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Strategic Afghan bridge rebuilt in co-ordinated allied effort Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:09PMCanadian, American and Afghan military engineers repaired a bomb-damaged bridge Thursday that the Taliban had attacked because it is southern Afghanistan's lifeline to Pakistan.
Ontario Officer Dies after Being Shot in Gunfight Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:02PMA provincial police officer was shot and killed Monday when pulling over a vehicle in rural southwestern Ontario, an incident witnesses said set off a close-range gunfight between the suspect and officers.
British victims of Basra honoured in their home country at last Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:44AMThe music was beautiful, the lineup of political and armed forces top brass impressive, the flypast by three RAF Tornado jets perfectly timed, the prayers moving and the promises fervent that the 179 names of the dead engraved on nine long rows of shining plaques would never be forgotten.
Air Force selects Jacobs for research Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:33AMPASADENA, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force contracted Jacobs Engineering Group to provide research and development for a program designed to support future operational requirements.
General: Army Reserve to weed out underachieving soldiers Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:25AMCAMP ZAMA, Japan — Having evolved from a force of “last resort” to an oft-deployed and essential component of the military, the Army Reserve now needs restructuring.
Greece rocked by riots as up to 60,000 people take to streets to protest against government Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:20AMHundreds of masked and hooded youths punched and kicked motorcycle police, knocking several off their bikes, as police responded with volleys of tear gas and stun grenades.
Gates regrets Northrop withdrawal from tanker bid Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:12AMU.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday he regrets that a major defense contractor has pulled out of the contest to build a badly needed new Air Force plane.
Charges dropped in police assault Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:47AMANNAPOLIS — County prosecutors dropped charges yesterday against a top wrestler with the U.S. Air Force who is accused of assaulting an Annapolis police officer.
Sensata Technologies Celebrates IPO, First Day of Trading on NYSE Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:32AMNEW YORK----Sensata Technologies today opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “ST” after its successful IPO in which it raised $569 million in gross proceeds.
Former police officer enters not guilty plea Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:18AMA former Moab City Police Officer pleaded not guilty March 9 to felony burglary and misdemeanor theft charges. Eddie Guerrero entered the plea during his arraignment before 7th District Court Judge Lyle Anderson on Tuesday.
Airport tunnel land settled, but not funding Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:20PMThe Calgary Airport Authority and the city have agreed to prepare land for a tunnel under a new runway - even though there's no word on where money for the project would come from.
Potash woes mark start of spring session Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:14PMThe spring sitting at the Saskatchewan legislature got off to a noisy start with a debate in the assembly about potash and a rally outside by health-care workers.
Provincial police officer shot and wounded in southwestern Ontario Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:04PMWINTHROP, Ont. — A provincial police officer has been rushed to hospital after being shot in southwestern Ontario. Police say the male officer, with the force's Huron County detachment, was shot this morning while responding to a call.[...]
Dempster encouraged by spring debut Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:59PMRyan Dempster tossed two perfect innings in his spring debut and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Monday in Phoenix.
Toronto police seek missing girl, 13 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:57PMToronto police are asking the public for help in finding a 13-year-old girl reported missing in January.
NGOs keen to tap into hub Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:56PMMercy president Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus said the hub, the first such centre in Asia and one of only five in the world, would help the humanitarian community with the capacity-building exercises t...
Boeing's Bawling Pays Off Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:53PMNorthrop Grumman's decision to not participate in tanker competition shows the effectiveness of contract protests.
NGOs keen to tap into hub Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:46PMMALAYSIA'S landmark decision to host a United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at the Royal Malaysian Air Force Subang base has been lauded by organisations involved in disaster-relief.
Northrop drops out of tanker competition Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:45PMNorthrop Grumman Corp. announced Monday that it won't compete against Boeing Co. for a $35 billion contract to build refueling tankers for the Air Force because Northrop doesn't think it can win.
US-BUSINESS Summary Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:39PMNasdaq rises on upgrades, market barely budges
Veterans and trailblazers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:59PMFemale soldiers and sailors have not always been given the same respect as their male counterparts, says Debbie Powell, a 20-year veteran of the Navy and Naval Reserves.
Helpers battle against hunger Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:26PMSAN ANGELO, Texas —The wrinkles on the man’s face lifted into a smile as he accepted the Meals for the Elderly tray of food.Tiffani Paige, program director for San Angelo-based Meals for the Elderly, snapped a picture for the Web site from the sidewalk outside the man’s house as San Angelo Police Department Officer Tracy Gonzalez handed over the meal.A brief chat about the weather, then Gonzalez ...
Chile earthquake: Military finally delivers aid Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:52PMFour days after a deadly earthquake, Chile's military has finally rolled out a massive humanitarian aid effort that promised to improve an image long associated with dictatorship-era repression.
Sometimes, Workplaces Aren’t Meant for Children Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:31PMAn air traffic controller is in trouble after letting his children speak to pilots. Here’s a look at places where it might not be the best idea to bring your child to work.
