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Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs

Monday, 25 February 2013

Canadian News
CBC News
    Chaplain struggles with depression after Afghanistan
CBC News
    N.S. grieves after search for missing fishermen ends
The Globe and Mail
    Canadian nanosatellites push the boundaries of spaceflight
The Globe and Mail
    Canadian satellites in orbit
The Canadian Press
    Nano-satellite designed at U of T  - SFL
The Canadian Press
    Harper government gets dismal grade for transparency
The Associated Press
    Ken Taylor pleased
Edmonton Sun
    Edmononians should be proud of its soldiers
The Maple Leaf
    Maintaining excellence in Canada’s North
The Maple Leaf
    Canadian victory in South Africa
Ottawa Researchers
    On This Day: June 19
La Presse Canadienne
    500 personnents se rassemblent pour pleurer la mort des cinq pêcheurs
La Presse Canadienne
    Le gouvernement Harper rejette un rapport sur le libre accès à l’information
La Presse Canadienne
    Harper rencontrera le PM français Ayrault
Le Droit
    C’est arrivé un 19 juin

Canadian Commentary
Scott Taylor -- The Chronicle Herald
    Baird turning a blind eye toward Syrian rebels
Rosemary Sadlier -- The Globe and Mail
    In 1812, black Canadians fought for their freedom
Frances Harrison -- The Globe and Mail
    Sri Lanka’s atrocity against the Tamils is no longer in doubt
John Ibbitson -- The Globe and Mail
    An introvert lurks behind Stephen Harper’s austere exterior
Margaret Wente -- The Globe and Mail
    Polar bears don’t need us to save them  - Photo
Heather Mallick -- The Toronto Star
    Out-of-control outsourcing ruined Boeing’s beautiful Dreamliner
Guy Taillefer -- Le Devoir
    L’attentat d’Hyderabad, la suite

International Commentary
Editorial -- International Herald Tribune
    Defense and the Sequester
Suki Kim -- International Herald Tribune
    Shared Wounds in Korea
Matthew D. Semel -- The Christian Science Monitor
    Torture is an ineffective interrogation approach
Kevin B. Lee -- Slate
    Argo is unworthy of Oscar

International News
The Associated Press
    Listen up, ladies! Uncle Sam might want you too  - More
The Christian Science Monitor
    Michelle Obama announces award for best picture
International Herald Tribune
    A New Cold War, in Cyberspace, Tests U.S. Ties to China
USA Today
    Marine generals showing rare dominance of top jobs
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
    Search ends for Navy SEAL lost at sea
Los Angeles Times
    California could lose 64,000 Defense jobs
The Associated Press
    Michelle Obama presses governors on veterans’ jobs
USA Today
    Argo wins big prize  - More
The Associated Press
    German intel paid neo-Nazi informer $240,000
USA Today
    Will Berlusconi make a comeback?
The Associated Press
    Early results point to Italian election gridlock
ABC News
    Results of VatiLeaks Probe For Pope’s Eyes Only
The Associated Press
    Video claims Nigeria sect holds seven French hostages
The Associated Press
    Despite peace accord, eastern Congo still on edge
International Herald Tribune
    Merkel Raises Turks’ Hope Of European Union Entry
International Herald Tribune
    Turks Debate Modest Dress Set for Takeoff
The Associated Press
    French freelance photographer killed in Syria spoke of adrenaline
The Associated Press
    Syria says it’s ready for talks with armed rebels
USA Today
    Israel, U.S. successfully test Arrow anti-missile system
The Associated Press
    Iraq, Kuwait to Resume Flights After 22-Year Halt
International Herald Tribune
    Iran Signaling Hard Line in Nuclear Talks
United Press International
    Kerry, Hague warn Syria, Iran
Los Angeles Times
    Karzai accuses U.S. special forces of torture
The Washington Post
    Afghan governor details alleged abuse by U.S. Special Operations forces
The Associated Press
    NATO: No evidence for Afghan claim of misconduct
USA Today
    Allied troops in Afghanistan see fewer insider attacks
The Associated Press
    Young Afghan actor’s family proud of Oscar nod  - More  - More  - More
The Associated Press
    Sri Lanka Opposes UN Screening of Critical Film  - More  - More  - More
The Associated Press
    US caught in awkward Burmese embrace
The Associated Press
    Navy ship goes to Malaysia trying to get Filipinos
United Press International
    Law to compensate Philippine martial law victims
The Associated Press
    BBC World service frequencies jammed in China
The Associated Press
    Chinese hackers seen as increasingly professional
The Associated Press
    Xi affirms goal of unification with Taiwan
International Herald Tribune
    Park Geun-hye warns North Korea
The Associated Press
    ANA cancels 787 flights through May
United Press International
    China: Japan’s claims to islands invalid
The Associated Press
    Frostbitten, Ranulph Fiennes pulls out of Antarctic journey
The Christian Science Monitor
    A Cuba beyond the Castros?
The New York Times
    On This Day: June 19  - More  - MoD  - AP
The Associated Press
    Les Italiens votent pour une deuxième journée de suite
Nouvelles Radio-Canada
    Le pape Benoît XVI a changé lundi les règles
The Associated Press
    Naufrage du Costa Concordia : le capitaine pourrait être accusé d’homicide
The Associated Press
    La Syrie se dit prête au dialogue avec les insurgés
The Associated Press
    Les forces spéciales des É.-U sommées de quitter une province afghane
The Associated Press
    Raúl Castro abandonnera la présidence après cinq ans
Journal Sud Ouest
    L’éphéméride du 19 juin

Book Reviews
Bill Keller -- International Herald Tribune
    Taps on the Walls: Poems From the Hanoi Hilton  - More  - More
Matt Symes -- LCMSDS Connect
    The Reflections of a Soldier Published 35 years later

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