Obama meets with security team on Afghanistan, hosts stargazing students at backyard outingOctober 7th, 2009 President meets with national security teamWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama continues a series of consultations on U.S. policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday, meeting this time with his national security team.
Maoists made no swap demand before killing cop: ChidambaramOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terming the killing of a Jharkhand police officer by Maoists as "cold blooded", Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday that no demand was being made for a swap of prisoners.
Norway decorates WWII hero with highest military honor, reinstating medal last awarded in 1949October 2nd, 2009 Norway decorates WWII hero with top military honorOSLO — Norway on Friday awarded its highest military decoration for the first time in 60 years, posthumously honoring a soldier who was killed while helping the wartime government flee the country as German troops invaded in 1940. Capt. Eiliv Austlid was awarded the War Cross with Sword, a medal that was recently reinstated after having been suspended since 1949.
Lt Gen P.C. Bhardwaj takes over as army vice chiefOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lt Gen P.C. Bhardwaj Thursday took over as the Indian Army's new vice chief.
Iraqi police: Suicide car bomb explodes north of Baghdad, kills 5 police officersAugust 29th, 2009 Suicide car bomb kills 5 police officers in IraqBAGHDAD — An Iraqi police official says a suicide car bomber targeting a police station in a remote village north of Baghdad has killed five officers. The official says the suicide bomber struck at about 8 a.m.
Pentagon says nature of war has led to low Medal of Honor count; lawmaker disagreesAugust 2nd, 2009 Lawmaker questions low Medal of Honor countWASHINGTON — Nearly eight years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq have left 4,000 soldiers killed in action, more than 34,000 wounded — and only six considered worthy of the nation's highest military award for battlefield valor. For some veterans and members of Congress, that last number simply doesn't add up.
Lawmaker question why Pentagon has awarded so few Medals of Honor for Iraq, Afghanistan valorAugust 1st, 2009 Few Medals of Honor given for Iraq, Afghan warsWASHINGTON — Eight years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq. About 4,000 members of the U.S.
Warship bearing name of NY Marine awarded Medal of Honor is christened at Maine shipyardAugust 1st, 2009 Warship christened at Maine shipyard for NY MarineBATH, Maine — In a solemn ceremony punctuated by talk of courage, service and sacrifice, the mother of a Marine corporal on Saturday christened a warship honoring her son, who died after covering an exploding grenade to protect his comrades in Iraq. After composing herself and taking a deep breath, Deb Dunham smashed a bottle of champagne over the bow of the 510-foot warship Jason Dunham, then held the bottle aloft before a cheering crowd of more than 1,500 people.
Britain unveils new medal for families of 8,000 military dead since World War IIJuly 1st, 2009 Britain unveils new medal to families of army deadLONDON — Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II. The nearest kin of military personnel killed in Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan will be among those eligible to receive the Elizabeth Cross, which is named after the reigning monarch.
Northrop Grumman receives contract modification from NavyJune 23rd, 2009 Northrop Grumman receives contract modificationNEW YORK — Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Inc., a unit of Northrop Grumman Corp. is being awarded a $213.8 million modification to a previously awarded Navy contract, the U.S.
Nirmal Verma named Indian Navy chiefJune 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vice Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma, the chief of the Eastern Naval Command, will be the next Indian Navy chief, it was announced here Saturday. He will take over from incumbent Admiral Sureesh Mehta, who retires August 31.
P.V. Naik takes over as new air force chiefMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik Sunday took over as the 19th chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan make progress in discussing disputed region, US official saysMay 9th, 2009 Progress reported at Armenia-Azerbaijan talksPRAGUE — The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan made "serious progress" on Thursday during discussions aimed at resolving their long-standing dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, a U.S. official said.
Vice Admiral Bhasin heads Western Naval CommandApril 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - Vice Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin Thursday took over as the flag officer commanding-in-chief of the Western Naval Command from Vice Admiral J.S. Bedi. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Bhasin was commissioned into the executive branch of Indian Navy in January 1972.
Horse riding is fast catching up with acting: Randeep HoodaApril 15th, 2009 MUMBAI - Actor Randeep Hooda won the silver medal at the Delhi Horse Show and says horse riding is fast catching up with acting as his predominant passion. Last week at the prestigious Delhi Horse Show Randeep won a silver medal in the National Dressage category, which is considered by equestrians to be the toughest category in the competition.
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