An Air Force fighter at age 1 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:28PMFew things are more important in the life of an Air Force officer than his promotion to lieutenant colonel.It’s a time to drop everything and celebrate the moment with a pulling-out-all-the-stops ceremony.
Top US officer says military too dominant in foreign policy Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:20PMWashington (AFP) March 3, 2010 - The US military still plays too dominant a role in American foreign policy and Washington needs to place a higher priority on diplomacy and "soft power," the top American officer said on Wednesday.
Chile military delivers aid, but first helps its own Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:18PMCONCEPCION, Chile - Four days after a deadly earthquake, Chile's military finally rolled out a massive humanitarian aid effort Wednesday that promised to improve an image long associated with dictatorship-era repression.
Air Arabia Primed for Alex Landing Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:18AMThe biggest budget carrier in the Middle East, Air Arabia, may open a new hub in Alexandria as early as next month, a move experts say could eventually drive down prices across the country, and revitalize the airline business in Egypt’s second largest city.
Arroyo’s visit stalls cloud seeding Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:12AMCLOUD seeding operations over northern Luzon were temporarily stalled because of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s recent visit. read more
Peel officer dies from crash injuries Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:45AMA Peel Regional Police officer has died from the injuries he suffered in an traffic accident on Monday night.
What is Navy's Sagar Pawan? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:59AMSagar Pawan is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Indian Navy's Aviation Arm. It is one of the only two naval aerobatic teams in the world, the other being the Blue Angels of the US Navy.
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Underbelly may defame ex-cop, court told Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:09AMA former Sydney police officer is demanding access to the latest series of the hit show Underbelly before it goes to air to see if she has been defamed, a Sydney court has heard.
Dem Senate candidates square off in first debate Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMWEST HARTFORD — In the first Democratic debate of the 2010 U.S. Senate campaign, each candidate played to what he saw as his strengths.
Teens Who Stormed Luke AFB Identified Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:27PMGlendale Police are identifying the two teens who stormed Luke Air Force Base in a stolen car last week, resulting in one of their deaths.
Media Police Department and chief honored for service Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:24PMMEDIA - The award presentation to Media Police Department personnel by the Nativity BVM Knights of Columbus is an annual event, but last week it felt more like once-in-a-lifetime.
Troops In Tough Weather Conditions in Afghanistan Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:19PMWhile Kiwis in New Zealand are sweltering in a warm late summer, Kiwis with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan are dealing with thick snow.
NZ soldiers in Afghanistan snowed in Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:16PMThick snow and freezing conditions are making life difficult for New Zealand soldiers working in Afghanistan's Bamyan Province.
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Storms whips through Europe, damage bases Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:25PMBAMBERG, Germany — A storm that whipped across Europe on Sunday damaged some U.S. military bases in Germany and Belgium, knocking down fences and trees and damaging roofs.
Man who drove through Luke AFB gates faces murder charge Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:39PMGabriel Aguilera likely entered the base by mistake while trying to flee, police said Monday.
Slaying Of Police Chief Heightens Tension Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:27PMAlgerian national police chief Col. Ali Tounsi has been assassinated at a time of mounting political tension caused by a power struggle between President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his intelligence services.
Junior ROTC booming Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:24PMDespite U.S. involvement in two war fronts in Iraq and Afghanistan, high school JROTC program enrollments are on the rise, including at many Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools.
Tweed: From Cosy Cove to Danger Bay Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:17AMIt was a quiet, dead-end dirt road in the country. Then the military man next door was charged with rape and murder.
Increasing energy security Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:37AM'In Malta we are living in a dream - we are not building an energy-efficient outer skin'. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi Summer is still the problem season for Malta when it comes to meeting our annual energy demand. Winter peaks for heating have levelled off to spring-autumn consumption rates.
Car salesman shot during test drive Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:15AMMEDFORD — What started as a routine test drive ended in violence Saturday for a Lithia Toyota car salesman who had less than two weeks on the job.
Murder trial begins Monday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:04AMCan it be self-defense to shoot someone in the back seven times
Peasant Group Exposes Military Crackdown on Activists in Morong 43 Medical Areas Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AMPress Release February 28, 2010 Nasugbu, BATANGAS – Three weeks after the illegal arrest of the 43 health workers in Morong, Rizal, several farmers and leaders of the militant peasant-group Katipunan ng mga Samahang Magbubukid sa Timog Katagalugan (KASAMA-TK) have reported cases of harassment by alleged military intelligence service. This new wave of political persecution in [...]
People on the Move - Feb. 28, 2010 Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:18AMAllied Services Members of the senior management team have been promoted. Jackie Brozena was promoted to senior vice president/chief administrative officer, and Tom Pugh was promoted to senior vice president/chief operations officer. Mike Avvisato, senio
Growing fees leave airline passengers annoyed Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:40AMWhen weather forecasters predicted severe winter storms across the country in the past few weeks, airlines sent their customers a steady stream of e-mail and text messages, giving them a chance to change their itineraries ahead of the bad weather. Those who... Airline - Weather forecasting - Text messaging - Travel - Weather