By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Contending members of the Sowei Clan of Peleliu have filed a lawsuit in Palau’s Supreme Court challenging the sale of clan land to the Republic of Palau for use as a U.S. military defense site, claiming the transaction was unauthorized, illegal, and carried out without the consent required under […]
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US strikes on three suspected drug boats kill eight people in eastern Pacific
Tue 16 DecTuesday 16 December In short: (ABC-Australia) Eight people have been killed following strikes on three alleged narcotrafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, according to the US military. US Southern Command describes the people killed as narcoterrorists. At least 95 people have died in 25 known boat strikes since early September. […]
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Peleliu’s Camp Beck Sold to Palau Government for U.S. Military Use
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Peleliu State Public Land Authority (PSPLA) has sold Kambek, also known as Camp Beck, and other surrounding lands to the national government for eventual use by the United States military, according to a copy of a conveyance agreement obtained by this publication. The agreement, which includes 12 lots […]
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Military: Sailor shoots 3 at Pearl Harbor, takes own life
HONOLULU (AP) — A U.S. sailor shot and wounded three civilian Department of Defense employees at the Pearl Harbor shipyard Wednesday before taking their own life, the military said. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, one of the Navy’s major installations, said the shooting began around 2:30 p.m. at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. The military didn’t release […]
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Increasing US military presence part of Palau’s request: VP
Vice President and Justice Minister Raynold Oilouch told the media that the increasing presence of the United States military in Palau is part of the request of the country to enhance security here and to discourage illegal activities on its waters. Oilouch, who was responding to the media’s inquiries during the sidelines of the United […]
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Taiwan naval fleet to visit Palau while US army holds military exercise
While the United States soldiers are gearing up for a military exercise with local police in Palau, Taiwan’s naval fleet will also be coming over for a goodwill visit to the island country on April 18 to 20. Three naval vessels called the “Fleet of Friendship” will be sailing to the nation and will bring […]