Warning that US military power faced new limits, Pentagon today said that American defence posture now should focus over China’s growing military might, threats by Islamic militants and spread of high-tech missiles. Bringing out its new strategy document, the Defence Department said the US must be better prepared to face an “uncertain security landscape” where...
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French First Lady Carla Bruni has cancelled her appearance at the Italian music festival due to a song entry which apparently mocks at her husband President Nicolas Sarkozy. The 42-year-old model-turned-singer was to perform at the Festival of San Remo with Italian songwriter Gino Paoli on February 18, but pulled out earlier this week, reported...
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The Navy today confirmed the sunken wreckage of a vessel found in the Philippines’ Balabac Strait is that of a World War II submarine, the USS Flier. “We hope this announcement will provide some closure to the families of the 78 crewmen lost when Flier struck a mine in 1944,” Rear Adm. Douglas McAneny said. The...
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Germany indicated today it would likely buy data from an informant about some 1,500 investors with bank accounts in Switzerland who are suspected of evading German taxes. Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed the importance of fighting against tax evasion. If they turn out to be relevant, “everything should be done to get the data,” she said.
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With Nigeria’s main militant group threatening to resume hostilities, Nobel Laureate and peace negotiator Wole Soyinka has expressed concern over the absence of leadership due to President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s ailment.
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New Zealand government may introduce mandatory safety measures in taxis after an Indian origin cabbie was stabbed to death in Auckland over the weekend. NZ government was considering such a move after 39-year- old Hiren Mohini was killed for a USD 20 fare in one of Auckland’s nicest suburbs, an ABC report said.
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South Korea will simplify visa issuance procedures and increase the number of test sites for naturalization interviews for foreigners, government officials have said. The Justice Ministry said it will increase test sites for naturalization interviews to 17 immigration offices and local branch offices across the nation starting today, expanding from one site at a ministry...
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County Durham, UK, (Jan 20, 2010) – Leading retailer of designer footwear, children’s shoes and sports footwear, Scorpio Shoes are to expand their range of Caterpillar (CAT) footwear at the end of January and the beginning of February 2010, following the fantastic success of their initial Autumn/Winter 2009 ...
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