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Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs

Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Canadian News
The Globe and Mail
    CC-177 en route to provide support in Mali  - More
CBC News
    Mechanical problems delay departure of CC-177  - More  - Photo
The Canadian Press
    Canada calls in French, Mali envoys for talks
The Canadian Press
    Mali military rulers told to hold elections, help restore stability
The Canadian Press
    Maj. Darryl Watts to be sentenced in February
Ottawa Researchers
    On This Day: May 22
Le Droit
    C’est arrivé un 22 mai

Canadian Commentary
Jennifer Welsh -- The Globe and Mail
    Sending soldiers to Mali may be the only solution
Geoffrey York and Paul Waldie -- The Globe and Mail
    Why Mali matters to the West
Geoffrey York -- The Globe and Mail
    Why Malian military needs Canada’s help
Editorial -- The Toronto Star
    Being drawn into Mali’s war by degrees
Steve Mertl -- Daily Brew
    Is Canada ready to intervene in Mali?
Stephen Saideman -- The Globe and Mail
    The Canadian Forces have a dangerous habit of denial

International News
The Associated Press
    Presidential strut is now iconic inaugural moment
The Associated Press
    Suicides in military rise, even as combat lessens
International Herald Tribune
    Wal-Mart to Hire Any Veteran Who Wants a Job  - More
Bloomberg News
    Boeing’s 30,000-pound bunker-buster bomb improved, Pentagon says
Los Angeles Times
    FBI militia informant had a foot in Alaskan politics
Los Angeles Times
    Trial begins in Oregon Christmas tree bomb plot
Reuters News
    Clinton to testify on Benghazi attack on Jan. 23
International Herald Tribune
    Equation of Time Solves Mystery of Gray Mornings  - More
United Press International
    Terrorists mobilizing over Serb threat
The Associated Press
    Russia plans unmanned moon mission in 2015
United Press International
    Tunisians call for Ben Ali’s extradition
The Associated Press
    France girds for new threats after Mali operation
The Globe and Mail
    France adding more troops, warplanes in Mali
International Herald Tribune
    France Seeks Arab Backing for Mali Campaign
The Associated Press
    French lead all-night bombing campaign in Diabaly
Los Angeles Times
    France keeps up Mali air strikes, African troop plan advances
Los Angeles Times
    U.S. moves to bolster French military campaign
United Press International
    No U.S. military action planned in Mali
Bloomberg News
    Outsiders may open up world of trouble in Mali
The Globe and Mail
    France faces prolonged conflict in Mali
International Herald Tribune
    Morsi’s Slurs on Jews Cast Doubt on His Peace Efforts
United Press International
    Planned transfer of jailed pirates to Somalia
Los Angeles Times
    In Syria, heavy civilian toll reported in fighting near capital
The Associated Press
    Activists report new strikes near Syrian capital
United Press International
    At least 50 dead as Syria shells cities
United Press International
    Russia closes consulate in Aleppo
The Associated Press
    Palestinians: Israel military shot dead teen  - More
The Jerusalem Post
    IDF uncovers a tunnel near border fence in south Gaza
The Associated Press
    UN body says Israel wants rights review postponed
The Associated Press
    Rafale sale on French agenda in UAE  - Photo
International Herald Tribune
    Starring in Drama in Iran: TV Itself
Los Angeles Times
    Karzai tells Afghans that nation will be secure when U.S. leaves
The Associated Press
    Afghan defense minister hopes US stays after 2014
International Herald Tribune
    Illuminating Jewish Life in a Muslim Empire
International Herald Tribune
    Pakistan High Court Orders Arrest of Prime Minister  - More
Los Angeles Times
    Pakistan ‘Long March’ protest draws tens of thousands to capital
The Associated Press
    India PM warns Pakistan over Kashmir violence
The Associated Press
    Sri Lankan leader replaces chief justice with ally
United Press International
    Envoy hopeful for better Tokyo-Seoul ties
United Press International
    FARC sets out demands for peace talks
The New York Times
    On This Day: May 22  - More  - MoD  - AP
La Presse Canadienne
    États-Unis : nombre record de suicides de militaires en 2012
Agence France-Presse
    Clinton témoignera le 23 janvier sur l’attaque de Benghazi
The Associated Press
    É.-U. : des procureurs réclament 30 ans de prison pour soutien au terrorisme
Le Point
    Mali : cinquième jour de l’offensive française
Nouvelles Radio-Canada
    Mali : 750 soldats français, nouvelles frappes réussies
Agence France-Presse
    Mali : un chiffre de 2 500 soldats français
Agence France-Presse
    Les soldats maliens et français en route vers Diabali
Le Point
    Mali : derrière la « guerre contre le terrorisme », une réalité plus complexe
Agence France-Presse
    Mali : Non, ce n’est pas le retour de la Françafrique
Agence France-Presse
    Mali : prés de 150 000 réfugiés et 230 000 déplacés
Agence France-Presse
    86 blessés recensés par le CICR à Mopti et Gao
Agence France-Presse
    Washington exhorte Morsi à retirer des propos antisémites de 2010
Agence France-Presse
    Centrafrique : la rébellion confirme le choix de l’opposition pour le PM
Agence France-Presse
    Carnage à l’université d’Alep, plus de 82 morts
Agence France-Presse
    Assad se représentera-t-il en 2014 ?
Agence France-Presse
    Irak : un député sunnite tué dans un attentat en pleine crise politique
Agence France-Presse
    Pakistan : le pouvoir fragilisé par la justice et des manifestations
Agence France-Presse
    Pakistan : mandat d’arrêt contre le Premier ministre, sit-in de l’opposition
Agence France-Presse
    Cachemire : un soldat pakistanais tué par des tirs indiens
Agence France-Presse
    L’Inde ne peut faire « comme si de rien n’était » avec le Pakistan
Agence France-Presse
    Sri Lanka : le pouvoir remplace la juge en chef de la Cour suprême
The Associated Press
    Colombie : les FARC annoncent la fin imminente du cessez-le-feu
Journal Sud Ouest
    L’éphéméride du 22 mai

International Commentary
Editorial -- The New York Times
    A Widening War in Mali
Vicki Huddleston -- The New York Times
    Why We Must Help Save Mali
Arnaud de Borchgrave -- United Press International
    Pakistani inferno
James G. Zumwalt -- United Press International
    Awaiting the departure of Syria’s ‘Coward of the Alamo’
James G. Zumwalt -- United Press International
    Giving Islamists the rope to hang us
Nicholas Murray -- Small Wars Journal
    What Are the Lessons of the French Defeat in 1871?

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