04-13-2004, 03:33 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344405.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D17D591420D2E0E63

what gun is that -- it looks like a variant of a FAMAS
am i right?
Lol not its a QBZ-95....I hear the 5.8mm has been know to fall out of the air at 500 meters.

REMOV

04-13-2004, 03:56 PM

what gun is that -- it looks like a variant of a FAMAS
am i right?I'm afraid not. The mechanism of this gun resembles more the Russian SVD sniper rifle than French FA MAS assault rifle. In fact this is Chinese 5,8mm type 95 assault rifle (type 95 is a military designate of this gun, its factory - NORINCO's - name is QBZ-95).

MARINO

04-13-2004, 04:07 PM

http://www.diario-elcorreo.es/vizcaya/interactivo/imagenes_del_dia/imagenes/coronel120404.jpg
The spanish fiscal(attorney) asked a penalty of 30 euros for the former colonel Amadeo Martínez Inglés. He particpated in a demonstration against the war wearing the military uniform the past 15th mars of 2003.

****ing idiot he merites more than 30Euros

MVSpartan117

04-13-2004, 04:28 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344488.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DACD87DE16AC8BFD4

That guys f'in huge!

Uncle Chô

04-13-2004, 04:41 PM

http://a1112.g.akamai.net/7/1112/492/03312000/news.lycos.com/news/ot_getImage.asp?op=img&id=584806
I don't know what the news said but I am 100% sure this is a MH-53J /or CH-53E.

Since when does the Apache have 6 blades ?

And the horizontal stabilizer is from a Sikorsky.

It seems the helo burn on the ground because there is no visual damages to the rotor blades. No sign of a crash. If the tail is broken it is because those are the hinges where the aft tail rotor fold for carrier deck storage.

This picture sadly remembers me a similar image from DaNang, Vietnam :(

He219

04-13-2004, 04:56 PM

Uncle Chô:

A U.S. military helicopter crashed near Fallujah but there was no indication anyone aboard was hurt, a Marine commander said. Marine Lt. Col. Brennan Byrne said it was not known what caused the Sikorsky *H-53 to crash. U.S. troops blew up the downed craft to keep it from being looted, Byrne said.
News (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=540&ncid=716&e=2&u=/ap/20040413/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq)

XASA

04-13-2004, 05:40 PM

mustamato

04-13-2004, 05:41 PM

XASA

04-13-2004, 05:56 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344540.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D34CC012340529DA1
That's a Bren innit?

Danish Madsen Machine Gun. First produced in 1930 and modified several times afterwards, it was sold widely on the world arms market. Advertised for any rifle cartridge, it is usually found in .30-06. As old and cumbersome as it looks, it only weighs 22 pounds and is very reliable.

1930? It was used in the Russo-Japanese war of 1905. Well, almost 100 years ago
that is. And for the "reliability" it was not very much so according to this site:

http://ankkurinvarsi.com/jaeger/LMG2.htm

Mustamato, you are a difficult person to ignore, but since you question the date, I think a response is in order. Yes, Madsens have been in production since 1904, there is even a 20mm version; however, the model in the picture is the Madsen M1930/14 or the M1950, which is the same save for some minor alterations. It was sold to more than 30 countries and, as you can see, is still in use in Brazil. Obviously, your source has more experience with the weapon than those countries, which is perhaps why it has doubts about its reliability. ;)

He219

04-13-2004, 06:05 PM

http://www.firstworldwar.com/atoz/graphics/mgun_madsen.jpg
Madsen Gun (http://www.firstworldwar.com/atoz/mgun_madsen.htm)

Although not in widespread use during the First World War, the Madsen machine gun was deployed in 1914 by the German Army in 7.92mm calibre.

Developed in 1896 in Denmark by Captain W. O. Madsen of the Danish artillery - and adopted by Denmark in 1903 - the Madsen was produced to an unusual design. Considered a reliable weapon it was recoil operated and offered a theoretical cyclic rate of 450 rounds per minute, loaded via an overhead magazine.

The weapon was extensively used by the Russian Army during the Russo-Japanese War of war. Produced to a number of varying calibres the Madsen - one of the first light machine guns - continued to be used by smaller nations in the post-war years, although it was considered expensive to produce.
p-)

hank

04-13-2004, 06:09 PM

mustamato

04-13-2004, 06:37 PM

Well, I don´t doubt the Finnish claims that the weapon they took to use was
not the queen of reliability. But it can have been because of the ammunition
used, Finland used and still uses Russian rimmed cartridges, and well, the magazine
gets curved as hell with that ammunition.

http://ankkurinvarsi.com/jaeger/pk_M20.jpg
The Finnish version adopted in 1920 (used to 1936),
"not reliable"

http://www.chinesefirearms.com/history/madsen.jpg
The Chinese adopted Madsen in 7.92, note less curved
magazine, "reliable"

http://hem.fyristorg.com/robertm/norge/images/Madsen_m.jpg
Norweigian Madsen m/14 and m/22, in calibre 6.5 mm. Were considered to be "very reliable"

The only difference between the "reliable and not reliable" versions as I see
it is the ammunition used. Hm.

millhouse

04-13-2004, 07:04 PM

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344488.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DACD87DE16AC8BFD4

That guys f'in huge!

