Mobilization

Italy sends in troops to fight “crime wave”

aftermathnews.wordpress.com     14 hrs ago   1 related          

Italy sends in troops, but why? Berlusconi has mobilised the military while simultaneously reducing funding for the police in the budget. Reuters | Aug 6, 2008 by: Stephen Brown “Should I wait until she’s finished?” asks a...                    

China Rolls Out Security Crackdown Ahead of Olympics

pbs.org     yesterday   1,198 related          

In preparation for the Olympics, China has mobilized thousands of police and military and enacted unusual security masures to protect Beijing during the Games. Analysts examine how Beijing has sought to hone its image and...                    

Texas, La. coasts brace for Edouard

upi.com     Aug 5, 2008   871 related          

Published: Aug. 5, 2008 at 7:42 AM GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Residents on either side of the Texas-Louisiana state line Tuesday braced for Tropical Storm Edouard to make landfall. Tropical storm-force winds flogged...                    

SKorea mounts huge security operation as Bush arrives (AFP)

yahoo.com     Aug 5, 2008   139 related          

by Lim Chang-Won 9 minutes ago SEOUL (AFP) - South Korea mounted a massive security operation Tuesday as US President George W. Bush arrived for a two-day visit and opponents of American beef imports took to the streets. Police...                    

New earthquake rocks Sichuan disaster zone

guardian.co.uk     Aug 5, 2008   81 related          

One dead and 23 injured as tremor hits region devastated by May quake One person died and 23 were injured today when an earthquake hit parts of western China. The tremor was in the same region wrecked by a quake that killed at...                    

Texas braces itself ahead of tropical storm

scotsman.com     Aug 5, 2008   19 related          

Gulf of Mexico: Tropical Storm Edouard was strengthening as it churned across the Gulf of Mexico and was today expected to hit the Texas coast with near-hurricane strength. Texas Governor Rick Perry declared 17 counties...                    

$1 million lottery winner says third tour is his 'duty'

nwsource.com     Aug 4, 2008   4 related          

YAKIMA – Instead of its exercises with tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles, the Washington National Guard's 81st Brigade Combat Team is relearning the use of quicker and lighter armored Humvees and other vehicles to protect...                    

News Minute: Preparing for Edouard...Border raid in China...Clinton in Africa

kwch.com     Aug 4, 2008   10 related          

Associated Press - August 4, 2008 12:53 AM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Texas is mobilizing 1,200 state military forces and six helicopters as forecasters warn that Tropical Storm Edouard could strengthen to a near-hurricane before...                    

Oregon Guard mobilizes 28 airmen for Iraq duty

kmtr.com     Aug 3, 2008   3 related          

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon National Guard is mobilizing 28 airmen for deployment to Iraq following two weeks of training. The airmen are assigned to the 116th Air Control Squadron based at Camp Rilea. Eight of those going on...                    

CHINESE LINES HOLD SOUTH OF KIUKIANG (8/2/38)

freerepublic.com     Aug 2, 2008          

CHINESE LINES HOLD SOUTH OF KIUKIANG Japanese Push Three Columns Westward in Fierce Battle on Both Sides of Yangtze CAVALRY MOVE REPULSED Spokesman Claims Defense of Hankow Is Weakened but Civilians Are Mobilized Wireless to...                    

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