Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Latest News Jan 4, 2013 US Drone Strike Kills Top Pakistani Militant Intelligence officials in Pakistan say U.S. drone strikes have killed more than 14 al-Qaida-linked militants, including an important commander of the Pakistani Taliban in the country's volatile tribal region bordering Afghanistan. ... Read more... UN concerned about protection of civilians amid reports of violence in Central African Republic The United Nations humanitarian office has voiced serious concerns about the protection of civilians amid reports of widespread looting and violence in the Central African Republic (CAR), where an armed rebel group had threatened to march on the capital. ... Read more... Armed Groups in DRC Agree to Ceasefire Several armed groups in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to a ceasefire, and an alliance, after months of ethnic conflict. Observers say it is the first time the armed groups have reached such an extensive agreement, but they are worried that it may not last. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Fierce Government IT Is a free, three times a week email briefing for government employees and contractors on the latest government technology news. Russian Navy to Get Over 50 New Warships by 2016 The Russian Navy will get over 50 new warships by 2016, including strategic nuclear submarines and special operations support vessels, the Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. ... Read more... Indian Govt imposes five per cent cut in defense budget The government of India has imposed around five per cent cut in the Rs 1.93 lakh crore defense budget in view of the economic slowdown following which key deals like procurement of 126 multi-role combat aircraft are likely to be pushed to the next fiscal. ... Read more... Ally: Venezuelan President's Health 'Very Worrying' An ally of Hugo Chavez, Bolivian President Evo Morales, says the condition of the Venezuelan president is "very worrying." Read more... Featured Free Resource Government Computer News Is the technology authority for government. It focuses on how to buy, build and manage the technologies that run government agencies and operations. Iraq Car Bomb Kills at Least 15 Shi'ite Pilgrims Iraqi authorities say a car bomb has killed at least 15 Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims during a religious procession in the country's south. Read more... Rebels Continue Attacks on Syrian Military Airport Opposition activists say Syrian rebels have launched another attack near the Taftanaz military airport, an apparent bid to weaken the government's air power. ... Read more...