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After Lambrecht letter: Lindner's secretary of state rejects more money for ammunition for now - and makes serious accusations against the defense minister
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After Lambrecht letter: Lindner's secretary of state rejects more money ...
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Bundeswehr: traffic lights argue over money for ammunition: The Finance Ministry under FDP leader Lindner accuses the defense department under SPD Minister ...
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Bundeswehr: traffic lights argue over money for ammunition
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After Lambrecht letter: Lindner's secretary of state rejects more money for ammunition for now - and makes serious accusations against the defense minister
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After Lambrecht letter: Lindner's secretary of state rejects more money ...
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Bundeswehr: traffic lights argue over money for ammunition: The Finance Ministry under FDP leader Lindner accuses the defense department under SPD Minister ...
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Bundeswehr: traffic lights argue over money for ammunition
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Conflicts over wind power: How one turn blocks the other.: The traffic lights want to expand wind power - and they want to strengthen defense capabilities ...
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Conflicts over wind power: How one turn blocks the other.
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Money for Bundeswehr: Finance Ministry gives Lambrecht sharp rebuff: Defense Minister Lambrecht wants more money for ammunition from the Finance Ministry ...
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Money for Bundeswehr: Finance Ministry gives Lambrecht sharp rebuff
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Ammunition: Lambrecht receives announcement from the Ministry of Finance: The finance department brushes off the defense minister in the ammunition crisis ...
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Ammunition: Lambrecht receives announcement from the Ministry of Finance
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Lack of ammunition in the Bundeswehr: Lambrecht receives an announcement from the Ministry of Finance
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Lack of ammunition in the Bundeswehr: Lambrecht receives an announcement ...
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What would happen if Putin attacked us tomorrow?: What actually happens if Germany is suddenly attacked or if the NATO alliance occurs? In a hypothetical ...
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What would happen if Putin attacked us tomorrow?
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500 million euro package: Germany supplies new ammunition and vehicles: The federal government is putting together the next Ukraine package. This includes almost ...
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500 million euro package: Germany supplies new ammunition and vehicles
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Why the World of Typewriter Collectors Splits Down the Middle When These Machines Come Up for Sale
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Why the World of Typewriter Collectors Splits Down the Middle When These ...
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Bundeswehr to receive wheeled fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall: German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall was awarded a €2.7 billion ($2.9 billion) contract ...
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Bundeswehr to receive wheeled fighting vehicles from Rheinmetall
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Pistorius has harsh words against the Pope: "Territorial suicide": At an SPD election campaign event in Saxony, Defense Minister Pistorius attacked the Catholic ...
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Pistorius has harsh words against the Pope:
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Germany rushes 10.000 artillery rounds to Ukraine in days - Euromaidan Press: The head of Germany's situational center on Ukraine revealed 10.000 artillery ...
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Germany rushes 10.000 artillery rounds to Ukraine in days - Euromaidan ...
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Annual report for 2023: Armed Forces Commissioner considers successes in Bundeswehr modernization to be "manageable"
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Annual report for 2023: Armed Forces Commissioner considers successes in ...
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In the armed forces: The Noriker follows the legendary Pinzgauer: However, the 180 hp multifunctional vehicle from Iveco is not an equivalent replacement for the ...
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In the armed forces: The Noriker follows the legendary Pinzgauer
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Ukraine War: Mützenich reiterates statement about freezing the war: The SPD parliamentary group leader continues to stick to his statements about freezing the ...
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Ukraine War: Mützenich reiterates statement about freezing the war
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Association of municipalities: “Putting disused bunkers back into operation”: There are also still shelters in Hohenbrunn (Upper Bavaria) that could be revived.
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Association of municipalities: “Putting disused bunkers back into ...
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Bundeswehr annual report: Will compulsory military service solve the troop personnel shortage?
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Bundeswehr annual report: Will compulsory military service solve the troop ...
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Conscription survey: one age group in particular is against it: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is considering reintroducing compulsory military service ...
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Conscription survey: one age group in particular is against it
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Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid geopolitical tensions, say experts
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Spying in Singapore? Inevitable given hosting of high-level events amid ...
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POLL | Will Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula survive the motion of no confidence against her?
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Quick Glance: ANC 'still discussing' no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
  • The ANC at Luthuli House has not yet decided whether it will support or oppose a motion of no confidence against National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. However, the parliamentary chief whip Pemmy Majodina pledged full caucus support.

  • The Democratic Alliance (DA) brought a motion of no confidence against Mapisa-Nqakula over corruption allegations. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri stated that the party was still discussing the matter and had not made a decision.

