Monday, February 23, 2009
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Iraqi Forces Capture 9 Terrorist Suspects
BALAD — During operations throughout northern Iraq, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), with Coalition advisors, arrested nine suspected terrorists under the authority of various Government of Iraq-issued warrants,
Feb. 11 and 12.
Iraqi Forces Arrest Criminals, Discover Munitions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2009 – Iraqi security forces reported arresting a suspected criminal and discovering munitions during a patrol Feb. 19 in southern Baghdad’s Rashid district.
ISF, MND-B Soldiers discover IED in Mansour
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division Baghdad Soldiers discovered an improvised explosive device in northwest Baghdad Feb. 21.
Iraqi Soldiers Deliver Needed Food, Supplies to Maysan Province
FOB GARRY OWEN — Iraqi Soldiers traveled to a small town in the Maysan province of southern Iraq to deliver food items and household products to approximately 150 families, Feb. 20.
Two More School Buildings Refurbished
UMM QASR — Approximately 1,350 students walked in two, newly-refurbished primary school buildings here, after school, city and Coalition officials celebrated the completion of the projects, Feb. 19.
Soldiers train Afghan National Army soldiers for mission readiness
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (February 22, 2009) —Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, are improving the Afghan National Army’s ability to respond to enemy activities through various joint training exercises at Combat Outpost Pegasus.
Face of Defense: Navy Officer Scales Africa’s Tallest Mountain
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2009 – As a member of the Navy Supply Corps who works for the Defense Logistics Agency, Navy Capt. Jim Patton is especially attuned to the importance of logistical support for missions.
Clinton wraps Asia trip by asking China to buy US debt
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged China to keep buying US debt as she wrapped up her first overseas trip, during which she agreed to work closely with Beijing on the financial crisis.
Nationalization? Feds, Citi at the table
The federal government is in talks to beef up its ownership stake in Citigroup to as much as 40 percent of the company's common stock, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday—just days after the Obama administration said it didn't want to nationalize America's largest banks.
Regulators pledge to shore up financial system
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators said Monday they will launch a revamped program to shore up the nation's troubled banks that includes the option of increasing government ownership in financial institutions.
Brown: World needs 'global New Deal'
BERLIN, Germany (CNN) -- The world needs a "global New Deal" to haul it out of the economic crisis it faces, Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom said Sunday.
Britain faces summer of rage - police
Police are preparing for a "summer of rage" as victims of the economic downturn take to the streets to demonstrate against financial institutions, the Guardian has learned.
Obama's $300 billion-a-year climate-change plan
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama plans to include in his 2010 budget the introduction of a massive energy cap-and-trade system designed to raise $300 billion a year for the federal government in a bid to get industry to curtail emissions of so-called "greenhouse gases.
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Secret U. S. unit trains commandos in Pakistan
More than 70 United States military advisers and technical specialists are secretly working in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al Qaeda and the Taliban in the country's lawless tribal areas, American military officials said.
Pakistan army halts operations in Swat
The Pakistan army said on Monday it had ceased operations against Taliban militants in the northwestern valley of Swat, and an Islamist cleric asked for troops to be shifted to "safer places" to give peace a chance.
Seoul: N. Korean missile can hit U. S. bases
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- Stalinist North Korea deployed new medium-range ballistic missiles and expanded special forces training during 2008, South Korea's defense ministry reported.
Iran plans 'pre-commissioning' of nuclear plant
Iran will this week "pre-commission" its first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia in the southern city of Bushehr, local news agencies reported on Sunday.
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Iraqi Forces Capture 9 Terrorist Suspects
BALAD — During operations throughout northern Iraq, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), with Coalition advisors, arrested nine suspected terrorists under the authority of various Government of Iraq-issued warrants,
Feb. 11 and 12.
Iraqi Forces Arrest Criminals, Discover Munitions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2009 – Iraqi security forces reported arresting a suspected criminal and discovering munitions during a patrol Feb. 19 in southern Baghdad’s Rashid district.
ISF, MND-B Soldiers discover IED in Mansour
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division Baghdad Soldiers discovered an improvised explosive device in northwest Baghdad Feb. 21.
Iraqi Soldiers Deliver Needed Food, Supplies to Maysan Province
FOB GARRY OWEN — Iraqi Soldiers traveled to a small town in the Maysan province of southern Iraq to deliver food items and household products to approximately 150 families, Feb. 20.
Two More School Buildings Refurbished
UMM QASR — Approximately 1,350 students walked in two, newly-refurbished primary school buildings here, after school, city and Coalition officials celebrated the completion of the projects, Feb. 19.
Soldiers train Afghan National Army soldiers for mission readiness
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (February 22, 2009) —Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, are improving the Afghan National Army’s ability to respond to enemy activities through various joint training exercises at Combat Outpost Pegasus.
Face of Defense: Navy Officer Scales Africa’s Tallest Mountain
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 23, 2009 – As a member of the Navy Supply Corps who works for the Defense Logistics Agency, Navy Capt. Jim Patton is especially attuned to the importance of logistical support for missions.
Clinton wraps Asia trip by asking China to buy US debt
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Sunday urged China to keep buying US debt as she wrapped up her first overseas trip, during which she agreed to work closely with Beijing on the financial crisis.
Nationalization? Feds, Citi at the table
The federal government is in talks to beef up its ownership stake in Citigroup to as much as 40 percent of the company's common stock, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday—just days after the Obama administration said it didn't want to nationalize America's largest banks.
Regulators pledge to shore up financial system
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators said Monday they will launch a revamped program to shore up the nation's troubled banks that includes the option of increasing government ownership in financial institutions.
Brown: World needs 'global New Deal'
BERLIN, Germany (CNN) -- The world needs a "global New Deal" to haul it out of the economic crisis it faces, Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom said Sunday.
Britain faces summer of rage - police
Police are preparing for a "summer of rage" as victims of the economic downturn take to the streets to demonstrate against financial institutions, the Guardian has learned.
Obama's $300 billion-a-year climate-change plan
WASHINGTON – Barack Obama plans to include in his 2010 budget the introduction of a massive energy cap-and-trade system designed to raise $300 billion a year for the federal government in a bid to get industry to curtail emissions of so-called "greenhouse gases.
"
Secret U. S. unit trains commandos in Pakistan
More than 70 United States military advisers and technical specialists are secretly working in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al Qaeda and the Taliban in the country's lawless tribal areas, American military officials said.
Pakistan army halts operations in Swat
The Pakistan army said on Monday it had ceased operations against Taliban militants in the northwestern valley of Swat, and an Islamist cleric asked for troops to be shifted to "safer places" to give peace a chance.
Seoul: N. Korean missile can hit U. S. bases
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- Stalinist North Korea deployed new medium-range ballistic missiles and expanded special forces training during 2008, South Korea's defense ministry reported.
Iran plans 'pre-commissioning' of nuclear plant
Iran will this week "pre-commission" its first nuclear power plant, which is being built by Russia in the southern city of Bushehr, local news agencies reported on Sunday.
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