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Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs
Tuesday, 12 February 2013Canadian News
Postmedia News
Canada won’t ‘get into another Afghanistan’ in Mali, says Baird
The Globe and Mail
Ottawa urged to apply benefit test for defence contractors
The Globe and Mail
Report urges ‘design and build at home’ option
The Canadian Press
OAG and PBO critiques of F-35 watered down
The Globe and Mail
Domestic terrorism becoming a greater concern for CSIS - More
Postmedia News
Cyber threats could overwhelm Canada within two years
The Canadian Press
No guarantees there won’t be another spy scandal
CBC News
HMS Bounty captain talked of chasing hurricanes
Ottawa Researchers
On This Day: May 21
Canada won’t ‘get into another Afghanistan’ in Mali, says Baird
The Globe and Mail
Ottawa urged to apply benefit test for defence contractors
The Globe and Mail
Report urges ‘design and build at home’ option
The Canadian Press
OAG and PBO critiques of F-35 watered down
The Globe and Mail
Domestic terrorism becoming a greater concern for CSIS - More
Postmedia News
Cyber threats could overwhelm Canada within two years
The Canadian Press
No guarantees there won’t be another spy scandal
CBC News
HMS Bounty captain talked of chasing hurricanes
Ottawa Researchers
On This Day: May 21
La Presse Canadienne
Le directeur du SCRS ne peut garantir la fin des actes d’espionnage
Nouvelles de la Force aérienne
Des étoiles de courage pour trois techniciens en SAR
Le Droit
C’est arrivé un 21 mai
Le directeur du SCRS ne peut garantir la fin des actes d’espionnage
Nouvelles de la Force aérienne
Des étoiles de courage pour trois techniciens en SAR
Le Droit
C’est arrivé un 21 mai
Canadian Commentary
Michael Den Tandt -- National Post
An effort to bring order from chaos.
Erol Araf -- National Post
Death of a master terrorist
Jason Kenney -- National Post
The case for revoking Canadian terrorists’ citizenship
Kelly McParland -- National Post
Obama’s licence to kill worries friends and foes alike
Roméo Dallaire and Shelly Whitman -- The Globe and Mail
Sierra Leone a leader in preventing child soldiers
Editorial -- The Globe and Mail
We need to shame hackers, not trade in their stolen goods
An effort to bring order from chaos.
Erol Araf -- National Post
Death of a master terrorist
Jason Kenney -- National Post
The case for revoking Canadian terrorists’ citizenship
Kelly McParland -- National Post
Obama’s licence to kill worries friends and foes alike
Roméo Dallaire and Shelly Whitman -- The Globe and Mail
Sierra Leone a leader in preventing child soldiers
Editorial -- The Globe and Mail
We need to shame hackers, not trade in their stolen goods
International News
The Washington Times
Clint Romesha declines invite from Michelle Obama
National Post
Obama presents State of the Union
Agence France-Presse
North Korean blast jolts Obama
Defense News
U.S. Military Leaders Paint Dire Picture Under Sequestration
Defense News
Hunter: DoD Being Overly Dramatic About Cuts
AOL Defense
Marines: Sequester, CR Would Ground F-18s, Slash Pilot Training
Defense News
U.S. Army Wants More Switchblades
Agence France-Presse
Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden breaks his silence
The Associated Press
Two USS Monitor Sailors to Be Interred at Arlington
The Washington Times
NASA accused of technology transfers
The Associated Press
Deputy dies, cabin ablaze in manhunt for fugitive ex-cop - More - More
Agence France-Presse
US with new line of inquiry in Boeing Dreamliner probe
Agence France-Presse
Security firm G4S loses £70 mn over Olympics fiasco
Agence France-Presse
Italian defence firm chief arrested for bribes
Agence France-Presse
al-Qaeda urges jihad against France in Mali
Agence France-Presse
Mali insurgency deepens
Agence France-Presse
Curious Malians flock to scene of Gao clashes
Reuters News
Syrian rebels capture military airport near Aleppo - More
The Associated Press
Rebels capture air base in northern Syria
Agence France-Presse
UN chief appeals to Syria as Assad vows to fight on
The Washington Times
Terror group Hamas launches own news organization - More
Agence France-Presse
11 killed in spate of Iraq attacks
The Associated Press
Iran may allow UN team to visit key military site
Reuters News
Iran converting some higher-grade enriched uranium to fuel
Time Magazine
Is Iran a Bigger Threat Than North Korea?
