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Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York
NEW YORK (AFP) - The USS New York, a naval vessel whose bow was forged in part with steel from the World Trade Center towers destroyed on 9/11, sailed for the first time Monday into the city's harbor.
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan People:Michael Bloomberg Activities:Sept 11 Terror Attack Source:(AFP)
2009-11-02
Biden wins support for new US missile defence plan
PRAGUE (AFP) - US Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Prague Thursday on the last leg of his tour of three ex-communist NATO allies to pitch a new US missile defence plan, after winning backing from Poland and Romania.
Nations:Czech Republic Poland Russia Romania Hungary Afghanistan People:Robert Gates Joseph Biden Barack Obama George W. Bush Source:(AFP)
2009-10-22
Poland ready to take part in Obama missile defense
WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland stands ready to take part in a revamped missile defense system unveiled by Washington last month, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said after meeting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday.
Nations:Russia Poland Afghanistan Czech Republic People:Joseph Biden Barack Obama Activities:Russia-U.S. Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-21
Biden to reassure Poles during European trip
WARSAW, Poland - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Poland late Tuesday on the highest-level visit yet by the Obama administration to the country - a gesture Poles view as Washington's attempt to repair damage done by its handling of missile defense plans.
Nations:Czech Republic Romania Russia Hungary Afghanistan Poland People:Joseph Biden Barack Obama Source:(AP)
2009-10-20
12 killed in Rio clashes with police, drug gangs
RIO DE JANEIRO (AFP) - At least 12 people were killed and a helicopter was downed Saturday in fierce clashes between drug gangs and police in Rio de Janeiro, weeks after the city won its bid to host the 2016 Olympics.
Nations:Brazil Source:(AFP)
2009-10-17
| Headlines |
- Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York 2009-11-02
- Biden wins support for new US missile defence plan 2009-10-22
- Poland ready to take part in Obama missile defense 2009-10-21
- Biden to reassure Poles during European trip 2009-10-20
- 12 killed in Rio clashes with police, drug gangs 2009-10-17
- Missile commander ousted at ND Air Force base 2009-10-14
- Report: NKorea fires 5 short-range missiles 2009-10-12
- Military may lift ban on women in submarines 2009-09-28
- America armed, but guns not necessarily loaded 2009-09-23
- Russian links Iran sanctions to US missile change 2009-09-23
- Russia says it won't deploy missiles near Poland 2009-09-19
- East Europe: Rancor, relief on missile shield plan 2009-09-17
- Obama junks Bush's European missile defense plan 2009-09-17
- Landmine kills five Pakistani soldiers 2009-09-07
- Russia finds Arctic Sea ship, 'debriefing' crew 2009-08-17
- Senate sides with Obama, defunds jet engine 2009-07-23
- Senate heads toward vote on F-22 jets 2009-07-21
- US demand fuels spike in small arms trade: UN survey 2009-07-09
- NKorea fires four short-range missiles amid nuclear standoff 2009-07-02
- What Supersonic Looks Like 2009-06-30
- US officials: Iran missile may be more advanced 2009-05-20
- Heading to a national park? Now you can pack heat 2009-05-20
- Iran says it tests missile, Israel within range 2009-05-20
- Big cuts seen for F-22, other big weapon programs 2009-04-06
- Michigan teenager dies after police Taser him 2009-03-23
- NKorea launch may actually put satellite in space 2009-03-11
- British, French nuclear subs collide in Atlantic 2009-02-16
- Analysis: Moscow uses base as tool in negotiation 2009-02-06
- French carrier towed to British 'ghost fleet' yard 2009-02-04
- The HMS Victory, Famed Shipwreck, Is Found 2009-02-03
- Russia drops Kaliningrad missile plans 2009-01-28
- China projects naval power in pirate fight 2008-12-30
- International air traffic slumps in Nov: IATA 2008-12-30
- Police officer deaths drop in 2008, groups say 2008-12-29
- China targets pirates in groundbreaking mission 2008-12-26
- Chinese navy off on historic anti-piracy mission 2008-12-26
- China anti-piracy mission marks greater engagement 2008-12-19
- Russia to cut arms if US drops missile defense 2008-12-19
- Russian warships causing no ripples in Pentagon 2008-12-16
- $27B Marine Corps vehicle program at crossroads 2008-12-14
- Britain abuzz over a new plan to arm bobbies with Tasers 2008-12-13
- New rule lifts ban on firearms in national parks 2008-12-06
- Russia to send warship through Panama Canal 2008-12-03
- Whales and dolphins stranded in noisy seas 2008-12-03
- Brazil selling 100 missiles to Pakistan 2008-12-03
- Nations sign cluster-bomb ban,US and Russia refuse 2008-12-03
- Russia test-fires intercontinental missile: military 2008-11-26
- Venezuela's Chavez welcomes Russian warships 2008-11-25
- Suspected US missile strike kills 6 in Pakistan 2008-11-19
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