Archive for October, 2011

China says its military contributes to peace, security in Africa

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

China on Wednesday said its military’s involvement in Africa contributed to continental peace and security.
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British MOD Launches £3 Billion Warrior Upgrade

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

The British Ministry of Defense has finally launched the billion pound (US$1.6 billion) worth Warrior Capability Sustainment Program (WCSP) that will extend the vehicles’ service life to beyond 2040, ensuring that Warrior continues to play an essential role in future land operations.
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Sudan armed Libyan rebels: President Bashir

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says his country gave military support to the Libyan rebels who overthrew Col Muammar Gaddafi.
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Arab League meets Syrian President Assad in Damascus

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A team of senior Arab officials have held “frank and friendly” talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in an effort to end months of unrest.
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Karzai to Announce Next Round of Afghan Security Transition

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Afghan security forces will soon take control of security in 17 areas of Afghanistan, ahead of the complete withdrawal of foreign combat troops from the country by 2014.
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Taiwan’s Ma talks peace but gets an earful

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s mention of a possible peace agreement with mainland China to end six decades of hostility across the Taiwan Strait has become a political bombshell.
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Libya Seeks Delay in Ending UN No Fly Zone

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

A senior Libyan diplomat has asked the U.N. Security Council to delay adoption of a resolution ending the NATO-enforced No Fly Zone over Libya. That mission is due to end on Monday. From the United Nations.
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Israeli air raids on Gaza Strip after rocket attack

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

The Israeli air force carried out three raids early Thursday on the Gaza Strip after a rocket was launched from the Hamas-controlled territory at southern Israel, witnesses said.
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Russia expects U.S. compromise on missile defense

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Russia is hoping that the United States will make reciprocal efforts to break a deadlock over the European missile shield, Russia’s envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said.
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Chinese Hackers Interfered With Two U.S. Satellites four times

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

Computer hackers, possibly from the Chinese military, interfered with two U.S. government satellites four times in 2007 and 2008 through a ground station in Norway, according to the final draft of a report by a congressional commission.
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