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Philippines military leaders to take the fall for rebellion MANILA (AFP) Aug 12, 2003 President Gloria Arroyo vowed Tuesday to purge the Philippines' military leadership and pledged wide-ranging reforms to stamp out alleged corruption in the defense establishment following a failed military uprising. Gregorio Honasan: Philippines revolutionary hero turned public enemy MANILA (AFP) Aug 12, 2003 Blessed with rugged good looks and and burning zeal, Gregorio Honasan rallied idealistic fellow young military officers to the cause of ridding the Philippines of a dictator a generation ago. Philippines task force to check alleged corruption in military MANILA (AFP) Aug 12, 2003 Philippines President Gloria Arroyo announced the setting up of a special task-force to investigate allegations of corruption in the military arising from a failed uprising against her. |
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Philippines may deploy Marines in capital to thwart terror attacks MANILA (AFP) Aug 12, 2003 President Gloria Arroyo said Tuesday Marines could be deployed to help police forces guard vital installations in the Philippines capital following last week's hotel bombing in Jakarta. Serbia-Montenegro okays sending troops on UN missions BELGRADE (AFP) Aug 12, 2003 The government of Serbia and Montenegroapproved on Monday participation of its troops in peacekeeping missions under the auspicies of the United Nations. Top Pentagon lawyer to discuss Guantanamo cases in London WASHINGTON (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 The Pentagon's top lawyer will hold detailed discussions in London Tuesday on the disposition of cases involving British nationals held at the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, officials here said. Top US general departs for Latin America WASHINGTON (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 The top US general departed Monday on a trip to Latin America to discuss security issues with leaders in the region, the Pentagon said. US, Japan, South Korea to meet Wednesday, Thursday on North Korea: US WASHINGTON (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 Senior officials from the United States, Japan and South Korea will open two days of talks here Wednesday to refine their tactics ahead of six-way talks on the North Korean nuclear crisis, officials said. Governing Council criticises coalition's treatment of Iraqis, warns of hatred BAGHDAD (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 The president of Iraq's 25-man interim Governing Council demanded Monday the US-led coalition forces treat Iraqis better, amid allegations of civilians being struck down by American troops during aggressive raids. |
Three US warships move close to Monrovia after Taylor's departure, MONROVIA (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 Three US warships, including a helicopter carrier, moved within sight of Liberia's capital Monrovia on Monday following the resignation of President Charles Taylor. Canadian general denies any NATO plans -- yet -- to expand Afghan role OTTAWA (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 The deputy commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan insisted Monday that there were no plans -- at least yet -- for the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to expand its role in Afghanistan beyond the Kabul region. Three US warships move close to Monrovia: witnesses MONROVIA (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 Three US warships, including a helicopter carrier, moved within sight of Liberia's capital Monrovia on Monday after the resignation of President Charles Taylor, witnesses said. US moves amphibious warships within sight of Monrovia WASHINGTON (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 The United States moved three amphibious warships loaded with marines within sight of Monrovia Monday as a "powerful message" to Liberia's warring factions as President Charles Taylor steps down, a US defense official said. Taylor to leave Liberia Monday: defence minister MONROVIA (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 Liberia's outgoing president Charles Taylor will leave the country Monday, hours after resigning from office, Defence Minister Daniel Chea told AFP. Three warships seen approaching Monrovia: witnesses MONROVIA (AFP) Aug 11, 2003 Three warships, including a helicopter carrier, were seen approaching the coast of Liberia's capital Monrovia on Monday after the resignation of President Charles Taylor, witnesses said. |
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