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Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:55
Elections for São Paulo's state government are in November, but the candidates for governor have ignored a key issue: prison overcrowding. On average, São Paulo's prisons operate with 70 percent more inmates than the system can support.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:49
Naval forces from four partner nations concluded Silent Forces Exercise (SIFOREX) 2014 in Lima, Peru, Oct. 7.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:47
The bilateral Alliance between the United States and Japan is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region as well as a platform for global cooperation. Founded on an unwavering commitment to Japan’s security, security cooperation between the United States and Japan today is taking place globally and now encompasses virtually every aspect of defense policy and operations.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:33
Members of NATO's military committee began meeting in Virginia on Tuesday to get an update from the alliance's only command in North America and discuss the creation of a quick-reaction force in Europe.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:31
After last month's summit in Dushanbe, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization appears poised to finally expand its membership after years of discussion and speculation. SCO members signed protocols for admitting new members, and various officials from member countries have signaled that India and Pakistan will be invited to join at next year's summit in Ufa, Russia.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:24
Ecuador has opened a tender to acquire a radar system to combat drug smuggling, after a multimillion-dollar deal with China fell through, the defense minister said Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:23
The U.S. Air Force says the Pentagon’s inspector general got the numbers wrong in asserting that the service risks wasting $8.8 billion on MQ-9 Reaper drones.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 06:14
Russia plans to add a new frigate and two new diesel electric submarines (SSKs) to its Black Sea Fleet by years end, the head of the Russian Navy said on Monday.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 05:50
The US Congress approved a possible sale to Poland for 40 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSMs) and Polish Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 fighter aircraft upgrades on 2 October.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 05:49
Chinese soldiers began an exercise Down Under alongside U.S. and Australian troops Tuesday, according to Australian Defence Minister David Johnston. Ten members of China’s People’s Liberation Army are participating with U.S. Marines and soldiers and Australian Army forces in Exercise KOWARI 14, Johnston said in a statement.