Military Law

U.K. adds 3,500 military personnel to London Olympics security detail – CBS News

If all military personnel — including the extra forces announced Wednesday — were deployed, the total would be 17,000 — dwarfing the 9,500 troops Britain currently has on the ground in Afghanistan. About 12,000 police, 3,000 volunteers …

Deal unlikely on Israel army draft law: minister – France 24

AFP – The Israeli government is unlikely to reach a deal on a new military draft law this session, potentially threatening the stability of the ruling coalition, a senior cabinet minister said on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s …

Congressman, TSA at odds on military airport screening – USA Today

A House lawmaker argued Wednesday that the Transportation Security Administration is violating his law calling for expedited airport screening for members of the military. But a TSA official told the House Homeland Security subcommittee on transportation …

US Army delegation visits Institute of Military Law – in.com

Nagpur, Jul 12 (PTI) A high-level delegation of the United States Army today visited the Institute of Military Law (IML) at Kamptee near here and interacted with the officers. The four-member delegation was led by Judge Advocate General (JAG) of … Continue reading

U.S. report: Mexico should focus on cops, not military – CNN

By training police and equipping them to investigate drug-related killings, the military component of Mexico’s current strategy can be scaled back, the report says. Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s term, which comes to an end in December …

Yemen suicide bomber kills at least 22 at police academy – msnbc.com

SANAA, Yemen – A suicide bomber killed at least 22 people, mostly cadets, inside a police academy in Sanaa on Wednesday … strapped under his uniform killed more than 90 at a military parade in the city – a massacre … Continue reading

Military veteran killed in hit-and-run in Arlington identified – Washington Examiner

Officials have identified the military veteran who was fatally struck Tuesday morning … according to the Arlington County Police Department. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes of Route 110 near Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon.

At least 22 dead in Yemen police academy suicide bombing – police – Reuters India

Witnesses said police closed the scene of the attack and began investigating … when a suicide bomber in army uniform struck at the heart of Yemen’s military establishment, killing more than 90 people during a rehearsal for an army parade … Continue reading

Mandaue City Council seeks military help – Global Nation

Police and military officials were earlier undecided about how to proceed, each side waiting for a formal request for assistance, while Looc residents complained about the risk of an accidental explosion. A copy of the resolution sponsored by Councilor …

Liz Warren backs Scott Brown’s new stolen valor law – Boston Herald

The bill is a narrower version of the law the court said violated free speech rights in that it would penalize only those who fraudulently claim military service for profit. “The recent Supreme Court ruling should give Congress a sense … Continue reading