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Indian police get jungle warfare training
Published: May 16, 2008 at 10:16 PM
NEW DELHI, May 16 (UPI) -- India has asked its state governments to provide jungle warfare training to its police personnel to counter Maoist insurgents. -
DHS announces IPA grants
Published: May 16, 2008 at 10:13 PM
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- Grants to aid cities in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters were announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. -
Record year against organized crime
Published: May 16, 2008 at 10:12 PM
LONDON, May 16 (UPI) -- British officials say 2007-2008 was a record year in the war on drugs, according to an annual report by the Serious Organized Crime Agency.
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Iraq Press Roundup
Published: May 16, 2008 at 9:16 PM
By HIBA DAWOOD
UPI Correspondent
The daily Al Sabaah newspaper said Friday in its editorial that observers of the political process in Iraq today cannot illustrate it or acknowledge its aims or intentions, which turns the process of analyzing it into something close to a guessing game. -
German industry targeted by Russian spies
Published: May 16, 2008 at 8:56 PM
By STEFAN NICOLA
UPI Germany Correspondent
BERLIN, May 16 (UPI) -- The German government has accused foreign intelligence services -- blaming mainly Russian agents -- of having spied on German companies. -
Feature: U.S. cites attacks despite truce
Published: May 16, 2008 at 2:34 PM
By RICHARD TOMKINS
BAGHDAD, May 13 (UPI) -- A new cease-fire has been declared between the Iraqi government and Shiite gunmen of radical cleric Moqtada Sadr, but U.S. and Iraqi forces say their troops are still coming under attack in Sadr City. -
Dogs of War: Blackwater, Najaf -- Take Two
Published: May 16, 2008 at 10:28 AM
By DAVID ISENBERG
WASHINGTON, May 16 (UPI) -- One aspect of private military and security contractors that is relatively ignored is their relationship with regular military forces. Such discussion, as there is, is generally limited to sound bites about the reported envy that soldiers have for allegedly better paid security contractors. -
Analysis: Indian agencies start blame game
Published: May 15, 2008 at 8:36 PM
By KUSHAL JEENA
UPI Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 15 (UPI) -- India's intelligence and security agencies are indulging in a blame game over a recent foiled infiltration bid by militants on the Pakistani border, with one agency accusing the paramilitary forces guarding the border of lacking alertness. -
Iraq press roundup
Published: May 15, 2008 at 7:20 PM
By HIBA DAWOOD
UPI Correspondent
The daily Al Mashriq newspaper had an editorial Thursday titled "Last lines for the chaotic months" that said although Iraq has been in a war for five years, the government in the last few weeks has been chaotically carrying out quick military operations and offensives in many cities and areas around the country.
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In its editorial, the daily Al Sabah newspaper highlighted Monday the role neighboring counties should play in improving Iraq's security, leading to an economic, social and political revival.
With the title "The significant role Iraq's neighbors can play," the editorial said the conference in Kuwait -- attended by major international powers, ministries of 23 countries, foreign ministers of neighboring countries, five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and six Gulf countries -- was the first of its kind.
"In spite of the improvement of the security in Baghdad and other cities, the government's attempt to force the law using Iraqi security and intelligence forces, and its control over the borders, the conference's final statement focused on old issues unrelated to the current security situation," it said.
The paper said that after the successful "march for democracy" in Iraq, there is no need for statements as much as there is a need for real action on opening embassies of, specifically, Arab countries in Iraq.
"Iraq is being accused of being open only to Iran as the latter opened its embassy and consulates in Iraq, but the fact is none of the other countries has made an effort to be present in Iraq," it said.
Al Sabah said it is of importance Arab countries, especially Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, realize it is in their interest to open embassies and offices of representation in Iraq.
The editorial also urged neighboring countries to stop all financial and media support to terrorists, gangs and former Saddamists who want to destabilize Iraq and accuse the Iraqi government of being loyal to Iran.
The editorial also encouraged neighboring countries to support the Iraqi government's efforts in enforcing the law to dissolve Sunnis and Shiite militias, and ensure weapons are in the hands of the state only.
"When clashes in Basra took place, the neighboring countries … gave the media a role to express their view, which contradicted the Iraqi government's goals," it said.
Al Sabah criticized Kuwaiti authorities as they, at the conference, focused on the 5 percent of oil revenue to be given as compensation for the Saddam Hussein-led invasion of Kuwait.
"When that agreement was signed with the old Iraqi government, oil was $50 a barrel whereas now oil has exceeded double that price, a fact that gives Iraq the right to demand a review of the agreement," it said.
The fact Iraq focuses on one aspect of the situation while other countries demand different aspects makes such meetings predictable, it said. The paper said Iraq needs solidarity from Arab countries, Turkey and Iran as Iraq realizes the positive role these countries can play in stabilizing the entire region.
UPI Correspondent
In its editorial, the daily Al Sabah newspaper highlighted Monday the role neighboring counties should play in improving Iraq's security, leading to an economic, social and political revival.
With the title "The significant role Iraq's neighbors can play," the editorial said the conference in Kuwait -- attended by major international powers, ministries of 23 countries, foreign ministers of neighboring countries, five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and six Gulf countries -- was the first of its kind.
"In spite of the improvement of the security in Baghdad and other cities, the government's attempt to force the law using Iraqi security and intelligence forces, and its control over the borders, the conference's final statement focused on old issues unrelated to the current security situation," it said.
The paper said that after the successful "march for democracy" in Iraq, there is no need for statements as much as there is a need for real action on opening embassies of, specifically, Arab countries in Iraq.
"Iraq is being accused of being open only to Iran as the latter opened its embassy and consulates in Iraq, but the fact is none of the other countries has made an effort to be present in Iraq," it said.
Al Sabah said it is of importance Arab countries, especially Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, realize it is in their interest to open embassies and offices of representation in Iraq.
The editorial also urged neighboring countries to stop all financial and media support to terrorists, gangs and former Saddamists who want to destabilize Iraq and accuse the Iraqi government of being loyal to Iran.
The editorial also encouraged neighboring countries to support the Iraqi government's efforts in enforcing the law to dissolve Sunnis and Shiite militias, and ensure weapons are in the hands of the state only.
"When clashes in Basra took place, the neighboring countries … gave the media a role to express their view, which contradicted the Iraqi government's goals," it said.
Al Sabah criticized Kuwaiti authorities as they, at the conference, focused on the 5 percent of oil revenue to be given as compensation for the Saddam Hussein-led invasion of Kuwait.
"When that agreement was signed with the old Iraqi government, oil was $50 a barrel whereas now oil has exceeded double that price, a fact that gives Iraq the right to demand a review of the agreement," it said.
The fact Iraq focuses on one aspect of the situation while other countries demand different aspects makes such meetings predictable, it said. The paper said Iraq needs solidarity from Arab countries, Turkey and Iran as Iraq realizes the positive role these countries can play in stabilizing the entire region.
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