Not as huge as me in my avatar, sucka!

haze99

04-13-2004, 07:42 PM

Nice East German MpikMS-72!! (AKMS) (The BIG Iraqi guy!)

cut

04-13-2004, 08:05 PM

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040413/i/r628869931.jpg

anyone know where I can get the video this frame grab is from?

mustamato

04-13-2004, 08:08 PM

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20040413/i/r628869931.jpg

anyone know where I can get the video this frame grab is from?

As always: http://*******.feedroom.com

However only streamed, hm, someone should figure out how to rip videos
from *******, they always have excellent footage. I guess they buy it
from freelancers.

Vance

04-13-2004, 08:15 PM

If you have CNN newspass you can rip it.

elguapo

04-13-2004, 08:54 PM

Cool photo
http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_ro15.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca1.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca10.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca11.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca2.jpg

http://oglobo.globo.com/foto_galeria/040412_rocinha/gal_roca5.jpg

http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/galeria/album/images/20040413-rocinha-06.jpg

That's Rio's "SWAT", there training is mostly urban combat rather then CQB for obvious reasons

http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/folha/galeria/album/images/20040413-rocinha-08.jpg

Lol
that's real time news

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344585.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4D5D0161208C3F034F

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344615.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DC9005DAF1E6C1F25

http://cache.*****images.com/comp/3344595.jpg?x=x&dasite=MS_GINS&ef=2&ev=1&dareq=05C75DE4731A7B4DBE83768B9EC78EB9

elguapo

04-13-2004, 09:42 PM

Rio de Janeiro Seeks Paratroopers, Marines to Fight Gangs

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Updates with justice minister, presidential spokesman)

By Andrei Khalip

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, April 13 (*******) - Rio de Janeiro's state authorities appealed on Tuesday for the Brazilian government to deploy troops in a drug war in the city's biggest slum that has claimed at least 10 lives and forced the closure of many schools.

With police at every corner, Rio de Janeiro's hillside Rocinha slum had its first night of calm since violence started Friday. State Gov. Rosinha Matheus said the police had stemmed the conflict for now, but she wanted the military to safeguard Brazil's second-biggest city and tourist mecca.

"(Combat of) drug trafficking is the obligation of the federal government, I want their backing," she said.

State Security Secretary Anthony Garotinho -- Matheus' husband -- told a news conference he had asked the government to pick 4,000 well-trained soldiers, such as paratroopers, for Rocinha and other problem spots around gang-controlled slums.

Garotinho said that under his plan the troops would remain in Rio until the state recruits and trains the same number of police, a process he expected to last until the end of 2004.

Justice Minister Marcio Thomaz Bastos, who said on Monday that the government was willing to use the army to guarantee peace in Rio, criticized Garotinho's tone.

"That's not the way to do it. Hey, send me 3,000 men or send me 500 men," he told a news conference in Brasilia. "The armed forces are not a pret-a-porter instrument which can be requested and taken under the authority of a state."

The government had not received an official request for troops from the Rio authorities, he said.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva would decide whether to send troops or not, Bastos said. The main requisite for using the armed forces would be insufficient existing resources to handle the problem, Bastos said.

Presidential spokesman Andre Singer later told reporters Lula said order in Rio should get "maximum attention."

Brazil last resorted to army help to check a wave of drug-related violence in February 2003 before Rio's world-famous Carnival. The government withdrew the soldiers after a few weeks as crime experts complained the army was not trained for such missions.

xjym2002

04-13-2004, 09:49 PM

GP He219, Thanks!

First time saw Chinese bodyguard in action. They are Chinese Armed Police assigned to the Ambassador, only 6 of them by previous report.

talib_killa34

04-13-2004, 10:12 PM

"If they use the mosque as a military machine, then it's no longer a house of worship and we strike," Byrne explained.

Damn straight. :bash:

talib_killa34

04-13-2004, 10:38 PM

elguapo

04-13-2004, 10:48 PM

another interesting one :D

http://www.estadao.com.br/ext/galeria/rocinha/fotos/45.jpg

DeutschBrasilianisch

04-14-2004, 09:42 PM