Stavridis, head of US European Command, looks to blend of measures to fight Afghan insurgencySTUTTGART, Germany — The new commander of all U.S. forces in Europe on Tuesday said quelling the Afghan insurgency would take more than bullets, calling for efforts to rebuild roads, schools and farms to win local support against the Taliban. Makeovers bringing confidence to job seekers frustrated by long, fruitless search for workHARRISBURG, Pa. — Shalimar Pabon didn’t see the pink slip coming. She didn’t expect a yearlong search for another steady, full-time job that forced her to seek welfare benefits for her five children and herself. Mexico cocaine ‘hidden in sharks’MEXICO CITY - The Mexican Navy says it has seized more than a tonne of cocaine hidden inside the carcasses of frozen sharks, BBC reported Wednesday. Ariz. officials arrest man accused of impersonating war hero, accepting military perksPHOENIX — A man has been accused of pretending to be a highly decorated Marine by wearing a uniform with ribbons representing prestigious military honors, authorities said Thursday. Elderly man charged with murder left signed anti-Semitic screed in car outside Holocaust MuseumWASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist was charged with murder Thursday, a day after officials said he left a signed anti-Semitic screed in his car outside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, then gunned down a security guard who opened the door to let him in. Officials: 88-year-old white supremacist charged with murder in Holocaust museum shootingWASHINGTON — An 88-year-old white supremacist has been charged with murder for killing the security guard who had opened the door to let him into the U.S. Holocaust Memorial and Museum, officials said Thursday. Family of abducted Bihar businessman wants CBI probePATNA - The family of abducted Bihar businessman Satyendra Kumar Singh, who the police say has been killed, has now demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter. They have also asked for the arrest of Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Vijay Krishna and his son Chanakya, the main accused in the case. Pakistani Navy to induct two Chinese-built frigatesISLAMABAD - The Pakistani Navy’s combat capabilities will be greatly enhanced with the induction later this year of two Chinese-built state-of-the art frigates later this year. Searches on both sides of vast Atlantic Ocean for Air France jet missing with 228 peopleRIO DE JANEIRO — An Air France jet with 228 people on a flight to Paris vanished over the Atlantic Ocean after flying into towering thunderstorms and sending an automated message that the electrical system had failed. A vast search began Monday, but all aboard were feared killed. Canadian detainee asks to dismiss US military defense attorneys after witnessing infightingGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A Canadian detainee rejected his U.S. military attorneys Monday at the first session of the Guantanamo war crimes tribunals called under President Barack Obama, complicating his high-profile case and the administration’s timeline for closing the prison. 49 Tamil Tigers killed in Sri LankaCOLOMBO - At least 49 Tamil rebels, including 14 Sea Tigers, were killed in two clashes with Sri Lankan forces, the defence ministry said Saturday. ‘Pakistan self-sufficient in arms, ammo production’ISLAMABAD - Pakistan’s ordnance factories are executing orders worth Rs.6.4 billion ($80 million) and the country has achieved self-sufficiency in the production of arms and ammunition, a top official said Monday. Asia Pacific countries conduct disaster drills following deadly quakes, cycloneMANILA, Philippines — Nearly 300 rescue workers began disaster-response drills Monday that included a mock high-seas rescue of passengers from a sunken ship, reflecting Asia’s deepening concern over a series of deadly natural disasters. Australia releases plan to build up navy and air force strengthCANBERRA, Australia — Australia plans to buy 100 state-of-the-art U.S. jet fighters and double the size of its modest submarine fleet in a bid to keep pace with an Asian military buildup. Ala. Capt. Phillips: Harden ships to piracy threat with top officers armed, gov’t protectionWASHINGTON — Commercial ships working pirate-infested waters should be protected by an armed corps of senior officers backed by the government, Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips told Congress Thursday as he called for all to operate under a clear chain of command. Bodies of 3 suspected pirates killed in attack on American ship given to Somali governmentMOGADISHU, Somalia — American naval forces handed Somali authorities the bodies of three suspected pirates on Thursday, officials said, after U.S. snipers shot the trio earlier this month during a standoff over an American hostage. Navy signs agreement to appear in 2013 Armed Forces BowlANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy has signed an agreement to appear in the 2013 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Tex. Army, navy on high alert to prevent LTTE infiltrationNEW DELHI - The Indian Army and the Indian Navy have been placed on high alert along the country’s southern coast to prevent any infiltration bid by Tamil tiger cadres fleeing the military offensive against them in Sri Lanka, a top commander said Wednesday. Army: Scores of militants killed in new offensive in northwestern Pakistani district near SwatISLAMABAD — Pakistan launched an operation against militants Sunday in a district covered by a government-backed peace deal, threatening the survival of a pact that raised U.S. concerns about the country’s willingness to confront the insurgents. Donald G. Jones, clergyman who mentored a young Hillary Rodham, dies at 78MADISON, N.J. — Drew University professor and Methodist minister Donald G. Jones, who was spiritual mentor for a young Hillary Rodham Clinton, died Thursday at age 78. Shippers urge more military protection against Somali pirates but won’t arm sailorsSINGAPORE — Freight shippers on Wednesday ruled out arming sailors to deter increasingly sophisticated and well-armed pirates in the Gulf of Aden, leaving vessels to resort to such measures as propping up mannequins in military fatigues holding fake guns. Top Asian News at 5:30 p.m. GMTQINGDAO, China — A future Chinese aircraft carrier may worry neighboring navies because Beijing has not specified what role the warship would play in the region, the U.S. chief of Naval Operations said Tuesday. China, meanwhile, said a more powerful navy would not pose a threat as it mulls adding its first aircraft carrier to an increasingly sophisticated fleet. China to display its nuke submarines for first timeNEW DELHI - China will display its nuclear-powered submarines for the first time in history during a fleet parade to mark the 60th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy. US announces steps to counter piracyWASHINGTON - The US will seek an immediate international meeting to broaden efforts against piracy off the coast of Somalia, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Wednesday. Alabama ship is in Mombasa; FBI sequesters crew, shipWASHINGTON/NAIROBI - The hijacked and liberated US-flagged ship Alabama arrived late Saturday in Mombasa in Kenya, where it has been declared a crime scene by US investigators, a top official from the ship’s company said. Indian fishermen sometimes face harassment by Sri Lankan Navy: IndiaNEW DELHI - Indian fishermen inadvertently crossing over into Sri Lanka’s territorial waters are sometimes subjected to harassment by the Sri Lankan Navy, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here Sunday. 96 Tamil Tigers killed in Sri Lanka: MilitaryCOLOMBO - Sri Lankan troops killed 96 Tamil Tigers in close-quarter ground battles Saturday, as fighting in the last rebel strongholds in the island’s northeast stepped up, a military official here said. 23 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri LankaCOLOMBO - At least 23 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy off Thalaimannar island when they were illegally fishing in the nation’s territorial waters, an official said Thursday. Did John F Kennedy father secret lovechild during WWII?LONDON - An Austrian-American woman has claimed that she had an affair - and a child - with John F Kennedy while he was convalescing in the US during World War II. New Muhammad Ali emerges in UKLONDON - A 12 year school kid from Keighley, West Yorkshire, not only shares his name with former boxing legend Muhammad Ali, but also possesses the talent that reminds one of the former great. |
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