Arms

25.05.2012 19:06 25 comments German poll: No special debt owed to ‘aggressive’ Israel Over 70 year after the Holocaust, the majority of Germans believe their county has no special obligations to the Jewish state, a recent survey has shown. Israel was denounced as an “aggressive” state by almost 60 per cent of respondents.		25.05.2012 12:47 16 comments Rebel face control: US ‘to screen Syrian opposition for arms supply’ Washington is an inch from starting shipping arms to the opposition in Syria, anonymous US officials say. The biggest hitch is that it wants to be sure American guns will be pointed in the right direction and won’t end up in the hands of Al Qaeda. Syria unrest
25.05.2012 03:55 6 comments Former US soldier guilty of plotting attack on Fort Hood staff A US federal jury has convicted an AWOL army private of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction to blow up a restaurant full of soldiers from the Fort Hood military base. It could land the former serviceman in prison for life.		24.05.2012 21:41 1 comment Nuclear-proof cradles to save VIP babies from apocalypse More than 100 capsule cradles aimed at protecting officials' babies from a nuclear blast and chemical or biological attack have been ordered by Russia’s security service.
23.05.2012 15:11 98 comments Russia test fires AMD-piercing strategic missile The Russian military have successfully launched a top secret advanced intercontinental ballistic missile. It is designed to counter the American antimissile shield currently being deployed in several regions.		23.05.2012 14:48 1 comment Lower House gets own shooting ranges Two shooting ranges have been set up inside the State Duma in central Moscow, allowing MPs to hone their weapons skills for free.
23.05.2012 12:50 18 comments US ‘should stop trying to conquer countries’ - Congressman War mentality has saturated Washington and arms merchants want to benefit, says Congressman (d) Dennis Kucinich. He opposes sanctions against Tehran that could lead to war, and is sure the US should forget about trying to conquer other countries. Iran tension		23.05.2012 04:51 4 comments US drone industry: Open for business at home and abroad The Obama administration has continued in its enduring drive to sell drones to eager allies like Turkey. But if US clients are careless or misuse the weapons, Washington will share the blame, says Tim Brown, a senior fellow at Globalsecurity.org.
22.05.2012 22:11 29 comments Debka: Obama secretly approved shipment of anti-tank arms to Syria This week’s NATO and G-8 Summits came and went without participating nations agreeing on a way to handle the uprising in Syria, but it is now being reported that the US may already be taking the matter into their own hands. Arab world protests		22.05.2012 16:45 29 comments US Air Force using counterfeit Chinese parts Bootleg electronic components have found their way onto the US Air Force’s aircraft. An investigation by the Congress has exposed counterfeit electronic parts being used by major aircraft corporations Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky.
22.05.2012 12:16 28 comments UN nuclear chief: Deal reached on Iran probe The chief of the UN nuclear agency says he has reached a deal with Iran over probing suspected work on nuclear weapons, and adds that the agreement will be "signed quite soon."		21.05.2012 16:45 18 comments Beirut clashes draw Lebanon into Syria conflict Violence spread to Lebanon’s capital after a week of turmoil fueled by clashes between groups at odds over Syria’s regime. The suspected presence of Al-Qaeda and anti-Syrian sentiment has raised fears neutral Lebanon will be dragged into conflict. Syria unrest
20.05.2012 16:28 14 comments Sword rampage: Japanese man chops off realtor’s arm A Japanese man has been arrested after lopping off the arm of the president of a real estate company with a samurai sword. He also attacked two other employees, leaving them with serious stomach wounds.		19.05.2012 22:03 18 comments Going ballistic: Pakistan prepares nuclear-capable missile test Pakistan will yet again test a ballistic missile by the end of the month, heating up the burgeoning arms race on the Indian subcontinent.
19.05.2012 01:47 21 comments Government worker fired for finding loaded gun on the job In the city of Detroit, doing the right thing might not always be the best idea — especially if you want to keep your job: just ask a former groundskeeper for the Wayne County Department of Public Services.		18.05.2012 21:05 15 comments Hardcore security: US prepared to battle protesters at G8 and NATO summits There is no such thing as too much security when it comes to a G8 or NATO summit. And the host of both is doing so much to protect VIP guests that it seems the US is preparing for an internal war against troublesome protesters.
18.05.2012 18:43 7 comments What’s my bid? One suicide bomber (explosives sold separately) In these financially tough times, US$400,000 can go a long way. You could buy a house, a luxury sports car, even Ivy League tuition. Or, if you’re a fanatic in Saudi Arabia, you can buy a suicide bomber.		18.05.2012 18:00 144 comments Congress opens door for US war with Iran The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution on Iran that moves the United States much closer to a war footing against Iran as many experts and diplomats warn America is ready for attack. Iran tension
17.05.2012 22:39 17 comments Bahraini police fire tear-gas at peaceful crowd (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Bahraini security forces have once again used tear-gas on peaceful protesters in the country’s capital, Manama. While the mainstream media remains silent, Bahrain’s government has been suppressing anti-regime demonstrations for over a year now.		17.05.2012 16:01 21 comments Israeli tanks incur into Gaza, Palestinians injured – report Between four and seven Palestinian farmers were reportedly injured in clashes with Israeli troops, who used tanks and bulldozers to tear down their homes, Palestinian sources say. Israel would not comment on the casualty reports.

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