Somali official: 6 more UN vehicles missing after car bomb attacks kill 21 peopleNAIROBI, Kenya — Islamic insurgents on Friday vowed to launch more attacks after using stolen U.N. cars in an assault on an African Union peacekeeping base in Somalia that killed 21 people. A Somali official said that six more U.N. vehicles were unaccounted for. We need help, African Union envoy to Somalia says in wake of car bombs that killed 21 peopleNAIROBI, Kenya — An African Union envoy pleaded for more international aid Friday to stabilize Somalia as the death toll from an attack by Islamic insurgents on an AU peacekeeping base rose to 21, making it the deadliest single assault on the peacekeepers since they arrived in 2007. Ten-hut! Tough-as-nails commander is 1st woman to take charge of Army’s drill sergeant schoolFORT JACKSON, S.C. — Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King can dress down a burly, battle-hardened sergeant in seconds with a sharp phrase and a withering look, then turn around and tell trainee soldiers to be sure they get seven hours of sleep. Britain’s new army chief warns defeat in Afghanistan would encourage extremistsLONDON — Britain’s new army chief warned Thursday that failure in Afghanistan would alienate millions of Afghans, lead to a resurgence of al-Qaida inspired terrorism and destabilize neighboring Pakistan. Suicide bombers launch deadly attack on AU base to avenge killing of al-Qaida suspectMOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamic insurgents posing as U.N. personnel detonated suicide car bombs in an African Union peacekeeping base Thursday to avenge a U.S. commando raid that killed an al-Qaida operative. Suicide bombers hit Somalia peacekeeping base in Mogadishu; witness says 11 deadMOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamist insurgents drove two stolen U.N. cars loaded with explosives onto the main base of African Union peacekeepers Thursday and triggered massive blasts that a witness said killed at least 11 people. Islamist insurgents said the attack was in revenge for a U.S. commando raid that killed an al-Qaida operative. Pakistan says al-Qaida commanders believed killed in US missile strikesISLAMABAD — An Al-Qaida operations chief in Pakistan and an Uzbek militant commander were believed killed in U.S. missile strikes in the northwest of the country earlier this month, Pakistani officials said Thursday. Pakistan says it has arrested militant commander acccused in beheadings from Swat ValleyISLAMABAD — Pakistan killed 10 insurgents and arrested a militant commander accused of beheading troops in the northwestern Swat Valley, notching up more successes in an offensive that has been welcomed at home and in the U.S., an army spokesman said Thursday. NY Rep. John McHugh confirmed as Army secretary after Kansas senators allow vote to go aheadWASHINGTON — A Republican congressman from upstate New York is the new secretary of the Army. Navy revises Littoral Combat Ship plans, set to pick only 1 contractor to build fleetWASHINGTON — The Navy said Wednesday it will select either Lockheed Martin Corp. or General Dynamics Corp., but not both, to build a fleet of small, speedy Littoral Combat Ships. Senators end procedural delays on Obama nominees, don’t expect detainees to be moved to stateWASHINGTON — Two senators who have been blocking confirmation of Obama administration nominees, including the man put forward for secretary of the Army, say they’ll back off and let the approval process go forward. Senators don’t expect Guantanamo detainees at Leavenworth, Kan., cease blocking nomineesWASHINGTON — Two senators who have been blocking confirmation of Obama administration nominees, including the man put forward for secretary of the Army, say they’ll back off and let the approval process go forward. Corps of Engineers gives contract to Tetra Tech, URS and a URS-Brown & Caldwell joint venturePASEDENA, Calif. — The Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract, with a top value of $38 million, for civil projects and military planning in various Western states to three companies, Tetra Tech Inc. said Wednesday. Gates restores Air Force authority to pick winner in troubled $35 billion tanker competitionWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday restored the Air Force’s authority to select the winner of a $35 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers between Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. US needs more forces in Afghanistan, top US military officer says; Obama still must decideWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s top military adviser endorsed