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Al-Qaida In 2007 Part One
Washington (UPI) Dec 26, 2007 It has been a mixed year for al-Qaida -- its franchise in Iraq looks increasingly isolated, and some U.S. observers are talking openly about it having been defeated; but in Pakistan and Afghanistan the terror group has reconstituted itself into a global threat. Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, who returned earlier this month from a weeklong visit to Iraq and Kuwait, said U.S. commanders to ... more Israel in new bid to ready civilians for non-conventional war 
Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 23, 2007The Israeli army announced on Sunday a new campaign to prepare civilians for conflict, with an emphasis on the dangers of attack with chemical or biological weapons. The campaign, which will be launched in the coming days, will provide detailed information on how to protect the home against chemical weapons. Civilians will be instructed how to choose a protected room and how to seal door ... more Surviving Fourth Generation Warfare In A Multipolar Word 
Washington (UPI) Dec 24, 2007 From: Major Wormwood, III Section (Current Ops) To: General Screwtape, Chief of Staff, Supreme Infernal Headquarters Re: End of year net assessment Your Lucifership asked for a short report on the state of the world before the week of Dec. 25. I am happy to be able to report that our net assessment is favorable. Fourth Generation war and the disorder it represents c ... more Turkey steps up military action in Iraq with new air strike 
Ankara (AFP) Dec 26, 2007Turkish warplanes bombed Kurdish rebel hideouts in northern Iraq Wednesday, intensifying military action against the separatists with apparent US approval and despite Iraqi protests. It was the third bombing raid against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) targets in Kurdish-run northern Iraq that the military here has confirmed since December 16, in addition to a ground cross-border operation. ... more China says NKorea likely to miss year-end deadline 
Beijing (AFP) Dec 25, 2007China said Tuesday that North Korea was unlikely to meet a year-end deadline to disable and declare all of its nuclear programmes, although the "majority" of work will be finished. "Thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the six-party talks have made constant progress," foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang told journalists. "The Yongbyon nuclear facilities were suspended and disabled ... more |
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Washington (UPI) Dec 24, 2007 French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi and Australia's new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made unannounced visits to Afghanistan this weekend. They came to pledge their support in the war on terror and to reiterate their commitment to the NATO military initiative spearheaded by U.S. forces battling the Taliban. Visits by presidents and prime ministers to their ... more Japan's Fukuda seeks to keep reconciling with China 
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 26, 2007Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda heads Thursday to China on a mission to further ease strains in relations between the Asian powers which hit rock bottom just a few years ago. Fukuda, a political veteran paying his first visit to Beijing since taking over in September, is hoping to show his skills as a diplomat after a sharp slide in his approval ratings at home. The Japanese leader ... more A Good Year For Missile Defense Part One 
Washington (UPI) Dec 26, 2007 The year 2007 was the year the U.S. ballistic-missile defense program dodged the bullet it was supposed to bite. It was the first year that control of federal funding in the U.S. House of Representatives passed to the Democrats since 1994. There were widespread fears in the U.S. defense contracting community and among advocates of ballistic missile defense that as a result, funding for ... more Russia warns of 'measures' against US missile shield 
Moscow (AFP) Dec 24, 2007Russia will retaliate against any deployment of a US missile shield in central Europe which would weaken Moscow's nuclear deterrent, the foreign ministry spokesman said Monday. "This will be a strong action designed to weaken Russia's nuclear deterrent. We would have no other choice than to take measures of reprisal," spokesman Mikhail Kamynin said in a foreign ministry statement. The wa ... more Iraq progress remains 'fragile:' Petraeus 
Washington (AFP) Dec 23, 2007US commander General David Petraeus Sunday hailed "fragile" progress towards damping down sectarian bloodshed in Iraq but cautioned against a faster withdrawal of US forces. Insurgent attacks and casualties among US troops and Iraqi civilians have fallen sharply, he said, helping the United States to press ahead with plans to withdraw five combat units from Iraq next year. "Obviously, we ... more |
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Hong Kong (AFP) Dec 24, 2007China has sanctioned state-owned companies to examine three possible strategies to block BHP Billiton's proposed takeover of mining giant Rio Tinto, a report said Monday. Citing unnamed sources, the South China Morning Post reported strategies include forming a domestic consortium to bid for Rio Tinto, a joint bid by domestic and foreign firms, or purchasing Rio shares on the open market. ... more Chinese farmers offered subsidised TVs, mobile phones: report 
Beijing (AFP) Dec 24, 2007Chinese farmers will be given a 13-percent discount on televisions, mobile phones and other electrical appliances under a new subsidy scheme to boost rural spending, state press reported Monday. A pilot program will begin for three of the nation's major agricultural provinces under which the government will offer the subsidy for TVs, mobile phones and fridges, the China Daily reported, citin ... more Walker's World: As grim as 1929? 
London (UPI) Dec 26, 2007 Despite surprisingly strong consumer spending on Christmas shopping, the British economy -- like the British government -- is facing the coming new year with trepidation. The pound has already dropped to a record low against the euro, has slipped below the $2 mark against the greenback, and is heading down to around $1.76 according to forecasts from the HSFC bank. "Sterling's out ... more China report says coal to remain top energy source 
Beijing (AFP) Dec 26, 2007China reiterated Wednesday its long-term dependence on coal for energy, but pledged to step up efforts to burn the fuel more cleanly to reduce its impact on global warming. In its first white paper on energy, the Chinese government also vowed to develop sustainable energy industries, and said its booming demand for fuel would not pose a threat to world energy security. "China did not, do ... more Ariane 5 Wraps Up 2007 With Its Sixth Dual-Satellite Launch 
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 24, 2007Arianespace performed its sixth successful Ariane 5 mission of 2007 on December 21, orbiting another dual-satellite payload and reinforcing its position as the world's leading commercial launch services company. Lifting off from Europe's Spaceport, the Ariane 5 GS vehicle deployed its RASCOM-QAF1 and Horizons-2 satellites during a 32-minute-long flight. With this latest success, Arianespace has ... more
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