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Son of liberty: Nathan Hale, a true patriot, believed that liberty is worth any price: He was full of fun and life, but he is remembered for his death. He was a man of honor who died in rank dishonor. His last words, which should have perished with him, have instead immortalized him. His name was Nathan Hale, and he hanged for espionage 232...; Tags: Boston, Brooklyn, CAREER, Government, liberty, Manhattan, soldier, troop, Washington, Yale University; Research articles 2008-09-15
Chad: Highlights and Key Issues * After two years in a 0-1% range, GDP growth is expected to accelerate modestly to about 2.5% this year and 3.5% in 2009. But although more oil has been found and a number of investment projects, to be financed by China, may boost longer-term prospects,...; Tags: Chad, FINANCE, Government, north, oil, SOFTWARE, south, troop, World Bank; Research articles 2008-09-09
USAA Aligns the Stars to Salute the Troops on ABC, Sunday, September 7 9/8c: SAN ANTONIO -- A diverse cross-section of America's most popular performers and entertainers - including Toby Keith, Janet Jackson, ZZ Top, Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg and others - are coming together on the same stage for one night only at an all-star salute to the nation's military men and women....; Tags: ABC Inc., Banking, FINANCE, troop, women; Research articles 2008-09-03
Pentagon refuses comment on charges of cross-border raid in Pakistan: WASHINGTON AFP — The Pentagon declined comment Wednesday on Pakistani charges that at least 15 people were killed in a cross border raid by Afghan-based international forces. "I don't have anything for you on those reports," said Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman, refusing further comment. A spokesman for the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, attack, ministry, Pakistan, Pentagon, SECURITY, spokesman, troop; Research articles 2008-09-03
World Tonight: Taliban fight: PAKISTAN' S army said it had routed Taliban militants in a stronghold near the Afghan border - but turned up no sign of Osama bin Laden or al Qaeda's number two Ayman al-Zawahri. Pakistani officials said troops had killed 560 Pakistani and foreign fighters.; Tags: al-Qaeda, Pakistan, troop; Research articles 2008-09-02

Iraq-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover: RAMADI, Iraq AFP — Iraqi and US forces were on alert on Sunday in the western Sunni province of Anbar ahead of the transfer of security in the desert region from the American military to Baghdad. "Our forces are ready to take the security responsibility tomorrow Monday," Majid al-Assafi,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-31
Iraqi-US troops on alert ahead of Anbar handover: RAMADI, Iraq AFP — Iraqi and US troops were on alert on Sunday in Anbar, once the fiercest battleground in the war-torn country, as the American military prepared to transfer security control to local forces. "Our forces are ready to take the security responsibility tomorrow Monday," Majid al-Assafi, the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-31
No US ships headed for Georgia's Poti: embassy: TBILISI AFP — No US navy ships were to dock Wednesday in the Georgian port of Poti where Russian troops are still deployed, a US official said, amid irritation in Moscow over Western naval deliveries of aid. "We are not aware of any plans for ships to go to...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Georgia, Moscow, Russia, troop; Research articles 2008-08-27
Second US aid ship arrives in Georgia: BATUMI, Georgia AFP — A second US naval ship carrying aid to Georgia arrived in the southern port city of Batumi on Wednesday, avoiding another port where Russian troops are still operating. The white-hulled US Coast Guard Cutter Dallas docked in Batumi at 11:45 am (0745 GMT) carrying aid...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Dallas, Georgia, Leadership, Manufacturing, Russia, troop; Research articles 2008-08-27
US forces to transfer control of Anbar to Iraqis: WASHINGTON AFP — US forces will hand over control of Anbar province to Iraqi troops in the coming days, military officials said Wednesday, touting improved security in the region. "We believe the province could turn over to Iraqi control in just a few days," Marine General James Conway said....; Tags: Afghanistan, Agence France-Presse, Iraq, troop; Research articles 2008-08-27
