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Israeli aircraft fires missile along Lebanon-Syria border – Washington Post
Haaretz Israeli aircraft fires missile along Lebanon-Syria borderWashington PostBEIRUT — Israeli aircraft fired at a truck convoy along the Lebanon-Syria border early Wednesday, a Western official and a former Lebanese security official said, days after a cabinet minister warned Israel … Continue reading
London helicopter crash: two die after aircraft hits crane – The Guardian
The Guardian London helicopter crash: two die after aircraft hits craneThe GuardianTwo people died and nine others were injured after a helicopter burst into flames after hitting a crane on a building site in central London. Witnesses described watching the … Continue reading
China lands first jet on aircraft carrier
China announced Sunday that it had landed a fighter jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier for the first time, but it may be years before the ship is fully operational. CNN.com – Most Popular
Israeli air force shoots down small, unpiloted aircraft – Terra.com
Israeli air force shoots down small, unpiloted aircraftTerra.comThe Israeli air force shot down a small, unpiloted aircraft on Saturday after it crossed into southern Israel, a military spokesman said. Israeli forces were still searching the area for remains of the … Continue reading
China Shows Off an Aircraft Carrier but Experts Are Skeptical – New York Times
CBC.ca China Shows Off an Aircraft Carrier but Experts Are SkepticalNew York TimesBEIJING — In a ceremony attended by the country's top leaders, China put its first aircraft carrier into service on Tuesday, a move intended to signal its growing … Continue reading
China says first aircraft carrier entering service – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Business Recorder China says first aircraft carrier entering serviceSeattle Post IntelligencerBEIJING (AP) — China formally entered its first aircraft carrier into service on Tuesday, underscoring its ambitions to be a leading Asian naval power, although the ship is not expected … Continue reading
China: Aircraft Carrier Now in Service – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal China: Aircraft Carrier Now in ServiceWall Street JournalAP BEIJING—China says its first aircraft carrier has formally entered service, although it is not expected to take on planes for some time. The Defense Ministry's announcement Tuesday had long … Continue reading
Deadly attack on base in Afghanistan destroys five aircraft, damages 3 – Fox News
IBNLive.com Deadly attack on base in Afghanistan destroys five aircraft, damages 3Fox NewsTwo Marines were killed and several more injured when Afghan militants armed with rocket propelled grenades and small arms breached the perimeter of the main US Marine base … Continue reading
Syrian artillery, aircraft pound rebels in Aleppo – The News International
The Nation Syrian artillery, aircraft pound rebels in AleppoThe News InternationalALEPPO, Syria: Syrian artillery, planes and a helicopter gunship pounded rebel positions in Aleppo on Saturday, witnesses said, as President Bashar al-Assad's forces tried to break through the insurgents' frontline … Continue reading