  • After news broke that Mapisa-Nqakula was under investigation for alleged corruption and money laundering, Gwarube announced that she would support the motion and pushed for it to be addressed and debated urgently.

  • Gwarube wrote to all parties in parliament to request support for the motion. She emphasized that the parliamentary rules were clear and the removal of a speaker or deputy speaker should be considered urgently.
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RFA Sir Galahad: Two confidential files could be released: A former UK government minister and leader of the Conservative Party has said there is “no question” a ...
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RFA Sir Galahad: Two confidential files could be released
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Pseudo-giant Boris Pistorius?: The Union sees him as the “master of organizational chaos”
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Pseudo-giant Boris Pistorius?: The Union sees him as the “master of ...
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on ‘special leave’ after corruption claims speculation: Late on Human Rights Day, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula ...
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Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on ‘special leave’ after corruption claims ...
Quick Glance: Mapisa-Nqakula Fights Against Arrest to Protect Health and Life
  • Allegedly incriminating documentation was discovered during a raid at her home in Bruma.

  • National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has filed a court request for access to the docket against her due to leaked information.

  • Rather than surrendering herself for fraud and corruption allegations at a police station, Mapisa-Nqakula sought an interdict for an arrest warrant, highlighting the illegality of the search and seizure operation at her Johannesburg residence.

  • She identified National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi and police minister Bheki Cele as the respondents in the case.
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SPD dispute over Ukraine: "We are all united by the desire for peace": Defense Minister Boris Pistorius answers questions on Ukraine policy in Dresden ...
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SPD dispute over Ukraine:
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Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks: Yoav Gallant will leave Israel for the US on Sunday amid growing tensions between the allies
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Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks
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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia: Though the country's defence sector has transformed impressively, Ukraine stands no chance of ...
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Ukraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia
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Wiener Neustadt student representative interviewed Minister of Defense: In the Rossauer Kaserne in Vienna, Dennis Mutoi, regional student representative and ...
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Wiener Neustadt student representative interviewed Minister of Defense
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Mapisa-Nqakula welcomes raid at her home, says she has 'nothing to hide': National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula maintains she is innocent of ...
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Mapisa-Nqakula welcomes raid at her home, says she has 'nothing to ...
Quick Glance: Police Operation at Mapisa-Nqakula's Residence, ID Concludes Investigations
  • The residence of National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg was searched by members of the Investigating Directorate (ID).

  • About six officials arrived in three unmarked cars and were on site until mid-morning.

  • A photographer from this publication visited the house and observed several vehicles with police officers.

