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Military facilities in quake-hit areas ’secure’China Daily, China - 2 hours agoRescue teams from four countries - Russia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea - and the two regions of Taiwan and Hong Kong have also reached the quake zone. …China’s top military officers speak out on earthquake response International Herald TribuneChina accumulates disaster relief expertise from […]
The Associated Press
Bin Laden lashes out at Arab leadersThe Associated Press - 3 hours agoBin Laden’s last audio message, released Friday to mark the 60th anniversary of Israel’s establishment, vowed to continue what he called al-Qaida’s struggle …Video: Bin Laden: Al-Qaida Will Continue Its Holy war AssociatedPressNews Minute: Record high gas…Bin Laden blasts Arab leaders […]
Middle East Times
The no-return point of a return to GazaHa’aretz, Israel - 3 hours agoHamas’ conditions for a cease-fire are nowhere near those set by Israel. So far, Israel’s military entry into Gaza has been delayed because of IDF demands …Cameras record Gaza’s gruesome reality The AustralianReuters demands answers from Israel over journalist death AFPReuters […]
Voice of America
Israel to agree unofficially to Egypt cease-fire deal; skeptical …Ha’aretz, Israel - 3 hours agoIsrael is also hesitating about launching a military offensive in the Strip because of the increasing concern over Iran’s influence over the situation in …Exclusive: Olmert and Barak finally opt for truce rather than … DEBKA fileBarak: Incursion into Gaza […]
BBC News
Spy Charges Fuel Georgian TensionsThe Moscow Times, Russia - 4 hours agoRelations between Russia and Georgia worsened early last month after Georgia accused the Russian military of shooting down an unmanned spy plane over …GEORGIA: MINISTER HEADS TO MOSCOW AMID FRESH SPYING CHARGES EurasiaNetGeorgia condemns Russian actions BBC NewsLet Abkhazia have freedom and openness, […]
IRAQ: Setting things straight on those Iranian weaponsLos Angeles Times, CA - 4 hours agoWe noted that the chief US military spokesman, Maj. Gen. Kevin Bergner, had not cited Iran or Iranian influence during a news briefing May 7, when he gave a …
Voice of America
Tension rises as US, Iran trade chargesHindu, India - 5 hours agoThe Hizbollah successfully countered a military attack in July 2006 on South Lebanon by Israel, Washington’s strategic ally. The Hamas has demonstrated its …THE WASHINGTON TIMES EDITORIAL Washington TimesLebanese Leaders Remain Divided After 3 Days of Talks in Doha BloombergNational unity is […]
China declares 3-day mourning; aftershocks, floods spread panicHindustan Times, India - 5 hours ago“I can say in a responsible manner that all these facilities are safe and secure,” senior military officer Ma Jian told reporters. He said shortly after the …Video: Aftershocks hit China quake rescue efforts - 18 May 08 AlJazeeraEnglishChina mourns earthquake victims […]
Chinese Aggression Adds to India’s WoesNavhind Times, India - 5 hours agoFurthermore, the Hainan Island underground base, incidentally, will house the new Shang-class Type 093 nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and the …
Hürriyet
Worried about price of gas? End US warsAljazeera.com, UK - 1 hour agoThe record of soaring oil prices shows that anytime there is a renewed US military threat against Iran, fuel prices move up several notches. …Market Directions Sunday May 18, 2008 Forex ProsIran Replaces OPEC Governor Fars News Agency all 171 news articles
Washington Post
US Congressional leader Pelosi says she and US President Bush …International Herald Tribune, France - 2 hours agoShe also said she supported tough measures against Iran, whose president has threatened to destroy Israel, but said she hoped military means were not …Pelosi ends Iraq visit after talks on vote, security: officials AFPPelosi in talks with […]
The Southern Ledger
Sunni backlash follows Hezbollah’s strike in LebanonChristian Science Monitor, MA - 9 hours agoHezbollah’s offensive in Beirut may have been intended only as a short, sharp shock to discourage the Lebanese government from tampering with its military …On one street in Beirut, all are welcome Los Angeles TimesHezbollah Emerges in Forefront of Power in […]
Welt Online
Olmert: ‘Decisive crossroads’ near on GazaUSA Today - 2 hours agoPublic pressure in Israel for a military offensive against Hamas has grown this month, following two deadly rocket strikes and a third rocket attack that …Is Israel breaking its own taboo on talks with Hamas? Ha’aretzIsrael’s strategy in response to Palestinian rocket salvos from […]
CCTV
China Says 205371 People Evacuated From Quake Zone (Update2)Bloomberg - 3 hours agoBy Dune Lawrence and William Bi May 18 (Bloomberg) — China’s military said it evacuated 205371 people from areas hit by the country’s deadliest earthquake …China prepares for epidemic Times Now.tvNo epidemics after China earthquake United Press InternationalChina says quake toll likely […]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
