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Space Weapons Spending
Seeded on Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:59 AM EDT (CDI)
In the absence of a clear national consensus on military missions in space, the administration of George W. Bush is continuing to fund research that could result in the development and/or deployment of anti-satellite and space-based weapons.
Gates Pledges U.S. Support to Indonesian Military
Seeded on Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:48 AM EDT (Defense Link)
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today heralded Indonesia as a leader in its region and pledged U.S. support to help the country continue its military reforms and build airlift and maritime capabilities.
Army Buried Study Faulting Iraq Planning
Seeded on Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:06 AM EST (The New York Times)
The unclassified report identified problems with nearly every organization that had a role in planning the war, including the White House and the Defense Department.
Lebanon delays vote for 14th time
Seeded on Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:43 AM EST (BBC News)
A parliamentary vote to elect Lebanon's president has been delayed for a 14th time. The speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Nabih Berri, said the vote was now scheduled for 26 February.
After Hard-Won Lessons, Army Doctrine Revised
Seeded on Sat Feb 9, 2008 10:48 PM EST (The New York Times)
WASHINGTON — The Army has drafted a new operations manual that elevates the mission of stabilizing war-torn nations, making it equal in importance to defeating adversaries on the battlefield.
Ethnic Violence in Rift Valley Is Tearing Kenya Apart
Seeded on Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:03 PM EST (The New York Times)
In Nakuru, furious mobs rule the streets, burning homes, brutalizing people and expelling anyone not in their ethnic group, all with complete impunity.
Key Lebanese Terrorism Official Killed by Bomb
Seeded on Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:54 PM EST (The New York Times)
BEIRUT, Lebanon — A powerful car bomb killed one of Lebanon's top terrorism investigators and three other people in east Beirut on Friday. It was the latest in a long series of attacks aimed at Lebanese politicians, journalists, and security officials.
Kenyan Opposition Calls for New Rallies and Sanctions
Seeded on Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:28 PM EST (The New York Times)
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's opposition leaders on Friday called for three days of nationwide protests next week and urged foreign governments to impose sanctions over the country's flawed elections last month.
U.S. Bombs Iraqi Insurgents Hidouts
Seeded on Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:29 PM EST (The New York Times)
BAGHDAD — American bombers and fighter aircraft dropped 40,000 pounds of bombs on suspected militant hide-outs, storehouses and defensive positions in the southern outskirts of Baghdad on Thursday, the United States military said.
9 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Sunni Strongholds
Seeded on Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:25 PM EST (The New York Times)
ARAB HAMADAH, Iraq — In one of the deadliest stretches for American troops in months, militants killed nine soldiers in the volatile Sunni Arab heartlands north of Baghdad on Tuesday and Wednesday as the military began its third offensive in a year to dislodge Sunni guerrillas …
Iraq car bombs kill 33 as Britain poised to return Basra
Seeded on Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:03 PM EST (Yahoo! News)
AMARA, Iraq (AFP) - Four car bombs killed at least 33 people in Iraq on Wednesday, including 28 in the southern city of Amara, as Baghdad said it would retake control of Basra province from British forces on Sunday.
Hamas Urges Taking Hard Line Against Israel
Seeded on Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:58 PM EST (The New York Times)
JERUSALEM, Nov. 26 — The leaders of Hamas espoused a hard line against Israel at a conference that they and the militant Islamic Jihad faction convened in Gaza on Monday, the eve of the American-sponsored Middle East peace gathering in Annapolis, Md.
Top 5 Next-Gen Cop Car Gadgets
Seeded on Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:50 PM EST ()
These are some new gadgets that may be available for all police stations in the near future.
Security Guard Fires From Convoy, Killing Iraqi Driver
Seeded on Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:58 PM EST (The New York Times)
BAGHDAD, Nov.
At Least Half a Dozen Killed at Gaza Rally
Seeded on Mon Nov 12, 2007 6:51 PM EST (The New York Times)
GAZA CITY, Nov.
Iran Limits New Nuclear Negotiator
Seeded on Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:08 PM EDT (The New York Times)
PARIS, Oct. 23 — Hours before Iran's new chief nuclear negotiator made his international debut in Rome, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made clear today that there was no room for negotiation on the country's nuclear program.
Israeli Strikes Kill 3 Palestinian Militants
Seeded on Tue Oct 23, 2007 5:02 PM EDT (The New York Times)
JERUSALEM, Oct. 23 — Three Palestinian militants were killed Tuesday by Israeli Army fire and a Palestinian security prisoner died of wounds sustained Monday during the quelling of a riot in an Israeli prison, Israeli officials said.
Rice To Endorse More Security Oversight
Seeded on Tue Oct 23, 2007 12:56 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to endorse new recommendations to boost government oversight of private guards who protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq.
Iran Seen To Need 3-8 Years To Produce Bomb
Seeded on Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:30 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)
PARIS (Reuters) - Iran would need another three to eight years to make a nuclear bomb, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in an interview published on Monday, warning against any rush to use force to curb its nuclear ambitions.
Chuck Norris Picks Presidential Candidate
Seeded on Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:51 PM EDT (CNN)
WASHINGTON (CNN) — It could be the latest so-called Chuck Norris fact: The American people don't choose presidents, Chuck Norris does.
8 Turkish Soldiers Are Missing In Kurdish Attack
Seeded on Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:58 PM EDT (The New York Times)
ISTANBUL, Oct. 22 — Turkey's military confirmed today that eight of its soldiers were still missing after an ambush by Kurdish militants a day earlier that left at least 12 Turkish soldiers dead and touched off a major escalation in Turkey-Iraq tensions.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Looks Beyond Current Wars
Seeded on Mon Oct 22, 2007 1:50 PM EDT (The New York Times)
WASHINGTON, Oct.
12 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Rebel Attack
Seeded on Sun Oct 21, 2007 4:59 PM EDT (The New York Times)
ISTANBUL, Oct. 21 — At least 12 Turkish soldiers were killed in an ambush by Kurdish militants shortly after midnight on Sunday, in an audacious attack that sharply increased the pressure on Turkey's government to send troops into northern Iraq.
Fearing Crime, Japanese Wear The Hiding Place
Seeded on Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:46 PM EDT (The New York Times)
TOKYO, Oct. 19 — On a narrow Tokyo street, near a beef bowl restaurant and a pachinko parlor, Aya Tsukioka demonstrated new clothing designs that she hopes will ease Japan's growing fears of crime.
Syria Shuts Last Official Exit From Violence For Iraqis
Seeded on Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:39 PM EDT (The New York Times)
DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 20 — Long the only welcoming country in the region for Iraqi refugees, Syria has closed its borders to all but a small group of Iraqis and imposed new visa rules that will legally require the 1.5 million Iraqis currently in Syria to return to Iraq.
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