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Soldiers salute while a brand new helicopter lands at a military base in Bogota, Saturday, April 18, 2009 (AFP Photo / Getty Images) 11.11.2009, 03:27 5 comments

“Colombia turning into giant US military base”

The US and Colombia have signed an agreement “that is basically converting Colombia into one giant US military base in South America,” attorney and writer Eva Golinger told RT.

AFP Photo / Joel Saget 27.10.2010, 14:40 3 comments

Moscow to demand scale back of NATO forces

Moscow has presented a plan which would limit NATO's military presence in its youngest member states, in an effort to prevent the Alliance from placing major forces close to Russia’s borders.

14.10.2010, 02:16 2 comments

Colombian army officer sentenced for role in Trujillo Massacre

After almost 20 years, a former Colombian army officer has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for his role in the deaths of over 245 civilians in the Trujillo Massacres in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Ecuadorean police officers participate in a demonstration at the main headquarters of the National Police over changes in benefits, in Quito September 30, 2010 01.10.2010, 01:04 5 comments

Coup d'état continues in Ecuador

Chaos broke out in Ecuador when members of the nation’s military and national police forces turned to violence to protest a new law that reduces their pay and benefits.

26.10.2010, 16:07 3 comments

Russian military announces helicopter carrier tender

Russia’s Defense Ministry has officially announced a tender for four universal amphibious assault ships. Security officials say French Mistral class helicopter carriers are the favorite in the run.

Colombia, Bogotá: An unidentified US military officer (C) passes between two Colombian soldiers in combat gear on watch at the entrance of the Foreign Ministry on October 30, 2009, in Bogota. (AFP Photo / Rodrigo Arangua) 31.10.2009, 02:05 4 comments

“US-Colombia pact seen by Venezuelans as intimidation, provocation and threat”

There’s great concern in Venezuela that this agreement and an increased US military presence in Colombia could be used to threaten neighbors in the region, author and attorney Eva Golinger told RT.

Image from forcolombia.org 31.10.2009, 02:27 4 comments

“US-Colombia agreement means more civilian deaths for Colombia”

A tighter agreement and arrangement between the US and Colombia can only mean more deaths and more attacks on civilian population, Professor Adrienne Pine from American University told RT.

F-15 fighter 22.10.2010, 03:16 2 comments

Saudi Arabia to do record $60 billion American arms deal

The Pentagon has announced a US $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, the largest arms sales in U.S. history if it goes ahead.

Image from vokrugsveta.ru 29.10.2010, 09:33 2 comments

Russia successfully tests ballistic missiles

The Russian Navy and Army have performed four successful tests of different ballistic missiles, including the new SLBM Bulava missile, in just over a day.

S-300 defence missile system 22.09.2010, 20:40 58 comments

Russia not to sell S-300 missiles to Iran

President Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday signed a decree which bans deliveries of S-300 missile systems to Iran.

Bush's baffling choice of heroes

Published: 18 January, 2009, 07:48


George W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe (AFP Photo / Saul Loeb)

Despite extra-judicial killings, paramilitaries and murdered unionists; Colombia's President Uribe has won the USA highest honor for human rights.

 
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