Aug 10

Israeli PM says Turkey ignored flotilla warnings (Reuters)

Reuters – Turkey ignored repeated warnings and appeals “at the highest level” to halt a Gaza aid flotilla, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an Israeli inquiry on Monday into the fatal raid by his troops. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 10

Law snuffs out mailing smokes to deployed troops (AP)

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Aug 10

Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens dies in plane crash (AP) Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 10

First US woman intelligence agency chief appointed (AFP)

AFP – The US government has appointed its first female chief of a major intelligence bureau, with Letitia Long taking over Monday as director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 10

Gates plans to slash 'top-heavy' Pentagon hierarchy (AFP)

AFP – US Defense Secretary Robert Gates moved to slash a “top-heavy” military hierarchy, announcing plans to close a major command, eliminate at least 50 posts for generals and admirals, and cut back on the use of contractors. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 10

Israeli PM says Turkey ignored flotilla warnings (Reuters)

Reuters – Turkey ignored repeated warnings and appeals “at the highest level” to halt a Gaza aid flotilla, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told an Israeli inquiry on Monday into the fatal raid by his troops. Read the rest of this entry »