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US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes
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US-Pak have made considerable progress on NATO routes
Tue 15 May 2012
| The US on Monday said it had made "considerable progress" with Pakistan in negotiations on the re-opening of the NATO supply routes to Afghanistan, on the eve of crucial meetings in Pakistan to disc... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod)
Another search, another fruitless day with villagers
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Another search, another fruitless day with villagers
Mon 14 May 2012
| MUCHAI KALAY, Afghanistan | A dozen men gathered around the U.S. troops who had come to their village on a bright morning to inquire about the bloody events of a week earlier. | A pair of insurgents... (photo: DOD / Public Domain)
Taliban can be defeated in Afghanistan if 'reluctant Pakistan does more': U.S. Senator  Newstrack India  Mon 14 May 2012
Taliban can be defeated in Afghanistan if 'reluctant Pakistan does more': U.S. Senator
| Washington, May 14 (ANI): A key U.S. senator has said the Taliban can be defeated militarily in Afghanistan but the job is not done, adding that the insurgents are still controlling more than a thir... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod)
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Photo essay: Patrolling for hearts and minds  Stars and Stripes  Sun 13 May 2012
Photo essay: Patrolling for hearts and minds
| The role of soldiers in Afghanistan has evolved since U.S. troops arrived in 2001 to strip the Taliban from power. Then, the emphasis was on combat. Today, much of what they do involves a daily regi... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod)
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Military dogs face being put down after service because of an obscure law that deems them equipment and not personnel. The Daily Mail Sat 12 May 2012
Military dogs face being put down after service because of obscure law that makes it ...
| Military dogs face being put down after service because of an obscure law that deems them ‘equipment’ and not personnel. | In combat zones, the canines are ... (photo: US Army / Michael J. MacLeod)
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A shopkeeper runs from his store after riot police came under petrol bomb attack by Bahraini anti-government protesters, unseen, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in the western village of Malkiya, Bahrain. The Star Sat 12 May 2012
U.S. resumes Bahrain arms sales despite rights concerns
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will resume some military sales to Bahrain, a key Gulf ally facing Iran, despite human rights concerns linked to months of popu... (photo: AP / Hasan Jamali)
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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta meets with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Pentagon, May 11, 2012. The Independent Sat 12 May 2012
Leaks that revealed British agent's role in foiled bomb plot investigated by FBI
| The leaks, beginning with an Associated Press report on Monday the news agency had held back for several days at the request of the US authorities, have turned the spot... (photo: US DoD / Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo)
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Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic, reacts after scoring a goal against Wigan Athletic during their English Premier League soccer match at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, April 7, 2012. The Daily Mail Fri 11 May 2012
Mourinho to tempt Chelsea with £15m Ivanovic bid as Real boss looks to bolster defence
| No nonsense: Ivanovic | Real Madrid are prepared to offer £15million for Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. | Manager Jose Mourinho wants to toughen up his defence an... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant)
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Bahraini soldiers stand guard near the Pearl roundabout in Manama, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. Bahrain's Shiite opposition has rejected any dialogue with the Gulf kingdom's Sunni royal family until "tanks are off the streets" and the army stops "shooting at peaceful protesters." BBC News Fri 11 May 2012
US resumes some Bahrain arms sales for 'external defence'
The United States is resuming sales of some weapons to Bahrain, but says it will not supply the Gulf state with any crowd control equipment. | The US State Department say... (photo: AP / Hassan Ammar)
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In this photo released by the Syrian official news agency SANA, a Syrian man walks in front of destroyed shops and houses where two bombs exploded, at Qazaz neighborhood in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Huffington Post Fri 11 May 2012
Syria Bombings: Opposition Blames Attacks On Al Qaeda, Regime
| TOKYO -- The head of Syria's main opposition group said Friday the twin suicide car bombings that killed 55 people in Damascus appeared to be the work of al-Qaida force... (photo: AP / SANA)
Conspiracy   Photos   Syria   Terrorism   Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011present)  
Chinese Defence Minister in US to boost military ties Zeenews Fri 11 May 2012
Chinese Defence Minister in US to boost military ties
Washington: Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie on Thursday visited the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, presenting to its library more than 200 c... (photo: DoD / Public Domain)
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Chinese defence minister in US to boost military ties Newstrack India Fri 11 May 2012
Chinese defence minister in US to boost military ties
| Washington, May 11 (IANS) Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie Thursday visited the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, presenting to its library mo... (photo: US Navy / Chad J. McNeeley)
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An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2), lands in front of a mosque. BBC News Fri 11 May 2012
Why was the US military teaching 'total war' on Islam?
America's top military officer has condemned a course taught about Islam at one of America's top military schools as "totally objectionable". | It is ... (photo: US Navy / Photographer's Mate Airman Jordon R. Beesley)
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