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May 30 2013

Bombs hit Baghdad districts, at least 10 dead

Reuters (World) - Thu, 2013-05-30 03:31
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A car bomb and several roadside blasts exploded in Shi'ite and Sunni Muslim neighborhoods across Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 10 people in the latest in more than a month-long surge in attacks, police and hospital sources
May 30 2013

Navy ships growing in capability amid missile threats from Iran, North Korea

Fox News - Thu, 2013-05-30 03:24

In the operations center on board the USS Stethem, sailors keep watch on a dizzying array of maps, graphics, sensors and radar data -- all focused on North Korea.

The Stethem, a destroyer, is one of two warships in the western Pacific that

May 30 2013

Navy ships form first line of missile defense

Fox News - Thu, 2013-05-30 03:00

In the operations center on board the USS Stethem, sailors keep watch on a dizzying array of maps, graphics, sensors and radar data — all focused on North Korea.

The Stethem, a destroyer, is one of two warships in the western

May 30 2013

India To Add Navy Bases, Expand Coastline Security Sensors

Defense News – Naval - Thu, 2013-05-30 01:15
Addressing the top commanders of the Indian Navy on Tuesday, Defence Minister A.K. Antony announced that additional naval bases and air stations are required to extend the Navy's reach.
May 30 2013

Lebanese TV: Syria has received Russian missiles

USA Today - Thu, 2013-05-30 00:18
Assad is quoted by Lebanese TV saying the first shipment of Russian missiles has arrived.
May 29 2013

Intel officials: Pakistan Taliban No. 2 is buried

USA Today - Wed, 2013-05-29 23:44
Pakistani intelligence officials say Waliur Rehman has been buried after his death in a U.S. drone strike.
May 29 2013

China set to stage technological warfare exercises

The Washington Times - World - Wed, 2013-05-29 22:17

China next month will stage military exercises using computer-equipped units that combine traditional firepower and electronic warfare capabilities, state media reported Wednesday.

The upcoming drills will demonstrate the strides Beijing has

May 29 2013

Marines ready to roll, with nowhere to go

The Washington Times - World - Wed, 2013-05-29 22:12

First of two parts

CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan | As U.S. troops withdraw from Afghanistan, "hurry up and wait" — which many enlisted personnel have long referred to jokingly as their standing order

May 29 2013

Ricin-laced letters sent to New York mayor

AlJazeera - Wed, 2013-05-29 22:08
Letters containing poisonous substance sent to New York City Mayor Bloomberg and office of gun control advocates.
May 29 2013

U.S. soldier accused of killing Afghans in deal to avoid execution -lawyer

Reuters - Wed, 2013-05-29 21:49
SEATTLE (Reuters) - A U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians in two rampages from his Army post last year has reached a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, one of his lawyers said on Wednesday.
 
 

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