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Somali Leader Vows ‘all Out War’ Against Rebels
The president of Somalia’s government Sheik Sharif sheik Ahmed has said that time for a big offensive against notorious rebels has come. Talking to units of the country’s newly recruited coastal guards in Mogadishu the president said that Islamist...
Egypt to Meet with NATO, EU Officials Tuesday
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit will meet Tuesday in Brussels, Belgium with senior officials of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization “NATO”.
On the Legality Question of the Iraq War
Since the BBC is one of my primary sources for world news, I have been following with mild interest (which seems to be significantly more than that of American media) the proceedings of an inquiry into the initiation of the “Bush War” in...
British Armed Forces Manning Figures Released
Figures showing that the UK Armed Forces are currently just under 98% of their full time trained strength requirement have been released today by the MOD. This is up from 96.8% a year ago and shows a continued upward trend in both recruitment and retention. The...
More Bunker-busting Javelin Missiles to be Sent to British Troops in Afghanistan
An extra 1,300 of light-weight, shoulder-mounted guided missiles are being sent to the frontline to top-up stocks of the combat-proven weapon in Afghanistan, where it is being used extensively by frontline forces. Troops in Afghanistan are using Javelin...
United Nations Declares 18 July ’Mandela’ Day
The United Nations has declared 18 July “Nelson Mandela International Day”, in recognition of the South African anti-apartheid leader’s contribution to peace. A resolution adopted Wednesday by the 192-member world body, also endorsed the...
Australian Army Dog Found Alive After a Year in the Afghanistan Desert
Australian media has reported that an Australian Army bomb-sniffing dog has been found alive and well after spending 14 months in the Afghani desert.
Suicide Bomber Kills 13 People in a Crowded Pakistan Market
Pakistani officials say a suicide bomber has killed 13 people in a crowded market. The victims include a mayor who formed a militia to fight the Taliban. The bomber attacked the market outside the northwestern city of Peshawar Sunday as shoppers purchased...
