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US, UK Public Support for Afghan War Declines

October 9, 2009

Opinion polls in the United States and Britain indicate that on the eighth anniversary of the start of the war...

France Considers Selling Warship to Russia

October 5, 2009

MOSCOW: France is considering the sale of a helicopter carrier ship to Russia that could provide Moscow with added offensive...

British Arms Manufacturer Faces Bribery Charges

October 5, 2009

LONDON: Britain's Serious Fraud Office announced today it will seek to prosecute the world's No. 2 defense contractor on charges...

Iran Tests Missiles, International Tensions Rise

September 29, 2009

The Iranian government has tested two short-range missiles and announced plans for a long-range missile test. The actions follow Iran's...

Senators Disagree on Obama’s New Missile Defense Policy in Europe

September 28, 2009

CAPITOL HILL: Several U.S. senators have blasted President Barack Obama's decision to change U.S. missile defense policy in Europe, accusing...

Leaked Report Urges More Troops for Afghanistan

September 23, 2009

WASHINGTON: A report from the new U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan says there is an urgent need for more...

New Zealand Special Forces Return to Afghanistan

September 22, 2009

New Zealand has sent its elite SAS combat force to rejoin the war in Afghanistan. New Zealand Prime Minister John...

US General Warns ‘Failure’ in Afghanistan Without New Troops

September 22, 2009

The top U.S. and NATO military commander in Afghanistan is warning that the mission "will likely result in failure" if...

Russia Developing New Missiles to Counter US System

August 13, 2009

A top Russian military officer says his country is developing new missiles to counter space-based missile systems that could soon...

India Launches Nuclear Powered Submarine for Trials

July 28, 2009

India has launched its first indigenously built nuclear-powered submarine capable of firing ballistic missiles. The submarine, once in service, will...