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"Big John" Decommissioned After 38 Years of Service
, MAYPORT: The aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) was decommissioned in Mayport, Fla., March 23. After...
Still time for diplomacy in Iran stand-off: US
, LONDON: There is still time to resolve the stand-off between Iran and the international community over its nuclear enrichment...
Germany Backs US over Europe Missile Shield
, German Defence Minister Franz Josef Jung has spoken out in support of U.S. plans for a missile defense shield...
Russia Destroys Chemical Weapons On Schedule
, Moscow: The executive council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) met in The Hague in...
Rolls-Royce Selected to Power New US Navy Destroyer
, WALPOLE: Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the U.S. Navy's most advanced surface combatant ship with the world's most...
US Troops Would Have Defended Themselves Against Iran
, London: American naval personnel would have defended themselves against Iranian forces, who seized 15 British sailors and marines last...
Women's History Month Reminds Female Soldiers How Far They've Come
, BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan: Women serving in the U.S. military have come a long way since the years of World...
Israeli Government Chooses “The Second Lebanon War”
, Israel’s government March 25 officially named last year’s conflict with Hizbollah guerrillas “The Second Lebanon War.” The cabinet approved...
Russia Allocates $380 Million for Global Navigation System in 2007
, Russia has earmarked $380 million for its global navigation system Glonass program in 2007, the Russian space agency said...
U.S. Increases Africa Security with Proactive Stance, General Says
, WASHINGTON: A proactive stance in Africa will help to enhance stability and deter terrorist activity in the future, the...
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