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Pakistan has made strategic shift on war against terror: US Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:09PMPakistan has made strategic shift on war against terror: USPakistan has made strategic shift on war against terror: US
US backs Pak's effort on war against terror Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:55PMObama Administration says that Islamabad in the last one year has made strategic shift in the war against terrorism.
Pakistan has made strategic shift on war against terror: US Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:53PMNotwithstanding the concerns, the US has about the continued links that some elements of ISI has with terrorist outfits like the Al Qaeda and Taliban, the Obama Administration has said that Islamabad in the last one year has made strategic shift in the war against terrorism.
Pakistan has made strategic shift on war against terror: US Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:25PMThe Obama administration has said that Islamabad in the last one year has made strategic shift in the war against terrorism.
Reference to missile-downed helicopter in leaked Afghanistan reports highlights a threat Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 8:58PMIf the Taliban had many surface-to-air missiles, it could dramatically alter an already struggling allied war effort. Shoulder-launched missiles downed scores of Soviet helicopters in the 1980s. Wherever there are Western troops in Afghanistan, the clatter-thump of helicopter rotors serves as the soundtrack. Choppers are the workhorses of this war, with hundreds of them moving soldiers and ...
Somali government applauds AU decision to send troops Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:00AMSomalia's embattled government hailed the African Union's decision to beef up its force in Mogadishu.
Pakistan promoting 'export of terror': Cameron Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 9:45AMVisiting British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday suggested that Pakistan is promoting the 'export of terror' in Afghanistan and around the world.
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Key witnesses dodge Lockerbie hearing Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:57AMDelays in a hearing on whether or not oil giant BP influenced last year's release of the Lockerbie bomber has strained relations between the United States, United Kingdom and BP.
Germany insists Turkey's EU process is open-ended Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:56AM(ISTANBUL ) - Germany wants Turkey anchored in Europe but the country's ultimate EU membership is not guaranteed, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said here Wednesday.
[VIDEO] Leaked documents spark Afghan outcry Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:30AMThe Afghan government has accused the US of pursuing a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war by ignoring Pakistan's role in the insurgency following the leak of military documents.
Venezuela’s smoking gun Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:26AMThe evidence is overwhelming: Hugo Chavez is propping up the region’s most unsavoury characters
Afghanistan questions US silence over Pakistan’s role Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:24PMKABUL, July 28 — The United States has pursued a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war by ignoring Pakistan’s role in the insurgency, the Afghan government said yesterday, following the leak of US military documents. The classified documents released by the organisation, WikiLeaks, show current and former members of Pakistan’s spy ...
Embassy Row Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 7:21PMSCOTTISH 'TRAVESTY' President Obama 's top counterterrorism aide denounced Scotland's decision last year to release the Lockerbie bomber as a "travesty" and categorically denied a widespread report that the United States secretly endorsed the decision to free the Libyan terrorist, who was sentenced to life in prison. Diplomatic tensions between the ...
In Mexico, justice means catch and release Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:56PMIt's practically a daily ritual: Accused drug traffickers and assassins, shackled and bruised from beatings, are paraded before the news media to show that Mexico is winning its drug war. Once the television lights dim, however, about three-quarters of them are let go. Mexico - Illegal drug trade - Television - Health - United States
India calls for immediate end to State sponsorship of terror Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:43PMNew Delhi, Jul 27 : India today strongly condemned the sponsorship of terrorism by Pakistan as an instrument of state policy and called for immediate stop to use of territory under Pakistani control for terrorist activities against neighbours.
Obama: Leaked Afghan War Documents Reveal Nothing New Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:39PMPresident Obama says while leak of sensitive military information is a matter of concern, documents fail to generate any new information
Document leak: Afghanistan questions US' 'contradictory' silence over Pak role Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:04PMKabul, July 27 : Afghanistan on Tuesday charged the United States with pursuing a contradictory policy with regard to the Afghan war.
Fatal Bangkok bomb 'designed to create disorder' Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 4:30AMA bomb in central Bangkok yesterday that killed one person and wounded 10 was designed to create disorder for political gain, police said today.The blast came two months after deadly opposition protes...
Free Malaysians today, says Bar Council Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:48AMBy Ken Vin Lek KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty years of the Internal Security Act is “more than enough”, the Bar Council has told the government in a memorandum that follows up on its consultation with the Home Ministry. The memorandum, submitted a week ago, calls for the repeal of the ISA and other draconian laws. It nearly coincides with the 50th anniversary of the controversial law, which came into force ...
Uganda: 'We Are Preparing Our Forces to Defend Somalia' - Somali Minister Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:36AMSomalia's Minister of Defence, Abubakar Abdi Osman, talked on the sidelines of the ongoing 15th Ordinary Summit of the African Union at Speke Resort Munyonyo about the situation in his country and how the Transitional Federal Government is coping.
Africa: AU - What Has Changed Since 1975? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 3:36AMThe first and most obvious difference between the 1975 and 2010 all-African summits in Kampala is that in 1975, African nations came together under a body called the Organisation of African Unity or OAU.
North Korea Punished for 1972 Attack in Israel Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:54PMFollow Israel news on and . A United States federal court in Puerto Rico has found North Korea liable in a 1972 attack at Israel's Lod Airport (now Ben Gurion Airport), and has ordered the country to pay $378 million in damages to two families who filed suit.
Tough Tory stance on offender transfers raises ire of U.S. Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 12:41PMAfter years of cordial relations with the United States on the issue of prison transfers, the Harper government’s recent crackdown on repatriating offenders may be causing a diplomatic rift.
