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Thai violence ahead of key talks The BCC BANGKOK -- Two men have been killed by suspected Muslim militants in southern Thailand, ahead of a meeting between the Malaysian and Thai prime ministers.
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Armitage: N.Korea Nuke Talks Unlikely Before U.S. Vote Reuters TOKYO -- North Korea is making a mistake by refusing to resume six-way talks on its nuclear arms programs before the U.S. presidential election next month, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage said Tuesday. (Full Story)
Terrorists Declare Ultimatum to S. Korea The Korea Times SEOUL -- A terrorist organization claiming to be affiliated with al-Qaida has warned of attacks on South Korea and its troops in Iraq unless the troops are withdrawn within two weeks, a Foreign Affairs-Trade Ministry official said Tuesday. (Full Story)
Security forces belittle NPA ability to stage big offensives The Manila Times CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela -- Military and police top brass here dismissed the renewed threats of the communist New People's Army (NPA) that it would launch massive attacks, saying the number of communist rebels has dropped tremendously because of "massive desertions." (Full Story)
Indian air force jet crashes during joint exercise with RSAF Channel NewsAsia SINGAPORE -- An Indian air force fighter jet crashed on Tuesday during a joint exercise with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). (Full Story)
"In
this new threat context - with cyber, biological, and terrorist threats - our
mutual security interests are linked like never before. The instantaneous nature
of the global economy and global information network mean that all of us will
collectively and quickly - prosper or suffer together. And no nation alone can
secure itself or improve the world for others. This situation demands a more proactive,
a more multilateral, and frankly, a more courageous approach. That's precisely
what we are trying to fashion."
--Admiral
Thomas B. Fargo, USN Commander, U.S. PACOM APCSS Bienial Conference
Ilikai Hotel, Honolulu, HI
16 June 2004