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“spent 40 years studying China and its military for the Pentagon’s Office of Net Assessment”
“The release of nearly 400,000 classified Iraq war documents by whistleblowing website Wikileaks could endanger UK service personnel, the Ministry of Defence has said.”
“This is your army…Let’s take these son of a bitches out and give America back to an America where we belong [sic]” –referring to Republicans.”
“The documents also suggest "hundreds" of civilians were killed at US military checkpoints after the invasion in 2003.”
“There is little that matches the artfulness of the rich in waving off criticism of the widening income gap as ‘class warfare,’”
“The Guardian newspaper,, external which had been given advance access to the files, said two reports, dated 23 June 2008, recorded cases of alleged abuse by unidentified British troops against Iraqi detainees.”
“And there is little that matches the gullibility of the rest in following along.”
“Another log, dated 2 September 2008, recorded that a civilian interrogator working with the Americans reported that British soldiers had dragged him through his house and repeatedly dunked his head into a bowl of water and threatened him w…”
“So it is not surprising that Marx stated the central battle of class warfare at the time in terms of the working day:”
“He highlighted one case, of an eight-year-old girl who allegedly died after a British soldier fired a warning shot at a crowd. The child, Hanan Saleh Matrud, was killed in Karmat Ali on 21 August 2003.”
“one death of an Israeli solider equals a thousand Palestinian children”
“Wikileaks has released almost 400,000 secret US military logs”
“She also has gone on record accusing Israel of war crimes while castigating America for providing the Jewish state critical military aid—a long-term investment that has bolstered U.S. security interests. Hala Hijazi, a Jordanian native and…”
“The 391,831 US army Sigacts (Significant Actions) reports published by Wikileaks, external on Friday”
“"As Americans we cannot allow the humanitarian crisis in Gaza to continue," Hijazi wrote in a 2009 letter to the New York Times as rockets rained down on Israel from the Gaza Strip, provoking the Israelis to respond in self-defense.”
“In one incident in July 2007, external, as many as 26 Iraqis were killed by a helicopter, about half of them civilians, according to the log.”
“There is no peace," she claimed, adding that Sharon’s "version of peace is security for Israel, and for him one death of an Israeli solider equals a thousand Palestinian children."”
“Another record, external shows an Apache helicopter gunship fired on two men believed to have fired mortars at a military base in Baghdad in February 2007”
“Section 1201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2000 prohibits military exchanges with China that would 'create a national security risk due to an inappropriate exposure' of 12 areas.”
“The helicopter - with the callsign "Crazyhorse 18" - was also involved in another incident that July in which two journalists were killed and two children wounded.”
“Liang's visit also comes two weeks after North Korea showed off six Chinese-made mobile strategic missile launchers during a military parade in Pyongyang April 15.”
“The UK's Guardian newspaper also reported that the US military appeared not to have recorded any civilian deaths during its two major offensives on the city of Falluja in 2004.”
“U.S. officials said a nuclear test by North Korea is expected because similar underground blasts were carried out in 2006 and 2009 following long-range missile tests.”
“US Defence Secretary Robert Gates suggested the whistle-blowing website had blood on its hands in July after it published more than 70,000 secret papers about the war in Afghanistan.”
“He became National Defense Commission chairman two days later.”
“the US military prepares to withdraw all 50,000 remaining troops from Iraq by the end of 2011.”
“Jang is also a Politburo member and recently was promoted one slot up in rank on the National Defense Commission.”
“The 391,831 US army Sigacts (Significant Actions) reports published by Wikileaks”
“similar underground blasts were carried out in 2006 and 2009 following long-range missile tests.”
“They included 66,081 civilians, 23,984 people classed as "enemy", 15,196 members of the Iraqi security forces, and 3,771 coalition troops.”
“He relies on a chart that includes only discretionary spending—which is just a portion of the total budget—making it appear as if defense spending is 50 percent of the total budget. In reality, it comprises less than 20 percent, creating t…”
“US Defence Secretary Robert Gates suggested the whistle‑blowing website had blood on its hands in July after it published more than 70,000 secret papers about the war in Afghanistan.”
“Contrary to Rogers’ story, defense spending has faced the budgetary axe at a disproportionate rate, accounting for 50 percent of the cuts in both the Budget Control Act and the looming sequestration.”
“The release of the documents comes as the US military prepares to withdraw all 50,000 remaining troops from Iraq by the end of 2011.”
“Rogers also fails to mention that looming defense cuts could take 200,000 soldiers and Marines out of service, leaving U.S. armed forces below pre-9/11 level.”
“almost 400,000 secret US military logs”
“Cuts also would leave the country with very few ground forces and "a fleet of fewer than 230 ships, the smallest level since 1915," according to a Congressional analysis.”
“3,771 coalition troops”
“The Pentagon,”
“more than 70,000 secret papers about the war in Afghanistan”
“Several House Republicans introduced a bill March 1 that would force the administration to disclose the draft missile defense agreement.”
“withdraw all 50,000 remaining troops from Iraq by the end of 2011”
“Eight U.S. officials are in Moscow for talks with Russia on missile defense.”
“The logs showed there were more than 109,000 violent deaths between 2004 and the end of 2009. They included 66,081 civilians, 23,984 people classed as "enemy", 15,196 members of the Iraqi security forces, and 3,771 coalition troops.”
“the 'Protecting U.S. Missile Defense Information Act of 2012'”
“Another record, external shows an Apache helicopter gunship fired on two men believed to have fired mortars at a military base in Baghdad in February 2007, even though they were attempting to surrender.”
“The US military has assembled a 120-member team to prepare for the expected publication of some 400,000 Iraq war documents on the Wikileaks website.”
