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Russia-Georgia tensions flare on Abkhazia
Agence France-Presse, MOSCOW: Tensions between Georgia and Russia over Abkhazia flared anew Wednesday, prompting a warning from Russian President Dmitry...
Sarkozy announces French return to NATO amid military cutbacks
Agence France-Presse, PARIS: President Nicolas Sarkozy unveiled major cutbacks in the French armed forces on Tuesday to divert resources against...
NATO, Afghan forces launch operation against Taliban
Agence France-Presse, ARGHANDAB, Afghanistan: Afghan forces supported by Canadian NATO soldiers launched a "clean-up" operation Wednesday to drive out Taliban...
Sarkozy presents new security doctrine for France
Agence France-Presse, PARIS: President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday presents a new security doctrine for France that places greater emphasis on...
VA reaching out to vets with mortgage problems
US Air Force, WASHINGTON: Many home owners have found it difficult recently to pay their mortgages, but quick intervention by...
Funhouse Accounting At The Pentagon
Taxpayers for Common Sense, The Pentagon’s latest sob story about having to borrow from its main budget in order to...
India, Egypt to Enhance Defence Cooperation
Press Trust of India, A six-member Egyptian Defence Delegation led by Maj Gen Mohamed Mohsen Saad El Shazly, Deputy Chief...
Pakistan, US dispute blame for deadly air strike
Agence France-Presse, ISLAMABAD: The United States insisted Thursday that its forces were retaliating against a "hostile act" when an air...
Gates Discusses Surveillance, Transition Programs
US Department of Defense, WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he is pleased with the early results from a...
Taliban's Sanctuary Bases in Pakistan Must Be Eliminated
Rand Corporation, If Taliban sanctuary bases in Pakistan are not eliminated, the United States and its NATO allies will face...
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