Archive for June, 2004

France Blocks NATO Force for Afghanistan

France Blocks U.S. on Elite Force for Afghanistan
France has blocked a U.S. bid to deploy NATO’s new strike force to safeguard Afghanistan’s elections, stoking tension between the two allies that fell out over the Iraq war, diplomats said Tuesday.
“France, and to a lesser extent others such as Spain, are suspicious about using the NATO [...]

Iraqi Insurgent with RPG Video

Iraqi Insurgent with RPG Video
This video taken in Iraq shows an Iraqi man aiming a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade) at Coalition forces. The insurgent is targeted by machine gun fire and killed before he can launch the RPG explosive warhead.
RPG’s are generally fired at short range, so the time between launch and impact [...]

One of Americas Greatest President Dead : Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan: 20th Century’s Greatest President
The man that restored honor and pride in America after the disasterous leadership of Vietnam to the malaise of the Carter presidency has passed on. Millions around the world will recall his contributions to world peace and security in the free world.
Ronald Reagan, the cheerful crusader who devoted [...]