Afghans protest amid claims 76 killed in military strikes: HERAT, Afghanistan AFP — Afghan villagers staged an angry protest Saturday amid claims that 76 civilians were killed in coalition air strikes against Taliban rebels, as the US military launched an investigation. President Hamid Karzai condemned civilian casualties from Friday's clashes in the western province of Herat but there...; Tags: Afghanistan, Agence France-Presse, civilian, Government, Manufacturing, troop; Research articles 2008-08-23
Iraq-US pact puts troop pullout by 2011: negotiator: BAGHDAD, AFP — Negotiators have finalised a deal which will see the complete withdrawal of US troops from Iraq by 2011, ending an eight-year occupation, the top official in the Iraqi team told AFP. Under the 27-point deal all American combat troops will be withdrawn from Iraqi cities by...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Iraq, negotiator, troop, Washington, White House, withdrawal; Research articles 2008-08-22
Three Polish soldiers, 30 militants killed in Afghanistan: KABUL AFP — Afghan and international troops killed more than 30 militants in a clash near Kabul, military forces said Thursday, confirming that three Polish soldiers had also died in a bomb blast. Troops called for air support after coming under fire Wednesday during a search operation in Laghman...; Tags: Afghanistan, Agence France-Presse, soldier, troop; Research articles 2008-08-21
Iraqi troops detain son of Sunni leader: BAGHDAD AFP — Iraqi forces have detained the son of leading Sunni Arab politician Adnan al-Dulaimi in Baghdad, Dulaimi told AFP on Wednesday. The troops detained Muthanna on Tuesday, Dulaimi said. "It is an attempt to target me as I am always demanding the release of prisoners and...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Baghdad, leader, Leadership, troop; Research articles 2008-08-20
No reports air support resulted in French casualties: Pentagon: WASHINGTON AFP — The Pentagon said Wednesday it has no information that close US air support resulted in casualties among French troops ambushed by insurgents in Afghanistan. The newspaper Le Monde reported that French troops wounded in the fighting said NATO air strikes missed their targets and hit French...; Tags: casualty, NATO, Pentagon, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-20
Ten French soldiers killed in Afghanistan ambush: KABUL AFP — Ten French NATO soldiers were killed in a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan, officials said Tuesday, the deadliest ground attack on foreign troops here since the US-led war was launched in 2001. The shock ambush also left 21 French troops wounded, and prompted French President Nicolas Sarkozy...; Tags: Afghanistan, Agence France-Presse, attack, NATO, SECURITY, soldier, troop; Research articles 2008-08-19
US provided air cover for French troops: Pentagon: WASHINGTON AFP — The US military provided close air support to French forces who were caught in a fierce battle with insurgents in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 10 French soldiers and left 21 others wounded, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. "The US provided close air support to...; Tags: Afghanistan, Pentagon, SECURITY, troop; Research articles 2008-08-19
Russia not complying with truce deal: Rice: WASHINGTON AFP — US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Sunday accused Moscow of failing to comply with a ceasefire deal in Georgia and urged Russian leaders to honor a pledge to withdraw their forces. "There is a ceasefire and Russia is currently not in compliance with this ceasefire," Rice...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Leadership, Moscow, president, troop; Research articles 2008-08-17
Italian cities see 'positive' results from troops: minister: ROME AFP — Eleven days after Italy deployed 3,000 troops to patrol major cities and sensitive areas, Interior Minister Roberto Maroni said Friday that the early results of the operation were positive. "Even if it is too early to draw conclusions, the first results of the plan for the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, SECURITY, soldier, troop; Research articles 2008-08-15
Kurdish forces agree to quit Iraq battlefield province: SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq AFP — Kurdish commanders have finally agreed to pull their troops out of Kurdish-populated areas of ethnically divided Diyala province, a senior Kurdish official said on Friday. "The peshmerga will pull out within 10 days from the Qara Tapa district following an agreement with the Iraqi government,"...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Government, Iraq, SOFTWARE, troop; Research articles 2008-08-15