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U.S. says Russian missiles may embolden Syria's Assad
ReutersWASHINGTON (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 that will...Tags: Joint Chiefs of Staff, Military Equipment, Bashar Assad, Martin Dempsey, Missile Systems
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Banana exports to US get approval
The Manila Times, PhilippinesAfter several months of delay, Manila can now commence the export of Cavendish bananas to United States military bases in the Pacific following the approval by both governments, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Friday. In an interview, Clarito...Tags: National Government, Politics, Exports, Manila (Philippines), Philippines
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Top U.S. general warns of sexual assault 'crisis,' meets Obama
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top general in the U.S. Armed Forces warned of a crisis of confidence in the growing ranks of women soldiers due to a rash of sexual assault cases that has prompted lawmakers to act. The warning by Army General Martin Dempsey...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Barack Obama, Sexual Assault, Martin Dempsey
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EDITORIAL: America's on the wrong end of DUI standards
The News TribuneThe Washington Legislature has been wrestling lately with ways to bring down drunken driving fatalities. Now it has another option to look at. The people charged with making the nation's roads less deadly, the National Transportation Safety Board,...Tags: Transportation Accidents, Transportation Industry, Washington Legislature, National Transportation Safety Board, Motorvehicle Accidents
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EDITORIAL: Let's show veterans service is appreciated
Victoria Advocate, TexasThe United States of America is a country born from military action. Our foundation was set on the shoulders of patriots who joined militias and the Continental Army to defend their homes from tyranny. Since that first conflict, the U.S. military has...Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Armed Forces
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Raytheon aims for an edge with new whizbang military technology
The Indianapolis StarThe next generation of warfare is being built in Indianapolis. Raytheon is developing gear at its Eastside plant that sounds like something out of the future: -- Headgear that turns a ground grunt into a reconnaissance superscout who can recognize...Tags: Military Equipment, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Raytheon Company, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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COLUMN: Washington-gate
Reuters(David Rohde is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By David Rohde NEW YORK, May 17 (Reuters) - Unprecedented U.S. Justice Department searches of journalists' phone records. IRS targeting of conservative political groups. Spiraling sexual...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Bashar Assad, Sexual Assault, Elections
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Column: Washington-gate
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Unprecedented Justice Department searches of journalists' phone records. IRS targeting of conservative political groups. Spiraling sexual assault rates in the U.S. military. And the downplaying of the first killing of an American...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Bashar Assad, Elections, Barack Obama
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Statesville Woman's Club holds Barbecue for the Troops
Statesville Record & Landmark, N.C.The Statesville Woman's Club showed its support for men and women in uniform with a Barbecue for the Troops luncheon raising money for the USO on Thursday. "Throughout our country's history, Americans have felt profound appreciation and gratitude for...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War I (1914-1918)
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Military's record on sexual assault: From bad to worse
This post has been corrected. See note below for details.Another day, another military sexual assault scandal. On Tuesday, a week after the Air Force announced its chief of sexual assault prevention had been arrested in Arlington, Va., on suspicion of drunkenly assaulting a woman in a parking lot, the Army...Tags: U.S. Army, Entertainment Events, Assault, Lee Baca, Sexual Assault
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BRIEF: Senior U.S. military commander in Beirut
The Lebanon Daily StarA U.S. military delegation headed by the commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Lloyd Austin arrived in Beirut Friday. Sources at Beirut airport said a U.S. military plane carrying the delegation arrived at Rafik Hariri International Airport around...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Beirut (Lebanon), Wars and Interventions, Lebanon
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INTERVIEW-Fearing Afghan instability, Russia mulls border troops
Reuters* Moscow sees increasing instability in Afghanistan * Russian envoy says current NATO war unsuccessful * Wants to deploy border guards again By Amie Ferris-Rotman KABUL, May 17 (Reuters) - Russia, predicting instability once NATO-led troops withdraw...Tags: Hamid Karzai, Politics, Tajikistan, Barack Obama, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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