“The investigation into the Afghan leak has focused on Bradley Manning, a US army intelligence analyst who is in custody and has been charged with leaking a classified video of a US helicopter attack in Iraq in 2007 in which a dozen people …”
“And as the threat of dissident republican terrorism increases, I want to make it clear that we will protect the people of our country with every means at our disposal.”
“US authorities have strongly criticised the decision by Wikileaks to post more than 75,000 war logs online, saying it could endanger the lives of US soldiers and Afghan civilians.”
“Last month, Wikileaks published more than 75,000 secret US military documents on the war in Afghanistan.”
“The former head of the Rwandan army was shot on 19 June.”
“Thirteen people died when British soldiers opened fire in Londonderry”
“Soldier F, a paratrooper who the Saville Report identified as killing four people”
“For a couple of hours we were being looked after by Soldier F and Soldier G”
“a paratrooper who the Saville Report identified as killing four people”
“Who is charging that man? ... Charge him, you saw him throwing stones”
“before deciding to quit frontline politics two years later.”
“Okinawa currently hosts more than half of the 47,000 US soldiers in Japan.”
“He said he would honour the agreement reached with the US in 2006 to move the Futenma base to a less populated area of Okinawa. Mr Kan was speaking at the ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa, in which some 200,00…”
“Hundreds of thousands of troops are based in Kashmir”
“Last month, he said he would seek more funding and deploy up to 1,200 extra troops to help secure the US-Mexico border.”
“It is savage," said Jonathan Baume, from the First Division Association - which represents public servants. "There has not been anything on this scale since the 1920s."”
“More than 1,000 people attended the soldier's funeral last August”
“Bombardier Hopson was the second Castleford soldier to die last July”
“since 1945.”
“The Armed Forces Memorial at the Arboretum records the name of every serviceman killed since 1945.”
“The parade followed the return of the battalion from Afghanistan in March after a six-month tour of duty.”
“It began at the Albert Park gates at 1030 BST, with the troops, led by the band of the King's Division, heading for Middlesbrough Town Hall.”
“We are talking about a matter of principle here and this is an area we could make savings without affecting frontline services.”
“Three fire stations could shut as part of a plan to reorganise West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSF&RS). Retained fire stations at Bosham, Findon and Keymer, manned by part-time firefighters are earmarked for closure.”
“About 4,000 British troops are involved in Operation Moshtarak, aimed at shoring up government control in southern Helmand.”
“The FT's analysis estimates that a 20% cut in public spending (in areas such as education, defence and public administration) could lead to a reduction of 3.3% in the size of the local economy in west Wales compared to just 1.5% in a more …”
“A commander of the Irish Republican Army that day in 1972”
“Investigators say the US military has been giving tens of millions of dollars to Afghan security firms who are channelling the money to warlords.”
“The document states that trucks carrying food, water, fuel, and ammunition may be supplying up to $4 million (£2.7m) per week to the firms.”
“The congressional subcommittee that carried out the investigation says that bribes are paid to the Taliban and virtually every governor, police chief and local military commander whose territory the convoys pass through.”
“The report released late on Monday says the security agreements violate laws on the use of private contractors, as well as US Department of Defense regulations.”
“Nine pro-Palestinian activists died when Israeli soldiers stormed a Turkish aid ship in May.”
“Maj Curtis said: "It is poignant that this event is being held at the same time as the 300th casualty in Afghanistan."”
“Rear Adm Cunningham said: "The people of this quiet and peaceful Wiltshire town turn out in their hundreds in all weathers to pay their respects as repatriation convoys make their way with our service dead from RAF Lyneham to the city of O…”
“The review, the first since 1997, will examine what sort of armed forces are needed in future and the cost involved.”
“He confirmed that the coalition remained committed to a continuous at sea nuclear deterrent but was scrutinising Trident to ensure value for money, a process that would be complete by July.”
“Mr Fox has refused to rule out a cut in troop numbers as a result of the defence review but has insisted that all requested resources will be made available for British forces in Afghanistan.”
“However, he questioned the transparency of the Trident review and how the coalition partners would be able to accommodate their 'separate views on the shape of the deterrent'.”
“The Ministry of Defence confirmed the 300th British fatality in Afghanistan since operations began in 2001.”
“Pakistan's military says at least three soldiers have been killed in clashes with Taliban militants in the troubled tribal region of Orakzai.”
“At least 13 militants were also killed, the army says.”
“Three soldiers were killed and five injured when their vehicle was struck.”
“more than 30 Pakistani soldiers went missing presumed captured by the Afghan Taliban after an attack on their border post in the nearby tribal region of Mohmand.”
“Brutally and without warning, about 20 men armed with AK47s [machine-guns] opened fire at our troops," peacekeeping force spokesman Kemal Saiki told the AFP news agency.”
“Twenty-seven troops from the peacekeeping force known as Unamid have now died since the UN took joint control in 2008.”
“Brutally and without warning, about 20 men armed with AK47s [machine-guns] opened fire at our troops”
“Mr Justice Hart heard that MI5 secret service agents posing as arms dealers mounted a two year operation between August 2004 and June 2006, directed against the Real IRA.”
“within 10 years the number of homes at risk would more than double to 2,760.”
“the daring special forces operation that liberated four of the hostages has given further credibility to the government's promise to rescue those hostages still in rebel hands.”
“Ecuador severed diplomatic relations in March 2008 after Mr Santos, then defence minister, ordered the bombardment of a Farc camp 2km within Ecuadorian territory.”
“Mr Chavez froze diplomatic relations in July 2009 over the issue of the US military being given access to bases in Colombia.”
“Human rights activists said the troops had killed two people and injured 20.”
“More than 2,000 troops from 15 nations, are relocating to the Imjin Barracks at Innsworth.”
