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Date: Apr 18, 2009 4:56 PM
Subject: news articles for 4/18
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Joint Sweeps Aim to End Arms Smuggling
FOB HUNTER — Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers recently joined forces to sweep areas in southern Iraq to deter the suspected smuggling of lethal munitions. “I really enjoy doing these missions with the Americans,” said a Soldier from the 41st Iraqi Army (IA) Brigade.
CF team up with ERF in search of weapons caches
DIYALA, Iraq – Under the late afternoon sun, Soldiers of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, work in close coordination with the Iraqi Police’s Emergency Response Force, April 9.
Iraqis Learn Advanced Pre-Hospital Care
COB SPEICHER — U.S. Soldiers recently partnered with the Iraqi Ministry of Health to provide a series of training events geared toward creating an emergency medical system program and improving efficiency in pre-hospital care for civilian health professionals from the Tikrit General Hospital and 4th Iraqi Army Division.
Iraqi Police Trained in Forensic Science
WASHINGTON — Coalition forces in Iraq are increasingly working to develop the country’s non-military capabilities, such as its criminal justice program. In recent weeks, that has meant training the Iraqis in forensic science.
Iraqi Logistics Command Opens Doors
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Ministry of Defense (MoD), in partnership with the Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I), opened the Iraqi Logistics Operation Command (ILOC) with a ribbon cutting ceremony, April 15.
Chinese spies may have put chips in US planes
WASHINGTON: The Chinese cyber spies have penetrated so deep into the US system — ranging from its secure defence network, banking system,
electricity grid to putting spy chips into its defence planes — that it can cause serious damage to the US any time, a top US official on counter-intelligence has said.
Israel stands ready to bomb Iran's nuclear sites
The Israeli military is preparing itself to launch a massive aerial assault on Iran's nuclear facilities within days of being given the go-ahead by its new government.
Obama's stance worries Israelis
CAN Israel still call the United States its best international friend? Apparently not, if you believe the tone of the local media. Watching the drama unfold inside Israel, the increasingly tense dialogue between US President Barack Obama and new Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking on all the trappings of a duel.
Pirates seize Belgian ship; NATO frees 20 hostages
NAIROBI, Kenya – Somali pirates attacked two ships off the Horn of Africa on Saturday, capturing a Belgian dredger and its 10 crew. NATO forces intervened in the other assault, chasing the pirates down and freeing 20 fisherman on a Yemeni dhow.
States spending money to keep stimulus funds
LINCOLN, Neb. - When it comes to the $787 billion in federal stimulus money flowing from Washington to the states, it will cost money to spend money. Nebraska's governor's office told lawmakers it expects to spend more than $1.2 million over two years to oversee disbursement of about $1.5 billion Nebraska stands to receive in federal stimulus funds.
Congress spending billions anonymously
A spokeswoman for an organization that highlights "pork" project funding by members of the U.S. Congress says there have been changes in Washington in recent weeks and months – lawmakers are leaving their names off of the projects they want.
Minnesota's Missing Votes
Meanwhile, back in the Minnesota Senate recount, the three-judge panel reviewing the race has declared Democrat Al Franken the winner. Republican Norm Coleman intends to appeal to the state's Supreme Court, while Democrats and the press corps pressure him to surrender.
Obama, Venezuela's Chavez shake hands at summit
PORT OF SPAIN, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday greeted and shook hands with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez during an impromptu meeting with the anti-U.S. leader at the Summit of the Americas.
Lawyer: Iran convicts US journalist of spying
TEHRAN, Iran – An American journalist jailed in Iran has been convicted of spying and sentenced to eight years in prison just days after she was tried behind closed doors, her lawyer said Saturday, dashing any hopes for her quick release.
Toronto Man Plotted To Send Iran Nuclear Technology
A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to export nuclear technology to Iran. Mahmoud Yadegari appeared in court Friday morning to face federal customs charges, but he may face additional charges for violating a United Nations embargo.
Al-Qaeda Prepares Terrorist Attacks In Russia
Russian special services disclosed monstrous designs of international terrorist network al-Qaeda. The organization intended to conduct a series of terrorist attacks in Russia during the celebration of the Orthodox Easter.
EPA moves toward regulating greenhouse gases
WASHINGTON - In a landmark move that countered eight years of inaction by the Bush administration, the Environmental Protection Agency determined yesterday that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare because they contribute to climate change.
Report: Antarctic Ice Growing, Not Shrinking
Ice is expanding in much of Antarctica, contrary to the widespread public belief that global warming is melting the continental ice cap. The results of ice-core drilling and sea ice monitoring indicate there is no large-scale melting of ice over most of Antarctica, although experts are concerned at ice losses on the continent's western coast.
Here is today's break from all the serious stuff.
Mich. mayor gets speeding warning, demands ticket
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan mayor says a warning wasn't enough after he was stopped for speeding. So he asked for a ticket instead — and got it.
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