The Washington Post
In Afghanistan pullout, Pentagon favors phased reduction over three years
The Associated Press
Obama to Announce 34K Troops to Be Home in a Year
Agence France-Presse
Pakistan Taliban says American, British fighters killed
The Associated Press
Pakistani, Afghan clerics bicker over peace summit
Defense News
Pakistan Test-Fires Tactical Nuclear Missile
The Associated Press
Kashmiri’s hanging leads to fears of new unrest
The Associated Press
Suu Kyi willing to help ethnic peace process
The Associated Press
Thailand says al-Qaida eyes attack on US consulate
The Associated Press
Thai Military Kills 19 Militants Who Attacked Base
The Associated Press
Indonesia passes anti-terrorism funding bill
The Associated Press
North Korea conducts third nuclear test - More
Reuters News
North Korea blast twice 2009 size - More
The Associated Press
North Korea’s third nuclear test could test China’s patience
The Associated Press
NATO condemns North Korea’s nuclear test
Defense News
North Korea Nuke Shows Pyongyang Has No Fear
South China Morning Post
Japan accuses Beijing of sending surveillance vessels to Diaoyus
The New York Times
On This Day: May 21 - More - MoD - AP
Clint Romesha declines invite from Michelle Obama
National Post
Obama presents State of the Union
Agence France-Presse
North Korean blast jolts Obama
Defense News
U.S. Military Leaders Paint Dire Picture Under Sequestration
Defense News
Hunter: DoD Being Overly Dramatic About Cuts
AOL Defense
Marines: Sequester, CR Would Ground F-18s, Slash Pilot Training
Defense News
U.S. Army Wants More Switchblades
Agence France-Presse
Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden breaks his silence
The Associated Press
Two USS Monitor Sailors to Be Interred at Arlington
The Washington Times
NASA accused of technology transfers
The Associated Press
Deputy dies, cabin ablaze in manhunt for fugitive ex-cop - More - More
Agence France-Presse
US with new line of inquiry in Boeing Dreamliner probe
Agence France-Presse
Security firm G4S loses £70 mn over Olympics fiasco
Agence France-Presse
Italian defence firm chief arrested for bribes
Agence France-Presse
al-Qaeda urges jihad against France in Mali
Agence France-Presse
Mali insurgency deepens
Agence France-Presse
Curious Malians flock to scene of Gao clashes
Reuters News
Syrian rebels capture military airport near Aleppo - More
The Associated Press
Rebels capture air base in northern Syria
Agence France-Presse
UN chief appeals to Syria as Assad vows to fight on
The Washington Times
Terror group Hamas launches own news organization - More
Agence France-Presse
11 killed in spate of Iraq attacks
The Associated Press
Iran may allow UN team to visit key military site
Reuters News
Iran converting some higher-grade enriched uranium to fuel
Time Magazine
Is Iran a Bigger Threat Than North Korea?
The Washington Post
In Afghanistan pullout, Pentagon favors phased reduction over three years
The Associated Press
Obama to Announce 34K Troops to Be Home in a Year
Agence France-Presse
Pakistan Taliban says American, British fighters killed
The Associated Press
Pakistani, Afghan clerics bicker over peace summit
Defense News
Pakistan Test-Fires Tactical Nuclear Missile
The Associated Press
Kashmiri’s hanging leads to fears of new unrest
The Associated Press
Suu Kyi willing to help ethnic peace process
The Associated Press
Thailand says al-Qaida eyes attack on US consulate
The Associated Press
Thai Military Kills 19 Militants Who Attacked Base
The Associated Press
Indonesia passes anti-terrorism funding bill
The Associated Press
North Korea conducts third nuclear test - More
Reuters News
North Korea blast twice 2009 size - More
The Associated Press
North Korea’s third nuclear test could test China’s patience
The Associated Press
NATO condemns North Korea’s nuclear test
Defense News
North Korea Nuke Shows Pyongyang Has No Fear
South China Morning Post
Japan accuses Beijing of sending surveillance vessels to Diaoyus
The New York Times
On This Day: May 21 - More - MoD - AP
France 24
Le gouvernement tunisien en sursis
Agence France-Presse
Tunisie : le Premier ministre cherche des appuis pour sortir de la crise
Agence France-Presse
Mali : al-Qaida dans la péninsule arabique appelle au djihad
France 24
Les Égyptiens réclament la justice sociale
Agence France-Presse
L’explosion près de la frontière turque est un attentat à la bombe
Agence France-Presse
Syrie : les rebelles prennent un aéroport militaire dans le nord
Agence France-Presse
Assad affirme que son régime «ne cèdera pas» aux pressions
France 24
Le dernier avion de combat iranien ne volerait... que sur Photoshop
Agence France-Presse
Téhéran désapprouve l’essai nucléaire nord-coréen
France 24
Pyongyang procède à son troisième essai nucléaire
Agence France-Presse
Pyongyang continue de jouer avec le feu nucléaire
Agence France-Presse
Essai nucléaire nord-coréen : l’alliance Pékin-Pyongyang sur le gril
Journal Sud Ouest
L’éphéméride du 21 mai
Le gouvernement tunisien en sursis
Agence France-Presse
Tunisie : le Premier ministre cherche des appuis pour sortir de la crise
Agence France-Presse
Mali : al-Qaida dans la péninsule arabique appelle au djihad
France 24
Les Égyptiens réclament la justice sociale
Agence France-Presse
L’explosion près de la frontière turque est un attentat à la bombe
Agence France-Presse
Syrie : les rebelles prennent un aéroport militaire dans le nord
Agence France-Presse
Assad affirme que son régime «ne cèdera pas» aux pressions
France 24
Le dernier avion de combat iranien ne volerait... que sur Photoshop
Agence France-Presse
Téhéran désapprouve l’essai nucléaire nord-coréen
France 24
Pyongyang procède à son troisième essai nucléaire
Agence France-Presse
Pyongyang continue de jouer avec le feu nucléaire
Agence France-Presse
Essai nucléaire nord-coréen : l’alliance Pékin-Pyongyang sur le gril
Journal Sud Ouest
L’éphéméride du 21 mai
International Commentary
L. Gordon Crovitz -- The Wall Street Journal
Confronting Cyber Barbary Pirates
Richard Cohen -- The Washington Post
The Obama Doctrine — look the other way
Michael O’Hanlon -- The Washington Post
Gen. John Allen’s steady hand
Frank J. Gaffney Jr. -- The Washington Times
Obama’s ‘friends of Hamas’?
Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Peter Fretwell -- The Washington Times
40 years later, remembering Vietnam POWs
Confronting Cyber Barbary Pirates
Richard Cohen -- The Washington Post
The Obama Doctrine — look the other way
Michael O’Hanlon -- The Washington Post
Gen. John Allen’s steady hand
Frank J. Gaffney Jr. -- The Washington Times
Obama’s ‘friends of Hamas’?
Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Peter Fretwell -- The Washington Times
40 years later, remembering Vietnam POWs
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