“Kosovo… will speed up the recognition of our independence …Moscow News, Russia - Apr 10, 2008We are ready to develop with Russia military cooperation for the purpose of guaranteeing our security. We are ready to give our territory for the deployment …

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AFP

China’s military rise ‘lacks transparency’: US commanderAFP - Apr 10, 2008The report raised concern over China’s expanding military power, including its development of cruise and ballistic missiles capable of striking aircraft …Chinese arms build-up worries US Independent OnlineUS Wants A More Transparent China Voice of AmericaExtremism most dangerous threat in Asia-Pacific, says Keating […]

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Bush Woos EuropeForeign Policy In Focus - Apr 10, 2008And adapting such a weapon for use with a ballistic missile would take years longer. No one is breaking ground on an interceptor bed or a radar site …

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Wider fighting feared after attack; Palestinians kill 2 Israelis …Brantford Expositor, Canada - 6 minutes agoTwo attackers were killed as troops returned fire, but two others fled back into Gaza, the Israeli military said. Residents of nearby border communities …

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The Moscow Times

NATO’s next stepThe Week Daily - 51 minutes agoA Polish newspaper reported, inaccurately, that NATO had agreed to sacrifice the two nations for a pledge of Russian military help in Afghanistan. …Commentary: ‘Hey guys, let’s be friends’ United Press InternationalNATO appeases Russia, Ukraine Kyiv PostStability key for Ukraine, envoy says Kyiv […]

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Government sees China’s military as major concernTaiwan Journal, Taiwan - 1 hour agoThe report also brought to people’s attention that China’s test firing of its Dong Feng-25 ballistic missile in July 2007 marked striking progress in its …

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Olympic Torch: China’s Power Projection and Indiami2g, UK - 1 hour agoBut what is causing concern in Asia and beyond is the opacity that seems to surround China’s military build-up, with an emerging consensus that Beijing’s …

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CBC.ca

Welcoming China to the big leagueJamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 1 hour agoMilitarily, China’s limited capacity belies its status as an economic superpower. Nevertheless, China has been steadily modernising its military and …The politics of the Olympics Toronto StarThe long march GuardianLet the Olympic Games begin Wesleyan Argus San Francisco Chronicle  - La Stampa […]

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Obama Promises to Dismantle Our Armed ForcesHuman Events, DC - 1 hour agoThe US Bureau of Arms Control warns, “The ballistic missile danger to the US, its forces deployed abroad, and allies and friends is real and growing. …

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Mirror.co.uk

STOCKWATCH RWE down as reported British Energy offer seen opening …Trading Markets (press release), CA - 2 hours agoIn addition, major investments are needed to replace outdated nuclear power plants,” the trader said. Analyst Karin Brinkmann at Unicredit explained where …Centrica ‘to stake £1 bn in BE war‘ Cripps SearsRWE and Centrica table offers for British […]

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PRESS TV

Petraeus calls Iran-backed groups biggest threat in IraqDallas Morning News, TX - 2 hours agoAt the same time, Iran’s role in last month’s fighting has sparked an intense debate within the US military and intelligence communities over just how much …Iran’s Special Groups: The Latest “Stay the Course” Excuse Center For American ProgressPetraeus Meets His […]

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Canada kept in loop at Norad about all missile threatsOttawa Citizen,  Canada - 2 hours agoCanada may have rejected the US ballistic missile defence shield, but a Canadian general at Norad headquarters is kept fully informed about all missile …

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In celebration of the Submarine Force Birthday, THE DOLPHIN looks …The Dolphin, CT - 2 hours agoGeorgia was the last of four Ohio Class submarines to undergo conversion from ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) to guided-missile submarine (SSGN). …

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The Associated Press

Congressional hearings set stage for wider war—inside and outside …World Socialist Web Site, MI - 5 hours agoTo do so, we need a US national and regional strategy to defeat Iran in Iraq.” The retired general’s rhetoric strongly suggested that the US military …Walker’s World: Iran wins again Middle East TimesMcCain Slaps Obama Suggestion […]

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Citizen

As violence in Iraq swells, all eyes focus on al-SadrUSA Today - 6 hours agoThe US military has said the Mahdi splinter groups are backed by Iran and that it’s unclear whether they have direct links to al-Sadr. …In Search of a Cover for al Sadr Asharq AlawsatExclusive: What or who ordered US army not […]

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Boston Globe

Army Under Stress From Long WarsThe Associated Press - 8 hours ago… of the nation’s military strategy — which would include fighting the current wars as well any potential outbreaks in places such as North Korea, Iran, …Army, Marine brass say readiness a concern ArmyTimes.comThomasson: US invasion of Iran? With whose Army? Knoxville […]

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