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Troubled V-22 Osprey gets thumbs-up for increased production: Pentagon WASHINGTON (AFP) May 23, 2003 The Pentagon's acquisition chief gave a thumbs-up for the troubled V-22 Osprey program Friday, recommending increased production of the radical tilt-rotor aircraft after comprehensive flight tests showed it to be reliable and safe. Israel looks set to adopt roadmap -- but peace still far away JERUSALEM (AFP) May 23, 2003 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's decision to present the Middle East peace "roadmap" to his cabinet saves the plan from certain death -- but does not dispel the huge question about how it will be carried out. Portuguese defence minister to visit Saudi Arabia in June LISBON (AFP) May 23, 2003 Portuguese Defence Minister Paulo Portas will go on an official visit to Saudia Arabia in early June to discuss the global fight against terrorism with officials in the oil-rich kingdom, the Lusa news agency reported Friday. |
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Pentagon approves 16 billion dollar deal to lease aircraft from Boeing WASHINGTON (AFP) May 23, 2003 The Pentagon approved a controversial air force plan Friday to lease 100 KC-767 tanker aircraft from Boeing for up to 16 billion dollars to begin replacing its ageing planes three years ahead of schedule. African ministers conclude meeting on defence policy, diaspora PRETORIA (AFP) May 23, 2003 African foreign ministers who met for three days in South Africa discussed plans for a common defence policy and efforts to get the African diaspora involved in the continent, a spokesman said Friday. US admiral to oversee NATO military transformation BRUSSELS (AFP) May 23, 2003 NATO approved Thursday the appointment of a US admiral to oversee the restructuring of the armed forces of the Alliance, the West's former Cold War military bloc. Balkan countries pledge tighter border controls at NATO meeting OHRID, Macedonia (AFP) May 23, 2003 Seven Balkan countries pledged new measures to strengthen border security and combat organised crime on Friday at the end of a two-day NATO conference. Death of child spurs Bosnians to hand in illegal arms BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Hercegovina (AFP) May 23, 2003 The death of a 13-year-old boy who picked up an unexploded grenade left over the from the Bosnian war has shocked local residents into handing over hidden illegal arms, NATO peacekeepers said Friday. US overseer abolishes Iraqi army, security services BAGHDAD (AFP) May 23, 2003 The US-led administration in Iraq on Friday abolished the Iraqi army and the vast network of security services which used informants and terror to prop up Saddam Hussein's regime. |
Israel's defence minister to visit Turkey JERUSALEM (AFP) May 23, 2003 Israel's defence minister, Shaul Mofaz, will make a lightning-quick visit to Turkey on Sunday, his ministry said. Coalition to ban heavy weapons in Iraq, require permits, exempting peshmerga BAGHDAD (AFP) May 23, 2003 The US-led coalition in Iraq expects to ban all heavy and automatic weapons and require permits for carrying other arms within a month, Lieutenant General David McKiernan told reporters Friday. Indian army conducts "shock and awe" strikes in Kashmir SURANKOTE, India (AFP) May 23, 2003 The Indian army has conducted its biggest counter-militancy operation to date along one of the most unforgiving Himalayan ranges in Kashmir, the "shock and awe" campaign killing 62 Islamic militants within a month, an officer said Friday. Iraq lives first day without sanctions, Saddam's army abolished BAGHDAD (AFP) May 23, 2003 Iraqis voiced cautious optimism Friday for the future at the end of years of crippling UN sanctions, as Washington used its new powers to dissolve Saddam Hussein's armed forces and markets awaited the resumption of Iraqi oil exports. Coalition promises cash, protection for information on Iraqi banned weapons BAGHDAD (AFP) May 23, 2003 The US-led coalition Friday issued its second appeal this week for Iraqis to come forward with information on weapons of mass destruction, promising them cash and protection from possible retribution by former officials. US-led coalition to ban heavy weapons in Iraq, require permits BAGHDAD (AFP) May 23, 2003 The US-led coalition in Iraq expects to ban all heavy and automatic weapons and require permits for small arms within 30 days, Lieutenant General David McKiernan told reporters on Friday. |
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