an increase in U.S. forces for the worsening war in Afghanistan on Tuesday, setting up a split with leading Democrats in Congress and complicating an already-tough decision for the president himself. US raid in Somalia underscores concern the lawless country is becoming a terrorist havenMOGADISHU, Somalia — The U.S. helicopters, guns blazing, swooped over a convoy carrying a top al-Qaida fugitive in rural southern Somalia. Elite commandos rappelled to the ground, collected two bodies, and took off on a cloud of red dust. Obama administration strengthens NW salmon protection plan but views original plan as soundPORTLAND, Ore. — Calling it an “insurance policy” for Pacific Northwest salmon, the Obama administration on Tuesday offered up a tougher conservation plan for the fish that includes climate-change monitoring and the “last-resort” possibility of removing dams. Flir Systems gets $15.4 million Army deal for kits for UH-60 Black Hawk helicoptersWASHINGTON — Flir Systems Inc. recently received a $15.4 million contract from the Army for kits for a multi-sensor infrared surveillance system for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the Pentagon said late Monday. Oshkosh gets $189.1 million Army deal for latest mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehiclesWASHINGTON — Oshkosh Corp. recently received a $189.1 million contract from the Army to buy additional mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, and related items, the Pentagon said late Monday. China’s vice president set to take over military commission in sign he’ll be next leaderBEIJING — China’s communist elite opened an annual conclave Tuesday at which they are expected to appoint the vice president to a powerful military commission — a move that would cement his status as heir to the presidency of the world’s most populous nation. Pakistan: 4 people killed in suspected US missile strike, while 18 women die in stampedeMIR ALI, Pakistan — A missile fired from a suspected unmanned U.S. drone slammed into a car in a Pakistani tribal region close to the Afghan border Monday, killing four people, intelligence officials and residents said. Official: 20 women die in stampede for free flour in southern Pakistan city of KarachiKARACHI, Pakistan — A hospital official says 20 women waiting to get free flour in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi died when the crowd around them swelled and a stampede began. AP IMPACT: 9 out of 10 Afghan soldiers are illiterate, complicating efforts to build an armyKABUL — Afghan army recruit Shahidullah Ahmadi can’t read — and neither can nine out of 10 soldiers in the Afghan National Army. Officials, residents say 4 people killed in suspected US missile strike in NW PakistanMIR ALI, Pakistan — A missile fired from a suspected unmanned U.S. drone slammed into a car in a Pakistani tribal region close to the Afghan border Monday, killing four people, intelligence officials and residents said. China puts on military parade to show off new capabilitiesBEIJING — China’s biggest military parade in a decade will show off an army bristling with formidable new capabilities and deliver a potent message to the U.S. and others not to underestimate Beijing’s determination to defend its interests at home and abroad. Son of Israeli astronaut killed in space shuttle Columbia disaster dies in fighter crashJERUSALEM — The son of an Israeli astronaut who died in the space shuttle Columbia disaster six years ago was killed Sunday when his F-16 warplane crashed on a routine training flight, the Israeli military said. Report: Germany’s Steinmeier advocates preparing over next 4 years for Afghan withdrawalBERLIN — Germany’s foreign minister advocates preparing the ground over the next four years for a withdrawal from Afghanistan, with police and army training being stepped up, according to a report Sunday. Report: German ministry advocates preparing over next 4 years for Afghan withdrawalBERLIN — Germany’s Foreign Ministry advocates preparing the ground over the next four years for a withdrawal from Afghanistan, with police and army training being stepped up, according to a report Sunday. Pakistan claims to be closing in on Swat Taliban leaderISLAMABAD — Pakistan claimed Sunday to be close to capturing the leader of the Swat Valley Taliban after arresting five of his senior commanders last week. Afghan commando units slowly overcoming ethnic issues to forge a national identityRISH KHOOR, Afghanistan — Col. Farid stood in front of Afghanistan’s first commando unit two years ago and posed a simple question. |
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