Interview: Tensions Rise As Tehran Expands Regional InfluenceRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - 3 hours ago… and Afghanistan to launch military strikes into Iran over its controversial nuclear program or its alleged manipulations in nearby countries like Iraq, …
CCTV
Chinese military holds first press conference showing quake rescue …Xinhua, China - May 18, 2008According to the spokesman, the first Chinese military rescue team headed for the disaster area within 14 minutes after the strong earthquake hit Sichuan …Foreign militaries can help in quake aid United Press InternationalChina deploys 113080 military personnel in quake rescue […]
Senior Chinese, US military officers discuss disaster relief over …Xinhua, China - 3 hours agoIn their conversation, Ma thanked the US Department of Defense for sending disaster relief materials to China’s Sichuan province following the quake and …Wen Jiabao: Man of the Moment NewsweekPremier Wen’s compassion after the quake may represent a new type … […]
The Southern Ledger
US military planes carry aid to China quake victimsThe Associated Press - 3 hours agoCHENGDU, China (AP) — Two US military planes brought food, tents and lanterns to quake-ravaged central China on Sunday, the first assistance from a foreign …US military planes deliver aid to quake-hit China AFPUS military planes carry aid to […]
Fresh News
China’s top military officers speak out on earthquake responseInternational Herald Tribune, France - 4 hours agoAP BEIJING: China’s military said it responded immediately to China’s worst earthquake in three decades, using every means possible to reach victims. …China’s military to hold first press conference on quake rescue … XinhuaChina’s PLA Sent to Quake in 14 […]
BBC News
GEORGIA: MINISTER HEADS TO MOSCOW AMID FRESH SPYING CHARGESEurasiaNet, NY - 5 hours agoThe never-easy relations between Russia and Georgia have suffered a fresh blow, with Russian media reporting that federal security services have detained a …Georgia condemns Russian actions BBC NewsLet Abkhazia have freedom and openness, recommends Wall Street Journal Tiraspol Times & […]
Shanghai Daily
US military relief supplies arrive in ChengduXinhua, China - 5 hours ago… a foreign military, including food, tents, power generators and blankets, were badly needed in the quake-hit area, and would greatly facilitate China’s …Desperate search goes on, death toll hits 32477 China DailyNuclear facilities checked following earthquake Bombay NewsOver 50000 feared dead in […]
Quake gives China chance to improve army imageReuters - 52 minutes agoIn fact, China’s military has increasingly been involved in disaster relief as part of efforts to change its image since the 1989 army crackdown on …
Deposed Hamas PM urges Egypt to open Gaza border unilaterallyXinhua, China - 1 hour agoIsrael tightened the siege on Gaza and increased military operations after Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip by force last June.Video: Israel’s immigration experience - 14 May 08 AlJazeeraEnglishPalestine ready for Israeli offensive PRESS TVIsrael warns Hamas rockets could double […]
Boston Globe
Lebanese Leaders Remain Divided After 3 Days of Talks in DohaBloomberg - 1 hour ago… a terrorist organization in the service of Iran and Syria, both US adversaries. Last year, the US provided $271 million in military aid to Lebanon. …Hezbollah Emerges in Forefront of Power in Lebanon Washington PostThe Great sedition Asharq […]
China dismisses worries of food supplies for armed forces in …Xinhua, China - 7 hours agoBEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) — A senior Chinese military officer has dismissed fears that the armed forces personnel engaged in earthquake rescue operations …130000 troops in rescue operations throughout quake area XinhuaChinese employees at UN donate over $30000 to aid quake […]
Brisbane Times
Another missed opportunityAl-Arabiya, United Arab Emirates - 8 hours agoHe also revived Israeli hopes of a US military strike against Iran. According to Israeli military sources, the possibility of an American strike on Iran was …Worldview: Bush slams the talks his team fosters Philadelphia InquirerIsrael must be held to same nuclear scrutiny as Iran […]
Voice of America
China Says 205371 People Evacuated From Quake Zone (Update1)Bloomberg - 4 hours agoBy Dune Lawrence and William Bi May 18 (Bloomberg) — China’s military said it evacuated 205371 people from areas hit by the country’s deadliest earthquake …FACTBOX-Five facts on China’s race to save quake victims ReutersNo epidemics after China earthquake United […]
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