Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Friday, 18 January 2013

Well-Known al-Qaida Leader Involved in Algeria Attack
A relatively new al-Qaida affiliate, calling itself al-Mua'qi'oon Biddam or "Those Who Sign with Blood," attacked a BP natural gas facility in Algeria Wednesday, taking dozens of foreigners hostage, along with an undisclosed number of Algerians. ...

Dempsey: France Requests U.S. Enablers for Forces in Mali
The French government has asked for U.S. military assistance for their actions against an al-Qaida-affiliated group in Mali.

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EU Steps Up Support to Mali Operation
European foreign ministers meeting in Brussels agreed to offer training and logistical support to fight militants in Mali.

Regional Leaders to Meet Over Mali Crisis
West African Regional leaders plan to meet Saturday and discuss what they can do to help resolve the crisis in Mali.

US Advocates Political Solution in Mali
The United States is advocating a political solution in Mali while backing French military strikes against Islamist militants in the north of the country. ...

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NATO Planners Look to Enduring Force in Afghanistan
With just 23 months until the end of the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan, Afghan forces are poised to move into the lead operationally. ...

Sequestration Will Hollow Out Force Fast, Dempsey Says
The across-the-board spending cuts that would result if a "sequestration" mechanism in budget law kicks in March 1 will hollow out U.S. military forces faster than most Americans imagine. ...