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Wired, 23.04.13 17:20 UTC

After U.S. Troops Leave, Armed Drones Will Patrol Afghanistan's Skies

Armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, like this one in Afghanistan, will remain in Afghanistanâs skies even after the U.S.â longest war formally ends in 2014. Photo: U.S. Air Force One of the major elements ...

Pakistan Afghan Army Air Force Resolute Support mission Pentagon North Atlantic Treaty Organization +10 more

CNN Top Stories, 21.04.13 17:49 UTC

Clashes ahead of Grand Prix race

(CNN) -- A heavy police presence in Bahrain on Sunday limited marches by protesters organized to coincide with the controversial Formula One race in the kingdom, won by world champion Sebastian ...

Tariq Hassan al-Hassan Bahrain Sakhir desert The ITV News ITV News Channel CNN International +9 more

Seattle Times, 17.04.13 09:08 UTC

Pakistani army evacuates injured from quake area

The Pakistani army said Wednesday that it evacuated 16 seriously injured people by helicopter from the site of a deadly earthquake near the Iranian border.

Frontier Corps in Baluchistan Pakistani Army army Obaidullah Khattak southeastern Iran Pakistan +8 more

Daily Mail, 10.04.13 22:55 UTC

Last salute to her finest hour: Falklands War forces form a new task force for the funeral

PUBLISHED: 11:13 GMT, 10 April 2013 | UPDATED: 22:49 GMT, 10 April 2013 It proved to be a defining moment during her time as Prime Minister and in death, the Falklands War will again play a key role. ...

Parachute Regiment Freda McKay Victoria Cross Julian Thompson Ian McKay Archbishop +20 more

CNN World News, 05.04.13 15:04 UTC

U.S. general fired

Washington (CNN) -- Maj. Gen. Ralph Baker, commander of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, was fired March 28, according to a Washington Defense official. The command is headquartered in ...

Major General commander defense official General Africa Combined Joint Task Force +7 more

Seattle Times, 04.04.13 23:10 UTC

Officials: General fired over alcohol, sex charges

Defense officials say an Army major general with the U.S. Africa Command has been relieved of his post in connection with alcohol and sexual misconduct charges. He has appealed the dismissal to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Ralph Baker Carter Ham Chuck Hagel Djibouti head commander +7 more

Seattle Times, 03.04.13 09:57 UTC

Hawaii is a spot for sun, surf _ and spies

Clandestine agents. Foreign spies. Intelligence. Hawaii is better known for sunbathing on the beach or surfing than high-stakes sleuthing.

HONOLULU Birney Bervar Tom Simon Benjamin Bishop United States defense contractor +19 more

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