Bogota: A former defenceminister from a powerful political clan who oversaw a major weakening of leftist rebels has won Colombia's presidency, routing an eccentric outsider in a runoff. The victory for Juan Manuel Santos, a 58-year-old economist...
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 12:46 pm Press Release: Australian Department Of Defence Defence Enhances Regional Peacekeeping Cooperation Australia and Thailand will further enhance regional peacekeeping cooperation by co-hosting the multilateral peacekeeping exercise,...
It has taken a long time, but it appears that the message is finally getting through at the EmiratesStadium. And while it might not exactly be Arsene Wenger's style to go into a new season with two of his centre halves promising to get stuck in, even the Arsenal...
In this file photo, Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle, Keith Shologan (L) #74 and linebacker, Marcus Adams #51 pump-it up during practice at Mosaic Stadium in Regina. Photograph by: Don Healy, Regina Leader-Post CALGARY — Brent Hawkins paused for a moment before...
Paddy McKillen has a high mountain to climb in his legal challenge to Nama, writes CAROL COULTER�Legal Affairs Editor BUSINESSMAN Paddy McKillen is challenging the National Assets Management Agency (Nama) on a number of legal issues, including that its taking over of...
NEW DELHI: India is set to become the favourite market for global defence firms as it is expected to spend about $80 billion on defence acquisitions in the next five years, according to a report. While developed economies like the US and UK are cutting their expenditure...
By 4:00 AM Sunday Jul 18, 2010 Email Print Five minutes of brutal defence midway through the second half won last night's test for the All Blacks. That, and their ability to play rugby from deep inside their own half. It was a fascinating game employed by the All Blacks...
Defence secretary says main threats to Britain's security come from failing states and non-state sources Liam Fox, the defence secretary, describes the capital costs of a successor to the Trident missile system as 'pretty good value'. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA...
Naval reserve budget cuts won't affect coastal defence, the navy says. (CBC) A five per cent cut to Canada's naval reserves is a "budget reallocation" that will not affect the navy's coastal patrol vessels, a navy spokeswoman in Halifax said Tuesday. Cmdr. Denise...
Dubai: Iraqi forces will not have everything they need to defend their country against external threats by December 2011 when a complete US withdrawal takes place, a top US officer said. In an exclusive interview with GulfNews, Lieutenant General Michael Barbero,...
Alouettes cornerback Mark Estelle. Photograph by: Todd Korol, Reuters The Alouettes, seeking any ray of hope after allowing an incredible 54 points in their season opener, could be significantly bolstered this weekend, at Edmonton. Mark Estelle, one of the best cover...