  • The investigation began six months ago and was known to only a few within the ID.
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Italy marks 80 years since Fosse Ardeatine massacre: Rome remembers victims of the Fosse Ardeatine massacre. Italy will mark the 80th anniversary of the Fosse ...
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Italy marks 80 years since Fosse Ardeatine massacre
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India’s Breakthrough: Maiden Test of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine: The successful test-firing of the 1500 HP engine marks the completion of Generation One ...
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India’s Breakthrough: Maiden Test of Indigenous 1500 HP Tank Engine
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“Historic moment”: Breakthrough in the main battle tank of the future: The joint armaments project did not make progress for a long time, but now the defense ...
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“Historic moment”: Breakthrough in the main battle tank of the future
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Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport: Former Iraqi defence minister Najah al-Shammari was briefly arrested after arriving in Sweden ...
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Iraqi ex-defence minister arrested at Stockholm's Arlanda Airport
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Germany Approves $2.9 Billion Defense Deal: Australia to Manufacture 123 Heavy Weapons Carriers for Bundeswehr
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Germany Approves $2.9 Billion Defense Deal: Australia to Manufacture 123 ...
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LRT English Newsletter: National defence swaps: LRT English Newsletter – March 22, 2024
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LRT English Newsletter: National defence swaps
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German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat: The work of helicopters assigned to the multinational task forces protecting Red Sea shipping is being ...
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German Navy Helicopter Destroys Houthi Drone Boat
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Bundeswehr: According to Pistorius, 80 percent of the special assets have already been tied up
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Bundeswehr: According to Pistorius, 80 percent of the special assets have ...
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Bundeswehr in Baden-Württemberg - Where soldiers in the country defend freedom: Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is demanding that Germany quickly become ready ...
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Bundeswehr in Baden-Württemberg - Where soldiers in the country defend ...
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This is the circle of power surrounding Defense Minister Boris Pistorius: Long-time companions from Lower Saxony, an ex-journalist and experienced officials in ...
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This is the circle of power surrounding Defense Minister Boris Pistorius
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South African Speaker's Home Raided Amid Corruption Probe: Gauteng Hawks, acting on behalf of the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Investigative ...
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South African Speaker's Home Raided Amid Corruption Probe
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Ukraine War: Cold Peace at Any Price? The SPD is on the wrong track: It's not just the Greens and the FDP that reject the Chancellor's course on Taurus ...
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Ukraine War: Cold Peace at Any Price? The SPD is on the wrong track
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Colchester councillors demand minister saves Wick in protest: Colchester’s Labour councillors today held a protest in Abbot’s Road to demand that Defence ...
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Colchester councillors demand minister saves Wick in protest
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Pistorius in Poland: Concerns about Ukraine grow: The new Polish government is easier to talk to than the old one, notes the Defense Minister in Warsaw ...
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Pistorius in Poland: Concerns about Ukraine grow
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News podcast: An airlift for the Gaza Strip: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic. The Defense Minister confirms participation in an ...
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News podcast: An airlift for the Gaza Strip
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‘Widows Unveiled’ star Lerato Maphatsoe gets real about her journey: Lerato Maphatsoe dishes deets about her marriage on 'Widows Unveiled'.
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‘Widows Unveiled’ star Lerato Maphatsoe gets real about her journey
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Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending: Four possible sources for increased defence funding were proposed for consideration ...
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Lithuanian government presents options how to fund 3% GDP defence spending
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Rundschau debate of the day: How sick is the “olive patient”?: After all: According to the military commissioner's assessment, the Bundeswehr is making progress ...
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Rundschau debate of the day: How sick is the “olive patient”?
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IAF's Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer as PM Modi watches Bharat Shakti nearby: Jaisalmer News, Rajasthan News update, IAF Tejas Jet Crash News: This comes at a time ...
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IAF's Tejas crashes in Jaisalmer as PM Modi watches Bharat Shakti nearby
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Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters: We do not assume any very bad scenario [will happen]. But we must be prepared for ...
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Warsaw to spend €27 million on emergency preparedness, including shelters
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Taurus Leak: It was so easy for Russia to wiretap Bundeswehr officers: In a secret committee meeting on Monday, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) revealed ...
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Taurus Leak: It was so easy for Russia to wiretap Bundeswehr officers
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Boris Pistorius - a voter favorite shrinks to normal size: Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has visited Bundeswehr soldiers in Norway who are ...
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Boris Pistorius - a voter favorite shrinks to normal size
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National service likely only for school-leavers, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said PLKN 3.0 is expected to start next year at 13 territorial army ...
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National service likely only for school-leavers, says Khaled
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National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled: Defence minister says the matter is still under consideration.
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National Service 3.0 may not involve school students - Khaled
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LCS project will be back on track by June, says Khaled: Defense minister Khaled Nordin said once the first frigate reaches the 85% completion stage ...
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LCS project will be back on track by June, says Khaled
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UK can’t afford to increase defence spending despite threats, minister admits: Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are facing a growing Tory revolt as figures reveal ...
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UK can’t afford to increase defence spending despite threats ...
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I'll explain LTAT's finances if PAC calls me, says Khaled: Khaled Nordin says he has yet to be summoned by the Public Accounts Committee. (Bernama pic) KUALA ...
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I'll explain LTAT's finances if PAC calls me, says Khaled
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Secret document: This is how the Bundeswehr is to be repositioned against Putin: A project group is to make proposals to Minister Pistorius for a reform of the ...
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Secret document: This is how the Bundeswehr is to be repositioned against ...
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Britain's defence minister says warship downed two Houthi drones : British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday (March 9) that the UK's ...
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Britain's defence minister says warship downed two Houthi drones
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Corruption: Misappropriation of military supplies and aid funds in Ukraine: At the end of January, Defense Minister Umerov presented Marina Bezrukova as the new ...
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Corruption: Misappropriation of military supplies and aid funds in Ukraine
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Financial planning of the traffic light: The great budget emergency: The coalition has to save. Every minister should go back to the old financial planning - but ...
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Financial planning of the traffic light: The great budget emergency
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German military leak: Clown show or casus belli?: This article was first published March 6 in the latest edition of the Global Risk-Reward Monitor — Asia Times’ ...
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German military leak: Clown show or casus belli?
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Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit?: An International Space Station battery fell back to Earth and, luckily, splashed down harmlessly in the ...
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Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit?