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Justin T. Johnson

Security,

As Russia and China's military mighty keeps expanding...

Every year at this time, we see the same kind of headlines: “U.S. biggest military spender in the world.” They’re are all based on the release of the global military spending database, an annual report compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

What the headlines usually miss is that U.S. defense spending is going down while global military spending is going up. Читать дальше...

The number of child suicide bombers in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger soared elevenfold over the past year, a report by the UN children's agency UNICEF revealed on Tuesday.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected Tuesday to deliver a speech searing his Republican Party opponents that casts his campaign as the sole off-ramp to avoid a "path to darkness." The GOP candidate sits a distant third behind front-runner Donald Trump and Texas Sen. Cruz.

The IMF also warned of a backlash against cross-border economic integration in richer countries.

ST. JOHN, Indiana - Seven northwestern Indiana schools have canceled classes after local police received bomb threats naming some of the schools as targets.

(AP) — Seven northwestern Indiana schools have canceled classes after local police received bomb threats naming some of the schools as targets. Lake Central School Corp. Superintendent Dr. Lawrence Veracco says Tuesday's classes were canceled at Homan and Kolling elementary schools and Clark Middle School in response to the bomb threats.

If you haven't touched your taxes yet this year, here's some good news: A holiday celebrated only in Washington, DC, has bought you a few extra days. For most Americans, federal taxes are due Monday, April 18, rather than Friday, April 15.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin’s efforts in convening the first summit on conservation of tigers in 2010.

And it becomes mission impossible to get the dog back down

The US and India are ready to strengthen cooperation in the maritime security field.

Washington, April 12, 2016 (AFP) -The International Monetary Fund lowered its world growth estimates for 2016 and 2017 on Tuesday in its latest World Economic Outlook. Here are the IMF's new forecasts, with the change in percentage points from its January estimates in parentheses.

Johannesburg, April 12, 2016 (AFP) -Growth in sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to drop to 3 percent this year from 3.4 percent in 2015 as low oil prices and the commodity slowdown hit producers, according to an IMF report released Tuesday.

The Russian parliamentary delegation of deputies of the State Duma is on a working visit in Syria ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled to take place on April 13 in Damascus and several other Syrian cities. A Russian lawmaker told Radio Sputnik about the details of the delegation's visit.

Scientists exploring a Pacific Ocean ecosystem have stumbled upon an undiscovered horde of thousands of little crabs. They say this is the southernmost population of this crab species ever found, extending its known range. Photo: WHOI

Even though it’s available all year long, asparagus can easily be considered the star of the spring season -- that's when it tastes the best. Steamed, boiled, sauteed, roasted, grilled -- asparagus takes on different qualities, however you cook it. Roasting and grilling turns asparagus almost sweet. Steamed or boiled, asparagus retains the vegetable's natural flavor.

For most preparations, tender asparagus spears are the way to go -- their delicate texture makes them great for salads and even eaten raw. Читать дальше...

Daniel J. Graeber
PERTH, Australia, April 12 (UPI) -- Taking a long view on the global market, Russian energy company Gazprom said it selected St. Petersburg as the 2022 host of a liquefied natural gas summit.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine police are on the lookout for a prickly piece of art.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine police are on the lookout for a prickly piece of art.

The metal animals are the first thing travelers see when arriving at the airport. A police report has been filed but the sculpture has not been recovered.

Germany's military counter-intelligence service (MAD) believes that at least 29 former German soldiers have left the country in recent years for Syria and Iraq, with some of them joining Daesh terrorist group, German DPA news agency reported Tuesday.

Monetary policy was back in the firing line this week with analysts digesting comments from Germany's Minister of Finance Wolfgang Schaeuble.

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Sophie chose to steer clear of tradition and walk down the aisle in a beautiful black number.  Any bride would agree that the dress is stunning with it’s intricate beading and fishtail bottom, designed by Anthony Montesano from Signor Mont Couture.