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US drones are based in Pakistan: senator
Agence France-Presse, Washington: The missile-firing drones that the United States uses to strike suspected insurgents in Pakistan take off and...
US warns of battle worse than Iraq in Afghanistan
Agence France-Presse, Munich, Germany: The United States warned its allies Sunday that fighting the insurgency in Afghanistan could prove tougher...
Sri Lankan troops take more Tiger bases
Agence France-Presse, COLOMBO: Sri Lankan troops captured several Tamil Tiger supply bases on Friday, a day after overrunning the rebels'...
Somali pirates free Ukrainian arms ship
Agence France-Presse, MOGADISHU: Somali pirates said Thursday they had freed a Ukrainian ship, seized in September with battle tanks and...
Navy Admiral to Lead Review of Guantanamo Detention Facility
US Department of Defense, WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has selected a Navy four-star admiral to lead an assessment...
Afghanistan Troop Buildup a 'Delicate' Endeavor, Spokesman Says
US Department of Defense, WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is expected to present the Pentagon’s proposal for a U.S....
Pakistan Key To Afghanistan; While Iran Looks On
Agence France-Presse, London: Peace will only come to Afghanistan if Pakistan can sort out the militants on its side of...
US Forces Will Engage More Heavily in Afghanistan, Biden Says
US Department of Defense, WASHINGTON: As U.S. forces become more engaged with the enemy in Afghanistan, there may well be...
Obama Directs Military to Plan 'Responsible' Iraq Drawdown
US Air Force, WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama directed key defense and military officials he met with Jan. 21 to come...
Sri Lankan troops take last Tiger bastion, rebels flee to jungle
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan government troops were Monday pushing into the last pockets of jungle still held by Tamil Tigers after...
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