Asian powers double defense spending to 224 billion in 2011
A CSIS report shows China Japan India South Korea and Taiwan drive Asia defense outlays up from 2000 to 2011 with total spending reaching 224 billion annually. China’s share rises to 40 percent. figures may underestimate actual costs by about 60 percent.
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Nobel prize in economics honors match making pioneers
Two American economists, Lloyd Shapley of UCLA and Alvin Roth of Harvard now at Stanford, win the Nobel Prize for work on matching markets. Their algorithms improve kidney allocations, doctor residency placements, student school choices, and even partner matching, turning price alone into refined market design.
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Sept 11 Defendants Return to Guantanamo Hearings
Five Guantanamo detainees charged in the Sept. 11 attacks returned for a military tribunal in Cuba. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four codefendants appeared cooperative, though the judge limited attendance for the rest of the week. Defense lawyers argued against bringing clients due to traumatic memories of CIA detention.
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U S mulls options in response to Libya attack
The White House weighs retaliatory options after the Benghazi killings. Special forces standby and drones ready, but officials worry strikes may boost al Qaida’s profile, alienate regional partners, and fail to curb terror. Biden pledges to pursue those responsible.
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Malala Yousafzai Arrives in U K for Special Care
A 14 year old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai arrived at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on Monday to receive advanced treatment after being shot in the head by the Taliban. Officials said she is stable and has a chance at a good recovery.
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