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How valuable is downed US drone to Iran?
US officials privately confirm that a super-secret RQ-170 drone has fallen into Iran's hands. Now they want to know what brought it down and how valuable is the loss.
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Castro hails 'new generation' of Cuba leaders, but appoints old guard
José Ramón Machado Ventura, 80, will fill Raul Castro's old spot as No. 2 in power, while Ramiro Valdes will take over the No. 3 role. Both have collaborated with the Fidel and Raul Castro since at least the 1950s.
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Cuba: What Jimmy Carter and Calvin Coolidge have in common
Jimmy Carter is the only US president, current or former, to visit Cuba since Calvin Coolidge in 1928. His second visit to the island came this week after an official invitation from Raúl Castro.
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As Fidel Castro and his Cuban revolution fade, is Cuba rising?
Seismic changes in the communist economy built by Fidel Castro are enriching some Cubans, scaring others, and sparking imaginations: Will the Caribbean gem shine again?
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Communist Cuba turns to private enterprise
Cuba hopes that private enterprise will revive a struggling economy. The state will lay off 500,000 workers and encourage them to find jobs in the private sector.
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Cuba move to cut 500,000 government jobs is biggest change in decades
Cuba announced Monday that 500,000 government jobs will be cut by next year and that more private enterprise will be tolerated. The changes go further than economic opening of the 1990s.
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Fidel Castro warns of nuclear war, climate change – ignores Cuba issues
Fidel Castro spoke to Cuba's Parliament for the first time in four years on Saturday, but once again failed to address domestic issues while expounding on climate change, the threat of nuclear war, and the US role on the world stage.
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The mysterious reappearance of Fidel Castro
For the past four years, Fidel Castro has been almost invisible. But now, he's back in public and appearing on a Cuban TV show tonight. Why?
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As drones multiply in Iraq and Afghanistan, so do their uses
The Pentagon's embrace of drones in Iraq and Afghanistan has created demand for them among commanders on the ground, changing the face of situational awareness.
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MRAP trucks: Afghan savior or boondoggle?
The vehicle saved soldiers in Iraq. Now it's getting a $2 billion makeover for Afghanistan.
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Raúl Castro puts his own stamp on Cuba's leadership
He replaced some of Fidel Castro's protégés in favor of his own allies.
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Pentagon pick shows challenges of Obama's ethics rules
William Lynn's lobbyist experience may help him navigate the industry better, say some.
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Will Obama ease US policy toward Cuba?
A new approach could represent a relatively easy first step down a generally more controversial path of engaging with America's adversaries.
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US plan to help Pakistan fight insurgents
The Pentagon wants to send more F-16 fighters. Critics say the jets could threaten India.
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Troubled Air Force tanker program halted
Defense Secretary Robert Gates calls the aircraft procurement effort too flawed to continue.
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Military looks for Humvee successor
The 'jeep of the future' is expected to be safer for troops and more fuel efficient.
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Cubans now can enjoy cellphones, DVDs ... legally
Some are rushing to take advantage of the new consumer freedoms, but few can afford to go beyond window shopping.
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Stresses still high on U.S. military
Bush announced Thursday that Army tours will be cut to 12 months.
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Congress: Why should each military branch get same budget?
House panel study, expected this week, may lead to Air Force, Navy getting smaller portion of defense spending.
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Castro's exit may spur U.S. policy rethink
US-Cuba relations are unlikely to thaw anytime soon, but change may be only a matter of time.
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Fidel Castro retires as president of Cuba
After nearly 50 years in power, Fidel effectively hands the reins to his younger brother, Raul Castro.
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Congress eyes defense cuts
The Army's multibillion-dollar modernization program, the Future Combat System, faces serious challenge this year.
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Will Fidel Castro step down next month?
Cubans voted for 614 candidates running unopposed in Sunday's parliamentary poll.
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