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Bin Laden involved in Europe attack plot: report

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Bin Laden involved in Europe attack plot: report

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Three state elections have backed Germany into a corner

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The recent successes of populist parties in Germany’s state elections could signal an imminent shift in Berlin’s policies on climate, immigration, and aid for Ukraine.

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Bin Laden involved in Europe attack plot: report

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Sep 26, 2024

France’s new government aims to calm the political storm. What will it mean for foreign policy?

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Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to follow the path of President Emmanuel Macron, but the big question is whether the delicate political context in Paris will allow ministers to focus on crises in Ukraine and Lebanon.

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Oct 1, 2010

Bin Laden involved in Europe attack plot: report

By AFP

From AFP:  Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden is involved in an unfolding plot to launch attacks on European cities and may have even targeted the United States, a radio report said. Several months ago, bin Laden sent a directive to Al-Qaeda affiliates and partners that he wanted a Mumbai-style attack on at least three European […]

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Oct 1, 2010

US ratifies agreements for exporting arms to Britain and Australia

By Hillary Clinton, U.S. Department of State

From Hillary Clinton, U.S. Department of State:  We welcome the Senate’s approval of the U.S.-UK and the U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties and the passage of implementing legislation by the House and Senate.

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Sep 30, 2010

Liam Fox’s letter opposing defense cuts

By Liam Fox, the Telegraph

From Liam Fox, the Telegraph:  Frankly this process is looking less and less defensible as a proper SDSR (Strategic Defence and Strategy Review) and more like a “super CSR” (Comprehensive Spending Review).

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Sep 30, 2010

Official: Germans, Brits behind Europe terror plot

By Asif Shahzad and Paisley Dodds, the AP

From Asif Shahzad and Paisley Dodds, the AP:  Eight Germans and two British brothers are at the heart of an al-Qaida-linked terror plot against European cities

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Sep 29, 2010

New Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) Appointed

By the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

From the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps:  It was confirmed today, 29 September 2010, that the Commander of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, Lieutenant General Sir Richard Shirreff KCB, CBE (Late King’s Royal Hussars) is appointed to be Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR)

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Sep 28, 2010

British general plays down July 2011 Afghan drawdown

By Mohammed Abbas, Reuters

From Mohammed Abbas, Reuters:  A top NATO commander in Afghanistan said Monday there should be no rush to withdraw alliance forces in 2011 because once they are gone, it would be much harder to send them back if necessary. British Lieutenant-General Nick Parker, second-in-command of the International Security Assistance Force behind U.S. General David Petraeus, […]

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Sep 25, 2010

UK to protect 3 shared priorities with US from defense cuts

By AFP

From AFP:  London has sought to reassure anxious US officials that plans for major defense cuts will not undermine its status as Washington’s most important military ally, officials said Friday. Amid US concerns over London’s plans to slash 10 to 20 percent in military spending, Defence Secretary Liam Fox told his US counterpart, Robert Gates, […]

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Sep 24, 2010

British Cuts to Military Concern U.S. Officials

By Michael Gordon and John Burns, the New York Times

From Michael Gordon and John Burns, the New York Times:  Plans by the British government to make significant cuts in defense spending have spurred concerns among American military experts about Britain’s ability to carry out its role as the United States’ most dependable ally.

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Sep 21, 2010

An Ally in Exile?

By John Barry, Newsweek

From John Barry, Newsweek:  No other NATO ally has the ability—and willingness—to deploy forces like Britain. Which is why the Pentagon is standing by with a sense of foreboding as the U.K. undertakes a formal review of its defense posture.

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Sep 19, 2010

US, Britain and France deepen cooperation among their Air Forces

By Defense News

From Defense News:  The air forces of Britain, France and the U.S. are looking at ways to work more closely together by cooperating on strategy and doctrine – and future systems – at their most senior levels. "I have a French officer and a British officer in my [strategic studies group], and we have exchanged […]

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