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Homeland Security, Pentagon Clash on Military's Role at Mexico Border

added on 2009-06-28 09:30:57 (Washington Post - Politics)
A proposal to send National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to counter drug trafficking has triggered a bureaucratic standoff between the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security over the military's role in domestic affairs, according to officials in both departments. ...more.

Three die in Thai rebel standoff

added on 2009-06-27 10:30:45 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Three people have died in a gun battle in southern Thailand as security forces clashed with insurgents, police say. ...more.

Nuclear war to break out in South Asia

added on 2009-05-12 11:01:11 (Pravda.Ru: Russian news and analysis)
The danger of a nuclear war in the world will remain even if Russia and the United States agree to reduce their strategic offensive arms. Asia’s nuclear powers - India and Pakistan – do not intend to follow the example of the two superpowers. The ongoing standoff in South Asia may lead to catastrophic consequences for the whole world ...more.

Pirates hijack second US vessel

added on 2009-04-11 18:30:49 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A US-owned tug with 16 on board is hijacked, reports say, as a standoff continues over a US captain taken hostage. ...more.

Last Holdout Governor Agrees to Accept Stimulus Aid

added on 2009-04-10 02:30:55 (Washington Post - Politics)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford backed down yesterday from his standoff with the White House over stimulus funding, becoming the last governor in the nation to officially announce that his state will accept economic recovery aid. ...more.

Madagascar standoff tensions rise

added on 2009-03-15 12:00:48 (BBC News - News Front Page)
Further demonstrations are expected in Madagascar as President Marc Ravalomanana ignores opposition calls to resign. ...more.

Italian right-to-die row deepens

added on 2009-02-07 20:30:42 (BBC News - News Front Page)
A political standoff develops in Italy over the right of a woman who has been in a coma for 17 years to die, despite a ruling in her favour. ...more.
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