Price of war: Human, monetary costs too much in Middle East Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 11:21AME ven as one East Texas Marine was being welcomed home last week to recuperate from injuries, another soldier was closing his office at Longview City Hall and preparing to deploy. News-Journal coverage of the comings and goings reminded us how costly and protracted the war in Afghanistan has become.
The World's Absolutely Smallest Violin Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 11:31AMQuote of the year, from the Times story on Chelsea Clinton: Chelsea Clinton - Times - President - Wedding - United States
Would-be NYC bomber appears with Taliban Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:10PMWASHINGTON, July 23 (UPI) -- The would-be bomber of New York's Times Square in May is seen in a videotape with a Taliban leader announcing plans for an attack, intelligence monitors say. Taliban - New York City - Times Square - Afghanistan - United States
Raid in North Africa kills 6 alleged al Qaeda Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe French military helped Mauritanian forces thwart an attack by suspected al Qaeda members in northwest Africa in an operation that left six extremists dead, officials said Friday.
Raid in North Africa kills 6 alleged al-Qaida Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe French military helped Mauritanian forces thwart an attack by suspected al-Qaida members in northwest Africa in an operation that left six extremists dead, officials said Friday.
Russia says ready to resume NATO military ties Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:57AMMOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is ready to restore military cooperation with NATO almost two years after relations were frozen during the Georgian war, Russia's top general was quoted as saying on Friday.
Alaska couple plead guilty to lying about hit list Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:10PMA National Weather Service employee and his UK-born wife have pleaded guilty to domestic terrorism charges of lying to the FBI about a hit list of targets who they suspected were enemies of Islam
Cause for Alarm: American-Bred Terrorists an Unnerving Trend Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 6:22PMUnited States - Terrorism - England - Politics - Somalia
Bombing figure added to U.N. terror list Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:18PMWASHINGTON, July 20 (UPI) -- A member of al-Qaida hiding in Yemen has been added to a U.N. list that requires member nations to freeze assets and institute a travel ban, U.S. officials say. Yemen - United States - Al-Qaeda - Middle East - WASHINGTON
Iraq invasion linked to UK terror rise Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:11PMThe invasion of Iraq triggered a massive upsurge in terrorist activity against the UK, the former head of Britain's MI5 security service says.
UK citizens more a threat than Saddam: spy chief Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:07PMIraq posed little threat to Britain just before the 2003 war - but the danger of extremist attacks surged following the conflict, the ex-head of domestic security service MI5 told an inquiry on Tuesday.
Media portrayal of bloated, ineffective intelligence services raises familiar issues Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:16AMA three-part report published in the Washington Post says America's intelligence apparatus is too large to function well. That conclusion rings bells for people who know their way around the field.
Iraq war raised UK terror threat: ex-MI5 spy chief Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:13AMLONDON (AFP) - Iraq posed little threat to Britain just before the 2003 war -- but the danger of extremist attacks surged following the conflict, the ex-head of domestic security service MI5 told an inquiry Tuesday.
Thailand lifts emergency rule in three provinces Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:01AMBANGKOK: Thailand lifted a state of emergency in three provinces Tuesday but maintained the strict laws across about one-fifth of the country, two months after the end of deadly anti-government pro...
Faith in Serendipity Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:19AM“The mysterious Russian soul, the subject of admiration and curse,” wrote the Soviet poet Evgeny Dolmatovsky. Judge all you want, but I believe that the mysterious Russian soul is no more an enigma than the mysterious Indonesian soul.
Somalians free with conditions Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 1:09AMMINNEAPOLIS -- When Minnesota Somalis began traveling to their war-torn homeland to take up arms nearly three years ago, authorities initially feared they might someday return as domestic terrorists.But recent court activity suggests at least some of ...
U.S. military lawyer vows to defend Omar Khadr Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:26AMLt.-Col Jon Jackson says he’s ethically bound to represent Canadian at Guantanamo Bay – despite his client’s attempts to fire him
U.S. pleased with Cambodian cooperation, looks to expand in agriculture Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:55PMThe United States is pleased with Cambodian cooperation and is looking to expand cooperation with Cambodia in the field of agriculture, Cambodian government spokesman said on Saturday.
Times Square bomb plot suspect video threatens US Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 3:02PMThe man arrested for plotting a car bombing in New York's Times Square appeared in a video on Al Arabiya television today in which he said he planned to attack the United States.
Times Square bomb plotter defends actions Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:30PMA video has emerged in which the man who attempted to set off a car bomb in New York defends his actions.
US may label Pak's Haqqani network as terrorist outfit Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:24PMThe United States is running out of patience over Pakistan's dubious effort in staunching terrorism including its tacit support to militant groups.
Indian, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to Meet in Islamabad Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 2:06PMIndian Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna tells reporters he has come with a ‘message of peace’ for Pakistan
Judge clears way for civilian trial of Guantánamo detainee Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:14PMAhmed Khalfan Ghailani will stand trial in September for the 1998 truck bombing of the American embassy in Tanzania despite Mr. Ghailani lawyers' objections that the US violated his speedy-trial rights. Ghailani has been detained by the US for at least five years.
Willbros Raises $65M of $190M Equity Offering to Help Fund InfrastruX Acquisition - cbl Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:11PMBy citybizlist StaffHOUSTON -- Willbros Group Inc. (NYSE: WG) has raised $65.29 million from four i...
U.S. May Label Pakistan Militants as Terrorists Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:06PMA move to designate leaders of the Haqqani network could complicate an eventual Afghan political settlement with the Taliban and aggravate political tensions in the region.
Growth Capital Partners-Backed Willbros Raises $65M of $190M Equity Offering to Help Fund InfrastruX Acquisition - cbl Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:05PMBy citybizlist StaffDALLAS -- Willbros Group Inc. (NYSE: WG) has raised $65.29 million from four in...