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Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs

Saturday, 5 January 2013

Canadian News
CBC News
    B.C. tsunami warning cancelled
The Canadian Press
    Four people survive a dramatic mishap near Toba Inlet  - More  - More
Campbell River Mirror
    CFAV Black Duck drydocked in Campbell River  - More  - More
The Canadian Press
    Programme to replace old army trucks is back on  - More
The Globe and Mail
    Canadian diplomats set to receive martial-arts lessons
Guysborough Journal
    MND explains F-35 situation
CTV News
    Thousands stricken by aggressive strain of flu virus
CTV News
    No new aid funding for Haiti, Fantino says  - More  - More
QMI Agency
    Reaction to CSIS report on Canadian Islamists
Ottawa Researchers
    On This Day: May 19
La Presse Canadienne
    Le NCSM Athabaskan est endommagé  - Image
Nouvelles Radio-Canada
    Haïti : l’opposition dénonce le gel de l’aide canadienne
La Presse Canadienne
    Michaëlle Jean espère que le gel soit temporaire
Nouvelles de 45e Nord
    Un vent d’espoir féminin en Afghanistan  - Image
Nouvelles de 45e Nord
    Relance du projet d’acquisition de véhicules de soutien militaires  - Plus
Le Droit
    C’est arrivé un 19 mai

Canadian Commentary
Stewart Bell -- National Post
    Espionage, Canadian-style
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross -- The Globe and Mail
    Should we invade Mali to stop al-Qaeda?
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross -- National Post
    Osama bin Laden: Strategic genius
David Frum -- National Post
    Where is the Palestinian state-in-embryo?
Tristin Hopper -- National Post
    Dear Diary: Putin’s hankerin’ for some domestic affairs
Tabatha Southey -- The Globe and Mail
    The ex-spaceman who would be PM fields some cosmic questions

International News
The Associated Press
    Tsunami warning canceled for Alaska, Canada
International Herald Tribune
    Scare Adds to Fears That Clinton’s Work Has Taken Toll
Reuters News
    Korean War POW’s remains returned to family  - More
Reuters News
    Grand jury indicts NYC couple as bomb suspects
The New York Times
    U.S. Banks Again Hit by Wave of Cyberattacks
Reuters News
    Northern Irish fighting rages on
Reuters News
    Mali Islamist group says ends ceasefire with government
The Globe and Mail
    Tourism’s collapse turns Mali into ‘hell’
The Associated Press
    Top Algerian politician resigns as party head
Reuters News
    UN Security Council voices concern about CAR rebels’ advance
The New York Times
    Prospects for Congolese Peace Talks Grow Shakier
Reuters News
    Grenade kills two in world’s biggest refugee camp in Kenya
Reuters News
    U.S. missile teams in Turkey, missiles coming later
Reuters News
    Turkish govt party sees progress in Kurd rebel talks
International Herald Tribune
    Rebellion at Stalemate, Waiting for Undecided Syrians to Make a Move
The Associated Press
    Report: Syrian journalist dies of wounds
Reuters News
    Syria blames terrorists for deadly petrol station blast
International Herald Tribune
    Undecided Syrians Could Tip Balance of Rebellion
Reuters News
    Lebanon asks for $180 million to aid Syrian refugees
The New York Times
    Former Israeli Security Chief Calls Netanyahu a Poor Leader
International Herald Tribune
    Fatah Celebration in Gaza Signals Easing of Rift With Hamas
Reuters News
    Fugitive Saddam deputy lends support to Iraq Sunni protesters
The New York Times
    Iraqi Prime Minister Faces More Calls for Resignation
Reuters News
    UAE refuses to free detained Egyptians
Reuters News
    Yemeni tribesmen protest against drone strikes
Reuters News
    Man charged with spying for Israel in Yemen
Reuters News
    EU says Iran not responded to nuclear talks proposal
The New York Times
    Afghanistan Frees Detainees in Show of Sovereignty
The Associated Press
    US pushes to finish Afghan dam as challenges mount
The New York Times
    Fleeing North Korea Is Becoming Harder
The New York Times
    Japanese Envoy Tries to Mend Ties With South Korea
Reuters News
    Japan likely to increase defence spending
Reuters News
    Colombian rebels attack Ecopetrol’s Cano Limon pipeline
International Herald Tribune
    After Years in Solitary, an Austere Life as Uruguay’s President
The New York Times
    On This Day: May 19  - More  - MoD  - AP
Agence France-Presse
    Séisme au large de l’Alaska : l’alerte au tsunami est levée
Nouvelles Radio-Canada
    Un pilote de ligne en état d’ébriété arrêté par la police
Le Point
    Avec l’AMC Hornet, la meilleure cascade de James Bond
Agence France-Presse
    Une statue de Hitler dans l’ancien ghetto de Varsovie indigne
Agence France-Presse
    Centrafrique : les rebelles prennent deux nouvelles villes
Agence France-Presse
    Les présidents soudanais et sud-soudanais en sommet en Ethiopie
Le Point
    L’armée américaine déploie des missiles Patriot de l’Otan en Turquie
Agence France-Presse
    Tir d’obus sur un quartier chrétien de Damas
Agence France-Presse
    L’armée progresse autour de Damas après un attentat nocturne meurtrier
Agence France-Presse
    Nombreuses manifestations antigouvernementales en Irak
Agence France-Presse
    Des passionnés en route pour la Birmanie à la recherche de Spitfires perdus
Nouvelles Radio-Canada
    Hugo Chávez restera en fonctions même s’il ne peut prêter serment  - Plus
Journal Sud Ouest
    L’éphéméride du 19 mai

International Commentary
Editorial -- International Herald Tribune
    A Barrier Drops for Military Women
James Dao -- The New York Times
    How Defense Act Addresses Military Suicides and Issues of Conscience
Volker Perthes -- International Herald Tribune
    Looking Past Assad
Editorial -- International Herald Tribune
    The War on Pakistan’s Aid Workers
John Tierney -- International Herald Tribune
    Why You Won’t Be the Person You Expect to Be

Book Reviews
Michael R. Marrus -- The Globe and Mail
    A ‘V’ for vivid and vital

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