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Scientist says Pakistan knew of Korea nuke deal
Associated Press WriterPakistan's army under President Pervez Musharraf supervised a shipment of uranium centrifuges to North Korea in 2000, the disgraced architect of Pakistan's atomic weapons program said Friday. The claim is the most controversial leveled by Abdul Qadeer...Tags: Pervez Musharraf, Espionage and Intelligence, Nuclear Weapons, Armed Forces, Defense
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Inside the brazen hostage rescue in Colombia
Los Angeles TimesBOGOTA, Colombia — A fake humanitarian organization was created, complete with a unique logo and a Web site. Bogus messages circulated through the jungle on tiny computer drives. Commandos on a helicopter posed as a doctor, a nurse, news reporters...Tags: Defense, National Government, Political Candidates, Terrorism, Elections
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Video shows hostages rejoicing at moment of rescue
Associated Press WriterVideo recorded during the rescue of 15 rebel hostages shows them filing grim-faced toward the helicopter that would fly them to safety, then hugging one another and crying with joy after they are aloft and realize they are free. In the videotape...Tags: Elections, Espionage and Intelligence, George Bush, Hugo Chavez, National Government
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New boss turns the tables on Al Qaeda
Tribune correspondentOriginally published Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 BAGHDAD — The once-dreaded Al Qaeda in Iraq stronghold of Amariyah has a new boss, and he's not shy about telling the story of the shootout that turned him into a local legend and helped change the tenor...Tags: Terrorism, Armed Forces, Armed Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Defense
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Olmert seeks tougher response
Associated PressA day after a Palestinian construction worker's deadly rampage in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert called yesterday for reviving the practice of demolishing the homes of attackers' families, and his chief deputy proposed cutting some Arab...Tags: Human Rights, Religious Conflicts, Health and Safety at School
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2,000 Marines face longer Afghan tour
Sun reporterIn a decision reflecting the shortage of available combat troops, more than 2,000 Marines fighting the Taliban will be kept in Afghanistan 30 days beyond their original seven-month tour, the Marine Corps said yesterday. The decision by Defense...Tags: Terrorism, Aerospace Manufacturing, Armed Forces, Defense, International Military Interventions
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Report: Iran warns against military action
Associated Press WriterIran would consider any military action against its nuclear facilities as the beginning of a war, the country's top Revolutionary Guards commander said in remarks published Friday. Gen. Mohammed Ali Jafari's comments, carried by Iran's official news...Tags: News Agency, Petroleum Industry, Religious Conflicts, Defense Equipment, Newspapers
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State media: Iran responds to nuclear proposal
Associated Press WriterIran delivered its response Friday to an international offer of incentives for it to suspend uranium enrichment, a central part of its nuclear program, state television reported. The report did not say what the response was. Iran's ambassador to Belgium...Tags: News Agency, Petroleum Industry, Religious Conflicts, Defense Equipment, Newspapers
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US says airstrikes hit Afghan insurgents
Associated Press WriterThe U.S. military said airstrikes by its attack helicopters hit two vehicles carrying insurgents Friday in eastern Afghanistan. Afghan officials said civilians were traveling in the vehicles. 1st Lt. Nathan Perry, a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition,...Tags: Executive Branch, Vehicles, Rebellions, Injuries, Terrorism
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Sri Lankan army says rebel base seized
Associated Press WriterSri Lankan troops captured a key Tamil Tiger rebel base in the island's north Friday, a day after a wave of battles in the same region killed 32 rebels and two soldiers, the military said. Soldiers took control of Michael Base in the rebel stronghold...Tags: Armed Forces, Defense, Wars and Interventions, Rebellions
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