U S to shift focus of aid to training Philippine troops
Philippine Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes said future U.S. military aid will emphasize training and less on ground support. About 25 million dollars in additional funds this year, with 30 million possible, will train helicopter pilots at night and form two elite anti-terror units and four light infantry battalions.
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Drug czar hails new Latin leaders cooperation in anti drug drive
Washington AP John Walters says new governments in Bolivia and Colombia will strengthen regional efforts against drugs and terror. He notes narco terror link motivates cooperation with US on counter narcotics and regional attacks, praising Uribe and Sanchez de Lozada for pledging action against brutal cartels.
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Post office plans stamps featuring bats across America
The U S Postal Service will issue four 37 cent stamps depicting bats found in the United States. First day ceremonies will be in Austin Texas at Congress Avenue Bridge home to a large bat colony where 1.5 million bats emerge at dusk. Stamps go on sale nationwide September 14. The stamps feature the red bat pallid bat and spotted bat noting bats’ insect control and plant pollination roles.
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