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SEAL Team Six: How American forces found bin Laden

SEAL Team Six: Hiding in a military city in Pakistan, Osama bin Laden was found through a combination of high-tech surveillance and old-fashioned detective work.
Qaddafi regime's canopy of lies obscures the glints of truth

The constant manipulation of information by Muammar Qaddafi's regime makes convincing the outside world of any fact that helps its cause an uphill battle.
Terrorism & Security
Iraq violence flares as US begins to draw down troop levels

The killing of five policemen in Baghdad on Tuesday came as President Barack Obama vowed again to fulfill an agreement with the Iraqi government to lower US troop levels from 80,000 to 50,000 by the end of August.
Is the X-37B a prelude to space warfare?

The X-37B, A U.S. Air Force space raises concerns about weapons in space. While its exact purpose remains unclear, it joins a host of new space technology that could usher in a new era of space warfare.
Why the Times Square bomb failed spectacularly

The Times Square bomb failed to go off because it was badly constructed and poorly designed. But other bombs made of easy-to-obtain ingredients have caused mayhem, which analysts say was the intent in New York City, too.
Air Force to launch X-37 space plane: Precursor to war in orbit?

The Air Force is to launch the first test flight of the X-37 pilotless space plane Wednesday. It's meant to stay aloft for months, but its mission is secret, leading some to worry about its purpose.
Terrorist attack averted in Iraq, says Iraqi general

Iraqi security forces say they seized 25 suspects and 880 pounds of explosives – enough for about 10 car bombs – in a citywide crackdown Tuesday. A military spokesman said a terrorist attack was planned for today.
Iran missile test follows sanctions talk from West

Iran test-launched its powerful Sajjil-2 missile on Wednesday. The Iranian missile has the range to reach Israel and parts of Europe and a drew a sharp response from the US and and other Western powers, who say it increases their doubts about the Islamic Republic's intentions and hardens their resolve on sanctions.
Decoder Wire
What do photos of Iran nuclear site tell US?

Intelligence analysts scrutinize the images for clues to help them determine whether a building in the desert is potentially something sinister.
D.C. Decoder: What do photos of Iran nuclear site tell US?

Intelligence analysts scrutinize the images for clues to help them determine whether a building in the desert is potentially something sinister.
Global News Blog
Iran approves hard-line cabinet: loyalty over experience?

The president had been criticized for choosing loyalty over competence. Three of the most controversial new ministers have links to the Revolutionary Guard.
Russia says Arctic Sea hijackers demanded ransom, threatened to blow up ship

Russian authorities say the case of the missing cargo ship has a straightforward explanation, but many in Europe still speculate something else happened.
Terrorism & Security
In Iraq, twin bombings follow insurgent's renewed call to fight US

The attacks underscore the security challenges after the US withdrawal from cities, particularly in the volatile areas in the north.
US Navy well-versed in interdicting suspect cargo ships

Tracking North Korea's Kang Nam is not an extraordinary duty for American warships.
What's known about missile shield in Hawaii

The missile defense system deployed in Kauai in response to North Korea worries has been tested successfully several times, but never in combat.
After the war, Gazans seek answers on white phosphorus

Gaza doctors add to the growing number of accounts that suggest Israel used white phosphorus munitions against international norms of war.
Terrorism & Security
Rwandan troops enter Democratic Republic of Congo

About 2,000 troops crossed the border to hunt a Rwandan Hutu militia accused of inciting conflict in eastern Congo.
Terrorism & Security
Ugandan rebels wage vicious attacks in Democratic Republic of Congo

In a separate conflict, Congolese rebels declare a cease-fire and plan to join government forces.
Terrorism & Security
Joint raid sets camp of Ugandan rebel group ablaze

Uganda, Congo, and south Sudan attacked the Lord's Resistance Army camp in northern Congo on Sunday.
Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US military site, Venezuelan business interests

US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US naval site, Venezuelan business interests

US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
After Georgia, what future for NATO?

Russia's message – 'We're back and we're strong' – creates a new geopolitical dynamic in Eurasia for the Western alliance.