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North Korea fires sixth projectile in three days
SEOUL — North Korea continued firing short-range weapons over its own eastern waters Monday after a weekend of what it called “rocket launching tests” intended to bolster deterrence against enemy attack. South Korean officials were...
Tags: Korean War (1950-1953), South Korea, North Korea, Weaponry, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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North Korea fires another projectile off eastern coast
North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said. North Korea routinely test-launches short-range missiles. But the latest launches came during a...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, Defense, Weaponry, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Military Equipment
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Netanyahu takes aim at weapons leakage in Syria
ReutersJERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held out the prospect on Sunday of further Israeli strikes inside Syria, pledging to act to prevent advanced weapons from reaching Hezbollah and other militant groups. Although Israel has not...Tags: Israel, Moscow (Russia), Lebanon, Benjamin Netanyahu, Tzipi Livni
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Socom's goal: Pre-empt wars
The Tampa TribuneThey make small footprints at the edges of the Earth. Sometimes they hunt and kill. Sometimes they teach rural tribes how to govern and farm. But after more than 12 years of war, special operations forces are frayed -- and in more demand than ever....Tags: Tampa, Defense, Iraq, Armed Forces, Leon Panetta
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A troubled timeline: Recent developments regarding military sexual assaults
May 5 Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Krusinski, 41, is arrested on suspicion of drunkenly grabbing a woman in an Arlington, Va., parking lot. At the time, he led the Air Force's sexual assault prevention program. His trial is set for July 18 in Arlington...Tags: U.S. Department of Defense, Sex Crimes, Chuck Hagel, Barack Obama, Assault
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Training push fails to halt military sexual assault crisis
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure to fight sexual assault, the U.S. armed forces in recent years rolled out education programs about proper sexual conduct through methods like role playing and video games. The increase in education has nevertheless...Tags: Sex Crimes, Assault, Crime Victims, Sexual Assault, Armed Forces
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U.S. chides Russia over missiles as peace plans suffer
ReutersBEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States chided Russia for sending missiles to the Syrian government as plans for a peace conference promoted by Washington and Moscow were hit by diplomatic rifts over its scope and purpose. Sectarian bloodshed in neighboring...Tags: Moscow (Russia), Ban Ki-moon, National Government, Iran, Iraq
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U.S. decries Russia weapons sale to Syria
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Friday condemned Russia's delivery of advanced antiship missiles to Syria and its buildup of warships in the eastern Mediterranean, arguing that the Kremlin's escalating support for its longtime ally in...
Tags: Moscow (Russia), Ban Ki-moon, Lebanon, Muammar Gaddafi, Rebellions
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U.S. House panel demands deposition from Benghazi investigator
ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - The Republican chairman of a congressional oversight committee on Friday ordered the leader of the investigation into the Sept. 11, 2012, Benghazi attacks to sit for a private interview next week. As...Tags: Republican Party, Darrell E Issa, Barack Obama, Elijah E. Cummings, Michael G. Mullen
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Russian missiles to Syria could embolden Assad: U.S. general warns
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer on Friday condemned Russia's shipment of advanced anti-ship missiles to Syria, saying it could embolden President Bashar al-Assad's forces to keep fighting a bloody civil war. "It's at the very least...Tags: Israel, Moscow (Russia), U.S. Congress, Iraq, Iran
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WRAPUP 1-U.S. chides Russia over missiles as peace plans suffer
Reuters* U.S. criticises Russian missile delivery to Assad * U.S.-Russia push for peace conference hits obstacles * Sectarian bombings in Iraq show risks of war spreading By Erika Solomon BEIRUT, May 18 (Reuters) - The United States chided Russia for sending...Tags: Moscow (Russia), National Government, Ban Ki-moon, Iran, Rebellions
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U.S. says Russian missiles may embolden Syria's Assad
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - A Russian shipment of anti-ship missiles to Syria could embolden President Bashar al-Assad's forces and prolong the conflict, the top U.S. military officer said on Friday. "It's at the very least an unfortunate decision...Tags: Military Equipment, Missile Systems, Martin Dempsey
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