Afghans protest over reported Koran desecrations

Afghans protest over reported Koran desecrations Bagram: More than 2,000 Afghans protested outside the main US military base in Afghanistan on Tuesday over a report that foreign troops had improperly disposed of copies of the Koran and other religious items, Afghan officials said. US helicopters fired flares to try to break up the demonstrators, some of whom were chanting anti-foreigner slogans and throwing stones. Roshna Khalid, the provincial governor's spokeswoman, said Korans had been burnt inside...
05:03 PM, Feb 21, 2012

Maldives: What prompted India to back early polls?

Maldives: What prompted India to back early polls? New Delhi: Initially in support of the coup in Maldives, India has now changed it's position and wants early elections in the island nation. But initially, the speed with which the largest democracy in the world abandoned the youngest democracy in Maldives has left many bewildered. what has prompted this change? When Mohammed Nasheed became the first democratically elected president of the Maldives, he opened the doors for New Delhi...
09:55 AM, Feb 19, 2012

China to set up military base in Indian Ocean

China to set up military base in Indian Ocean Beijing: In a move that may cause unease in India, China on Monday announced that it will set up its first military base abroad in the Indian Ocean island of Seychelles to "seek supplies and recuperate" facilities for its Navy. The naval fleet may seek supplies or recuperate at appropriate harbours in Seychelles or other countries as needed during escort missions, Chinese Defence Ministry announced on Monday. China has already...
12:29 PM, Dec 12, 2011

Yemen protesters storm military base; 50 die

Yemen protesters storm military base; 50 die Sanaa (Yemen): Thousands of protesters backed by military defectors seized a base of the elite Republican Guards, weakening the control of Yemen's embattled president over this poor, fractured Arab nation. His forces fired on unarmed demonstrators elsewhere in the capital, killing scores, wounding hundreds and sparking international condemnation. The protesters, joined by soldiers from the renegade 1st Armored Division, stormed the base without firing a single shot, according to witnesses...
03:30 PM, Sep 20, 2011

Pak navy base attack: gun battle still on

Pak navy base attack: gun battle still on Karachi: A fierce gun battle was on at a military base PNS Mehran in Karachi after terrorists attacked the base on Sunday night. A 'Geo News' report said that fake ID Cards with monogram of security forces were recovered from the four arrested terrorists while four terrorists killed themselves in a blast. Reports also said that the terrorists were in grey and black clothes and not in military uniform. More...
07:26 AM, May 23, 2011

Armed couple detained near US military base

Armed couple detained near US military base The suspects were stopped at a gate outside MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa and taken into custody. ...
10:11 AM, Jun 15, 2010

Suicide bomber attacks Russia military base

Suicide bomber attacks Russia military base The car exploded around 200 meters (yards) from a base housing a brigade of marines in the town of Kaspiysk. ...
01:52 PM, May 09, 2010

Some US Muslims fear backlash after Army base shooting

Some US Muslims fear backlash after Army base shooting Profile of a killer | US Soldier kills 12 | Manhunt | Pics ...
11:33 AM, Nov 07, 2009

Killer's profile

Killer's profile The life of the US soldier who went on a killing spree. ...
05:57 PM, Nov 06, 2009
US soldier in custody after shootout, America in shock

US soldier in custody after shootout, America in shock

39-year-old Army major accused of opening fire on his colleagues. ...
05:35 PM, Nov 06, 2009

20 die in LTTE strike at military base, 2 Indians hurt

20 die in LTTE strike at military base, 2 Indians hurt Authorities said they, for the first time, shot down one of the two Tiger planes. ...
02:15 AM, Sep 10, 2008

Maldives cosying up to China a warning for India

Maldives cosying up to China a warning for India The Chinese are setting up a military bases in one of the Maldivian islands. ...
09:44 PM, Jul 15, 2008
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