Dec 13 (Reuters) - China will consider turning to the Seychelles as a resupply port for navy ships taking part in anti-piracy operations off Africa, official media said, rejecting suggestions this would amount to a military base that could unsettle the region. Chinese ships participating in a multi-nation campaign against pirates striking out from Somalia have already …
Read more »BEIJING (Reuters) – The United States clearly wants to encircle China, a prominent Chinese military commentator said on Monday in some of the bluntest criticism of President Barack Obama’s recent diplomatic push into the Asia-Pacific region. People’s Liberation Army Major General Luo Yuan, well-known for his hawkish views, made the warning in a commentary about …
Read more »BEIJING (Reuters) – China said Wednesday it will go ahead with naval exercises in the western Pacific this month, an announcement that came a week after Washington reinforced its Asia-Pacific footprint with plans to operate 2,500 U.S. Marines out of northern Australia. Beijing emphasized its right to go carry out the regular annual drills despite …
Read more »Security firms led by G4S are providing armed guards to ships sailing pirate-infested Somali waters, with one start-up kitting out a gunboat to lead World War II style convoys, as shipowners step up their response to constant attacks. G4S, which provides services ranging from airport and sports event security to prison management and cash transportation, …
Read more »By Neil Maidment and Myles Neligan Security firms led by G4S are providing armed guards to ships sailing pirate-infested Somali waters, with one start-up kitting out a gunboat to lead World War II style convoys, as shipowners step up their response to constant attacks. G4S, which provides services ranging from airport and sports event security …
Read more »By Neil Maidment and Myles Neligan LONDON Nov 21 (Reuters) – Security firms led by G4S are providing armed guards to ships sailing pirate-infested Somali waters, with one start-up kitting out a gunboat to lead World War II style convoys, as shipowners step up their response to constant attacks. G4S, which provides services ranging from airport …
Read more »(Reuters) – President Barack Obama was encouraged by the constructive tone of a discussion about the South China Sea issue at an East Asia leaders’ meeting in Bali, Indonesia, a senior U.S. official said on Saturday. The official, briefing reporters on Air Force One as Obama flew home from the summit, said the issue involving …
Read more »Credit: Reuters/Jason Reed By Caren Bohan and Laura MacInnis CANBERRA (Reuters) – President Barack Obama announced on Thursday that the U.S. military would expand its role in the Asia-Pacific region, despite budget cuts, declaring America was “here to stay” as a Pacific power which would help shape the region’s future. China has voiced misgivings about Obama’s announcement …
Read more »U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (C) waves at U.S. sailors during the 60th anniversary commemoration of the U.S. and the Philippines’ Mutual Defense Treaty onboard the USS Fitzgerald destroyer in Manila November 16, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Erik De Castro By Paul Eckert and Manuel Mogato (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday …
Read more »President Barack Obama signs a guest book after participating in an arrival ceremony with Australia’s Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, November 16, 2011. Credit: Reuters/Jason Reed By James Grubel and Caren Bohan (Reuters) – President Barack Obama landed inAustralia on Wednesday where he is expected to announce a deepening of U.S. military presence in …
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