Friday, May 30, 2014

DTN News - GLOBAL HAWK DRONES: US Deploys First Advanced Drones To Japan, Improving Its Ability To Watch North Korea, China

DTN News - GLOBAL HAWK DRONES: US Deploys First Advanced Drones To Japan, Improving Its Ability To Watch North Korea, China

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 30, 2014: MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – The U.S. Air Force has deployed two of its most advanced long-distance surveillance drones to a base in northern Japan over the past week, enhancing its ability to monitor nuclear activities in North Korea and Chinese naval operations.
 
The deployment of the two unarmed Global Hawk drones to Japan, a key U.S. ally, is intended to demonstrate Washington’s commitment to security in Asia as part of its rebalancing of forces to the Pacific. But it will likely rankle with China and North Korea, which have been working to improve their own unmanned aircraft fleets.

Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, commander of U.S. Forces Japan, said Friday the drones will remain here until October, when the typhoon season on the drones’ home base on the Pacific island of Guam is over. Similar rotations from Guam to Misawa are expected in the future, though Angelella said no firm plans have been made. He refused to comment on the specific missions the drones will carry out but noted that the Global Hawk’s “capabilities are well known.”

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DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 30, 2014: A Ukrainian Mi-24 military helicopter. Rebels shoot down Ukraine military helicopter - 14 dead. Among victims is a Ukrainian general; rebel leader in Donetsk admits his fighters include Russian 'volunteers.'

Pro-Russian separatists shot down a Ukrainian army helicopter on Thursday, killing 14 soldiers including a general, as government forces pressed ahead with an offensive to crush rebellions in the east swiftly following the election of a new president.

After weeks of accusations from Kiev of Russian involvement in the uprising, a rebel leader in the eastern city of Donetsk acknowledged that some of his fighters who died in the government offensive had been "volunteers" from Russia, saying their bodies were being returned home across the border.

The helicopter had just taken off after transporting soldiers to a Ukrainian base.

The helicopter arrived at Karachun [near Sloviansk], to unload and pick up a group of people who were finishing their tour and going on leave. They were shot down after take-off. I had talked to the pilot and also to Gen Kulchytskiy. The pilots were very nice guys - polite, correct, friendly.

Gen Kulchytskiy was very capable and very accessible. A good commander who would fly to the checkpoints where his soldiers were. He would personally bring them food and water. He kept an eye on everything.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 29, 2014: The attack was one of the worst losses of life for government forces in the conflict so far.

The helicopter had just taken off after transporting soldiers to a Ukrainian base.

The helicopter arrived at Karachun [near Sloviansk], to unload and pick up a group of people who were finishing their tour and going on leave. They were shot down after take-off. I had talked to the pilot and also to Gen Kulchytskiy. The pilots were very nice guys - polite, correct, friendly.

Gen Kulchytskiy was very capable and very accessible. A good commander who would fly to the checkpoints where his soldiers were. He would personally bring them food and water. He kept an eye on everything.

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DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 29, 2014: Black smoke was seen rising from the scene of the crash.

The helicopter had just taken off after transporting soldiers to a Ukrainian base.

The helicopter arrived at Karachun [near Sloviansk], to unload and pick up a group of people who were finishing their tour and going on leave. They were shot down after take-off. I had talked to the pilot and also to Gen Kulchytskiy. The pilots were very nice guys - polite, correct, friendly.

Gen Kulchytskiy was very capable and very accessible. A good commander who would fly to the checkpoints where his soldiers were. He would personally bring them food and water. He kept an eye on everything.

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DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 29, 2014: Ukrainian army helicopter before being shot down (29 May)

The helicopter had just taken off after transporting soldiers to a Ukrainian base.

The helicopter arrived at Karachun [near Sloviansk], to unload and pick up a group of people who were finishing their tour and going on leave. They were shot down after take-off. I had talked to the pilot and also to Gen Kulchytskiy. The pilots were very nice guys - polite, correct, friendly.

Gen Kulchytskiy was very capable and very accessible. A good commander who would fly to the checkpoints where his soldiers were. He would personally bring them food and water. He kept an eye on everything.

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DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

DTN News - UKRAINE CRISIS: Separatists Shoot Down Ukrainian Helicopter

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 29, 2014: A member of a newly-formed pro-Russian armed group called the Russian Orthodox Army mans a barricade near Donetsk airport, May 29, 2014.

The White House says Thursday's shootdown of a government helicopter by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine indicates rebels have access "to advanced weaponry and other assistance from outside."

Spokesman Jay Carney's comments came just hours after Ukraine's acting president said rebels downed the aircraft with a shoulder-launched missile.  He said 14 servicemen, including a general, died in the attack near the flashpoint eastern city of Slovyansk.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: Guests stand to honour the national anthem were among those present from the UPA at the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi.

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DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is greeted by BJP leader LK Advani were among those present from the UPA at the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: Congress President Sonia Gandhi along with her son Rahul Gandhi were among those present from the UPA at the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi.

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DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi Sworn In As India's 15th Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: New Delhi: Narendra Damodar Modi, 63, took oath as India's Prime Minister on Monday evening. Almost 4000 people were present at the ceremony held in the forecourt of the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lakhs more, including Mr Modi's mother, watched on television. (This is Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers)

Minutes after he was sworn in a new website of the Prime Minister's Office was launched with a short first message from Mr Modi. "On 16th May 2014 the people of India gave their verdict. They delivered a mandate for development, good governance and stability. As we devote ourselves to take India's development journey to newer heights, we seek your support, blessings and active participation." (Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Message to India)

The new PM also said, "Together we will script a glorious future for India. Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause of world peace and development." He promised in his signed message to use the "website as a very important medium of direct communication between us."

Mr Modi invited leaders from eight South Asian neighbours to his swearing-in ceremony, including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, an unprecedented gesture that was as much a show of his determination to be a key player on the global stage as a celebration of his stunning election victory 10 days ago.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi To Be Sworn In As Indian Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi To Be Sworn In As Indian Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: Nawaz Sharif will join other regional leaders at the ceremony in Delhi's presidential palace.

Narendra Modi is to be sworn in as India's new prime minister in a ceremony to be attended by his counterpart from rival Pakistan.

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DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi To Be Sworn In As Indian Prime Minister

DTN News - INDIA NEWS: Narendra Modi To Be Sworn In As Indian Prime Minister

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 26, 2014: Narendra Modi is to be sworn in as India's new prime minister in a ceremony to be attended by his counterpart from rival Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif will join other regional leaders at the ceremony in Delhi's presidential palace.

It is the first time since the two countries won independence in 1947 that a prime minister from one state will attend such a ceremony in the other.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 25, 2014:  U.S. Marine General Joseph Dunford (L) and U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James Cunningham (2nd L) greet U.S. President Barack Obama as he arrives aboard Air Force One at Bagram Air Base in Kabul May 25, 2014. 
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DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 25, 2014:  U.S. President Barack Obama addresses troops at Bagram Air Base in Kabul, May 25, 2014.
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DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 25, 2014:  U.S. President Barack Obama is greeted by U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Kabul, May 25 2014. 
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DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

DTN News - OBAMA IN AFGHANISTAN: President Obama Makes Surprise Afghanistan Visit

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 25, 2014:  U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with troops after delivering remarks at Bagram Air Base in Kabul, May 25, 2014.
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