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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:21:00 GMT

Cold War's U-2 spy plane earning its keep again, this time 13 miles over Afghanistan

USAF / A U.S. Air Force U- 2 spy plane flies in this undated file photo. The Cold War-era planes have made a comeback in the skies over Afghanistan.The U-2 spy plane, the high-flying aircraft that was often at the heart of Cold War suspense, is enjoying
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:21:00 GMT

Israeli PM to ask for weapons from U.S. during Washington meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with United States President Barack Obama this week to improve the relations between the two states. The Prime Minister will also take the opportunity to ask for weapons for a possible strike on Iran.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:19:00 GMT

Did U.S. coddle an anti-Iran terrorist?

We were in Tehran on Feb. 24 — the day that Iranian authorities announced the capture of Abdol Malik Rigi, the head of Jundallah. Jundallah (the name if Arabic for 'soldiers of God'; the group is also known as the People’s Resistance Movement of
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:05:00 GMT

Security agencies have pressed for questioning the estranged wife of US terror accused Headley.

Mumbai: Security agencies have pressed for questioning the estranged wife of US terror accused David Headley, as certain e-mails downloaded from his account showed her alleged complicity in the Mumbai terror attack. The e-mails of Headley available with
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:50:00 GMT

Terrorists consider B`desh safer than Pak, Afghan: Experts

Dhaka: International terrorists now consider Bangladesh as safer place than Pakistan and Afghanistan, top security experts have warned, amid increasing number of leaders of militant outfits, including Pakistan based LeT and JeM, have been arrested from
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:50:00 GMT

Striking village building thought to have been secret CIA prison

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:36:00 GMT

A robust missile defense program is essential for Israel (Rep. Steve Rothman)

As a member of the 15 person House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, I am sometimes asked why Israeli missile defense is so important.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:28:00 GMT

CIA's drone attacks rise under new chief

Panetta allowed attack that killed Baitullah, wife News Desk WASHINGTON: The plan was a standard one in the CIA's war against extremists in Pakistan: The agency was using a Predator drone to monitor a residential compound; a Taliban leader was expected
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:27:00 GMT

Four killed on charges of spying for US

By our correspondent MIRAMSHAH: Bodies of four persons accused of spying for the US were found dumped near Isori Adda on the Mir Ali-Thall Road, in North Waziristan, local sources said on Sunday. The sources said bullet-riddled bodies of Sajjad,
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:26:00 GMT

President Saleh denies US military presence in Yemen

SANA’A, March 21 (Saba)- President Ali Abdullah Saleh has said that there is no US presence on Yemeni soil or waters and no bilateral security agreement on such US presence in the country. ‘’There is Yemeni-US security cooperation in combating
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:18:00 GMT

Under Panetta, A More Aggressive Cia

In his 13 months in the job, CIA Director Leon Panetta has led a relentless assault on al-Qaeda and Taliban operatives in Pakistan. (Bill O'leary/the Washington Post) TOOLBOX Resize COMMENT 0 Comments Your browser's settings may be preventing you from
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:49:00 GMT

Pak to US: Terror bill worth $35 billion, nuke deal

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:49:00 GMT

Afghan prison may become the new Guantnamo

The American detention centre at Bagram in Afghanistan could be expanded into a Guantnamo-style prison for terrorist suspects detained around the world. This is one of the options being considered as US officials try to find an alternative to Guantnamo
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:40:00 GMT

Bagram prison in Afghanistan may become the new Guantánamo

The American detention centre at Bagram in Afghanistan could be expanded into a Guantnamo-style prison for terrorist suspects detained around the world. This is one of the options being considered as US officials try to find an alternative to Guantnamo
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:03:00 GMT

Inhofe advises to keep Gitmo open

A veteran Republican senator is taking a GOP colleague to task for working with the Obama administration to shut down the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Âlong_space South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham vowed earlier this month
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:55:00 GMT

First phase of ballistic missile shield to be deployed in 2012

HYDERABAD: Notwithstanding the recent failure of the interceptor missile test, the first phase of the indigenous Ballistic Missile Defence System to intercept and destroy incoming enemy missiles of less than 2,000-km range is expected to be deployed in
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:41:00 GMT

Attorney general��s future shaky amid US terror trial fight

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:36:00 GMT

Bin Laden��s son slams al-Qaeda, family well in Iran

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:35:00 GMT

Indian IP address tracked -Cyber attack on govt web portals

A cyber attack on Bangladesh government websites, controlled from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), has been tracked to an Indian IP address, an official said yesterday.( bdnews24.com,) The Access to Information team (A2i), based at the PMO, told the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:15:00 GMT

How atom bomb tests could help detect wine fraud

A trace of Bikini atoll could join hints of black cherry and complex citrus notes in the sommelier's lexicon for describing fine wines, research has suggested. Harmless amounts of radioactive carbon have been found in wines made from grapes harvested
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT

Pak to US: Terror bill worth $35bn, nuke deal

WASHINGTON: Pakistan is coming up with a bill of $ 35 billion for its efforts in the war on terror and a wish-list that includes a nuclear deal similar to the US-India agreement as it prepares to engage Washington this coming week in what officials from
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:51:00 GMT

US drone strike kills four in NW Pakistan: security officials

MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (AFP) - Missiles fired from US drones Sunday killed at least four militants in a restive Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, security officials said. 'A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound near the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:58:00 GMT

First phase of ballistic missile shield to be deployed in 2012

HYDERABAD: Notwithstanding the recent failure of the interceptor missile test, the first phase of the indigenous Ballistic Missile Defence System to intercept and destroy incoming enemy missiles of less than 2,000-km range is expected to be deployed in
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:38:00 GMT

U.S. military buildup angers Guam

HAGATNA, Guam -- This remote Pacific island is home to U.S. citizens who are fervent supporters of the military, as measured by their record of fighting and dying in America's recent wars. But they are angry about a major military buildup here, which the
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:33:00 GMT

Pak-US mistrust still exists: CIA chief

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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT

Under Leon Panetta, a more aggressive CIA

The plan was a standard one in the CIA's war against extremists in Pakistan: The agency was using a Predator drone to monitor a residential compound; a Taliban leader was expected to arrive shortly; a CIA missile would kill him. On the morning of Aug. 5,
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT

US drone strike kills four in NW Pakistan: security officials

Missiles fired from US drones Sunday killed at least four militants in a restive Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, security officials said. 'A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Four
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:48:00 GMT

Australia warns China on Rio Tinto 'spying' trial

The Australia's Prime Minister, Mr. Kevin Rudd, has warned China regarding the spying trial which china will conduct next week as it will be under the international scrutiny over the way it conducts a spying trial. The case involves an Australian
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Will U.S. hold terror suspects at Bagram?

WASHINGTON, March 21 (UPI) -- The Obama administration is looking into detaining international terrorism suspects at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:38:00 GMT

US drone strike kills five in NW Pakistan: security officials

Missiles fired from US drones Sunday killed at least five militants in a restive Pakistani tribal area bordering Afghanistan, security officials said. "A US drone fired two missiles on a militant compound near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. At least
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:33:00 GMT