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Donald Trump slams China for seizing US naval drone in SCS5 min ago
Washington, Dec 17 : President-elect Donald Trump today slammed China for seizing an American naval drone in international waters of the disputed South China Sea, even as the Pentagon demanded its immediate release amid outrage from US lawmakers. "China steals United States Navy research drone in international waters - rips it out of water and takes it to China in unpresidented act," Trump said in a tweet this morning.
Coast Guard seizes 26.5 tons of cocaine
More than 26 tons of cocaine worth $2 billion have been seized by the US Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy, officials said Thursday. Approximately 100 suspected drug smugglers were apprehended at sea and turned over to federal authorities, said Vice Adm.
China Blatantly Stole An American Underwater Drone From a Us Ship In The South China Sea
Vessels roam the waters of the East China Sea during a naval exercise, October 19, 2012. The Chinese navy conducted a joint exercise in the East China Sea with the country's fishery administration and marine surveillance agency on Friday.
The applied learning of war
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COLUMN-U.S. Energy Department unfairly criticised over spending, forecasts: Kemp
LONDON, Dec 15 The U.S. Department of Energy has become a lightning rod for criticism in parts of the Republican Party and the fossil fuels industry unhappy about the Obama administration's energy and climate policies. Presidential candidate Rick Perry promised to abolish the Department of Energy along with the Departments of Commerce and Education during a debate in 2011.
Romanian Air Force: Another three F-16 to land in Romania on Thursday
Another three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft were scheduled to land on Thursday, at the Borcea 86th Airbase, the Romanian Air Forces announced on Facebook. The aircraft come from Portugal and will join the other six aircrafts purchased on September 28, from the Portuguese Monte Real airbase.
Throttle blamed for Colorado jet crash near Obama appearance
A throttle malfunction on an Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic demonstration jet is being blamed for the jet's crash last June near the Colorado Springs Airport where President Barack Obama was attending an event. According to a report from Air Force investigators, the malfunction on the F-16 jet caused the pilot to accidentally turn the engine off.
Balancing strategic friendship
The two-day official visit of India's Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to Bangladesh has drawn understandable attention in the media and of political analysts alike for more reasons than one. First, this was the first ever visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Bangladesh.
Thunderbird Felled by Sticky Button
PGN] The Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team F-16 that crashed in Colorado on 2 Jun 2016 - minutes after a flyby of the Air Force Academy graduation, attended by President Obama - was done in by a stuck button on the throttle, the service announced Wednesday. Normally the throttle won't move all the way to cutoff unless the button is depressed, but the button had become stuck in the depressed position due to accumulated metallic debris, stray lubricant, a misaligned clevis pin, and wear on the spring mechanism, USAF's official accident investigation found.
The Latest: Trump praises Speaker Ryan at Wisconsin rally
President-elect Dona... . FILE- In this June 15, 2012, file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson shake hands at a signing ceremony of an agreement between... Two Colorado electors are appealing a judge's ruling that they must vote for the presidential candidate who won their state's popular vote.
City turns to drones to market old Normandie maintenance property for sale – Tue, 13 Dec 2016 PST
Richard Rees, a U.S. Army veteran helicopter pilot and licensed drone operator, received the go-ahead from the City Council this week to pilot a drone above the Normandie complex. The 5-acre industrial site off Mission Avenue spans two city blocks and will be put up for sale after housing a hodgepodge of city maintenance services for more than 100 years.
Trump adds third retired general to incoming cabinet
One more retired general in the incoming US administration now -- President-elect Donald Trump on Monday formally pick retired Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
Israeli Air Force prepares to receive first two F-35 fighters
More than 13 years after Israel first signed on to the F-35 program, the Israeli Air Force is about to receive its first two F-35I "Adir" Lightning II stealth fighters, which are slated to land in Israel Monday afternoon. The pair of fighters represent Israel's first fifth-generation fighter aircraft, and the first stealth aircraft incorporated into the Israeli Air Force.
Disabled Veteran Planning Solo Rowing Trip from California to Hawaii
A few years ago, Angela Madsen gave up her first attempt after five days at sea. A year later, she made it with the help of a partner.
Much of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula in winter storm warning
Much of Michigan's southern Lower Peninsula, from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron, is under a winter storm warning - the first significant storm of the season. There are predictions of 6 to 10 inches of snow.
Iran says it’s finalized $16.6B Boeing deal to buy 80 planes
The long campaign season finally ended Saturday in Louisiana, a month later than the rest of the country, with voters deciding the nation's final three congressional seats in runoff elections. Louisiana voters chose Saturday to send Republican state Treasurer John Kennedy to the U.S. Senate, filling the nation's last Senate seat and giving the GOP a 52-48 edge in the chamber when the new term begins in January.
Man among last surviving Marine Raiders from World War II
When Harold Berg signed up for the Marines in 1942, the war wasn't looking too good for the Allies. "After Pearl Harbor, just about every boy my age wanted to get into the war," said the 91-year-old Berg recently.
Hospital director: 160 dead in collapsed Nigerian church
The long campaign season finally ended Saturday in Louisiana, a month later than the rest of the country, with voters deciding the nation's final three congressional seats in runoff elections. Louisiana voters chose Saturday to send Republican state Treasurer John Kennedy to the U.S. Senate, filling the nation's last Senate seat and giving the GOP a 52-48 edge in the chamber when the new term begins in January.
Trump blasts call for ‘deep dive’ into Russia’s role in November election
Samuel Brown was laughing with co-workers when his legs suddenly gave out. He ended up at a New York City hospital and then sent home.