(NECN/ABC) - The already tense relationship between the U.S. and Russia is being tested further today. Over strong objections from Moscow, the Bush administration finally sealed a deal to base part of an American missile defense system inside Pola...
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“…positions remain fueling fears that Russia intends to occupy disputed territories. US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says if Russia does not step back US relations could be -- for years to come. A deepening rift could affect everything …”
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Audio|Sun, 17 Aug 2008|More from NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
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“…Georgia tomorrow back to positions held before fighting broke out last week. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he expects installing but he says such tactics could further damage Russia's relationships with the US and other nations. …”
On todays podcast, the challenges the Bush Administration faces over the conflict between Russia and Georgia, plus we examine the implications of the cyberwar between Russia and Georgia. We also have a story about The Meth Project, which is running very graphic ads to try to prevent young people from abusing methamphetamine. Olympic track and field starts Friday and we get a preview from Amby Burfoot of Runners World Magazine, and we close with a profile of a 91 year old tennis champion.
Audio|Thu, 14 Aug 2008|More from WBUR: Here and Now Podcast
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“…capital -- seat today as ordered by President Bush yesterday. In Washington Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today that the US will only provide aid and will not use military force in the conflict between Russia and its …”
Barack Obama added more detail today to his energy policy, featuring what critics are calling flip-flops on allowing more offshore oil drilling and on going into the nation's strategic oil reserve. Do you trust Obama to solve the fuel crisis?
Audio|Mon, 4 Aug 2008|More from WRKO - Howie Carr
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“…Iowa called the former Ohio congressman. Tom ridge. Joe Lieberman the Democrat defense secretary Robert gates. . Michael Bloomberg was left the Republican Party not that he ever was much of -- Republican. Fred Smith public you know no …”
Whom might Senators Barack Obama and John McCain choose as their running mates this fall? We survey the field of potential VP candidates, plus we look at private contractors fighting western wild fires, and we learn why the Catholic church is recruiting priests from the ranks of the military. Also, what sort of wars might the U.S. fight in the coming decades? Those stories, plus a rebroadcast of our interview with author Ann Patchett, in today's Here and Now podcast.
Audio|Thu, 31 Jul 2008|More from PRI: Here and Now Podcast
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“…big private business but first fighting the so called long -- today Defense Secretary Robert Gates. . Is signaling a shift in the American military. Outlining a new strategy that says military efforts in fighting terrorism. May play a …”
On today's podcast, we check in with the Obama and McCain campaigns and hear from a Massachusetts family working to improve body armor for U.S. troops. Also on our bill, the global warming 'mockumentary' "Sizzle," a review of AMC's "Ad Men," and we pose the age-old question, "beer or wine?"
Audio|Thu, 24 Jul 2008|More from PRI: Here and Now, from WBUR Podcast
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“…and wraps. They're armored fighting vehicles designed to resist IED's and ambushes. Defense Secretary Robert Gates credits them with saving lives and is made in the top priority. The army has ordered 12000 but Hart says the Marines …”
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Audio|Wed, 16 Jul 2008|More from NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
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“…the trend does continue he expects to recommend to President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates a further draw down of US forces there. Former more US troops may be on the way to Afghanistan. For years and Defense Secretary Robert Gates has acknowledge the worsening situation there and says he's looking for ways to send more soldiers NPR's guy Ross reports from the …”
Top stories from the Boston Globe for Jul 10, 2008
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“…the west and Israel alleges intent on building a bomb. But US Defense Secretary Robert Gates sought to defuse tensions when he told reporters quote. The reality is that there's a lot of signaling going on. I think …”
(NECN/ABC) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates is touring Fort Lewis Army Base and McChord Air Force Base in Washington. He also spoke about the increasing violence in Afghanistan and the decision to move the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln...
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Audio|Thu, 26 Jun 2008|More from NPR: 7PM ET News Summary Podcast
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“…Nasdaq lost 79 points the S&P was down 38 this is NPR. Defense Secretary Robert Gates today expressed growing concerns about the rising levels of attacks by insurgent forces in eastern Afghanistan. Speaking at the Pentagon today gates …”